- Anyone found distributing leaflets of AL to be arrested: Press Secretary
- Exports earnings register 11.68pc growth in 7-month of FY25
- Trump threatens to cut funding for South Africa
- DU Prof Ikramul Haq appointed Judicial Service Commission member
- "Titumir students plunge govt, city dweller into miserable situation"
- Blast in Moscow kills 1 and leaves 4 wounded
- Home Adviser urges Kuwait to recruit more manpower
- All eagerly waiting for polls: EC Sanaullah
- BGB deployed in Mohakhali as Titumir students block railway line
- Goldman Sachs starts process of replacing bankers with AI
- Straight wins to straight defeats: Rangpur eliminated from BPL
- CA asks police to launch online case filing for easier access
- Sheikh Hasina desperate to regain her barbaric rule: Rizvi
- ‘Jamaat pledges to honour student sacrifices’
- U.S. air disaster: Remains of 55 of 67 victims have been recovered
- People don’t want Awami League’s return: Asif Mahmud
- China reiterates warning of retaliation over US tariffs
- South Korea appeals court upholds Samsung chief's fraud acquittal
- Israel raids more areas across West Bank
- Dutch envoy visiting Bangladesh to strengthen youth engagement
Aid freeze deepens crisis at Syria’s Al-Hol camp
Ahmad Abdullah Hammoud had to rely on stored food to sustain his family after a US-funded aid organization suddenly halted operations at the overcrowded al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria, reports AP. The camp, home to 37,000 peoplemostly women and children with suspected links to the Islamic...
Tk 1 crore cheque handover to families of martyred journalists today
The families of five journalists martyred in the July uprising will receive a promised cheque of Tk 1 crore on Wednesday. The cheque handover ceremony will take place at 3:00 pm in the conference room of East West Media Group. Earlier on 9 January, during the 15th anniversary celebration of...
FireAid concert with top artists to raise funds for LA wildfire relief
Sting, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the major artists scheduled to perform at FireAid, a benefit concert designed to support wildfire relief efforts in the Los Angeles area. Initially planned for the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, FireAid will now take...
United States announces $1.25 billion military aid package for Ukraine
The United States has announced a significant military assistance package for Ukraine, valued at $1.25 billion. This new aid, provided through previous drawdowns from Department of Defense stocks, includes a range of essential munitions and equipment to support Ukraines defense against Russias...
US announces $725 million military assistance package for Ukraine
On Monday (Washington time), U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a new military aid package worth $725 million to support Ukraine in its ongoing defense against Russias invasion. The package, which is part of a broader surge of security assistance pledged by President Biden on...
South Korea donates $2mn to support WFP’s Rohingya food aid in Bangladesh
The Republic of Korea has stepped up its support to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) with a new contribution of US$2 million. The timely funding enabled WFP to reach nearly 76,000 Rohingya and provide them with a full ration of US$12.50 for two months, according to a WFP press...
UN reports Israel's warfare tactics in Gaza align with genocide definition
The UN Special Committee investigating Israeli practices in Gaza released a new report on Thursday, stating that Israels military actions in the region align with the characteristics of genocide. The report highlights the mass civilian casualties and life-threatening conditions deliberately imposed...
Israel killed 20 aid workers in Gaza in past month
Israeli air attacks on Gaza have killed at least 20 aid workers in the period between October 10 and November 13, reports Al Jazeera. Eight international aid groups, including Oxfam and Save the Children, working in the enclave in a joint statement shared the information on Wednesday. The...
India win over South Africa in first T20
Sanju Samson became only the fourth batter to score consecutive hundreds in Twenty20 international cricket when he backstopped Indias 61-run win over South Africa on Friday, reports UNB. Samson scored 107 runs off 50 balls and led India to 202-8. Wrist spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi...