Iran declares support for Hezbollah
Iran has reaffirmed support for its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and demanded Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, underscoring complications facing an interim deal to end the...
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Mamata faces legal battle
A fresh legal controversy has emerged in West Bengal after a complaint was filed against former chief minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee over...
Khalilur hints to serve dual post
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has signalled that he intends to continue serving as foreign minister while also carrying out his responsibilities as President of...
‘Dhaka seeks Aussie support to prevent tech misuse’
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon informed the Australian envoy about various people-oriented initiatives undertaken by Bangladesh government for public welfare, including the Family...
BNP stands for liberal democracy, says Fakhrul
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday sought to firmly anchor his party’s identity in liberal democratic values, saying BNP...
281 killed in road crashes during Eid travel: RSF
A total of 281 people were killed and 837 others injured in 292 road accidents across Bangladesh during the 13-day Eid-ul-Azha travel period from May...
Masud Khan appointed BSEC Chairman
The government has appointed Masud Khan as the Chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) as part of its efforts to strengthen the country’s...
Verdict in Ramisa rape-murder case on June 7
The verdict in the rape and murder case of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter will be delivered on June 7. Judge Masrur Salekin of the Dhaka Metropolitan...
Shama Obaid hails UNGA presidency win
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam has described the election of Bangladesh’s candidate as President of the 81st session of the United Nations...
‘Govt taking steps to fulfil election pledges’
BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said the government has already begun implementing its...
Power prices up nearly 17pc
Consumers across Bangladesh are set to face higher electricity bills after the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) approved substantial increases in power tariffs at both...
IMF talks begin anew
Bangladesh has formally requested a new financial arrangement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support its ongoing economic reform agenda, according to the Fund’s...