- No shortage of goods during Ramadan: Finance adviser
- Two-day Zakat Fair begins in Dhaka Saturday
- Evidence of Alep raping enforced disappearance victim’s wife found
- 'Bangladesh Secretariat Entry Policy, 2025' formulated
- Dr Atiur, Dr Barkat among 23 sued by ACC
- India still ahead despite Hridoy's ton
- China to back Bangladesh for its economic prosperity: Sun Weidong
- Big blow for Pakistan as Fakhar out of Champions Trophy ahead of India match
- 21 ex-DCs sent into forced retirement
- China begins repatriation of over 1,000 online scam workers from Myanmar via Thailand
- Dynamics of Trump-Musk relationship: Will it last?
- NBR reduces VAT on biscuits by half
- Senate pushes toward confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI director
- Ukraine war enters year 3: Russia holds the advantage as talks begin
- Titanic chandelier from first-class smoking lounge heads to museum
- Trump accuses Zelensky of treating US envoy 'rudely'
- We are now stronger: CA
- Meghan Markle faces criticism for lifestyle brand name
- Rain expected in Dhaka and four other divisions: BMD
- Bangladesh opt to bat first against India
Macro economy shows stability, says BB Governor
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Thursday said that the countrys foreign exchange reserves are stable and gradually increasing, despite the delayed disbursement of loan installments from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), reports UNB. Speaking at an event of Economic Reporters...
Anthony Mackie wants Shah Rukh Khan as the next Avenger
Shah Rukh Khan dressed in a superhero suit is a dream come true. He did portray a unique superhero for the film Ra.One, however, just imagine him being a part of the mighty Avengers. Marvel Studios next big release - Captain America: Brave New World - is their first movie to hit theatres in...
Erdogan welcomes EU decision to suspend Syria sanctions
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the European Unions decision to suspend sanctions on Syria, emphasizing the importance of fully lifting them in the future. In a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, he also underscored the need to maintain the cease-fire in Gaza, the...
Crowd grows at ICCB's garment accessories show
The 22nd Garment Technology Exhibition Bangladesh (GTB 2025) and the 14th Gap Expo 2024 are currently underway at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka. The event showcases state-of-the-art equipment, accessories, and packaging products used in the readymade garment (RMG)...
France’s Macron acknowledges early elections led to political instability
French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Tuesdayhis choice to hold early parliamentary elections in June had caused more political instability in the country, in a rare moment of contrition. The speech caps a tumultuous 2024 for Macron, who shocked the nation halfway through the year by...
Blinken reaffirms US support for Venezuelan democracy in talks with opposition leaders
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Monday emphasized the United States unwavering support for democracy in Venezuela during a call with President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado, a leader of the countrys democratic opposition. State Department Spokesperson...
Global health initiative tackles metabolic syndrome through personalized nutrition
A groundbreaking research project led by the University of Wollongong (UOW) aims to combat metabolic syndrome by focusing on the benefits of increased dietary fiber intake and personalized nutrition. This initiative has been awarded significant funding under the National Health and Medical Research...
Erdogan hails Macron's decision to send diplomats to Damascus
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Frances decision to send diplomats to Damascus after the fall of Syrias Bashar al-Assad, in a phone call with President Emmanuel Macron, the presidency said Wednesday. A French delegation arrived Tuesday at the countrys embassy in Damascus, the...
China's President to attend Macau 25th handover anniversary next week
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Macau next week to attend an event celebrating 25 years since the former Portuguese colony was handed over to China, state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday. Xi will also attend the inauguration of Macaus incoming administration and conduct an...
Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France’s next PM
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week, reports AP. Bayrou, 73, a crucial partner in Macrons centrist alliance, has been a well-known figure in French politics...
Zelensky praises Trump’s "strong resolve" to end war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed deep gratitude on Tuesday for US President-elect Donald Trumps strong resolve to end Russias war in Ukraine, following their meeting in Paris last Saturday. The talks were hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace. Zelensky...
Zelensky wants 'deal' to stop Ukraine war: Trump
US president-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky was keen for a deal to end his countrys war with Russia, after the pair met in Paris, reports AFP. French President Emmanuel Macron hosted three-way talks with Zelensky and Trump at the Elysee Palace on...
French government collapses in “No-Confidence” vote
The French government has collapsed as the prime minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote, reports BBC. The media said: MPs voted overwhelmingly in support of the motion against him - just three months after he was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. Oppositions had...
Macron, Saudi Crown Prince call for a Gaza ceasefire ‘without further delay’
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron met in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and agreed to make every effort to contribute to de-escalation in the Middle East, according to a statement from the French presidency, reports Al Jazeera. The leaders said their...
Trump to attend Notre Dame cathedral reopening ceremony
The United States president-elect Donald Trump said he will attend the weekend reopening of the restored Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, which was ravaged by a 2019 fire, reports BSS. The 850-year-old edifice will welcome visitors and worshippers again this Saturday and Sunday, with several world...
Bangladesh Bank sticks out machinery import loans
Bangladesh Bank has extended the loan tenure for foreign exchange loans under buyers and suppliers credit for importing capital machinery. Industrial entrepreneurs can now secure loans for up to three years, up from the previous one-year limit, reports UNB. In addition, the central bank has...
France recognizes 1944 Thiaroye killings as massacre for 1st time
French President Emmanuel Macron, for the first time as any head of French government,, formally acknowledged the killing of West African soldiers by French forces in 1944 as a massacre, in a letter addressed to Senegalese authorities on Thursday. The recognition comes on the eve of the 80th...
Biden and Macron to declare Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire deal
The outgoing president of US Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to announce a ceasefire between Lebanons Hezbollah and Israel, reports Reuters. Citing at least four unnamed Lebanese officials, the media claimed on Monday that the announcement may come within 36 hours...