July 2025

Husna Khan Hashi ------------------------------- The moon leans low with a silver sigh, Unfolding light across the sky. She dips her face in waters deep, And wakes the waves from quiet sleep. A shimmer dances, soft and slow,…

Over 200 national and international experts, entrepreneurs, researchers, and development practitioners gathered for the two-day eighth Frugal Innovation Forum (FIF), which began yesterday at BRAC's Centre for Development Management in…

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam yesterday said the spirit of the Liberation War must be protected from authoritarian politics. Criticising past governments, Nahid said, "Mujibism has repeatedly tried to re-emerge in…

The United States Treasury on Friday announced sanctions against a Venezuelan group which it claims is led by President Nicolas Maduro,  alleging it backs leading drug cartels. The Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)…

Taiwanese voters turned out at schools, temples and community centres on Saturday to cast their ballots in a high-stakes recall election that could give President Lai Ching-te's party control of the parliament. Civic groups backed by…

Tim David bashed a 37-ball century and Australia defeated the West Indies by six wickets on Friday to clinch an overall victory in their Twenty20 international series. David smashed 11 sixes and six fours to finish on 102 runs off 37…

Lionel Messi was left disappointed after he and his Inter Miami teammate Jordi Alba were suspended for skipping Major League Soccer's (MLS) All-Star Game last Wednesday, and Inter Miami co-owner fears the decision may affect their…

The much-awaited trailer of War 2 has finally been dropped by Yash Raj Films on Friday morning. The wait for this fiery trailer is over, and it has already set the internet abuzz. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the high-octane spy thriller…

Widespread backlash erupted across social media after Bangladesh Bank issued a directive imposing a dress code on its employees, particularly restricting female staff from wearing sleeveless tops, short-length dresses, and leggings at work.…

Jennifer Lopez celebrated turning 56 in true J Lo style — by gifting fans a bold new anthem. The global pop icon marked her birthday on Thursday with the release of her first solo track of the year, aptly titled "Birthday". Produced by…