- 61st death anniversary of Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy Thursday
- NATO chief urges European allies to boost defense spending as Trump returns
- Nationwide survey on constitutional reform to begin Thursday
- Political parties assure CA to uphold country’s sovereignty
- Tarique urges leaders, activists to avoid controversial activities
- Begum Zia and 25 others acquitted of attempt to murder case
- Trust deficit in electoral system is major challenge: EC
- Temporary release of Iran Nobel winner Mohammadi 'inadequate'
- CA calls for unity on ‘question of nation's existence’
- 5 more die, 629 hospitalised in 24hrs
- BCS viva mark reduced to 100
- Touhid urges British envoy to convey accurate facts on Bangladesh
- Bangladesh-India secretary-level talks on Dec 9 or 10: Touhid
- CA pays tributes to Suhrawardy on his 61st death anniversary
- Govt aims to pull down inflation to 4-5%: BB Governor
- Application fee for all govt jobs set max Tk 200
- Kremlin comments on Ukraine’s bid to join NATO
- 'This is for you, Abba': Jaker
- Chattogram court violence: 12 accused placed on 6-day remand
- UN Warns of record humanitarian needs in 2025, appeals for $47.4 billion in aid
Govt seeks UK support to bring laundered money back
Adviser Mahfuj Alam on Wednesday sought the support of the United Kingdom to bring back the money laundered from Bangladesh and run the economy that was left in fragile condition by the past autocratic regime, reports UNB. Laundered money has gone from our land to your land... we want that money...
US urge appropriate legal representation for detainees in Bangladesh
The United States has reiterated the importance of ensuring proper legal representation for individuals in detention in Bangladesh, emphasizing the need for their treatment in accordance with basic human rights and fundamental freedoms. During a regular briefing on December 3, Vedant Patel,...
Meta seeks nuclear power developers for reactors to start in early 2030s
Tech giant Meta said it is seeking proposals from nuclear power developers to help meet its artificial intelligence and environment goals, becoming the latest big tech company to take interest in atomic power amid a gauged thunder in electricity demand. Meta said this on Tuesday, reports Reuters....
U.S. responds to South Korea's rescinded martial law declaration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)...
UN warns global drought carries $300 bn annual drop
Lack of rain costs the world more than $300 billion annually, the United Nations warned Tuesday in a report published on the second day of international talks on desertification in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fuelled by human destruction of the environment, drought is projected to affect 75 percent of...
A landmark climate change case opens at UN's highest court
The top United Nations court took up thelargest case in its historyon Monday, hearing the plight of several small island nations helpless in combating the devastating impact of climate change that they feel endangers their very survival. They demand that major polluting nations be held to account,...
EC formed with transparency: UNRC
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, Gwyn Lewis, has stated that the Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has been formed with transparency. She made the remarks following a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin at the EC Secretariat in Agargaon,...
Robots perform like human surgeons
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and Stanford University have successfully trained a robotic surgical system to perform complex tasks with the skill of human doctor, reports Fox News. This achievement marks a significant step toward autonomous...
Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza as Hamas and Fatah hold talks in Egypt
Israeli forces have continued their heavy bombardment of Gaza, targeting areas such as Jabalia in the north and Abasan al-Kabira in the south. Meanwhile, Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have convened in Cairo to discuss a proposal to reopen the Rafah border crossing, which has been closed due...
UN chief defends plastic pollution talks after collapse
The UN environment chief insisted Monday that talks on a landmark plastic pollution treaty were not a failure, saying important progress was made despite negotiations collapsing without agreement, reports BSS. It obviously did not fail, Inger Andersen told AFP, calling the two-year timeline for...
Dhaka’s air quality 5th worst in the world
Bangladeshs capital city Dhaka has ranked the fifth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 183 at 9am Monday morning, reports UNB. Mondays air was classified as unhealthy, according to the AQI index. When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and...
Sakhawat pledges strict action against labor unrest
Brigadier General (Retd) Dr. M. Sakhawat Hossain, Adviser to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, declared that anyone involved in creating unrest in the labor industry, whether an employer or a worker, will be held accountable and punished. His remarks came on Sunday during a meeting at the...
Bangladesh adopts ILO-supported declaration to address industrial unrest
Bangladesh has taken a significant step toward addressing persistent industrial unrest across various sectors by adopting an International Labor Organization (ILO) assisted tripartite declaration aimed at fostering harmonious and equitable workplace relations. The declaration, signed by the...
