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EU ready to support Bangladesh during its political transition: Envoy
The European Union (EU) has said it remains ready to support Bangladesh during its political transition underpinned by the rule of law, human rights, and democracy,reports UNB. EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller met the leaders of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami recently and discussed the...
Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs
In the fourth match of the Under-19 Womens T20 World Cup in Malaysia, Bangladeshs womens team bowled out Nepal for just 52 runs. Consequently, Bangladesh requires 53 runs to secure victory. After losing the toss on Saturday, Nepal batted first and was bowled out for 52 runs in 18.2 overs....
EU calls for consensus on priority reforms in Bangladesh
With the submission of the recommendations of the first four reform commissions on 15 January, the European Union (EU) now looks to the interim government and political parties to identify priority reforms on which there is consensus, reports UNB. The EU on Friday said it stands ready to support...
United States overtakes UAE as leading source of expatriate remittances
The United States has surpassed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in sending the most expatriate income, maintaining the top spot for three consecutive months. This marks a significant shift in global remittance trends, driven by a steady increase in U.S. expatriate remittances since political changes...
US, Nigeria strengthen tech partnership with $2m broadband study grant
The U.S. and Nigeria have taken a major step to deepen their technological collaboration with the inaugural U.S.-Nigeria Technology Dialogue, held on January 10 in Washington, D.C. Led by U.S. Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell and Nigerian Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy...
US designates Terrorgram Collective, leaders as global terrorists
The United States has announced the designation of The Terrorgram Collective and three of its leaders as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs), underscoring the countrys commitment to addressing the growing threat of transnational racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism (REMVE)....
Research is vital for a country’s progress – DU VC Niaz Khan at UIU symposium
The importance of research in academic growth and national development was at the forefront of discussions at the 2nd Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) 2024, organized by the School of Business and Economics (SoBE) at United International University (UIU). The award ceremony, held on Monday,...
JnU students call off hunger strike after receiving assurance
Jugannath University (JnU) students have called off their hunger strike after receiving assurance that their demands will be met. The protesting students left the roads in front of the secretariat around 7 pm on Monday and returned to the campus. AKM Rakib, a student of the department of Botany...
JnU students block Secretariat entrance
Hundreds of Jangannath University (JnU) students sat down in front of the Secretariat at 5:00 pm Monday to press home their demands for an army-led campus construction project and better accommodation facilities. The students were reportedly continuing their Sundays hunger strike. Earlier, at...
How Simone Biles height continues to inspire with athleticism, courage
Simone Biles has firmly established herself as one of the most extraordinary athletes of all time, known not only for her unparalleled accomplishments in gymnastics but also for her courage in advocating for mental health. From dominating the gymnastics world to standing up for social justice...
Illegal hospitals, frightful treatment
Drive against the illegal, unauthorized hospitals came into a standstill. When protests gather momentum in the country over death from wrong treatment, the health division becomes agile and runs several drives against illegal and unlicensed clinics. But, after a while it comes to a halt without...
What Antony Blinken reflects on about America’s role in world as his term as secretary of state ends
With just over a week remaining in his tenure as U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken continues to focus on diplomacy and global alliances. Recently completing what is likely his final international tour, Blinken met with world leaders in Seoul, Tokyo, Paris, and Rome, emphasizing the importance...
Over 200 students awarded merit scholarships at EWU
East West University (EWU) awarded the Merit Scholarship to 219 students from the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. A significant majority of the scholarship recipients were female. The ceremony was held on Sunday, at the Manzur Elahi...
Los Angeles races to contain wildfires as severe winds appear
Firefighters in Los Angeles scrambled on Sunday to contain two relentless wildfires that have burned for six days, seizing a brief lull in hazardous conditions before fierce winds were forecast to reignite the flames, reports Reuters. California Governor Gavin Newsom called the disaster...
Hasina, Putul sued over corruption in plot allocation
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wazed Putul, and 14 others on charges of corruption and abuse of power in the allocation of 60-katha plots in the Purbachal New Town Project. ACC Director General Md Akhtar...
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...
‘Journalism should be all about whole truth, not partial’
Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists Union (BFUJ) secretary general and Bangladesh Sammilito Peshajibi Parishad member secretary Kader Gani Chowdhury said, Journalism should be about revealing the whole truth, not the partial. White should be called white and black should be called black. We...
Govt won’t interfere with press freedom like AL: Press secy
Shafiqul Alam, press secretary of the chief adviser, said on Saturday that the incumbent government will not interfere with the freedom of press that the Awami League exercised during its 15 years in power. The freedom of press cannot be interfered. We wont do anything that will gag their...
DMP forms probe committee over Secretariat clash
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has formed a three-member investigation committee to probe the clash between police and students of Prime Asia University that took place in front of Gate No. 1 of the Bangladesh Secretariat. Official sources said the incident, which saw students and police...
Financial information of Hasina, family members sought
Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) under the central bank has issued directives to all the countrys banks and financial institutions to send the information and transaction details of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members. The BFIU has sought financial information...
Unemployment in Bangladesh reaches 2.66 million
New data reveals a small increase in the number of unemployed individuals in the country. In the July-September quarter of 2024, 2.66 million people in the workforce were jobless. The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) provided this information in its Quarterly Labor Force Survey for the...
Decision to send MDs of six banks on forced leave
Bangladesh Bank has sent the MDs of six banks to forced leave on Sunday. According to the central banks order, the banks are First Security Islami Bank, Social Islami Bank, Union Bank, Global Islami Bank, Exim Bank and ICB Islamic Bank. Four of these banks are under the control of the...
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...
Egypt serves as mediator for ceasefire in Gaza
Egypt is intensifying its efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, prioritizing the release of hostages, the facilitation of humanitarian aid, and an end to the ongoing conflict. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed these critical issues with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken...
Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker
The United States House of Representatives has re-elected Republican Mike Johnson as its speaker, in a vote seen as a nail-biting test of party unity in advance of President-elect Donald Trumps second term in the White House, reports Al Jazeera. But Johnsons campaign to keep the speakers gavel...
Security Council to discuss Israeli attacks on Gaza hospitals
Delegations from the 15-member states of the United Nations Security Council are set to meet later on Friday for an emergency meeting to discuss Israeli attacks on hospitals in Gaza, especially the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the north, reports Al Jazeera. The session was requested by Algeria, the...
Suspected smugglers to face travel, phone restrictions in UK
Suspected people smugglers will face stricter controls, including travel bans, phone restrictions, and social media blackouts, under new laws proposed by the United Kingdom (UK) government, reports BBC. The measures include interim Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPOs) to impose immediate...
Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas to European Union
Russian gas supplies to European Union (EU) states via Ukraine are to end on Wednesday, when a five-year deal between Ukraines gas transit operator Naftogaz and Russias Gazprom expires. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country would not allow Russia to earn additional billions on...