UK local elections seen as key test for Starmer as polls open
Voting began across the United Kingdom on Thursday in local and regional elections widely viewed as a major test of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership,...
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Turkiye unveils its first intercontinental ballistic missile
Turkiye has unveiled a prototype of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) as part of a push to become self-reliant and to gain a foothold as...
Israel strikes in Lebanon despite truce
Israel pummelled southern Lebanon on Thursday, state media and AFP correspondents said, a day after it targeted a Hezbollah commander in its first strike on...
Samsung Electronics market value tops $1tn
The market value of South Korea’s Samsung Electronics smashed past $1 trillion for the first time Wednesday as the firm rides an AI chip boom...
CEMS-Global int’l expos begin at ICCB
A series of international exhibitions on food, agriculture, poultry, livestock, medical technology and health tourism began on Thursday at the International Convention City Bashundhara in...
BB extends deadline for policy support applications to June 30
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended the deadline for submitting applications for policy support until June 30, 2026, allowing distressed borrowers more time to seek restructuring...
Education First: Unlocking Sustainable Development through Strategic Investment
When a seed is planted in the soil, it takes time—often a long wait—before it bears fruit. Education is much the same. Its outcomes are...
BD can’t wait on India to resolve Teesta issue
There are many unresolved issues between the two neighboring countries– Bangladesh and India. Discussions have been going on for decades to resolve them. One of...
Man City win WSL title
Manchester City were crowned Women’s Super League (WSL) champions for the first time since 2016 after Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw at Brighton....
Three matches of BFL to be held today
Three matches of Bangladesh Football League (BFL) will be held at three separate venues across the country today. On the day, Abahani Limited will take...
Fabio sets Copa Libertadores record
Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio set a Copa Libertadores record when he made his 114th appearance in the competition, breaking the previous mark he shared with Ever...
Australian state overturns Melbourne ban on World Cup watch party
Australian authorities on Thursday reversed a ban on public watch parties in Melbourne’s Federation Square for the 2026 Football World Cup after the decision sparked...