- ’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
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- ‘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
Antony Blinken calls Ukraine War a defining moment for global order
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken described the Ukraine war as a defining moment for the international rules-based order during an interview on The New York Times The Interview podcast. He warned that allowing Russia to act with impunity would embolden other aggressors and threaten global...
Sanction imposed on Russian judge for detention of human rights advocate Gorinov
Olesya Mendeleeva, the Russian judge who sentenced Moscow city councilor and human rights advocate Alexei Gorinov to seven years in prison, has been sanctioned on Tuesday (Washington local time) under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program. The 2022 ruling, which aimed to suppress dissent against...
Inflation, elections, and war defined 2024
Inflation eased in most global economies in 2024, but voters remained unconvinced. Years of soaring prices for essentials, from eggs to energy, fueled widespread frustration, leading to the downfall of incumbent parties across the world. The lingering pain of inflation made governments an easy...
Bangabandhu Satellite-2 allegedly against national interests
Following the success of Bangabandhu Satellite-1, plans for a second satellite, Bangabandhu Satellite-2, have been mired in controversy, raising questions about financial transparency and national priorities. Initiated under the previous Awami League government, the project now faces allegations of...
Russia begins to use North Korean soldiers in their assaults
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his concern as Russia used North Korean military for the first time to conduct assaults on Ukrainian forces. Zelenskyy on Sunday said: Russia has begun using North Korean troops in significant numbers for the first time to conduct assaults on...
Russia targets Ukraine’s energy infrastructures with missiles, drones
Russia has launched a massive aerial attack targeting the energy infrastructures of Ukraine with barrage of missiles and drones as the winter looms the country, reports agencies. The country on Friday launched the attack against Ukraine, firing 93 cruise and ballistic missiles and almost 200...
US fears Moscow may use new lethal missile soon
Two US officials said a US intelligence assessment has concluded that Russia may use its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again soon, reports UNB. According to one of the officials, the Oreshnik missile, which was used for the first time last month, is seen more as...
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...
Russia ready to use ‘any means’ to prevent defeat in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said the recent use of a hypersonic missile in the Ukraine war sought to make the West understand that Moscow was ready to use any means to stave off defeat, reports Al Jazeera. Lavrov made the remarks in a broadcast interview with United States...
Wars, regional tensions boost arms sales: Report
Sales by major arms suppliers were boosted last year by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and tensions in Asia, with marked increases for manufacturers based in Russia and the Middle East, according to a report published on Monday. Sales of arms and military services by the worlds 100 largest arms...
US temporarily shuts its embassy in Kyiv
The US Embassy in Kyiv announced a temporary closure following specific intelligence of a potential large-scale air attack expected on Wednesday, reports India Today. The US department of states consular affairs said in a statement, Out of an abundance of caution, the embassy will be closed, and...
Russia launches ‘massive’ strike on Ukraine: Zelensy
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia has launched a massive air strike on Ukraines energy system in the early hours of Sunday morning, reports Guardian. Citing Reuters the media reported the Vladimir Putins forces have fired about 120 missiles and 90 drones. However, Zelenskyy...
Russia deployed 50,000 troops in Kursk to tackle Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Russia has deployed nearly 50,000 troops to Kursk, the southern Russian region where Kyiv launched its surprise counteroffensive in the summer, reports CNN. Ukrainian troops continue to hold back the nearly 50,000-strong enemy group in Kursk,...
Russia denies Trump call urging restraint in Ukraine war
Russia has denied media reports that US President-elect Donald Trump held a call with Vladimir Putin, in which he is said to have warned the Russian president against escalating the war in Ukraine. The call, which was first reported by the Washington Post on Sunday, is said to have happened on...
Russia destroyed, intercepted 96 Ukrainian drones: Ministry
The Russian defence ministry said that it has repulsed a massive attack on the countrys civilian infrastructure on Sunday, with 96 Ukrainian drones destroyed and intercepted, reports TASS. The ministry emphasized that most of the drones were eliminated over the Moscow Region. The agency said,...
Trump's peace plan: 800-mile buffer zone proposal
Donald Trump is preparing to take office as President of the United States in January next year. He has repeatedly asserted that within the first 24 hours of his presidency, he will be able to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Recently, discussions have centered around Trumps peace plan, which...
Russia suffers worst month for casualties: UK defence chief
The UK chief of defence staff said that Russia has suffered its worst ever month for casualties since the start of the war in Ukraine, reports BBC. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin told the media that Russias forces saw an average of about 1,500 dead and injured every single day in October, bringing its...
Zelensky congratulates Trump on 'impressive election victory'
Vladimir Zelensky, President of war-torn Ukraine, has congratulated Donald Trump on his impressive election victory in the US election and expressed hope for a personal meeting, reports TASS. He shared his thoughts on social media platform X on Wednesday. He said, Congratulations to Donald Trump...
More than 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia for Ukraine war: Seoul
South Korean defence ministry said on Tuesday that more than 10,000 North Korean troops have arrived in Russia to support its war against Ukraine, reports Reuters. It also said that a significant number of troops have arrived in the frontline areas including Kursk. The remarks came hours...
"If west can help Kyiv, why Pyongyang can’t help Moscow?"
Russias envoy to the UN on Wednesday questioned why, despite Western nations support to Kyiv, Russias allies, such as North Korea, is barred to assist Moscow in its war against Ukraine, reports Reuters. Vassily Nebenzia faced a blunt argument at a Security Council meeting from the US, Britain,...
Russia claims of shooting down 51 Ukrainian drones
Russia has shot down at least 51 Ukrainian drones from above several regions, including the border of the country, reports BSS. Moscows defence ministry shared the information on Sunday in a statement on Telegram. Eighteen were intercepted in the Tambov region, about 400 kilometers (250...