Johnson agrees to pay $5.5bn to settle baby powder cancer claims
Johnson & Johnson has formally offered 5.5 billion dollars to settle about 69,000 pending talc cases in the United States — some 99.75 percent of the outstanding claims.
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Science and Technology Desk, page 4
244 reports translated from the Bengali original, most recent first. বাংলা সংস্করণ
Health care being given the highest priority: prime minister
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman says the government is giving the highest priority to research and innovation in health technology, after meeting the makers of locally built ventilators and high-flow oxygen machines.
Dhaka University women students protest hall curfew rules
Women students at Dhaka University have submitted a memorandum to the vice-chancellor demanding the withdrawal of night-time curfew rules in the women's halls, giving a seven-day ultimatum.
Pentagon changes how it publishes casualty figures
Facing accusations of understating US casualties in the war with Iran, the Pentagon has changed how it publishes the figures — and says the number wounded this month is higher than previously stated.
How to spot a hidden camera in a hotel room with your phone
Cases of guests being secretly filmed in hotel rooms are being reported at home and abroad. A smartphone is enough to run four basic checks before you settle in.
Promotion of army officers should be on merit and ability: prime minister
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman says the government is determined to build a modern, technology-based army, and that merit and ability should be the main yardstick for an officer's promotion.
Bangladesh-origin Farhan makes Fulham first-team debut
The winger Farhan Ali Wahid, of Bangladeshi descent, made his Fulham first-team debut in a pre-season friendly against Norwich, as the federation works to bring him into the national team.
Build agro-based industry, not just chase jobs: local government minister
The minister for local government, rural development and cooperatives has urged newly admitted students to establish themselves as entrepreneurs through agro-based industry, agribusiness and innovative farming ventures.
World University launches modern digital archive
World University of Bangladesh has launched a digital archive with more than 3,000 e-books along with academic journals, research papers and digital publications, open to students, teachers and administrative staff.
Floods destroy Tk 140 crore of vegetables, Chattogram depends on the north
Floods have wiped out vegetable fields in Chattogram and Cox's Bazar — 9,208 hectares and 56,730 tonnes of production, worth about 140.82 crore taka — leaving the region dependent on northern Bangladesh for at…
Five important tips for using a laptop
Experts say a few simple habits — from not leaving the charger plugged in to keeping software updated and avoiding unknown USB devices — can keep a laptop performing well for years.
Should you be afraid of Elon Musk?
In a long interview with The Economist, Elon Musk set out two paradoxes and one contradiction about artificial intelligence — and, in the magazine's analysis, exposed how unprepared the world is for a technology…
How the nuclear programmes of the Middle East's countries were built
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a 30-year nuclear cooperation deal — the latest addition to several nuclear programmes across a Middle East where Israel is thought to be the only power…
Nearly 3,000 websites shut over illegal World Cup broadcasts
A joint US-South American operation shut or seized nearly 3,000 websites illegally broadcasting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, the US Justice Department says, in a crackdown on copyright infringement and digital piracy.
One in three people worldwide cannot afford a healthy diet, UN report says
Some 2.69 billion people cannot afford a diet meeting their energy and nutrition needs, five UN agencies report, urging urgent action to bring food prices within reach as Africa overtakes Asia in the number…
ICT minister offers three proposals for an equitable digital future
At the World Internet Conference 2026 in Xi'an, China, ICT Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam proposed three pillars — skills and knowledge transfer, affordable connectivity, and treating digital development as a public good.
Dhaka district launches 'Hello DC' app for one-click services
Hello DC is the Dhaka district administration mobile app, putting land, licensing and relief services, complaints and applications on a single platform.
ADB warns of loan fraud using fake websites and Facebook pages
The Asian Development Bank has warned the public against a scam that uses its name, logo and officials' identities on fake websites, Facebook pages and forged IDs to lure people with bogus loans and…
July Charter is essential and must be established, Rizvi says
The July National Charter is essential and must be enacted through parliament and constitutional amendment where needed, BNP senior joint secretary general and prime minister's political adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said, urging a minimum…
PM Tarique Rahman meets to review Family Card expansion
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired a meeting at the Cabinet Division to review progress on expanding the Family Card programme, stressing an accurate, reliable database and full transparency in selecting beneficiaries, his office said.
