The term was coined back in 1992 by Neal Stephenson in his novel “Snow Crash”. It referred to a 3D VR environment where humans interacted with one another and software agents as avatars.

The energy ministry had no option but to push for a raise in the prices of diesel and kerosene that has now set off a chain reaction in the economy, said Energy Secretary Md Anisur Rahman yesterday.

Prof Ahmedul Kabir, principal of Mugda Medical College Hospital, was appointed as the additional director general (admin) of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today.

One person died of Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Six people were killed and 18 were injured in separate clashes during the second phase of union parishad elections today.

Lawmaker and renowned folk singer Momtaz Begum visited a polling centre in Charigram union parishad today, violating the electoral code of conduct.

The Monipuri weaver community is now busy trying to revitalise their business after it stalled during the pandemic. They are hoping that this winter will mend their stifled business.

West Bengal actress Srabanti Chatterjee, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party before assembly polls in March-April this year, today quit the saffron party citing its "lack of initiative and sincerity to further the cause of West Bengal".

Two people sustained injuries when a member candidate and his followers were trying to take control of a polling centre in Chargazi union at Ramgati of Lakshmipur early today.

The new diesel price is driving up crop production cost by at least 30 percent in Rajshahi region and the farmers are fearing huge losses.

Bogura Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital authorities yesterday formed a four-member committee to investigate the death of a boy allegedly due to removal of his oxygen mask by a hospital employee for not getting a “satisfactory tip”.

There was a lack of political foresight behind the government move to hike the prices of diesel and kerosene that has set off a domino effect on the economy, said the Centre for Policy Dialogue yesterday.

Bangladesh and France have signed a letter of intent on defence cooperation, while also sharing the common vision for a free, open, peaceful, secure and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.

West German chancellor Willy Brandt today said a political solution of the East Pakistan problem must be found. Speaking at a

Air travellers will have to pay more as Padma Oil Company, a subsidiary of the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation, has increased the jet fuel prices for the 11th time in the last 13 months.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has stepped up surveillance in Benapole Land Port area to prevent possible smuggling of diesel through the port.

After getting infected with leprosy or Hansen’s disease at a young age, Mokaddes Ali was stigmatised and driven away from his home village of Sonakhuli in Saidpur upazila.

The boy used to dance to GamlaLink jingles for a living.

At a first glance, you may not believe that it’s a government primary school.

The Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom Tzipi Hotovely had to flee a London School of Economics event yesterday amid a large protest led by pro-Palestinian activists.