Asaduzzaman Noor assaulted at BSMMU
Former minister Asaduzzaman Noor was assaulted by injured students of July-August movement when he was taken to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) from jail for treatment on Saturday. Some injured victims of the movement attacked Noor when he was taken there for treatment at...
Winter increases danger of building collapse in Gaza: UN
With winter temperatures dipping to 13 degrees Celsius (55.4 degrees Fahrenheit) overnight in Gaza, The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned that the change in weather poses real risks for Palestinians sheltering in the shells of destroyed buildings,...
Every citizen has right to practice respective religion: Bangladesh at UN
Bangladesh has reaffirmed in the United Nations (UN) that every Bangladeshi, regardless of religious identity, has the right to practice respective religion or express views freely, reports BSS. Ensuring safety and security of every citizen, including from the minority community, remains the...
USA condemns ‘unjust’ sentencing of Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu
The United States condemned the sentencing of Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu, who was sentenced to seven years in prison on November 29 by the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) for alleged espionage. The U.S. Department of State expressed deep concern over the case, asserting that Dongs conviction is a...
Trump wants Gaza ceasefire before inauguration: Report
The United States President-elect Donald Trump wants to secure a ceasefire and captives deal in Gaza before he takes office, according to US Senator Lindsey Graham, reports Al Jazeera. Graham, who was in Israel this week, told US-based media outlet Axios that Trump was more determined than ever...
Int'l Solidarity Day with Palestine observed at DU
On the occasion of the International Solidarity day with Palestine, a March for Palestine rally was organized at Raju Sculpture of Dhaka University on Friday afternoon, reports UNB. People and students from various corners of the city and institutions attended the rally. The rally marched on...
India's foreign policy faces setback in July revolution: Mahmudur Rahman
Daily Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman asserted that Indias foreign policy suffered a significant setback with the fall of Sheikh Hasinas regime in the July Revolution. Speaking at the 4th MIU Media Olympiad at Manarat International University in Ashulia, Dhaka on Friday, Mahmudur Rahman stated...
UGC issues warning against admission to 8 private universities in Bangladesh
The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh has cautioned prospective students against enrolling in eight private universities due to irregularities and legal issues. In a notice signed by Sultan Mahmud Bhuiyan, Director of the Private University Division, UGC stated that some of these...
Iran to hold nuclear talks with 3 European powers
Iran is set to meet on Friday with France, Germany and the United Kingdom for talks on its nuclear programme after the three governments joined with the United States to have Tehran censured by the UN atomic watchdog, reports AFP. Last weeks chiding prompted a defiant response from Tehran, but...
Touhid reaffirms Bangladesh's dedication to fostering interfaith harmony
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain on Wednesday reaffirmed Bangladeshs dedication to safeguarding religious sites and fostering interfaith harmony, reports BSS. He made the commitment while representing Bangladesh at the United Nations Global Conference on Safeguarding Religious Sites: A...
US and others to make push for Gaza ceasefire: Biden
The United States president Joe Biden has said his country over the coming days will make another push with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel, and others for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, where nearly 14 months of Israeli attacks have killed at least 44,282 Palestinians, reports Al Jazeera. In a...
Adani Group says it lost nearly $55 billion since US graft charges
The Adani Group announced on Wednesday that it had incurred a massive loss of nearly $55 billion since U.S. corruption charges were filed against top officials, which the company denies, reads a the Hindu report. Indias Adani Group conglomerate said Wednesday it had suffered a staggering loss of...
US most wanted extremist since 2009 arrested in Britain
An alleged animal rights extremist, on the U.S. most-wanted terrorist list since 2009 for bombing a California biotechnology firm, was arrested in the United Kingdom, the FBI announced on Tuesday (Local time). The suspect, Daniel Andreas San Diego, was arrested in Wales on Nov 25 in an operation...
What lies ahead for the youth?
A survey by the private organization Youth Matters reveals that 42% of Bangladeshi youth aspire to move abroad. Is this number surprisingly low or high? It likely depends on the demographic surveyed. If the sample included youth from both urban and rural areas, the figure might be representative....
Bangladesh navy personnel leave for Lebanon
A team of Bangladeshi navy personnel left Dhaka for the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon by a flight from Chattogram on Tuesday, reports UNB. The 75-member strong contingent flew to Lebanon from Shah Amanat International Airport in the port city of Chattogram, said an ISPR media...