March2022

Germany’s cyber-security authority has warned against using anti-virus software from Russian headquartered company Kaspersky. The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) issued the statement in light of the conflict in Ukraine, reports BBC. Russian information-technology businesses...

Lithuania’s president has said his country is willing to stop importing Russian oil and gas in the latest sign of how some EU countries plan to tighten penalties on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. “It...

The owner of KFC and Pizza Hut said sales plunged by 20% in the first two weeks of March as a surge of new Covid cases spread across China. Yum China said “the situation has rapidly...

The UK’s largest airport has dropped mandatory face masks for passengers. Heathrow Airport no longer requires people to wear them at its terminals, railway stations or office buildings but will continue to recommend they do, reports...

Asian markets saw a much-needed bounce Wednesday as Hong Kong’s tech giants led a rally in the city after their recent rout, while oil prices rose back above $100 but remain pressured by concerns over demand...

The election commission has decided to sit in a dialogue with eminent citizens on 22 March ahead of the 12th parliamentary election. The commission is inviting 40 eminent citizens. The EC sources said the invitation has...

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates would play a critical role in regulating global oil markets, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday as he flew to the Gulf...

Bangladesh’s government and the World Bank signed a finance agreement today, under which the lending institution will give US$120 million for the implementation of the “Climate Smart Agriculture and Water Management” project. Fatima Yasmin, Secretary of...

Jane Campion hailed the breaking of Hollywood’s glass ceiling when her picture “The Power of the Dog” was selected the finest film of the year by her fellow filmmakers on Saturday — a huge honor that...

Former South African allrounder Albie Morkel has joined Bangladesh national cricket team as the power-hitting coach for the ODI leg of their tour of South Africa. “This is not an appointment. He is free now and...