Bangladesh Bank sets ultimatum for 29 banks to cut bad loans
Bangladesh Bank has set separate targets for 29 high-risk banks to bring down defaulted loans within six months or transfer them to an asset management company, as the country's non-performing loan ratio hits 32.26…
Final ticket prices soar
Frenzy around the World Cup final sent resale ticket prices soaring past $10,000 — about 12.5 lakh taka — with VIP hospitality packages reaching roughly $60,000, as fans thronged New York's Times Square.
PM orders removal of unfit vehicles
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered strong steps against environmental pollution, including removing unfit vehicles from the roads, curbing brick-kiln pollution and using AI to control excessive horns.
PM orders unfit vehicles removed from the roads
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed effective steps to quickly remove unfit, expired and polluting buses, trucks and other vehicles from the capital's roads, and to introduce automatic traffic-light systems at at least 50…
Islam's teachings on facing disaster
A feature on how Islam frames natural disasters — through patience, repentance, practical preparation, standing by the afflicted, resisting rumour and profiteering, and long-term rehabilitation — as a shared responsibility of the whole society.
Ex-army major detained over 1981 killing of President Ziaur Rahman
A former army major has been detained in connection with the 1981 assassination of president Ziaur Rahman after 45 years as a fugitive, a Dhaka Metropolitan Police official said, adding that he was picked…
Buffett to stop donating to Gates Foundation over Epstein revelations
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett will no longer donate to Bill Gates' foundation after details emerged of Gates' ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, redirecting his Berkshire Hathaway shares to four family-linked foundations instead.
Aluminium price falls on world market
Aluminium prices fell sharply on the international market after news that a major refinery in the UAE had restarted, with the London Metal Exchange benchmark down 1.8% to $3,143.50 a tonne.
New anti-trafficking law will help curb misuse of technology, home minister says
The new Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Act, 2026, will play a strict and effective role in curbing organised crime networks' misuse of digital platforms and technology, Home Minister Salahuddin…
'We couldn't play like a World Cup semifinal,' says Mbappe
France captain Kylian Mbappe blamed his own side after their 2-0 semifinal loss to Spain, saying they had failed both technically and tactically and lacked what it takes to reach a World Cup final.
US would become a 'pirate' state, says Lula
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sharply criticised the US plan to charge a 20 percent fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying it would turn the United States into…
West needs $23.6 trillion to cut reliance on China: EY-Parthenon
Reducing dependence on China in key industries and supply chains could require the US, eurozone and UK to invest an extra $23.6 trillion by 2050, an EY-Parthenon analysis says.
Students set 6 p.m. deadline for education minister to resign
Protesting students announced a three-point demand and set a 6 p.m. Tuesday deadline for Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon to resign and apologise to the nation.
Education minister holds emergency meeting with PM
Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon held an emergency meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as student protests over HSC exams continued nationwide.
PM joins 'Youth, Startups and Bangladesh of Possibility' event
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman joined a special event on youth entrepreneurship at Dhaka University, highlighting the government's Tk 500 crore startup fund and its priority on startup development.
Japan toughens stance against foreign espionage
Japan has acknowledged the need for more effective measures against foreign intelligence activity, a day after a New York Times report said Russia had turned the country into a 'den of spies' and a…
Our education system and the examples of Finland and Japan
A curriculum must keep pace with a changing society. Examining how Finland, Singapore, Canada, Japan and New Zealand build joyful, skills-based learning offers lessons for reforming our own classrooms.
'If I had a smartphone, I'd be badly addicted': Christopher Nolan
Ahead of the release of 'The Odyssey', director Christopher Nolan reflected on shooting in a storm off Scotland, the online 'culture war' over his casting, his reliance on practical effects, and why he has…
Primary scholarship results published; here's how to check
The results of the 2025 primary scholarship examination have been published, with 79,246 students awarded scholarships; results can be checked by SMS and on the Directorate of Primary Education website.
Chattogram board HSC exams postponed until July 16 over floods
The Chattogram Education Board has postponed its HSC and equivalent examinations until July 16 because of floods and bad weather, while exams under other boards continue as scheduled.
