Pakistan’s former premier Sharif and allies agree to form a coalition
AP, ISLAMABAD : The party of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and its allies announced late Tuesday that they will jointly form a coalition...
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Chapainawabganj farmers set to surpass Boro rice production targets
UNB, Chapainawabganj : Farmers in the Chapainawabganj district are poised to surpass their production targets for boro rice this year, aiming to harvest 253,780 metric...
Indonesian voters are choosing a new president in one of the world’s largest elections
AP, Indonesia : Indonesian voters were choosing a new president Wednesday as the world’s third-largest democracy aspires to become a global economic powerhouse a quarter-century...
With Pahela Falgun-Valentine’s Day, the nation eyes a festive February 14
UNB, Dhaka : On Wednesday, the start of Falgun, the eleventh month in the Bengali calendar and officially the start of the joyous Spring season...
2 cops among 3 hurt in crude bomb blast in Barishal
UNB, Barishal : Three people including two policemen sustained injuries in a crude bomb explosion in Gournadi municipality of Barishal on Tuesday morning. The injured...
Police-hawkers clash in Chattogram: Case filed against 1200 people
UNB, Chattogram : A case was filed against 1200 people in connection with Monday’s clash between police and hawkers that left several people including three...
Preeti’s death at journalist’s house: Parents demand justice
UNB, Dhaka : A human chain was formed in front of the National Press Club on Tuesday demanding justice over the death of Preeti Uddan,...
Father gets custody of one Japan-born daughter, mother another
UNB, Dhaka : The High Court (HC) on Tuesday ordered that one of two Japan–born daughters will stay with father Bangladesh-born US citizen Imran Sharif...
Focus on rural dev along with infrastructure: PM Hasina tells ECNEC
UNB, Dhaka : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday put emphasis on the rural development along with building infrastructure. “I think besides the infrastructural development...
Ensure accountability for attacks on civilians in Myanmar: Fortify Rights
UNB, Dhaka : All parties engaged in armed conflict in the Myanmar revolution should protect civilians, and member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC)...
FM seeks Swiss investment in IT, agro-processing sectors; DFQF trade preferences till 2029
UNB, Dhaka : Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has invited Swiss investment in IT and agro-processing sectors, and urged Switzerland to follow the suit of...
Fire engulfs 12 shops in Gaibandha’s Sadar upazila
UNB, Gaibandha : A fire broke out last night in Sadar upazila of Gaibandha, resulting in the destruction of at least 12 shops, encompassing a...