WFP calls for $19 million to provide emergency food in quake-hit Afghanistan
AP, ISLAMABAD : The United Nations’ World Food Program on Wednesday appealed for $19 million to provide emergency assistance to tens of thousands of people...
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PM Hasina opens 150 bridges in 39 districts in a single day
UNB, Dhaka : In another development milestone Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday (October 19, 2023) opened 150 newly constructed bridges in 39 districts and...
Spain’s leader mulls granting amnesty to thousands of Catalan separatists in order to stay in power
AP, BARCELONA : Barcelona accountant Oriol Calvo ran afoul of the law when he was arrested in 2019 during a mass protest by supporters of...
IMF relaxes forex reserve and revenue targets for $4.70 billion loan
UNB, Dhaka : The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has relaxed several targets including foreign exchange reserves, revenue collection, automatic price adjustment of fuel for the...
Chilean President Gabriel Boric makes a brief stopover at Dhaka airport
UNB, Dhaka : Chilean President Gabriel Boric has made a brief stopover at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport tonight. A diplomatic source said the stopover was...
Israel will let Egypt deliver some aid to Gaza, as doctors struggle to treat hospital blast victims
AP, Gaza Strip : Israel said Wednesday that it will allow Egypt to deliver limited humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. The first crack in...
Gas supply to remain off for 7 hours in parts of capital Thursday
UNB, Dhaka : Gas supply will remain suspended for 7 hours in different areas of Dhaka city on Thursday. According to Titas Gas Transmission and...
We’re focused on Rohingyas’ sustainable return: Afreen Akhter
UNB, Dhaka : The United States has reiterated its commitment to helping the Rohingyas, noting that they will continue to support them in their time...
BNP announces grand rally in Dhaka on October 28
UNB, Dhaka : BNP on Wednesday announced to hold hold a grand rally in the capital on October 28 as part of the party’s final...
Hundreds of thousands gather to show support at AL rally in Dhaka
UNB, Dhaka : In a show of support, hundreds of thousands of leaders and supporters from Awami League and its associate bodies are taking part...
Stop wars and save money spent on arms for children’s welfare: PM Hasina urges world leaders
UNB, Dhaka : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday reiterated her call to the world leaders to come forward to stop the ongoing wars and...
Gaza’s doctors struggle to save hospital blast survivors as Middle East rage grows
AP, Gaza Strip : Doctors in Gaza City faced with dwindling medical supplies performed surgery on hospital floors, often without anesthesia, in a desperate bid...