India space agency to launch its heaviest satellite
India鈥檚 space agency will launch its heaviest ever communication satellite on its largest launch vehicle on Sunday, its latest step in an ambitious space and technology drive.
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Rethinking rehabilitation in robotics ages
THE field of rehabilitation is undergoing a revolution. According to the World Health Organisation, rehabilitation is 鈥榓 set of interventions designed to optimise functioning and reduce disability in individuals with health conditions in interaction with their environment.鈥� Therefore, it is not only about medical treatment; it focuses on improving functioning, participation...
Nurses deserve more than gratitude
THE global discourse, as highlighted by the International Labour Organisation, has rightly recognised the 鈥榗are economy鈥� as a vital pillar for the future of decent work. This economy, spanning both paid and unpaid labour, from a nurse in a hospital ward to a family member tending to an elder, is facing a worldwide crisis of recognition, resources and rights. For...
Europe plans satellite powerhouse to rival Musk鈥檚 Starlink
Three leading European aerospace groups announced Thursday a plan to merge their satellite operations to create a powerhouse for competing in particular against Elon Musk鈥檚 Starlink internet system...
BMU signs memo with WHO for infection prevention, control
Bangladesh Medical University signed a memorandum of understanding with the World Health Organisation at the BMU vice-chancellor office in Dhaka on Wednesday...
ILO convention ratifications landmark for labour rights: Yunus
Since the interim government on Wednesday ratified three conventions of the International Labour Organisation, chief adviser Muhammad Yunus described the day as memorable one in the history of realising the rights of working people in Bangladesh...
Mother arrested over killing newborn daughter in Satkhira
A woman was arrested in Satkhira鈥檚 Kolaroa upazila for allegedly killing her five-day-old daughter by throwing her in a canal in despair after she had given birth to a third girl child...
WHO calls for urgent focus on brain health
The World Health Organisation called Tuesday for urgently scaling up care for neurological conditions, which impact more than three billion people globally, insisting many could be prevented or treated with the right services.
Bangladesh interim govt chief Yunus places six proposals to end hunger
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday placed six proposals for a complete transformation of the global food and economic systems to end hunger, saying hunger is caused by the failure of the existing economic framework.
Bangladesh interim govt chief arrives in Rome to join WFF event
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus arrived in Rome, Italy, at around 5:00pm (local time) on Sunday to join the annual World Food Forum, the flagship event of the Food and Agricultural Organisation.
Europe鈥檚 33pc doctors, nurses suffer from depression: WHO
One in three doctors and nurses in Europe report suffering from depression or anxiety, a study published Friday by the European branch of the World Health Organisation said.
BNP supports teachers鈥� job nationalisation: Tarique
Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said that his party, in principle, supported teachers鈥� legitimate demands for job nationalisation and the inclusion of more schools under the monthly pay order scheme...
WTO hikes 2025 trade growth outlook but tariffs to bite in 2026
AI-related goods and surging exports to the United States ahead of president Donald Trump鈥檚 tariff hikes boosted global merchandise trade growth this year, the World Trade Organisation said Tuesday...
IMO secretary-general meets shipping adviser Sakhawat
International Maritime Organisation secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez held a meeting with the shipping adviser M Sakhawat Hussain in Dubai.
1,63,028 cases so far disposed of through ADR system
Under the National Legal Aid Services Organisation project, 1,63,028 cases have been so far disposed of through alternative dispute resolution system...
Trade activities resume at land ports after puja closure
Import and export activities at the Bhomra land port in Satkhira resumed this morning after remaining suspended for six consecutive days due to Shardiya Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Hindus...
Czech party spent thousands on rule-breaking Meta ads
A Czech far-right political party has spent thousands of dollars on online ads without the necessary disclosures, a US factchecking organisation reported Friday as the country went to the polls...
Genocide marks two years
OCTOBER 7 will mark the second anniversary of Israel鈥檚 ongoing genocide in Gaza. The World Health Organisation鈥檚 data page on Palestinian casualties, regularly updated using figures from the Palestinian health ministry and UN agencies, shows that around 66,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza over the last two years 鈥� 30 out of every 1,000 people who were...
Gill replaces Rohit as India ODI captain
Test skipper Shubman Gill has replaced Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain, the country's cricket board said Saturday, starting with the series in Australia.
42,000 people in Gaza have life-changing injuries: WHO
Nearly 42,000 people, a quarter of them children, have suffered 鈥榣ife-changing injuries鈥� including amputations, and head and spinal cord injuries in Israel鈥檚 war in Gaza, the World Health Organisation said Thursday.
WHO urges ramping up race against drug-resistant superbugs
There are not enough new tests and treatments in the pipeline to tackle the growing spread of drug-resistant bacteria, the World Health Organisation warned Thursday...
More ingredients for life discovered in ocean on Saturn moon
The ocean hidden under the icy shell of Saturn鈥檚 moon Enceladus harbours complex organic molecules, a study said Wednesday, offering further evidence that the small world could have all the right ingredients to host extraterrestrial life...
2,297 get legal support thru SC legal aid
Around 2300 people have received free legal support through the National Legal Aid Services Organisation, according to a report published on NLASO website.
WTO says end of China鈥檚 special status aids fair trade
The World Trade Organisation hailed Wednesday Beijing鈥檚 decision to no longer seek new special treatment in future WTO talks, calling it a step towards a more equitable global trading system.
Yunus seeks World Trade Organisation鈥檚 support for Bangladesh鈥檚 LDC graduation
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged the World Trade Organisation to provide its full support to ensure a smooth transition for Bangladesh as it prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country status...
Richest 1pc people own 38pc global wealth: ILO
The International Labour Organisation has reported that the richest 1 per cent people of the world now control 20 per cent of the global income and 38 per cent of the total wealth, holding nearly 2.5 times the income and more than 20 times the wealth of the...
WHO sees no autism links to Tylenol, vaccines
Neither the painkiller Tylenol nor vaccines have been shown to cause autism, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, following comments from the US president and his administration to the contrary.
NLASO provides legal assistance to 4,465 cases of workers since 2009
The National Legal Aid Services Organisation has provided legal services to 4,465 cases of the labourers across the country from 2009 to July this year, official sources said on Saturday.
50 Sudanese refugees killed in Libya shipwreck
At least 50 Sudanese refugees have died off the coast of eastern Libya after their boat caught fire, an International Organisation for Migration spokesperson said Wednesday...
AI can help boost global trade by 40pc by 2040: WTO
Artificial intelligence (AI) could increase global trade by up to 40 per cent by the year 2040, according to the World Trade Organisation鈥檚 newly released World Trade Report 2025...
