Bangladesh, UNCTAD warn of economic fallout
Bangladesh and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) have warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East poses significant risks to...
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Dhaka hopes for India’s coop
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Monday expressed optimism that India will cooperate with Bangladesh as Dhaka seeks further investigation following consular...
Metro rail to stay closed on Eid day, services resume next day
Metro rail services will remain closed on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr and resume the following day as per the regular schedule. Dhaka Mass Transit...
Attacks hit UAE after Iran blames it for strikes
Missiles and drones rained on the United Arab Emirates on Monday, killing one civilian, disrupting the world’s busiest airport and sparking a fire at a...
Afghanistan says 400 killed in air strike on Kabul hospital, Pakistan rejects claim
At least 400 people were killed and 250 injured in an air strike by Pakistan on a drug users rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, a spokesman...
Nation-building begins with canal revival
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday pledged to transform Bangladesh into a beautiful, prosperous, and politically and economically strong nation with the support of its...
PM’s canal initiative praised by opposition leader
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Monday welcomed the canal excavation initiative launched by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, describing it as a positive step for...
Eid nears, crime fear grows among residents
A number of incidents in and around Dhaka have heightened concerns about law and order in the capital ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, even as police say...
Trump says ‘we’re talking’ to Iran but it’s not ‘ready’ for deal to end war
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States was in discussions with Iran as the war enters its third week but that Tehran...
PM reaches Saidpur to inaugurate nationwide canal restoration drive
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman reached Saidpur Airport on Monday morning on his way to Dinajpur to inaugurate a nationwide canal excavation and re-excavation programme. The...
Tigers clinch ODI series 2-1 against Pakistan
Bangladesh Cricket team clinched the three-match One Day International (ODI) series 2-1 after defeating Pakistan Cricket team by 11 runs in their third ODI match...
Untimely rain hits Rangpur potato farmers hard
A sudden spell of rain and gusty winds has dealt a fresh blow to potato farmers in Rangpur division, who were already struggling with a...