Bangladesh 141st on freedom, 99th on prosperity indexes
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh has been categorised as a “mostly unfree” and “mostly unprosperous” nation by the latest global ‘Freedom and Prosperity Report’ released by...
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AL vs. AL one more time: Intra-party tensions escalate ahead of UP polls
Abu Jakir : In what appears to be a growing rift within the ranks of the ruling Awami League (AL), the party is facing significant...
Historic Mujibnagar Day on Wednesday
BSS: The historic Mujibnagar Day will be observed on Wednesday marking the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh’s first government on April 17, 1971. Following the Pakistan...
‘Agricultural sector shines while industrial, service sectors struggle’
Staff reporter : The latest statistics released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) reveal a significant downturn in the growth of the industrial and...
Alarming rise in sexual violence on campuses demands action
Staff Reporter : Sexual violence and harassment are casting a dark shadow over educational institutions across the country, including public universities. These incidents continue to...
When Facebook blocks news, studies show the political risks that follow
Reuters: Since Meta blocked links to news in Canada last August to avoid paying fees to media companies, right-wing meme producer Jeff Ballingall says he...
Iran says it gave warning before attacking Israel; US says that’s not true
Reuters, Washington/Baghdad/Dubai: Turkish, Jordanian and Iraqi officials said on Sunday that Iran gave wide notice days before its drone and missile attack on Israel, but US...
Oil seen opening up after Iran’s attack on Israel
Reuters, London: Oil prices are expected to rise on Monday after Iran’s attack on Israel over the weekend, analysts said on Sunday, but further gains...
Pirates freed hijacked ship, sailors for international pressure, negotiations: Khalid
NN Online Report: State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday said the Bangladeshi cargo ship MV Abdullah and its 23 sailors were released...
Pahela Baishakh marked by Mangal Shobhajatra
UNB: In celebration of Pahela Baishakh, the Bangla New Year, a vibrant Mangal Shobhajatra procession started from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University...
Rampage by Israeli settlers kills Palestinian man in his village, injures 25
Agency: Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed into a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Friday, shooting and setting houses and cars on fire. The...
Biden expects Iran to attack Israel soon, warns: ‘Don’t’
Reuters, Washington: US President Joe Biden on Friday said he expected Iran to attack Israel “sooner, rather than later” and warned Tehran not to proceed. Asked...