Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet have been rescued, Chinese state media reported on Sunday, as the Himalayas faced heavy snow and rainfall. By Sunday, 350 trekkers had reached the township of Qudang, while contact was made with over 200 more, according to CCTV.
Many visitors had traveled to Karma valley, which leads to Everest’s eastern Kangshung face, during China’s National Day holiday. Trekkers described harsh conditions with cold, wet weather and a risk of hypothermia, as heavy snowfall continued through Saturday night. Rescue teams and local villagers worked to clear snow and assist nearly 1,000 people who were trapped.
Trekkers are being guided to safety in stages, with...
Turkey’s Deputy Foreign Minister A Beris Ekinci met with Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, on Monday at the BNP Chairperson’s political office in Gulshan. The meeting started around 2 p.m., with Turkish Ambassador in Dhaka Ramis Sen in attendance, according to BNP Media Cell member Shairul Kabir Khan.
Other BNP leaders at the meeting included standing committee members Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and Salahuddin Ahmed, acting chairman’s international affairs adviser Humayun Kabir, and organising secretary Shama Obaid. The discussion likely focused on bilateral relations, Bangladesh’s current political situation, and the upcoming national elections.
Israel announced on Monday that it deported 171 more activists, including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg, who were detained while taking part in an aid flotilla heading for Gaza. According to the Israeli foreign ministry, the deported individuals were sent to Greece and Slovakia and included citizens from several countries, such as Greece, Italy, France, and the United States.
Photos released by the ministry showed Thunberg at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport with two others, wearing grey tracksuits typically issued in Israeli prisons. The ministry stated that 138 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla remain in Israeli custody.
The flotilla, composed of 45 vessels, sought to break the Israeli blockade and deliver aid...
The Blue Economy represents a strategic approach to using ocean resources in a way that supports both economic growth and environmental protection. Its main principle is that the health of marine ecosystems should never be compromised for profit. This strategy covers traditional sectors like fisheries, as well as newer areas such as shipping, coastal tourism, renewable marine energy, and biotechnology. For Bangladesh, with its large maritime territory, the Blue Economy offers significant economic potential for the 21st century.
Fisheries remain a critical sector, supporting about 12 percent of the population and providing over 60 percent of daily animal protein. The sector contributes around 3.57 percent to total GDP and more than 25...
The Red Cross announced on Monday that it is prepared to assist with the return of hostages held in Gaza to their families in Israel and to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip. Delegations from Hamas, Israel, and the United States are set to meet in Egypt for talks aimed at ending the nearly two-year conflict in Gaza.
Both sides have responded positively to a proposal from US President Donald Trump calling for a ceasefire and an exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinians detained in Israeli jails. Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, stated that the organization is ready to serve as a neutral intermediary to help reunite hostages and detainees with their families.
The Red Cross emphasized the...
Uttara University marked World Teachers’ Day with a seminar and a special award ceremony to honor the contributions of its faculty. Ten teachers received honorary crests in recognition of 20 years of dedicated service in teaching. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Eaysmin Ara Lekha served as the chief guest, presenting the awards and expressing gratitude for the teachers’ commitment to education, research, and ethical values.
The event featured speeches highlighting the role of teachers in shaping a progressive society. Senior faculty members reflected on their teaching journeys, describing the university as a second home and pledging to continue inspiring students. A raffle draw was added to the celebration, with ten teachers receiving...
Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said on Monday that the Election Commission must conduct the next national election in a fair and credible manner, as the outcome could shape the country’s future. He made the statement while addressing an electoral dialogue with senior journalists at Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital.
The CEC emphasized that a transparent and participatory election is essential, not just for the Election Commission, but also for the country and its people. He highlighted the Commission’s efforts to update voter rolls, remove deceased voters, and add new ones. The EC has also launched a blended digital and manual postal balloting system for expatriates and government officials on duty outside their voting...
Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic agreement with Saimon Holidays, allowing the bank’s customers and employees to access exclusive discounts on travel packages. The signing ceremony was held recently at the bank’s corporate office in Gulshan.
Under the agreement, Prime Bank cardholders and employees will receive a 10 percent discount on all Sri Lankan holiday packages and a 15 percent discount on Druk Air holiday packages. This initiative supports the bank’s goal of delivering added value and premium lifestyle benefits.
The agreement was signed by Joarder Tanvir Faisal, Executive Vice President and Head of Cards and Retail Assets at Prime Bank, and Yousuf Sohel, General Manager of Saimon Holidays. Senior officials from both...
The Institute of Research, Innovation, Incubation, and Commercialization at United International University, in partnership with AI Forum Bangladesh, held a two-day training program titled “AI Essentials for Capital Market Professionals.” The event concluded yesterday at the UIU Innovation Hub.
This training marked the first real-life AI program for capital market professionals in Bangladesh, with 30 officials from LankaBangla Securities PLC taking part. The program focused on providing practical AI skills for financial operations, risk management, trade execution, and decision-making.
Sessions, led by Prof. Khondaker A. Mamun, featured hands-on exercises and demonstrations relevant to capital market scenarios. The initiative...
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