October 17, 2023

600 days into the war, Russia’s assault on a key eastern Ukraine city appears to be weakening

AP, Ukraine : A dayslong attempt by Russian forces to storm a strategically important city in eastern Ukraine appears to be running out of steam,...

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October 17, 2023

Commentary: Fight is to save democracy from the clutches of communism

Editorial Desk : The joint US Pre-Election Assessment Mission is right in saying that the upcoming parliamentary election is going to be a litmus test...

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October 17, 2023

Thousands of BNP leaders and activists gather in front of the party’s Nayapaltan central office in the capital on Monday to take part in the youth rally organised by Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal.

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October 16, 2023

Bangladesh urges IMF to downsize required reserves to $20 billion to get next loan instalment, says official

UNB, Dhaka : Bangladesh has now requested the International Monetary Fund to lower the requirement of foreign exchange reserves at $20 billion as a condition...

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October 16, 2023

Day 10 of the latest Israel-Hamas war

AP : More than a million people have fled their homes in the Gaza Strip ahead of an expected Israel invasion that seeks to eliminate...

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October 16, 2023

Upcoming polls a litmus test for Bangladesh democracy

Staff Reporter : The joint US Pre-Election Assessment Mission (PEAM) has stated that the upcoming parliamentary election in Bangladesh is going to be a litmus...

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October 16, 2023

Police thwart a protest rally of United Lawyers’ Front (ULF) in front of the High Court in the capital on Sunday, demanding immediate release of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

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October 15, 2023

It’s people of Bangladesh who will ultimately determine credibility, legitimacy of their elections: IRI-NDI delegation

UNB, Dhaka : Sharing a slew of recommendations, the bipartisan and international pre-election delegation from International Republican Institute (IRI) and National Democratic Institute (NDI) on...

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October 15, 2023

Ferry services on Chilmari-Roumari route suspended

UNB, Kurigram : Nearly one month after the opening, ferry services on Chilmari-Roumari route remained suspended since Saturday afternoon following the collapse of the ramp...