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Iran is strong, proud: Trump


US President Donald Trump Friday said Iranian leaders would eventually have "no

Mass layoffs: Garment workers block highway


Workers of a garment factory on Saturday block the Dhaka-Aricha Highway's Dhaka-bound lane for

Why Turkey Wants to Deepen Military Ties With Bangladesh


Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's visit to Dhaka and his remarks about

PM leads BNP parliamentary party meeting in JS


A meeting of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) parliamentary party was

Pope Leo calls for leaders to reject polarization


Pope Leo has urged political leaders to seek unity, rather than divide

Putin held 'friendly meeting' with Germany's Schroeder: Kremlin


Russian President Vladimir Putin held a one-on-one meeting with former German Chancellor

Govt launches nationwide anti-dengue drive


The government on Saturday launched a three-month nationwide campaign to raise public

Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikes


 Iran launched a salvo of missiles at US allies Bahrain and Kuwait

US-Iran ceasefire on the brink


A huge poster of late Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a building

Bangladesh, Türkiye seek stronger economic partnership


Highlighting the importance of joint efforts to advance peace, stability, and economic

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South Korea president to address nation at 0100 GMT: office


South Korea's embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol will address

Sri Lankan leftist leader to take office after landslide election win


Sri Lanka's first leftist president will be sworn into

South Korea fires warning shots after new border incursion


Seoul's military said Friday it had fired warning shots

China accused of targeting overseas citizens for political activism


China is targeting citizens studying abroad for their political

Floods in Indonesia's South Sulawesi kill 14


Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed

"Nobody Is Scared": Congress Says Decision On Amethi, Raebareli In 24 Hours


The Congress is all set to end the suspense over Lok Sabha candidates for the prestigious Amethi and Raebareli

India LS polls: Modi asks people to vote in record numbers


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged voters

4 dead, 19 missing after boat capsizes in Indian Kashmir


Four people died and at least 19 more were

Narendra Modi congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Eid


 In a letter to Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh

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Shama receives bodies of two Bangladeshis killed in Lebanon


The bodies of two Bangladeshi migrant workers, Shafiqul Islam and Md Nahidul

Reenat Fauzia nominated as DU senate member


Professor Reenat Fouzia has been nominated for the post of Member in Senate

UIU makes new history at URC 2026


Bangladesh's Flag Flies High for the Fifth Consecutive Time The historic achievement

‘BIMSTEC emerging as model of South-South cooperation’


BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey on Saturday said the Bay of

7 more children die with measles symptoms


Seven more children died with suspected measles symptoms across the country during

PM invites Turkish President to visit Bangladesh


Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Prime

EU, central bank hold strategic reform talks


Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman FCMA and European Union (EU)

People's involvement key to roll back dengue: Muhit


State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. M A Muhit on

Ziaur Rahman architect of Bangladesh's reconstruction, says Azam Khan


Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan on Saturday said Shaheed President

We know how to deal with terrorists: Nasir Uddin Patwary


In Rupganj Upazila of Narayanganj, leaders and activists of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra

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'True treasure of the world': Rubio hails Taj Mahal during visit


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with his wife Jeanette D. Rubio and US Ambassador

Iran defence ministry says US seeks 'face-saving' way out of war


Iran's defence ministry on Saturday said the United States was seeking a "face-saving" way to exit the war, as

Bangladesh-origin Doly Begum wins by-elections in Canada


Doly Begum, the former New Democrat MPP for Scarborough Southwest who shocked the party

US is likely to reach a deal with Cuba soon: Reports


US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States could soon reach a deal with Cuba or

CIA Ex Chief Who Hunted Bin Laden Has A Hormuz Advice For Trump


Three weeks after launching strikes on Iran, the

National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week


More than 10 million people have had power cut to their homes and businesses

Donald Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince over Khashoggi murder


Sitting in the Oval Office, Donald Trump heaped praise on the crown prince, including for what he called his

British Ambassador to US loses his job


 Sacked UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson had been under mounting pressure over his relationship with Epstein after US lawmakers on

Several PTI senators resign following Imran Khan's directives


 Several PTI senators have resigned from their respective senate standing committees on Thursday, saying that they had made the

Funerals held for Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israel


 Hundreds of Palestinians in Gaza City have attended the funeral of five Al Jazeera staff killed in an Israeli

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13th Bangladesh Parliamentary Session Begins With A Rejuvenated Resonance


13th Bangladeshi Parliamentary session began on March 12, 2026. It was on February 12,

Are Bangladeshis an Ungrateful Nation? 1971, Memory and the Moral Test of Our Time


K N Ahad Bangladesh was not born through negotiation or compromise. It was born through blood,

International Voices Overlooked as Bangladesh Prepares to Vote


 Razib PervezAs Bangladesh organizes to cast their votes, the upcoming election has drawn substantial consideration

Why Cooperation Still Matters in An Age of Disorder


 As the world approaches 2026, optimism is in short supply. Armed conflicts are raging across roughly 50 countries.

