Urban lake loses its charm
Hatirjheel was built to be one of Dhaka’s most visible urban renewal projects: a lake, road network, drainage basin, transport route and recreation zone in...
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US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
The US has marked its 250th birthday with fireworks and flyovers – but celebrations across the country were complicated by extreme weather. “The American dream...
Info Minister plans legal reforms for digital era
Laws, rules and policies under his ministry will be updated to address the challenges and opportunities arising from rapid technological advances and the expanding digital...
Stocks begin week with solid gains
The country’s stock markets witnessed a broad-based rally on the first trading day of the week, with share prices of most listed companies rising and...
Trump hails ‘golden age of America’
Donald Trump has hailed the “unmatched achievement and unlimited potential” of the US in a triumphalist address marking the country’s 250th anniversary. In a late-night...
Moment of destiny for France’s Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race
France is in a state of nervous excitement as it awaits Tuesday’s court verdict that will determine whether nationalist frontrunner Marine Le Pen can stand...
BNP leader urges activists to remain patient
BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu on Sunday called on party leaders and activists to remain patient, saying their frustration is understandable after 18 years of...
Dhaka reaffirms solidarity with Tehran
Bangladesh has reiterated its solidarity with Iran and stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for ensuring peace and stability in the Middle East during...
China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
The Chinese and Russian navies will hold joint exercises in the waters and airspace off China’s eastern coast this coming week. In a statement on...
‘Health budget doubled to improve medical services’
The government has doubled the health sector allocation in the national budget to strengthen healthcare services and improve disease diagnosis, particularly at the grassroots level,...
Mbappe keeps cool as France survive against Paraguay
Kylian Mbappe converted a second-half penalty as France sweated through a suffocating Philadelphia furnace and wrestled their way out of a brutal scrap with Paraguay...