- 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
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...
US Steelworkers Union slams Nippon Steel's proposal for lack of long-term commitment
The United Steelworkers union has raised concerns over Nippon Steels latest proposal regarding its potential merger with U.S. Steel, specifically criticizing its provision that grants the U.S. government veto power over future production cuts, reports Reuters. The union, which has staunchly...
Chinese hackers hack U.S. treasury department workstations, documents
Chinese hackers remotely accessed several U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said Monday, reports AP. The department did not provide details on how many workstations had been accessed or what...
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...
US telecom giants confirm Salt Typhoon cyberespionage, reassure on network security
Chinese-linked Salt Typhoon hackers targeted U.S. telecom giants ATT and Verizon, both companies confirmed Saturday. Despite the breaches, both carriers assured their networks remain secure after working closely with law enforcement and government agencies, reports Reuters. An ATT spokesperson...
US, Kuwait discuss solutions for Middle East humanitarian crisis
The United States and Kuwait held critical discussions this week to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Middle East. During the sixth U.S.-Kuwait Strategic Dialogue, conducted virtually from December 9-11, both nations emphasized the urgent need for ceasefires, increased humanitarian...
China’s Xi unlikely to attend Trump’s inauguration due to risks
Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to accept President-elect Donald Trumps invitation to attend his January 20 inauguration, with analysts citing significant political and diplomatic risks, reports AP. Trumps incoming press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed on Thursday that the...
Trump nominates former senator David Perdue as U.S. ambassador to China
President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday his decision to appoint former Senator David Perdue as the U.S. ambassador to China, selecting a seasoned politician with extensive business experience to manage a relationship strained by mistrust and trade disputes. He will be instrumental in...
Israeli foreign minister Sa’ar meets Blinken to discuss Gaza, Lebanon issues
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met on Thursday (Washington time) with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in Malta, on the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial. The two leaders discussed several pressing regional issues, with a particular focus on the situation in Gaza and the ongoing...
US helps Poland’s defense with $4 billion loan
The United States has announced an additional $4 billion Foreign Military Financing (FMF) loan guarantee to Poland, bringing the total U.S. support for Polands defense to more than $11 billion over the past two years; the state department of the USA stated this on Thursday (Washington time)....
U.S. responds to South Korea's rescinded martial law declaration
The United States has welcomed South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeols decision to rescind the declaration of emergency martial law, a move made after the National Assemblys unanimous rejection of the measure. In a statement, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Tuesday (Washington time)...
Trump selects billionaire banker as U.S. ambassador to the UK
President-elect Donald Trump selected billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as his choice for U.S. ambassador to the UK on Monday. The longtime Republican donor was once reportedly opposed to Trump and gave money to a group dedicated to stopping him from winning his partys presidential...