- ’18 crore people won’t let India occupy even an inch of land’
- Tk 1.5 billion granted for treatment of injured in July Uprising
- Govt to sell hilsa at Tk600/kg from tomorrow
- Hasina will be brought to country and tried: Press Secretary
- 'Bangladesh Single Window' to be effective within March: Lutfey Siddiqi
- Riders to celebrate GSL triumph with fans in Rangpur
- One more dies of dengue
- ‘Government to try holding national elections in December’
- Matiur sent to jail in arms case
- Danish have hygge, Irish have the craic, Welsh have hwyl’
- Zia’s 89th birth anniversary Sunday
- History will be trash if Chatradal's struggle is ignored: JCD President
- War against extortion will continue: Jamaat Ameer
- Jamal wants more footballers like Hamza to play for Bangladesh
- Israeli airport suspends flights following Yemen's attack
- Recommendation made to cut addl duty on drugs: Adviser
- Tigress start U19 T20 World Cup defeating Nepal
- Civic volunteer convicted in RG Kar rape-murder case
- Don’t elect thieves: M Shakhawat
- Review hearing to restore caretaker government tomorrow
US national security adviser to discuss Chinese dams in India visit
US national security adviser Jake Sullivans visit to New Delhi from January 5-6 is expected to include discussions with Indian counterparts about the impact of Chinese dams, a senior US official said late on Friday. Washington and its Western allies have long viewed India as a counter to Chinas...
Quad marks 20th anniversary, highlights ongoing cooperation on global challenges
In a joint statement issued on the 20th anniversary of Quad cooperation, the United States, Australia, India, and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The Quad, initially formed in response to the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake...
Japan, US announce strengthened guidelines for Extended Deterrence
Japan and the United States have unveiled updated guidelines for Extended Deterrence, addressing mounting strategic and nuclear threats in the Indo-Pacific region. The guidelines reaffirm the nations commitment to bolstering deterrence and preserving regional stability amid an increasingly complex...
US, Japan, Philippines hold trilateral maritime dialogue in Tokyo
The United States, Japan, and the Philippines convened the inaugural Trilateral Maritime Dialogue in Tokyo on Tuesday, marking a significant step in their collaborative efforts to bolster maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, according to a statement. The dialogue follows the April...
5.8-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia’s central Sulawesi
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesias Central Sulawesi province early Saturday, causing tremors felt in nearby regions but posing no tsunami risk, according to the countrys Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The quake occurred at 12:14 a.m. Jakarta time (1714 GMT...
Canada announces Pacific trade pact is open to new members following Taiwan's complaint
Canadas government announced that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) remains open to new members, including Taiwan, following Taipeis complaint that a working group to evaluate its membership had not been formed. Taiwan expressed disappointment after...
Xi, Biden attend APEC Summit ahead of key meeting
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to attend the first day of an Asia-Pacific leaders summit on Friday, ahead of a highly anticipated face-to-face meeting. The summit comes amid growing diplomatic uncertainty following Donald Trumps election victory. AFP reports....
Australia moves to keep its banks in Pacific
Australia will move to stem the exodus of its banks from the Pacific Islands, the countrys top economic official said, as concerns mount that China could bolster its influence by filling in the gaps. For years, Western banks have been shuttering branches throughout the South Pacific, citing...
Deputy Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command visits Bangladesh
A five-member delegation headed by Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, Deputy Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) visited Bangladesh from November 6 to 8. The high-level visit was held with the aim of enhancing bilateral relations and capacity building of the armed forces. In particular,...
Delegation of US Indo-Pacific Command paid a courtesy call on Army Chief
A delegation led by Lt. Gen. Joshua M Rudd, deputy commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, paid a courtesy call on Chief of Army Staff General Waqar-Uz-Zaman. Their courtesy meeting was held at the military base in the capital on Thursday. During the meeting, apart from mutual exchange of...