The Institutional Crowd Around SDG 6: Time for Coherence in the Global Water Agenda


Mohammad Zobair Hasan Each September, world leaders converge at the United Nations in New York. In 2025, they

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US administrators are rubbing tech enterprises on the wrong side of the shoulders


London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is inviting San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI)

Industries brace for hard times in the middle of energy scarcities


Bangladesh has started experiencing a fuel crisis more than a week after

Echoes of The Earth: The Undying Spirit of Zia’s Canal Revolution


President Ziaur Rahman was an architect of dreams, a man of the soil.  Having drenched the earth with

Metropolitan University in Sylhet: Where A Piece of My Heart Still Hangs Around


It was June 2012. I was spending holidays at home in a slightly carefree

Institutions in our countries don't teach pupils to look beyond the box


When it comes to private universities, most people uphold the opinion that

Our cerebral faculties can't be exceeded by manmade devices


This editorial is about humans and the interactions that this intelligent mammal

Oval Office Can’t Persuade Europe to Gulp Down Far Right Sentiments


Mahfuz Ul Hasib ChowdhuryUS President Donald Trump has significantly shifted US politics by

India’s Maritime Vision: From SAGAR to Indo-Pacific to MAHASAGAR


   Suchitra Durai A decade ago, on 12 March 2015, while commissioning in Mauritius the

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Khurshid Alam appointed Islami Bank Chairman


Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Sunday appointed former deputy governor Md Khurshid Alam as the independent director and chairman of

Vested groups are conspiring to jeopardize forex market: BB


Bangladesh Bank (BB) has smelt a plot of vested groups to destabilize

KFC Spreads Joy Among Underprivileged Children with ‘Eidi for Angels’


To spread joy among underprivileged children during the holy month of Ramadan, KFC Bangladesh organized

BB officers frustrate over no visible progress in BB's full autonomy


Bangladesh Bank (BB) officers expressed their frustration over no visible progress in two key financial

TECNO launches MEGAPAD SE in Bangladesh


Global AI-driven innovative technology brand TECNO has officially unveiled the TECNO MEGAPAD SE, a feature-rich entry-level tablet designed to deliver

Bangladesh’s Tech Delegation Participates in DigiTech ASEAN Thailand 2025


A Bangladeshi delegation of 12+ BASIS member companies successfully participatedin DigiTech ASEAN Thailand 2025. The event was hosted by

IFIC Bank signed a(MoU with Japan Bangladesh Friendship Medical


IFIC Bank PLC has signed a Memorandumof Understanding (MoU) with Japan Bangladesh Friendship

Evercare Hospital Chattogram Observes World Diabetes Day


Evercare Hospital Chattogram, the port city’s leading multi-specialty healthcare provider, organized an insightful Health Talks

Arabia food festival 'Taste of Arabia' inaugurated by Hotel Westin Dhaka


The Westin Dhaka, in partnership with City Bank PLC., proudly unveils its signature

IFIC Bank Hosts “Festival of Youth 2025” in Barishal


With the aim of providing the youthwith basic knowledge of banking, cultivating a habit of saving and

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P.D. Singh, CEO of India & South Asia, SCB visits Bangladesh


P.D. Singh, ChiefExecutive Officer – India & South, Standard Chartered Bank recently visitedBangladesh. P.D. Singh was appointed

Mass Gathering of Former and Current Jagannath University Students Floods Kakrail


Bashir Shahriar, JnU Correspondent :Jagannath University (JnU) students have entered the third day

PPP Authority’s Divisional Conference Showcases Investment Potential in Renewable Energy and Tourism


The Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) successfully organized

SCB celebrate international women's day


Standard CharteredBangladesh and Friendship jointly hosted ‘Water, light and hope”, a specialphoto exhibition celebrating the occasion

itel P55 Launches in Bangladesh


itel, a leading global smart life

US inflation seen easing in July, lending Biden a reprieve


 US inflation is expected to have eased slightly in July, taking pressure

China lockdown worries hit Asian equity, crude markets


Asian markets and oil prices mostly fell Monday with a fresh Covid

Iran warns US against disrupting oil shipments to Venezuela


Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday warned the US against

Oil-hungry Asian nations pounce on low prices to build stockpiles


Some oil-hungry Asian nations are taking advantage of the

Samsung fears fall in profit as pandemic hits sales


Samsung Electronics Co on Wednesday said its operating profit

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National workshop spotlights renewable energy barriers in climate-vulnerable regions


A national workshop on renewable energy was held today in the capital, bringing together subject

From Victory to Vision: How the First 120 Days Will Shape Bangladesh’s Governance and Growth Path


When a new government assumes officeafter a national election, public expectation extends far beyond a meretransfer of

IFIC Bank Uposhakha “Business Conference 2026 – North Bengal Region” Held


Inpursuit of sustainable growth and organizational advancement, the “IFIC BankUposhakha Business Conference 2026

BVCCI Hosts New Year 2026 Get-Together in Dhaka


The Bangladesh-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry(BVCCI) organized a special get-together at the Novo Convention Center in thecapital to

Tally Solutions Bangladesh officially launched TallyPrime 7.0


Tally Solutions Bangladesh officially launched TallyPrime 7.0 at an exclusive event held in Chattogram on

