Bogura-Sirajganj new railway track construction in the offing . Construction works of the long-cherished Bogura-Sirajganj direct rail track is expected to start by this year end as land acquisition process has already begun. The West Zone of Bangladesh railway is scheduled to construct the dual gauge railway route aimed at easing communication between the two […]

A new dengue treatment that could become the first to prevent and treat the virus has proven effective in initial trials in monkeys, according to new research.Dengue is transmitted by mosquitoes and affects tens of millions each year, producing brutal symptoms that have earned it the moniker “breakbone fever”.It is endemic in dozens of countries, […]

US arrests Chinese tycoon who backed Trump advisor Bannon. A Chinese tycoon wanted in China and closely tied to president Donald Trump’s former political advisor Steve Bannon was arrested in New York Wednesday and charged with bilking some $1 billion from supporters of his anti-Beijing activities.The US Justice Department accused Guo Wengui and still-at-large British […]

RAKUB disburses TK 2,538.33-cr agricultural loans in NW regionRajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) disbursed agricultural loans of around Taka 2,538.33 crore till March 9 last of the current 2022-23 fiscal year aimed at increasing crop production coupled with boosting rural economy.The loans were disbursed through 383 branches in the country’s northwest region consisting of 16 […]

Satellite constellations multiply on profit hopes, geopolitics , The massive constellation of satellites operated by SpaceX, while still growing, will soon be joined in low Earth orbit by many more commercial competitors, but also government-sponsored programs.When firms floated the idea of expanding access to high-speed internet through satellite constellations in low Earth orbit (LEO), analysts […]

Uzbekistan referendum to allow president to extend rule . A constitutional referendum set for late April in Uzbekistan will include a proposal to allow the nation’s president, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to run for another term in office, authorities announced Wednesday.The proposed new constitution, which would amend two-thirds of the current basic law, will be put to […]

Japan parliament expels YouTuber MP who never came to work , A celebrity gossip YouTuber-turned-lawmaker became the first MP expelled by Japan’s parliament in over 70 years Wednesday, having not shown up to work once.Yoshikazu Higashitani, known by his online moniker GaaSyy, had been ordered to apologise for his months-long absence earlier in March.   […]