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Tourism sector contributes 4pc in GDP
The minister was replying to a question from treasury bench member AFM Bahauddin Nasim with Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair.
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Thousands march in London to call for 'urgent' climate action
The 'Restore Nature Now' march was joined by some 350 charities ranging from protest groups like Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion to more mainstream organisations like the National Trust and WWF.
Peyala’s ‘Global Bites’ campaign celebrates cuisine from around the world
The eatery started its campaign with Argentine food that has earned the seal of approval of Argentine Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcelo Carlos CESA as he inaugurated the first edition of the event
Colombian underwater 'art gallery' serves as coral home
The statues have been placed there since 2018 under an initiative named MUSZIF, started by Tatiana Orrego, a fashion designer and island resident.
Bhutan reduces fees for Bangladeshi tourists
Bhutan’s Tourism Department notified Bangladesh foreign ministry that it has revised its visa policy for Bangladeshi tourists that came into effect from June 02, 2024.
Bruhat Soma, 12, wins US national spelling bee in a spell-off
Bruhat advanced to the spell-off by correctly spelling "Hoofddorp," a town near Amsterdam.
JFK: Style that defined an era
John F Kennedy's sartorial influence extends far beyond his time in office as his approach to style was a seamless blend of classic elegance and modern flair, a combination that not only captivated the American public but also set new standards in presidential fashion
Thailand targets tourism boost with longer stays for visitors, students, 'digital nomads'
Foreign students will be permitted to stay for an additional year upon graduation, while insurance requirements for foreigners seeking to retire in Thailand will be relaxed
Pakistan temperatures cross 52C in heatwave
Extreme temperatures throughout Asia over the past month were made worse most likely as a result of human-driven climate change
Low-income teens at higher risk of obesity: WHO
The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, based on data from 44 European countries, showed that one in four teens reported daily consumption of sweets or chocolate.
Siddhartha under the luminescence of Buddha Purnima
German-Swiss writer Hermann Hesse’s 1922 novella Siddhartha parallels Prince Siddhartha’s spiritual journey of becoming the Buddha with a poetic narrative that explores the complexities of inner landscapes of the soul
Tea tales: Steamy symphonies of a bond building beverage
Across the globe, the act of sharing tea has become both an informal and formal ceremony – through a language spoken in the gentle clinking of cups and the soft murmur of conversation; and International Tea Day is an ode to the bond-building beverage
Sick of tourists, Japan town blocks view of Mount Fuji
Local officials and residents have said the town welcomes tourists, but complain that those who cross the street non-stop, ignore red lights, park illegally and smoke outside of designated areas have proved a nuisance.
100 years of British royal photography goes on display in London
"Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography" is the first exhibition in the newly reopened King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace, which was previously known as the Queen's Gallery.
Mona Lisa's mysterious background decrypted by art-loving geologist
Art historians have long debated its landscape, speculating on the locations that could have inspired Leonardo but the geologist thinks she has pinpointed it to Lecco in Italy
For elephants, like people, greetings are a complicated affair
A study details around 20 gesture types displayed during greetings, showing that elephants combine these in specific ways with call types such as rumbles, roars and trumpets
Arka Fashion Week returns: Spotlight on Bangladeshi design talent
Arka Fashion Week’s founder Asad Sattar, alongside co-organisers Tahsin N Choudhury, Aumia Khundkar, Shifa Mamoon, and Sk Saifur Rahman, detailed the enhancements planned for this year’s event
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