Wildfires in Spain
More than 250,000 people have been forced from their homes and holiday resorts in the face of massive, uncontained wildfires in France and Spain. Spanish...
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Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
Donald Trump says the US will launch an investigation into the European Union and threatened a fresh tariff over fines handed to some of the...
Iran FM says ‘no military solution’ to Yemen conflict
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday there was no military solution to the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Tehran-backed Houthi rebels...
UN chief arrives in Syria, first since before civil war
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Syria on Saturday on the first visit by a chief of the global body since before the country’s...
16 killed in Ukrainian and Russian strikes
At least 16 people were killed in Ukrainian and Russian strikes Saturday, in a deadly fifth summer of war as both sides intensify attacks, with...
Venezuela not ready for elections
AFPUS President Donald Trump said Friday that Venezuela is not ready to hold elections, more than seven months after the American military operation that toppled...
Economy, education and good governance
A nation’s progress is not measured solely by the wealth it generates, the roads it builds or the skylines that define its cities. True development...
Sudden rise in energy price use may tarnish govt image
Electricity is one of the foundations of modern life, powering industry, agriculture, healthcare, education, information technology and households alike. Consequently, any increase in electricity tariffs...
Bangladesh–China Relations in a Changing Indo-Pacific: Balancing Development and Strategic Autonomy
The relationship between Bangladesh and China has evolved remarkably since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1975. What began as a conventional bilateral relationship has...
Winning the war against dengue Two city corps must act together
WITH the monsoon intensifying, Bangladesh once again faces the familiar threat of dengue. The contrasting mosquito-control strategies adopted by Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and...
Gulshan Lake adds scenic charm for residents
Gulshan Lake has enhanced the beauty of the surrounding neighbourhood, offering local residents a calm and scenic environment. Its open water, greenery and peaceful surroundings...
