Stay calm, austerity amid Middle East crisis: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday sought to reassure the public that Bangladesh would remain stable despite mounting global uncertainty driven by the ongoing conflict...
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Second round of US-Iran talks likely next week
Washington is intensifying efforts to revive diplomacy with Tehran, with a second round of talks expected as early as next week and Pakistan’s capital Islamabad...
FM’s 3-nation tour begins to boost UN bid
In a major diplomatic push ahead of a crucial United Nations election, Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has embarked on a high-stakes three-nation visit to...
Charge hearing in Tulip case set for May 6
Charge framing in flat fraud case against British MP Tulip Rizwana Siddiq has been deferred, a court in Dhaka has ruled. The hearing for framing...
US announces tightening sanctions against Iran oil sector
The United States announced Wednesday it is tightening sanctions against Iran’s oil industry as Tehran keeps up its closure of the Strait of Hormuz as...
Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to UN peacekeeping
Bangladesh has reiterated its strong commitment to United Nations peacekeeping, highlighting its readiness to further strengthen contributions in partnership with the UN and the international...
Hopes for Middle East peace grow as Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire
Optimism grew on Thursday that the war in the Middle East may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator in Tehran and the...
Tarique named to TIME100
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been named one of the world’s 100 most influential people for 2026 by TIME magazine, placing the newly elected Bangladeshi...
IMF more upbeat than peers on Bangladesh economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Bangladesh’s economy will grow by 4.7 per cent in the current fiscal year (FY26), before moderating to...
ICT finds evidence against ex-IGP
Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam on Sunday said investigators have found evidence of involvement of former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun and several senior...
‘Highway needs widening’
Cumilla-4 (Debidwar) MP Hasnat Abdullah has called for the immediate widening of the Comilla-Sylhet highway, describing the road as a “trail of deaths” due to...
Fuel prices may rise if Middle East conflict prolongs: PM’s Adviser Zahed
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Wednesday said the government may consider adjusting fuel prices if the ongoing conflict...