IFIC Bank Uposhakha Business Conference 2026


Withthe goal of business development and sustainable growth, IFIC Bank organizedthe ‘IFIC Bank

The 6C Framework: A Strategic Blueprint for Building Successful Super Apps


Arif Al MannanThe digital age has not only turned smartphones into computer-grade devices but also

BRAC EPL Hosts Post-Election Conference on Economy, Politics and Capital Market, Engaging Global and Local Stakeholders


BRAC EPL Stock Brokerage organised a high-profile conference titled “Post Election 2026 Horizon:

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PSG forge modern dynasty with Champions League shootout triumph over Arsenal


Paris St Germain held their nerve in a cagey Champions League final to retain the title by beating Arsenal

Chapol congratulates Youth & Sports State Minister


World Archery Asia has offered its warmest congratulations and most sincere best wishes to Aminul Haque on his appointment

Jabed Ali’s BDCricTime Becomes a Government-Registered Media Platform in Bangladesh


BDCricTime has achieved a major milestone after receiving official registration from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Information

Starc becomes most prolific left-arm quick in Test history


Australian veteran Mitchell Starc became the most prolific left-arm paceman in Test history on Thursday, surpassing Pakistan great Wasim

Cristiano Ronaldo's son gets first Portugal under-15 call-up


Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son has received his first international call-up, being named in the Portugal Under-15s squad for an

Bowlers, Wadhera shine as Punjab beats Bengaluru in IPL


Punjab Kings bowlers steamrolled through the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting order to secure a five-wicket victory in a rain-reduced

Bumrah named ICC Men's Player of the Month


 Indian star pacer Jasprit Bumrah  has triumphed over strong competition to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month

BCB wait on Shakib Al Hasan's test results


Shakib last played any form of cricket in November, representing Bangla Tiger in the T10 League. He is also

BCB successful in unearthing fresh blood through NCL T20


 The Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) goal to unearth some new hard-hitter batters for the T20 format through a revamped

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5 houses completely destroyed in Kalapara by Boishakhi storm


Gofran Palash, Kalapara (Patuakhali): At

Nilsagar Express derailed in Bogura, At least 66 passengers have been injured


Nilsagar Express train derailed in Bogura, At least 66passengers have been injured.Many sustaining injuries after jumping from the

Massive traffic jam in Ishwarganj, public suffering at its peak


Md.Salim Ishwarganj (Mymensingh) Correspondent: In the Ishwarganj Municipal

After flood, Boro season unfolds in Sunamganj


As the vast haor waters slowly recede, life in Sunamganj's low-lying wetlands is once again defined by urgency, mud

Fair, neutral election is the demand of time: Badiul


Secretary of Sushasoner Jonno Nagorik (SUJON) Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar has said a fair, acceptable and neutral election is

Jubo Dal leader shot dead near home


A Jubo Dal leader has been shot and killed near his home in Chattogram’s Raozan.Police said the murder took

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246 killed by lightning strikes this year


At least 246 people were killed by lightning strikes across the country from February 1 to August 30 this year,

One-in-three young people victim of online bullying: UN


Around one-in-three young people across 30 countries, including Bangladesh, India and Myanmar, say they have been bullied online while one-in-five

India actresses in US 'prostitution' racket


The arrest of an Indian couple in the US who allegedly ran a prostitution

Change Is You: Leaving Decisive Footmarks


How do you react when you see a fellow

Remembering legendary actor of Bangla cinema ‘Mahanayak’ Uttam Kumar


Uttam Kumar remains the biggest hero of Bengali cinema till date –

Does God exist? some scientists think they have proof


The question of whether a god exists is heating up in the 21st century.

Bride of ISIS: From 'happily ever after' to hell


Islam and Ahmed met online, looking for their "happily ever after" through a Muslim

India's anti-harassment squad : Helping or intruding


In Uttar Pradesh, a special police squad has been set up to fight eve

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Bangladesh lose SAFF crown to India


Bangladesh misses out on a third straight SAFF Women's Championship title after losing 3-1

'Digital Security now more critical than border security'


Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Saturday emphasized that digital

Bangladesh-born billionaire behind India's latest $30 bn data centre bet


Blackstone-backed data center giant AirTrunk has laid out a massive plan to

Drone explodes in Romanian port


Smoke rises after an explosion as a marine drone self-detonated in Romania's Black Sea

Ramisa rape, murder case verdict today


A special tribunal in Dhaka is set to deliver its verdict today

Masud Khan made BSEC Chairman, 3 commissioners appointed


Masud Khan has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Bangladesh

'Unpredictable and extreme': Asia braces for El Niño


The UN has warned that the world must prepare for the imminent

Ramisa rape-murder case set for verdict Sunday


The Dhaka Metropolitan Children's Violence Suppression Tribunal is set to deliver its

Dinesh Trivedi set to take charge as India's envoy


In a major diplomatic move signaling a fresh chapter in neighborhood ties,

Putin sticks to hardline stance on war in Ukraine


President Vladimir Putin stuck to his hardline stance on the war in

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