Afghanistan favored to win in Sharjah against weak Bangladesh

As Afghanistan prepares to host Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series in Sharjah this week, both teams are gearing up for their respective journeys toward the Champions Trophy early next year. However, the contrasting recent performances and the familiar conditions in Sharjah heavily favor the Afghans. Here’s an in-depth look at what to expect from […]

Hurricane Milton approaches Florida: Urgent evacuation needed

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton is rapidly approaching Florida’s west coast, prompting urgent evacuations as officials warn of potentially catastrophic impacts. With millions ordered to flee, some residents are defiantly choosing to stay, raising concerns about their safety amid predictions of widespread destruction. The Tampa Bay area, home to over 3.3 million residents, has […]

How decreasing water flow and rising atmospheric temperatures are set to heat our rivers: study

A new study has revealed that our rivers are warming due to reduced water flow and rising atmospheric temperatures, posing major challenges to aquatic life, ecosystems and society. The study was published in the journal ‘Hydrological Processes’. Water temperature is an important control for all physical, chemical and biological processes in rivers. This is especially […]

Foreign exchange reserves decreased by 110 million dollars in a week

However, an IMF source said Bangladesh’s net reserves are now less than US$17 billion. If Bangladesh Bank’s general reserve calculation method is taken into account, the foreign exchange reserves are still US$26.68 billion. The central bank’s remaining foreign exchange reserves can cover three months of import costs. Normally a country’s reserves should cover three months’ […]

NTMC receives Smart Bangladesh Award 2023 for contribution to cyber security

NTMC is storing various nationally important databases and providing support to law enforcement agencies, intelligence and investigation agencies. As the fear of theft of vital national data by cyber terrorists looms large, NTMC established a state-of-the-art Security Operations Center (SOC) using its technology to ensure the security of internal and external networks and databases.