Nick Kyrgios expects to return to the tennis court next week after the Australian missed virtually the entire 2023 season with injury. The former Wimbledon finalist has played just one ATP Tour match since late 2022 after suffering wrist and knee injuries. However, the 28-year-old told the Australian Open Show podcast he will soon be practising again, having previously hinted his tennis career could be over. "I'm hitting for the first time next week, so as soon as I get back out on court, I guess it's just going to be starting up, getting that load back through my wrist and my body," he said. Kyrgios, who lost the 2022 Wimbledon final to Novak Djokovic, didn't give a date when he will be back playing on the ATP Tour. "I'm going to take my time, come back and just enjoy being back out there," he said. Kyrgios, who once reached a career-high 13 in the world, called it "one of the hardest years of my life, tennis-wise". "Everything else has been amazing, I can't complain about anything else," he said. "But tennis-wise I've had some really hard conversations with myself, if I want to keep doing this.   Source: BSS "So I know there's still fire in the belly, which is good, it's healthy."

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country. This information was given by the BMD bulletin for the next 72 hours from 9 am on Friday (29th March). According to the forecast, an extended part of the western low lies over West Bengal and adjoining areas. And the Seasonal low lies over the South Bay. Day and night temperature may rise slightly over Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. There is a possibility of rain in one or two places of Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions on Sunday (March 31). Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.  

Japan's football association head told domestic media after the win over North Korea in Tokyo. He said he'd been told next week's game could not take place in Pyongyang and asked if Japan could host it instead. North Korea has reportedly canceled a football World Cup qualifier game it was hosting with former colonizer Japan, after losing to its eastern neighbor on Thursday. Japan beat North Korea 1-0 in the second round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The game was held in Tokyo. What did Pyongyang say? After the game, the head of Japan's football association, Kozo Tashima, told Tokyo-based Kyodo news that Pyongyang canceled next Tuesday's qualifier, which was scheduled to be held in the North Korean capital. North Korea was concerned by "a malignant infectious disease" in Japan, an apparent reference to rising cases of streptococcus infections, Kyodo said. Tashima told Kyodo that North Korean officials had asked him during half time whether Japan could host Tuesday's match instead, but that he had replied that he was not sure at such short notice. The game is likely to either be rescheduled or relocated or both.  Japan won Thursday's game after midfielder Ao Tanaka scored soon after the kickoff, with the side maintaining its 1-0 lead for the remainder of the game. North Korea was cheered by a small group of red-shirted fans in the Tokyo stadium. "We wanted to give our fans a good result and we are sorry we could not but it was a good game," North Korea coach Sin Yong Nam said. Asia's automatic allocation at the World Cup has increased from four to eight teams. North Korea had not hosted a men's international football match since 2019, before the COVID pandemic. It pulled out of the qualification process for the 2022 World Cup citing concerns about the pandemic. But even during more normal times, it was not uncommon for North Korea to play some of its home games in other countries. 

The third season of the American comedy-drama show shall be filmed in Thailand. The 'Fighter' actress is yet to confirm the news. Deepika Padukone was seen in her first Hollywood project XXX: Return Of Xander Cage back in 2017. She’s all set for a yet another biggie and according to a report by Zoom, it’s none other than the third season of The White Lotus. The third season of the American comedy-drama show shall be filmed in Thailand. The ‘Fighter‘ actress is yet to confirm the news.   Deepika’s Fighter is nearing its release, and the excitement among the masses is rising at a fever pitch. The trailer of the film has set a perfect tone with its power-packed action sequence, the best state-of-the-art visual effects in 3D and 3D IMAX formats till date, and the sizzling chemistry of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone.   All this has left the audience excited to watch the film on the big screens and without any delay, the makers have opened the advance booking windows from today (Jan 21).   The advance booking of Fighter has commenced bringing the audience a chance to pre-book their tickets for the adrenaline-pumping action-packed ride. Looking at the madness among the masses for the film, it’s quite evident that the film will score records with its release.   Coming to the big screens on the eve of the 75th Republic Day, the film is indeed going to be a perfect start to 2024.

In a transformative collaboration, NSU Startups Next (NSUSN), the startup incubation wing of North South University (NSU) has solidified its partnership with Startup Grind, the world's largest startup community headquartered in Silicon Valley. With a presence in 600 cities across 125 countries, Startup Grind is uniquely positioned to elevate Bangladeshi startups onto the global stage, providing a gateway to international markets, mentors, accelerators, and investors beyond Bangladesh. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony, held at NSUSN's offices, marks a significant milestone for both entities and the Bangladeshi startup ecosystem. This partnership is designed to create an ecosystem that nurtures innovation, fosters growth, and connects startups with a global network of mentors and investors. Key Features of the Global Collaboration: International Market Access: NSUSN incubatees gain exposure to international markets, fostering collaborations and facilitating business expansion beyond Bangladesh's borders. Global Mentorship Network: Incubatees will have access to seasoned mentors from Startup Grind Dhaka's global network, providing invaluable guidance and insights essential for their entrepreneurial journey. Accelerated Growth: Startups incubated by NSUSN can participate in accelerator programs organized by Startup Grind Dhaka, accelerating their growth trajectory and enhancing their potential for success. International Investor Connections: The partnership facilitates connections with potential investors outside Bangladesh, offering startups the opportunity to secure funding and support for their ventures. Special acknowledgment is extended to key figures instrumental in forging this collaboration, including Farihan F. Rahman (Chapter Director, Startup Grind Dhaka, Bangladesh) and Sayma Rahman (Co-director, Startup Grind Dhaka, Bangladesh). The MoU was spearheaded by Dr. Zulkarin Jahangir, Director of NSUSN and Samuel Mursalin, Coordinator of NSUSN. Representatives from both NSUSN and Startup Grind Dhaka express their excitement about the profound impact this collaboration can have on the Bangladeshi startup ecosystem. They extend a warm welcome to aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and stakeholders to join them in this exciting journey of exploration, growth, and global connectivity.       Contact Information:  Startup Grind Dhaka Contact Information: https://www.startupgrind.com/dhaka/  

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today said there is no worry about national and international conspiracies ahead of the next general election as the countrymen always stand by her party. "Next election is ahead. National and international conspiracies are being hatched centering next polls. But, we have nothing to worry as the people are always beside us with their mandates," she said. (Reports BSS) The prime minister was exchanging views with Tungipara Upazila Awami League, its associate and affiliated organisations, local public representatives and civil dignitaries at the Tungipara Upazila AL office this morning. About repeated attempts to her life, Sheikh Hasina said they have reached today's position confronting bullets and bombs. She said Almighty Allah has given a task to every person and protect him or her until the work is accomplished. "Allah is above and the leaders and activists of my party on the ground to save. The people belongs to my party always protect me whenever I am attacked," she said. Pointing to the grenade attacks on the AL rally on August 21, 2004 killing 22 leaders and activists, she said the party men had saved her forming a human shield in exchange for their lives. "This is the great thing that I have got the chance to serve the people," she added. The prime minister arrived here yesterday afternoon after opening the Dhaka-Bhanga Rail Link at Mawa, Munshiganj end and addressing a grand rally at Dr Kazi Abu Yusuf Stadium at Bhanga in Faridpur. Soon after the premier along with her younger sister Sheikh Rehana reached Tungipara, Gopalganj, she paid homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his mausoleum and offered prayers and fateha there. She spent last night at Tungipara and is scheduled to leave for Dhaka this afternoon. Sheikh Hasina said her government is working to materialise the dream of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to change the fate of the countrymen by giving them an improved and better life. "I am doing everything possible for the welfare of the people," she said. She thanked the people of her Tungipara-Kotalipary constituency for electing her time and again through votes despite she has not been able to give them adequate time as she has to look into the welfare of entire country.

