Capital on security watch
A series of bomb discoveries and bomb scares across Dhaka over the past nine days has heightened public concern and prompted a nationwide security alert,...
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Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years
Detained Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been allowed to meet a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross, the first confirmed...
Beijing backs Dhaka’s governance drive
Bangladesh and China on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation through governance exchanges, institutional partnerships and development collaboration, with Beijing identifying political unity,...
Israel defies Trump’s peace plan as it escalates deadly attacks on Gaza
Israeli forces have intensified their military operations in the Gaza Strip since the roadmap for a second stage of the Palestinian enclave’s “ceasefire” was announced...
Exports down, outlook brightens
Bangladesh’s merchandise exports slipped 1 per cent year-on-year in July, the opening month of the 2026-27 fiscal year, reflecting weaker overseas demand for readymade garments...
Leeds rally for 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored two of Leeds’ four second-half goals as they rallied for a 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool on Sunday at Soldier Field in...
Power, gas woes batter industry
Bangladesh’s worsening gas shortage is inflicting heavy economic losses on industries and intensifying public suffering, with factories cutting production, export commitments coming under pressure and...
Small nations hold big cards as Infantino scrambles for support
Gianni Infantino’s hopes of extending his FIFA presidency may rest less on winning back football’s traditional powers than on calling in favours from the many...
Solar push to ease power strain
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed the government to accelerate the adoption of solar energy through a three-pronged strategy aimed at easing pressure on...
Kristina Liutova becomes Memphis Classic champion
Sixteen-year-old Kristina Liutova of Russia claimed a 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 victory over Darja Vidmanova of the Czech Republic on Sunday to earn the title at...
Japan’s Kuwaki claims Women’s Open golf title
Apan’s Shiho Kuwaki claimed her first major title by defeating Germany’s Esther Henseleit in a playoff to win the Women’s Open at Royal Lytham on...
Newcastle sign Czech goalkeeper Hornicek
Newcastle United have signed Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek on a five-year deal from Portuguese club Braga, the Premier League side said on Monday. The 24-year-old,...