Death penalty for ties with Israel, law passed in Iran

Cooperation with the occupying power Israel and its ally the United States will result in the death penalty. In addition, any Iranian person who has contact with other ‘enemy’ countries…

Time to form a new political party: Elon Musk

World-renowned technology entrepreneur and owner of X (formerly Twitter) Elon Musk has recently created a new stir in US politics. He has strongly opposed a $3-5 trillion spending plan known…

Pakistan assumes presidency of UN Security Council

At a time when the world is reeling from conflicts, geopolitical divisions and doubts about the effectiveness of multilateral institutions, Pakistan has assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security…

Robots play football in China, first-ever match

The world’s first AI-powered football match was held on Saturday (June 28) where humanoid robots took to the field. This type of AI football match is the first of its…

‘Degraded Airsheds’ to be Identified to Combat Air Pollution in Dhaka 

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has said that ‘Degraded Airsheds’ will soon be declared to control…

Empowering Youth for Climate Action

Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan has emphasized the urgent need for accountability, coordination, and youth involvement in climate adaptation efforts across Bangladesh. Stressing the importance of engaging youth in national…

Anti-government protests in Serbia clash with police, Belgrade in turmoil

Massive protests have taken place in the southeastern European country of Serbia demanding the end of President Aleksandar Vucic’s 12-year rule and early elections. The anti-government movement reached its peak…

Bangladesh scores 5 goals against Bahrain

The Bangladesh women’s football team has made a great start to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers. In their first match in Yangon on Sunday, Peter James Butler’s team dominated…

Global cocaine production hits all-time high: UN

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said global cocaine production reached a new record in 2023, with seizures, users and deaths rising. The report, released on Thursday,…

Govt. aimed at tackling air pollution, with a strong focus on controlling dust pollution in Dhaka

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, Climate Change and Water Resources, has announced a series of proactive steps aimed at tackling air pollution, with a strong…