- China files lawsuit with WTO following US new tariffs
- Yunus-Modi talks in Bangkok will benefit peoples of both countries, hopes Mirza Fakhrul
- China hits back at Trump tariffs with 34% tax on US goods
- BNP to arrange countrywide Swadhinata Concert
- India keen in building positive, constructive relations with Bangladesh: Vikram Misri
- SAFF extraordinary congress held
- Elton John says new album 'freshest' since 1970s
- CA urges Thailand to ease visa procedures
- Families of Duterte drug war victims demand probe into online threats
- Sisu – the Finnish concept of action and creativity in hard times
- Myanmar agrees to take back 1.8 lakh Rohingyas
- China imposes 34% tariffs on US goods in retaliation for Trump’s trade war
- NCP ready to take challenge to contest in 300 seats: Sarjis
- CA holds bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan premier
- Security 'breakdown' allows armed men into Melbourne's MCG
- Hridoy poised to succeed Tamim as Mohammedan Captain
- Pacific nations perplexed, worried by Trump tariffs
- Israel turns two-thirds of Gaza into no-go zones: UN
- Mass grave of Roman-era fighters uncovered in Vienna
- Prof. Yunus presents photograph to Modi
America’s allies alarmed by a leaked group chat
Allies of the United States see the group chat between top U.S. officials about a planned attack in Yemen that accidentally included a journalist as a jaw-dropping security breach which casts doubt on intelligence-sharing with Washington and the security of joint military operations, reports AP....
Asian stocks rise following Wall Street rally, China reports strong economic data
Asian stocks rose on Monday following a strong rally in U.S. markets, marking the best day since Novembers election, and amid stronger-than-expected factory data from China. Later in the day, Chinese officials were scheduled to brief the media on Beijings efforts to boost consumer spending....
Rubio to travel to Saudi Arabia, Canada for Russia-Ukraine war end talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from March 10 to 12 for high-level talks aimed at advancing diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Rubio will meet with Ukrainian counterparts to discuss strategies for resolving the conflict, in line with President...
Trump signs executive order making English U.S. official language
President Donald Trump signed on Saturday an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. The order allows government agencies and organizations that receive federal funding to choose whether to continue to offer documents and services in language other than...
Canada must seek nuclear protection from US, says former foreign minister
Chrystia Freeland, former deputy prime minister and foreign minister, has urged Canada to seek nuclear protection from European allies in response to what she describes as a growing threat from the United States under Donald Trump. Speaking during a Liberal Party leadership debate on Wednesday,...
US-backed YPG continues to use child soldiers in Syria, expert says
The U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish YPG, a faction of the PKK terrorist group, continues to recruit and use child soldiers, constituting a serious violation of international human rights law, a Turkish researcher has revealed. Kutluhan Görücü, a foreign policy researcher at the Turkish think-tank...
North Korea tells US to end military threats over ICBM concerns
North Korea has urged the United States to abandon military threats if it is truly concerned about protecting its mainland, state media KCNA reported on Saturday. The warning came in response to recent remarks from the head of U.S. Northern Command about the capability of North Koreas...
Trump wants Ukraine to repay $500 billion in rare-earth minerals
U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his demand for Ukraine to compensate Washington for its financial support by trading rare-earth minerals, regardless of whether the country may be Russian someday. In an interview with Fox News Bret Baier, Trump claimed that the U.S. has committed more...
U.S. approves $7.4 bn sale of bombs and missiles to Israel
The United States on Friday announced the approval of the sale of more than $7.4 billion in bombs, missiles and related equipment to Israel, which has used American-made weapons to devastating effect during the war in Gaza. The State Department has signed off on the sale of $6.75 billion in...
Suspension of U.S. aid hampers worldwide efforts to combat hunger
The Trump administrations effort to slash and reshape American foreign aid is crippling the intricate global system that aims to prevent and respond to famine, reports Reuters. Struggling to manage hunger crises sweeping the developing world even before U.S. President Donald Trump returned to...
Zaima meets U.S. leaders Rebekah Wagner to discuss Bangladesh-U.S. relations
Barrister Zaima Rahman, representing BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, had a productive meeting with Rebekah Wagner, a prominent leader of the Womens Fellowship Foundation, and other members, reports UNB. The meeting was held in Washington, D.C on Friday, according to s post on the partys...
Asia’s automakers lead decline amid Trump tariffs impact
Shares of Japanese and South Korean automakers, along with their suppliers, plunged on Monday as the region faced a heavy blow from the U.S. President Donald Trumps newly imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, reports Reuters. Despite being anticipated, Trumps tariffs rattled major global...
Turkey slams 'inhumane' US proposal to relocate Gazans
Speaking in Qatar on Sunday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan condemned the U.S. proposal to forcibly relocate Palestinians from Gaza, calling it inhumane. He expressed Turkeys strong opposition to the idea, which was first suggested by former U.S. President Donald Trump, and reiterated Turkeys...
Trump imposes tariffs, sanctions on Colombia over deportation flights dispute
A trade standoff between the U.S. and Colombia escalated on Sunday after President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs and sanctions against Colombia for rejecting U.S. military aircraft carrying deported migrants. Colombia, the third-largest U.S. trading partner in Latin America, quickly...
Perplexity AI proposes merger with TikTok US, source reveals
U.S. search engine startup Perplexity AI has submitted a bid to merge with TikToks U.S. operations, according to a source familiar with the matter. The bid was presented to TikToks Chinese parent company, ByteDance, on Saturday, the source told Reuters. TikTok is facing a potential U.S. ban...
UK central bank's Bailey warns of economic nationalism risks
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has urged global financial leaders, particularly the United States and China, to resist economic nationalism. In a speech released ahead of Donald Trumps inauguration as U.S. president, Bailey emphasized the importance of international cooperation in...
Govt taking steps to alleviate public suffering from air pollution – Rizwana Hasan
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan reaffirmed the governments commitment to combat air pollution with targeted actions to reduce its impact on public health. She highlighted measures such as controlling road dust and reducing waste burning as immediate steps to...
Tracey Ann Jacobson appointed Chargé d'Affaires at U.S. Embassy Dhaka
Tracey Ann Jacobson, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, will join US Embassy Dhaka as Chargé daffaires, ad interim, on 11 January 2025. Over the course of her distinguished career, she has served as U.S. Ambassador three times to Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kosovo, said the US...
"When women thrive, entire communities and economies benefit"
Highlighting the importance of empowering women with the skills, resources and networks, Chargé dAffaires at the US Embassy Megan Bouldin on Wednesday said when women thrive, entire communities and economies benefit. The U.S. Embassy Dhaka, in partnership with BRAC Universitys Center for...