1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that the government has decided to make education free for women up to the Honours level to further expand their educational opportunities. He stated that all expenses would be borne by the government. Additionally, scholarships would be provided for female students who achieve good results. He made these remarks on Sunday (August 16) afternoon while releasing fish fry into the Old Brahmaputra River, distributing fish fry among local fishermen, and exchanging greetings with local people at Mirzapur Chairman Barighat area in Pakundia Upazila of Kishoreganj, on the occasion of National Fisheries Week 2026. The…
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1 Jute farmers in Rajshahi are in distress as market prices have suddenly plummeted, despite receiving good prices at the beginning of the season. At the Naohata jute market in Poba upazila, the price of jute per maund has decreased by approximately BDT 800 to BDT 1,000 within two weeks. This has left farmers concerned about recovering their production costs and achieving desired profits. Farmers from various surrounding areas crowded the Naohata market with jute early on Monday and Thursday mornings. Freshly cut and processed jute was brought in by vans, nasimons, and bhotbhoti (local motorized vehicles). However, many farmers…
0 Regional power dynamics are shifting with the emergence of a new defense alliance involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. While not explicitly framed as an alliance against a specific country, the coordination of Saudi Arabia’s immense wealth, Turkey’s military technology, and Pakistan’s large military force and nuclear capability is raising concerns over its strategic implications. India, in particular, believes that the development of this new alliance could significantly impact Delhi’s security and strategic position in the future. According to The Telegraph India, Pakistan has long sought to forge closer ties with Gulf countries across the Strait of Hormuz, metaphorically…
0 Just 12 hours after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake and 341 subsequent aftershocks, another 6.9 magnitude earthquake has struck Indonesia. This latest quake occurred yesterday, Saturday, at 5:54 PM local time in the North Sumatra province of the country. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of this new earthquake was 7 kilometers northwest of Pematangsiantar, one of the largest cities in North Sumatra province, and at a depth of 183.2 kilometers below the Earth’s surface. No major damage or casualties have been reported so far from the earthquake in North Sumatra. Furthermore, no tsunami warning was…
1 Four people have died in a road accident in the Manikchhari area of Rangamati’s Sapchhari Union. Two others were seriously injured in the incident. The accident occurred on Sunday (August 16) morning on the Rangamati-Khagrachhari highway, in front of the Manikchhari Army Camp. According to police and eyewitness sources, a pickup truck (Chattogram Metro N-11-2599) carrying passengers from Rangamati town lost control while on its way to Kutukchhari Bazar, just in front of the Manikchhari Army Camp. The pickup veered off the road and was severely damaged. Following the incident, police and army personnel, with the help of locals,…
2 Whether for office, gym, travel, or daily use, a steel water bottle has become a constant companion for many. Steel bottles are more popular than plastic ones due to their durability and long lifespan. Many people regularly wash and clean their bottles. Yet, sometimes, upon opening the bottle’s lid, a musty or damp odor can still be detected. In many cases, the steel part of the bottle is not responsible for this. Instead, the foul smell often originates from moisture and beverage residue trapped in the inner parts of the lid, silicone gasket, straw, mouthpiece, or small crevices. Usually,…
1 Facebook has announced the launch of a new standalone app called ‘Creator Studio’ for content creators. Through this artificial intelligence (AI)-powered app, creators will be able to increase the audience for their videos and posts, as well as communicate more easily with their followers. After a period of experimental operation, the app has now been officially released for iOS users. The new app incorporates Facebook’s own ‘AI Creator Assistant’. It will provide various suggestions by analyzing the creator’s work style, goals, and audience preferences. Previously, creators had to analyze various charts and statistics to understand page performance. Now, necessary…
3 Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i, the head of Iran’s judiciary, has issued a stern warning to US President Donald Trump, describing the Strait of Hormuz as an ‘inseparable part’ of Iran’s territorial waters and land. In a message posted on social media on Saturday, he stated, “The Strait of Hormuz is an inseparable part of Iran’s territory and border areas. Any ‘adventurous step’ attempted in this strategically important waterway will be met with a harsh response.” Claiming Trump’s recent remarks to be baseless, Mohseni-Eje’i stated that Iran holds rights over the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law and the principles…
1 South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has officially proposed talks with North Korea to end the war. Although the conflict of the Korean War ceased with the 1953 armistice agreement, the two countries have not yet reached a formal peace treaty. Lee made this appeal in a speech commemorating the anniversary of liberation from Japanese colonial rule. Lee Jae-myung stated that it is crucial to establish new security arrangements to reduce tensions in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) of the Korean Peninsula. He also seeks direct discussions on halting North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. His goal is to lead the two…
0 In Damduru, Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, India, a passenger vehicle plunged approximately 300 feet into a deep gorge, killing five people. Police confirmed this information on Saturday (August 15). Rescue operations have been ongoing since the accident. Police reported that the accident occurred around 10:30 AM on Saturday. The vehicle, carrying laborers working on a project in Damduru, lost control, skidded off the road, and fell into a deep gorge. All five fatalities are initially believed to be laborers. Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma stated that five bodies have been recovered so far. The bodies have been…