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today said there is no worry about national and international conspiracies ahead of the next general election as the countrymen always stand by her party. "Next election is ahead. National and international conspiracies are being hatched centering next polls. But, we have nothing to worry as the people are always beside us with their mandates," she said. (Reports BSS) The prime minister was exchanging views with Tungipara Upazila Awami League, its associate and affiliated organisations, local public representatives and civil dignitaries at the Tungipara Upazila AL office this morning. About repeated attempts to her life, Sheikh Hasina said they have reached today's position confronting bullets and bombs. She said Almighty Allah has given a task to every person and protect him or her until the work is accomplished. "Allah is above and the leaders and activists of my party on the ground to save. The people belongs to my party always protect me whenever I am attacked," she said. Pointing to the grenade attacks on the AL rally on August 21, 2004 killing 22 leaders and activists, she said the party men had saved her forming a human shield in exchange for their lives. "This is the great thing that I have got the chance to serve the people," she added. The prime minister arrived here yesterday afternoon after opening the Dhaka-Bhanga Rail Link at Mawa, Munshiganj end and addressing a grand rally at Dr Kazi Abu Yusuf Stadium at Bhanga in Faridpur. Soon after the premier along with her younger sister Sheikh Rehana reached Tungipara, Gopalganj, she paid homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his mausoleum and offered prayers and fateha there. She spent last night at Tungipara and is scheduled to leave for Dhaka this afternoon. Sheikh Hasina said her government is working to materialise the dream of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to change the fate of the countrymen by giving them an improved and better life. "I am doing everything possible for the welfare of the people," she said. She thanked the people of her Tungipara-Kotalipary constituency for electing her time and again through votes despite she has not been able to give them adequate time as she has to look into the welfare of entire country.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the Bangladesh people would not accept any move even taken from abroad to hamper the elections, reiterating her government’s commitment to hold next polls in a free and fair manner. "Awami League will come to power again if the countrymen voted for it. But, the people will not accept any move even taken from abroad to hinder the election," she told a press conference at Bangladesh Mission here. Prime Minister's Speechwriter Md Nazrul Islam moderated the press conference organised to brief media on PM’s visit to New York to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The prime minister said her party believes in the power of the people reposed in them in accordance with article 7 of the Constitution. In case of any move to thwart elections, she said the people of Bangladesh will also impose restrictions on them who will take such initiative. About fresh visa restrictions, the premier said that she hoped the visa restrictions will be applicable including the opposition in any move to thwart the election. She said the next general elections will be hold in a proper manner if the BNP alliance doesn’t carry out any arson attack likewise 2013-14 aimed at foiling the polls. The premier expressed her hope that the country that has imposed visa restriction will consider the issue from both sides or neutrally. "I have nothing to say, if the Awami League is only targeted. But the Awami League doesn’t come to power depending on anyone's strength. I assume power through the power of the people and their votes," she said. Sheikh Hasina, also President of the AL said that they have been working for the welfare of the people. "There is nothing to fear that who will give sanction or not," she said. The prime minister said, " Khaleda Zia made repeated attempts to her. In spite, she gave Khaleda Zia, a convicted in corruption case, a scope to stay at home and get treatment from hospital suspending jail terms in line with the power bestowed upon her as the head of the government."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged the citizens to be ready to prevent, prepare and respond to the next health emergency.   In a video message at the G20 Health Ministers meeting being held in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar, PM Modi said, “This is especially important in today’s interconnected world. As we saw during the pandemic, health issues in one part of the world can affect all other parts of the world in a very short time.” The G20 Health Ministers’ meeting under India’s G20 Presidency is being held in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar from August 17-19. Notably, India assumed the presidency of the G20 on 1 December 2022.  While explaining the importance of holistic health, he said that the global celebration of the International Day of Yoga is a testament to the universal desire for holistic health.  He further noted that Gujarat is an important step in establishing the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Center for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar. “The holding of the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, along with the G20 Health Ministers meeting, will intensify efforts to harness its potential. It should be our joint effort to build a global repository for traditional medicine,” he added.    PM Modi further said that health and the environment are organically linked. He added that clean air, safe drinking water, sufficient nutrition, and secure shelter are major factors of health. “The steps taken to address the threat of Anti-Microbial Resistance are also commendable. AMR is a grave risk to global public health and all pharmaceutical advancements so far. I am also glad that the G20 Health Working Group has prioritized ‘One Health’.” He emphasized that the vision of ”One Earth, One Health” envisages good health for the entire ecosystem, including humans, animals, plants and the environment. “This integrated view carries Gandhiji’s message of not leaving anyone behind,” he said.  Additionally, he stressed the digital solutions and technological innovations to make our efforts equitable and inclusive. Nowadays, people from far and wide can receive quality care through tele-medicine.  “India’s national platform, e-Sanjeevani, has facilitated 140 million telehealth consultations to date. India’s COWIN platform successfully facilitated the largest vaccination drive in human history. It managed the delivery of more than 2.4 billion vaccine doses and the real-time availability of globally verifiable vaccination certificates,” he said.  Such global initiatives on digital health will bring together various digital health initiatives on a common platform. “This initiative will allow countries in the Global South to close the gap in healthcare delivery. It will take us one step closer to our goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage,” PM Modi added.

Health experts warned the dengue situation to deteriorate further in the coming August and September, asking authorities to launch a total war against mosquitoes of all types. Dengue situation by now emerged as an epidemic as it spread all over the country but observed that the concerned agencies, particularly city corporations could not take required steps to annihilate mosquitoes. (BSS Reported) Since no vaccine could be developed yet for dengue, they did not have much option to treat dengue patients other than suggesting fluids for them. “Entomologist Professor Kabirul Bashar of Jahangirnagar University said, City corporations must intensify their efforts at the quickest possible time to kill mosquitoes of all kinds, instead of searching for dengue carrying Aedes breeding grounds alone unfortunately, he said, the municipal authorities could not do so yet despite being expected while several Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) officials echoed him. “City corporations are tasked to annihilate mosquitoes but their performance is not satisfactory enough, a situation which is increasing our pressures with higher number of patients with not much treatment options,” a senior DGHS official said preferring anonymity. According to DGHS statistics, 35,270 dengue cases were detected since January 1 while the dengue virus killed 185 people so far.