World
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday of the risk of return to “full war” in the Middle East after Iran and the United States traded strikes.His intervention came after Iran and the United States once again traded fire following the downing of an American helicopter, further straini...
Religion
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah today highly praised Bangladesh's efficient management of Hajj operations this year during a bilateral meeting with Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain (Kaykobad) in Riyadh.The meeting was held at the ...
Media
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Wednesday inaugurated the 5th China Media Group (CMG) Forum in Chongqing, China, alongside a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China and China's Vice Minister of Information.The theme of this yea...
Diplomachy
Attaching importance of parliamentary diplomacy as a complementary mechanism to traditional diplomacy, Bangladesh and Russia have expressed interest for cooperation on international parliamentary forums to widen understanding, engagement, and multilateralism.Both the sides discussed about the format...
A new Al Jazeera investigation has brought renewed international attention to allegations of sexual violence, torture, and degrading treatment of Palestinians held in Israeli detention facilities. A report, titled “They Were Laughing: Israel’s Use of Rape and Sexual Abuse in Prisons...
National
Japan will provide Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan of up to 50 billion yen" equivalent to around US$ 312 million" to support the Bangladesh government’s efforts to strengthen fiscal management, improve the investment environment, and ensure stable energy supply, which are ...
Sports
Lionel Messi marked his return to action with a goal as reigning world champions Argentina cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Iceland in an international friendly at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, in front of a crowd of more than 80,000 spectators.The match served as a final tune-up ...
Business & Commerce
Gold prices have been reduced once again, with the price of the highest-quality 22-carat gold falling by Tk 6,591 per bhori (11.664 grams). Following the latest adjustment, the price of one bhori of 22-carat gold now stands at Tk 222,782.According to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS)...
Train services on the Dhaka-Mymensingh-Jamalpur route suddenly suspended following derailment of a power car of the Dhaka-bound 'Brahmaputra Express' at Ananda Mohan College rail crossing area in Mymensingh on Wednesday morning.The incident took place approximately 9:12AM.According to Mymens...
Bangladesh has sought more engagement from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the successful repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland Rakhine of Myanmar."The ASEAN should be more engaged for successful repatriation of the Rohingyas to Rakhine, Myanmar," Foreign Secre...
Environment & Nature
Dhaka ranked fourth among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 134 at 8:35 am.According to the AQI scale, the capital’s air quality was classified as “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” meaning that while the gener...
The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated Wednesday following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic.Iran launched attacks in Bahrain and Kuwait, which both sounded alerts and fired air defenses in res...
Afghanistan said Wednesday that Pakistan launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14 others.Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid announced the airstrikes, which he said targeted the Afghan provinces of Khost, Kunar and Paktika. He said the strik...
Bank & Insurance
Economists have expressed optimism that Bangladesh Bank's newly launched Tk 3,000 crore 'Export Diversification Refinance Scheme' will help reduce the country's heavy dependence on the readymade garments (RMG) sector, stimulate growth in non-traditional export industries, and enhance...
Rescuers in the southern Philippines pulled a body from the rubble of a collapsed supermarket on Wednesday, as the death toll from a major earthquake climbed to 46.The 7.8-magnitude tremor just off the coast of Mindanao on Monday brought down buildings, triggered landslides and set off tsunami warni...
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above mounting anger at ticket prices and a US immigration crackdown that has seen fans, a top referee and team officials barred from the tournament.A record 48 teams and...
Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury on Monday urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Labour Centre to ensure safe working conditions, social protection and dignified treatment for millions of Bangladeshi workers employed across OIC member states.The minister raised the...
Australia suffered only their second one-day international defeat by Bangladesh - and first for 21 years - in a comprehensive humbling in the series opener in Mirpur.Australia, without a host of first-team players for the tour, dropped six catches, including four to reprieve all-rounder Mosaddek Hos...
Dr. Zubaida Rahman, renowned cardiologist and Vice President of Ziaur Rahman Foundation, is scheduled to visit the University of Dhaka (DU) on Wednesday.Ziaur Rahman Foundation issued a press release in this regard on Tuesday.The foundation is set to organise a month-long tree plantation programme a...
Crime, Law and Order Situation
A teenage madrasa student was stabbed to death allegedly over a trivial matter in Aditmari upazila of Lalmonirhat on Monday night.The deceased was identified as Liakat Ali Laden, 16, son of Ashraful of Balatari village under Sarpukur union and a student of a local madrasa.According to police and loc...
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