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Bangladesh among ‘friendly nations’ as Iran keeps Hormuz Strait open for selective passage

Bangladesh has been named among several “friendly nations” whose vessels may be allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran said the crucial maritime route remains partially open despite the ongoing Middle East conflict.In a notable diplomatic development, Iran has indicat...

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Chattala Express train catches fire in Sitakunda

UNB:: A fire broke out in a moving train in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram on Thursday morning, damaging several coaches.The incident occurred around 7:30am near the BMA Gate area in Bhatiari, close to Bhatiari Railway Station, said witnesses.At least three coaches were completely gutted, while ano...

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Iran and US harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on the Strait of Hormuz

Iran and the United States hardened their positions as diplomacy aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the war in the Middle East appeared to be faltering on Thursday. Tehran moved to formalize its control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz while Washington prepared for the arrival of U.S. combat forces i...

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Daulatdia ferry ghat bus plunge: Death toll rises to 23

UNB, Rajbari:: The death toll from the bus plunge  into the Padma River at Daulatdia ferry ghat in Rajbari’s Goalanda upazila has risen to 23.Of the recovered bodies, 21 have been handed over to relatives, said Assistant Commissioner and Executive Magistrate Md Hafizur Rahman.The bodies o...

World,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,WAR

Japan starts release of state oil reserves

Japan has started releasing another portion of its strategic oil reserves in an effort to cushion the impact of rising global prices triggered by the war involving Iran, an official said.Kaname Morimoto of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said the release of national stockpiles to oil ref...

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Trump to visit Xi Jinping in China on May 14 and 15 after Iran war delay

United States President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in mid-May, delaying a planned trip by several weeks as the war against Iran drags on.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Wednesday that Trump’s trip will now take ...

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18 bodies recovered so far as bus plunges into river Padma

Rescuers recovered at least 18 bodies from the bus that plunged into the Padma river in Rajbari’s Goalanda upazila on Wednesday afternoon, said Rajbari Fire Service and Civil Defence officials.Deputy Assistant Director Dewan Sohel Rana said two bodies were initially recovered. Later, the rescu...

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Bus plunges into Padma at Daulatdia, bodies of 2 women recovered

Rescuers recovered two bodies from inside the bus that plunged into the Padma river in Rajbari’s Goalanda upazila this afternoon.According to police and local sources, 11 passengers were able to swim to safety.Maruf Hasan, a doctor of Daulatdai Upazila Health Complex, said two women were broug...

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Bus falls in Padma River sinks boarding ferry at Goalanda, rescue operation underway

BSS, Rajbari::  A passenger bus of Sauhardya Paribahan, en route to Dhaka from Rajbari, fell into the Padma River after losing control while boarding a ferry at Goalanda on this evening.According to Fire Service officials, the incident occurred around 5:20pm. The bus sank to an estimated d...

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Trump claims Saudi Crown Prince fighting with US as Iran conflict intensifies

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), has been encouraging American actions against Iran, describing him as “a warrior fighting with us.”The comments came after a New York Times report that said the pri...

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Pakistan reports US offers Iran 15-point plan amid confusion

Iran has reportedly received a 15-point plan from the United States aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the US-Israel conflict, Pakistani officials said on Wednesday.The officials said the plan includes sanctions relief, civilian nuclear cooperation, a rollback of Iran’s nuclear program, monitori...

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Iran receives a US ceasefire plan, officials say, as strikes batter the Middle East

Iran has received an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East, officials said Wednesday — a proposal sent even as Washington deploys paratroopers and more Marines to the region.Tehran did not confirm receiving the plan and publicly dismissed the diplomatic effort while launching more ...

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Talks or no talks? Confusion deepens over Trump’s Iran claims

Uncertainty continues to surround whether the United States and Iran are engaged in negotiations, following a week marked by threats, denials and conflicting statements from both sides.The week began with heightened tensions after US President Donald Trump threatened to use overwhelming force agains...

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Bus falls into Padma River at Daulatdia ghat; rescue underway

UNB, Rajbari:: A passenger bus fell into the Padma River while boarding a ferry at Daulatdia Ghat in Rajbari on Wednesday evening.According to witnesses, a Showhardo Paribahan bus from platoon no. 3 plunged into the river around 5:30 pm during the boarding process.Fire Service divers are conduc...

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‘A heinous crime’: Air strikes kill seven fighters in Iraq’s Anbar

An aerial attack on a military base in western Iraq’s Anbar province has killed seven fighters and wounded 13, according to Iraq’s Ministry of Defence.The strikes on Wednesday targeted the military healthcare clinic at the base in Habbaniyah, according to the ministry. It called the atta...

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Iran has ceasefire plan from US but Tehran dismisses idea of negotiating with Washington

Iran has ceasefire plan from US but Tehran dismisses idea of negotiating with WashingtonIran has received an American 15-point plan for a ceasefire for the Iran war through intermediaries from Pakistan, officials in Islamabad said Wednesday. The proposal was sent even as Washington began to move par...

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US offers plan for a ceasefire but Iran’s military says Washington is in no position to negotiate

The United States sent a 15-point plan to Iran for a possible ceasefire, an official said, even as it began to move paratroopers to the Mideast to back up a contingent of Marines heading there on Wednesday. Iran’s military scoffed at the diplomatic effort and launched more attacks on Israel an...

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Eid holidays draw record crowds to Cox’s Bazar

UNB, Cox's Bazar:: Cox’s Bazar has turned into a bustling hub of festivity as an overwhelming influx of tourists floods the country’s premier seaside destination during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.With a week-long holiday drawing travellers from across the country, the beach town is wit...

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Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran

The administration of Donald Trump has put forward a 15-point ceasefire proposal to Iran, according to a source familiar with the plan who was not authorised to speak publicly.The proposal was conveyed to Tehran through intermediaries from Pakistan, which has also offered to host fresh negotiations ...

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July movement leader stabbed to death in Cox’s Bazar

UNB, Cox's Bazar:: A student leader of July movement was stabbed to death by unidentified assailants in Cox’s Bazar late Tuesday night.The deceased was Khorshed Alam, son of Shah Alam of  Isulur Ghona area of Cox’s Bazar, a local leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and a student ...