Hamza Yusuff: From university halls to entrepreneurial heights

In the vibrant corridors of the University of Waterloo, amidst the buzz of ideas and the clatter of keyboards, Hamza Yusuff, a fourth-year Computer Science student, is crafting a narrative that transcends the conventional student life. His journey, woven with threads of ambition and innovation, is a testament to the

WB report warns Bangladesh against air pollution

A World Bank report launched on Sunday recommended immediate actions, including improving public health services and response mechanisms, improving air pollution data monitoring systems to reduce air pollution impacts on health.The report 'Breathing Heavy: New Evidence on Air Pollution and Health in Bangladesh' assessed the impacts of outdoor air pollution

Climate change leading to human rights violations: UN expert

UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, Ian Fry, has said throughout the world, human rights are being negatively impacted and violated as a consequence of climate change. This includes the right to life, health, food, development, self-determination, water and sanitation,

Inflation still above 9pc in September

Bangladesh has seen consumer prices rising by over 9 percent in the months of August and September, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. The effects of the Ukraine war have taken their toll on the world market and in Bangladesh, leading to the highest jump in fuel prices in the

PM tries hard to overcome impacts of current global crisis: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is working relentlessly to overcome the negative impacts of the current situation created due to the price hike of several items, including fuel, across the globe. "Today, the people of Bangladesh are facing hardship due to the negative

RMG export growth to be affected by fuel price hike: Faruque

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has expressed concern over the hike in fuel price saying it will have impact on export growth. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan told UNB on Saturday that many garment industries will suffer losses and a number of them may face risk of shutting down. “The export

US envoy finds over-exaggeration of sanctions impact

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas thinks that many people are "over-exaggerating" the impact of the sanctions imposed on the elite force Rab and some officials but acknowledges that it did have an impact on the overall relations. "Yes, the sanctions did have an impact. I think many people are over-exaggerating