Schools ordered to set up CCTV under central monitoring system
The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education has issued an urgent directive for all government and private schools and colleges to install IP-based CCTV cameras and join a central online monitoring system, with information…
Rice-mill owner killed in Bogura transformer theft; two held
Police in Shibganj, Bogura, have arrested two men over the killing of rice-mill owner Mohammad Ali Sarkar, 50, who was beaten to death with a hammer as a gang tried to steal his mill’s…
India to buy uranium from Australia
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday that India signed a key uranium supply agreement during his visit to Australia, a step expected to play a major role in advancing India's nuclear energy program.
Samsung profit surges 1,800% on soaring AI chip demand
Samsung Electronics forecast an operating profit of 89.4 trillion won for the April-June quarter, up roughly 1,800% year-on-year, as global demand for AI memory chips soared, marking its third straight quarter of record operating…
Pakistan, Turkey to jointly produce fighter jet components
Pakistan and Turkey are moving toward a major defense agreement to jointly produce technology and components for Turkey's KAAN fighter jet, deepening the two countries' bilateral military partnership.
How Haaland's scientific approach to diet, sleep, and recovery is redefining football
Erling Haaland's explosive performance at the 2026 World Cup has spotlighted the Norwegian striker's meticulously scientific approach to fitness, from a 6,000-calorie organ-meat diet to 10-11 hours of sleep and a cryotherapy chamber at…
Off-season watermelon farming using mulching opens new possibilities in Kishoreganj
Farmers in Pakundiya upazila, Kishoreganj, are growing watermelons commercially during the monsoon using mulching and trellis techniques, earning profits of Tk 60,000-70,000 per bigha in just 60 days.
Peter Thiel says Pope Leo XIV is 'acting as a Chinese Communist agent' over AI regulation
Billionaire Peter Thiel claimed Pope Leo XIV is effectively acting as a "Chinese Communist agent" by calling for AI regulation, speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado.
Actress Mousumi Hamid expecting her first child, reveals second marriage
The Bangladeshi actress surprised colleagues at the Chorki awards ceremony by appearing with a baby bump, announcing both her second marriage and pregnancy.
Three meals a day or frequent small ones: what the science says
Nutritionists say the debate between three large meals and six small ones depends on individual lifestyle, physical activity, and health goals, with total calorie intake mattering more than meal frequency.
Mistakes will happen on the path to invention, but you must not give up, Dr. Farid says
At a Chouddagram science startup and innovation fair, local lawmaker Dr. Farid urged students not to fear failure, saying mistakes are inevitable on the path to invention.
'Algorithm' takes its name from a Muslim mathematician
The word 'algorithm', woven deeply into modern life, derives from the name of a ninth-century Persian mathematician, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi.
Bangladesh, Turkey discuss cooperation in developing primary education
Bangladesh and Turkey discussed expanding cooperation in primary education — teacher training, infrastructure, curriculum modernisation — when a TIKA delegation called on State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj.
Government plans locally made electric ambulances
The government plans to build electric ambulances with local technology to ensure doorstep healthcare, a plan discussed at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Malaysia bans social media for under-16s
Malaysia has begun enforcing new rules barring children under 16 from opening social media accounts, joining a global push to strengthen online safety for young users.
A blue 'micromoon' to be visible on Sunday's full moon
A rare "blue micromoon" — the month's second full moon, occurring when the moon is farthest from Earth — will appear slightly smaller and dimmer this weekend, astronomers say.
Cyberattack hits universities in US, Canada, Australia during finals
A cyberattack on the Canvas academic software platform has disrupted year-end exams at thousands of universities in the United States, Canada and Australia. Hacking group Shiny Hunters claimed responsibility.
Bangladeshi inventor's battery-powered motorcycle runs 120 km on 5 taka of electricity
Ratan Mohanta, a mechanic in Thakurgaon's Ranisankail upazila, has converted a 100cc motorcycle to battery power, allowing it to travel about 120 kilometers on just 5 taka of electricity.
How Iran's drones changed the global balance of power
Iran, under decades of sanctions, built a drone program from a university workshop in the 1980s that now challenges advanced air-defense systems and has reshaped how wars are fought.
How Chinese satellites are reshaping Iran's military strategy
Tehran is using a Chinese-built high-resolution spy satellite to sharpen the accuracy of its missile and drone strikes on U.S. military bases in the Middle East, according to leaked intelligence reports.