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Multiple trains across Bangladesh were cancelled on Tuesday after railway staff went on an indefinite strike for higher pensions and other benefits. Tens of thousands of passengers and freight transport have been impacted in the aftermath of the strike. Saidur Rahman, acting president of the Bangladesh Railway Running Staff and Workers Union, said the decision to strike was taken after …

Fuji TV President Koichi Minato and Chairman Shuji Kano have resigned in the wake of a sexual misconduct allegation against a popular TV host. The decision was announced shortly after an emergency board meeting. Last week, Masahiro Nakai, who was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a 2023 dinner party allegedly organized by the channel staff, announced his retirement …

The beauty contest sprouted in the 1950s in Japan as “Japanese Beauty” to encourage the women in activities which foster their involvement in the society and grow as an individual stronger. It is strongly believed that this will help the country’s development. Today, many successful women are found in various fields like music, art, medical, film direction, MNC companies, entrepreneur, …

The Pro Vice Chancellor of Rajshahi University (RU), Dr.Farid Uddin Khan has declared the decision of withdrawing the ward quota in the entrance test after a meeting which is held on Sunday. Based on the given information, the ward quota has been deducted from 4% to 3% in 2024 after the protest of the RU students demanding the abolition of …

Noman Ali, a left-arm spinner of Pakistan made cricket history on Saturday by becoming the first spinner from his country to record a hat-trick against West Indies.  On the first day of the second and final Test match against the West Indies at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Noman Ali accomplished this incredible achievement. By the end of the morning session, …

The Unified Invoice Lottery has been initiated by the government of Taiwan to foster the businesses to issue official receipts and promote tax compliance. The Ministry of Finance has announced the results of the Special Prize number of the Unified Invoice of Ten Million Yuan along with valid identification on January 25, 2025. The winning number for the NT$10 million …

Travellers thronged railway stations and airports on Friday clutching large suitcases and gifts as they returned to their hometowns to celebrate the Lunar New Year with family. The holiday, China’s biggest falls between Jan. 28–Feb. 4 and marks the arrival of the Year of the Snake. The festivities usually boost businesses like shops, cinemas and restaurants. Authorities are keen to …

Southeast Asian cities, including Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok and Phnom Penh, were among the five most polluted in the world. According to air-monitoring agency IQAir, Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City ranked second-most polluted, followed by Cambodia’s Phnom Penh and Thailand’s Bangkok fourth and fifth, respectively. Workers across the Thai capital struggle to work outdoors amidst a thick smog covering …

The UAE is commemorating the International Day of Education on January 24. The Gulf state has consistently positioned itself at the forefront of global efforts to offer quality education, especially in regions facing humanitarian crises. In recent years, education has become a cornerstone of the UAE’s foreign aid. Since 2018, the nation has contributed $200 million to the Global Partnership …

On Friday, Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Transport Suriya Juangroongruangkit have promulgated the order of the Prime Minister to resolve the short term problems which are rising day by day unobtrusively. The urgent measure focuses on stopping PM 2.5 dust  by switching the travel of the public to electric train lines and the BMTA which will be free …