The consequences of not praying Prayer (Salat or Namaz) is the second pillar and the backbone of a Muslim’s life, with its abandonment leading to a severance of the relationship with God. The article outlines the severe spiritual and worldly consequences for those who neglect prayer, citing both the Qur’an and Hadith. Warnings from the […]
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Unraveling the mystery of the moon’s south pole Scientists have uncovered new information about the Moon’s South Pole, long considered one of the most mysterious and unexplored regions in the solar system, largely due to its perpetual darkness. New research from the University of Arizona suggests that the vast Aitken Basin at the South Pole
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A 500-700 year old tree near Dhaka A massive Khirni tree (botanical name: Manilkara hexandra) is situated in Hiranal village near the Purbachal suburb of Dhaka. Local estimates suggest the tree is between 500 to 700 years old, with residents noting that at least five generations have heard from their elders that it was already
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Want to Go to Saint Martin’s Island? These New Rules Are Not Optional The government has reopened Saint Martin’s Island for travelers, but with a new set of strictly enforced, non-optional rules to protect its threatened ecosystem and endangered coral species. Daily visitors are capped at a maximum of 2,000 tourists. Overnight stays are prohibited
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Retired Officials of 25 BCS Cadres Oppose Proposed University Structure for Seven Dhaka Colleges The ‘Anti-discrimination Retired 25 Cadre Coordination Council,’ an organization of retired officers from 25 BCS cadres, has objected to the current initiative to establish new universities for the seven major government colleges in Dhaka. The Council argues that the current education
How coffee helps prevent diabetes Recent scientific studies indicate that regular coffee consumption can slightly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The mechanism involves coffee’s ability to increase insulin sensitivity, improve metabolism, and reduce inflammation in the body. The recommended intake for this benefit is moderate consumption (2-3 cups per day), ideally without
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Streaming now: Five fresh picks for the week The article features a weekly roundup of five new or currently streaming titles across various OTT platforms, including web series, films, documentaries, and reality shows. The five fresh picks are the web series “Perfect Wife” (Drama) on Chorki, the original series “Lazarus” on Disney+ Hotstar, the docuseries
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Gulshan Olympiad 2025 kicks off on Oct 30 The Fifth Inter-Club Sports Carnival, also known as the Gulshan Club Olympiad 2025, is scheduled to kick off on October 30. Organizers stated at a press briefing at the Gulshan Club headquarters in Dhaka on Saturday that this event will be the biggest and most inclusive of
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WhatsApp is shutting down all AI chatbots, including OpenAI WhatsApp is reportedly shutting down all AI chatbots created by external companies, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Perplexity, Luzia, and Poke, from the beginning of the next year. This change is part of a new policy by WhatsApp. According to market analysts, this decision is driven by commercial
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IMF lauds Bangladesh’s reserve build-up, but to assess policy alignment The International Monetary Fund (IMF) welcomed the recent increase in foreign exchange reserves by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) but stated it will assess whether the reserve build-up modalities are consistent with the new flexible exchange rate regime. This assessment is part of a routine mission
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