Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday laid emphasis on increasing the use of jute-made products giving up plastic-made ones as plastic now has become a great threat to the environment globally, reports UNB. "Plastic has become a huge problem for the world; plastic causes pollution. Sometimes we…

Google faced a record EU anti-trust fine of 4.3 billion euros  yesterday over its Android smartphone system, in a ruling that risks a fresh clash between Brussels and Washington, reports AFP from Brussels. EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager is expected to say that the US tech giant…

A suspected robber was killed in a reported gunfight with the members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Bhaturia in Harinakundu upazila of Jhenidah Tuesday night, reports UNB. The deceased was identified as Amirul Islam Pocha, 43, a member of an inter-district robber gang. Golam Morshed, assistant…

The results of this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations will be published today, reports UNB. Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid will hand over the results to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganabhaban around 10am. Later, the Minister…

South Africa yesterday marked 100 years since Nelson Mandela's birth with a "town hall" forum hosted by Barack Obama and a walk led by the…

Australian researchers said yesterday they have developed a blood test for melanoma in its early stages, calling it a ‘world first’ breakthrough that could save many lives, reports AFP from Sydney. The scientists, from Edith Cowan University, said the new test could help doctors detect the…

A case has been filed with Chawkbazar police station against four doctors in connection with the death of Rafida Raifa Khan, daughter of Rubel Khan, a journalist, for wrong treatment and negligence. Two-and-half-year-old Raifa died at the city’s Max Hospital allegedly due to wrong treatment and…