BMW eyes rollout of聽 cars powered by hydrogen in 2028
German luxury carmaker BMW said Thursday it aimed to mass produce its first hydrogen-powered car in 2028, using fuel cell technology jointly developed with Japan鈥檚 Toyota...
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Hasina鈥檚 role 鈥榤ysterious鈥� after BDR carnage: BNP聽聽
Bangladesh Nationalist Party standing committee member major (retired) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed on Tuesday said that the activity of the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina was...
Norway鈥檚 electric car sales set new world record
Electric car sales in Norway took a 94-per cent share of the market in August 鈥� a new world record 鈥� statistics showed Monday, as sales in the rest of Europe stagnate...
Beyond bombs and bullets: the full tally of Gaza鈥檚 dead
ISRAEL鈥橲 assault on Gaza has now officially surpassed the gruesome milestone of 40,000 Palestinians dead, but in counting only those killed in direct acts of violence that number captures just a fraction of the human loss...
Patients suffer as DMCH doctors keep outdoor services shut
The doctors at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Monday announced that they would resume outpatient healthcare from today, after two days of work stoppage...
Demographic transition and its global impact
IN THE 21st century, demographic transition, not an esoteric fact any more, has become a critical issue for policymakers and economists worldwide. The process affects every aspect of society, from the labour market and economic growth to healthcare systems and social security to the extent that supranational organisations such as the World Bank...
Superstars Alcaraz and Osaka crash out of US Open
Former champions Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka were knocked out of the US Open on Thursday as the final Grand Slam of the year lost two of its biggest crowd-pullers.
Hilsha scarce in Khulna in prime season
Despite the ongoing prime time for catching hilsa, the national fish of Bangladesh is conspicuously absent from Khulna鈥檚 markets, leaving both buyers and sellers in a difficult situation.
Chinese EV giant BYD posts 24.4pc rise in profit
Leading Chinese automaker BYD posted on Wednesday a 24.4 per cent rise in net profit for the first half of 2024, boosted by continuing strong demand for electric cars in its home and overseas markets...
Sinner, Alcaraz survive US Open wobbles as Osaka weeps on return
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz survived US Open first round wobbles on Tuesday to stay on course for a semi-final showdown as two-time champion Naomi Osaka made a tearful and colourful return to Flushing Meadows.
Review petition seeks caretaker govt restoration
Five eminent citizens on Tuesday filed a petition with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court seeking a review of its May 10, 2011 verdict that declared election-time non-party caretaker government system illegal.
Canada slaps 100pc tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese electric car imports, matching US measures seeking to fend off a flood of Chinese state-subsidized cars into North America...
SC allows filing of review petition
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday granted permission to file a review petition challenging its May 10, 2011 verdict that declared the election-time non-party caretaker government system illegal...
Chinese cars make inroads in LatAm
Chilean truck driver Claudio Perez was dubious about his first purchase of a Chinese-made family car two years ago. But the price and quick delivery time convinced him, and now he is a convert...
8 more murder cases filed against Hasina, aides
At least ten more murder cases were filed against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her aides on Sunday, taking the number of cases filed against her to 66 after the...
Mbappe set for 'beautiful' Bernabeu debut: Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said striker Kylian Mbappe will enjoy a 鈥榖eautiful day鈥� when he makes his home debut for the Spanish giants on Sunday in La Liga.
Jailed Iranian Nobel winner denied medical care: UN
UN experts on Tuesday accused Iran of denying jailed Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi proper healthcare, saying she reportedly suffered physical violence earlier this month...
Protests widen over Indian doctor鈥檚 rape, murder
Thousands of outraged Indian protesters, including arch-rival football fans and lawyers, called for justice on Monday after the rape and murder of a doctor as widespread strikes by healthcare workers entered a second week...
Pathao launches car rental service
Ride-sharing and delivery platform Pathao has recently announced launch of Pathao Car Rental, said a press release...
HC questions 15th amendment that scrapped caretaker govt system
The High Court on Monday asked the government to explain in 10 days why the 15th amendment to the constitution, scrapping the caretaker government system in...
Former CJ Khairul sued for changing verdict on caretaker govt
Former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque was prosecuted on Sunday for changing the Supreme Court verdict on the caretaker government system...
Low-carbon cooling: Problems and solutions
COOLING is essential for modern living, but it also presents a significant challenge in the fight against climate change. Traditional cooling methods contribute to substantial carbon emissions, exacerbating global warming. Cooling is responsible for a significant portion of global energy consumption. In 2020, cooling systems accounted for nearly 10 per cent...
Full truth of BDR carnage a must
VICTIM families of the 2009 carnage in the headquarters of the Bangladesh Rifles, now renamed as the Border Guard Bangladesh, term the earlier legal proceedings a mockery of justice, noting that partisan interests of the Awami League government, overthrown on August 5, clouded the investigation. Several hundred border guards took up arms against...
We must help Mbappe adapt: Ancelotti
With Kylian Mbappe set to make his La Liga debut for Real Madrid on Sunday against Real Mallorca, coach Carlo Ancelotti said the superstar needs to adapt to his new club.
Cartoons call for continued criticism of govt
Cartoonists on Friday called on all to keep criticising the system to reform the state through their works following the student-led mass uprising that led to the fall of the...
Tareque Masud鈥檚 death anniv today
The 13th anniversary of the death of the acclaimed filmmaker Tareque Masud, best known for his much-acclaimed film 鈥楳atir Moina鈥� 鈥� the first Bangladeshi film to compete in the Oscars and won the Critics鈥� Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, will be observed today...
Carbon credits and poor countries
PROPONENTS of the voluntary carbon market say it鈥檚 a mechanism not only to advance sustainability goals, but also to funnel much-needed cash to some of the world鈥檚 poorest countries...
Richardson shines as US win women's 4x100m relay gold
Sha'Carri Richardson conjured a dazzling last leg to power the United States to victory in the Olympic women's 4x100m relay on Friday.
Carsley appointed as interim England manager
Lee Carsley will step up from his role as England under-21 manager to take temporary charge of the Three Lions, the English Football Association announced on Friday.
Djokovic says gold 'probably biggest success', eyes 2028 Olympics
Novak Djokovic described his Olympic gold medal triumph on Sunday as 鈥榩robably鈥� his 鈥榖iggest sporting success鈥� and revealed he may defend the title at the 2028 Los Angeles Games when he will be 41.