13,000 ‘terrorists’ among Palestinians killed: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that at least 13,000 "terrorists" were among Palestinians killed during Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip and vowed to press ahead with an offensive in the south of the enclave - a move U.S. President Joe Biden has described as

Over 15,000 Pirojpur farmers get agri incentive

A total of 15,000 small and marginal farmers of the district were given seeds and fertilizers as agricultural incentives under the incentive programme free of cost for the cultivation of wheat, mustard, sunflower, groundnut, soybean, mung, lentil and khesari dal in the Rabi season. Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) said, a

Israel killed 25,000 Palestinian women, children: Pentagon chief

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told lawmakers Thursday that Israel had killed more than 25,000 Palestinian women and children since October, but the Pentagon later clarified he was citing the overall toll from Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry. "It's over 25,000," Austin responded when asked during a House Armed Services Committee hearing

Emirates to recruit 5,000 cabin crew from six continents

Emirates will conduct a cabin crew recruitment drive in 2024 of 5,000 new joiners, who will ensure the airline’s commitment to offering the world’s best inflight experience. The recruitment drive is designed primarily for those who will soon or have recently stepped into the world of work. The airline is inviting

More than 165,000 Afghans flee Pakistan

More than 165,000 Afghans have fled Pakistan in the month since its government ordered 1.7 million people to leave or face arrest and deportation, officials said Thursday. The majority rushed to the border in the past several days as the November 1 deadline approached and police began to open up dozens

Cashback up to Tk 9,000 on bKash payment at nine lifestyle brands

bKash, the country’s largest mobile financial services (MFS) provider, has brought up attractive cashback offers up to Tk 9,000 on bKash payment while shopping at nine lifestyle brands – Sailor, Cats Eye, Colourrose, Monsoon Rain, SMARTEX, Shoishob Fashion, U-Turn Fashion Express, Freezone, and Country Boy. The customers can avail up to

35,000 stranded as flood situation worsens in Rangamati

The flood situation has worsened in Rangamati as water from upstream inundated numerous low-lying regions, leaving nearly 35,000 people marooned. Many houses in Baghaichari, Juraichari, Belaichari and Barkal upazilas have been flooded, and the administration is working to deal with the situation. According to the district administration, there are 4,500 people in

Emirates cabin crew cross 20,000

Emirates’ cabin crew team recently crossed a milestone and is now 20,000-strong, as the airline continues to recruit cabin crew globally to meet its planned growth trajectory. Since 2022, the airline has hosted recruitment events in 340 cities across 6 continents – truly reflecting the diversity of its cabin crew team