- Myanmar declares week of mourning as chance of recovering survivors fades
- AL has no right to do politics: Nahid
- Flood of devotees offer Eid prayers in Khulna
- Pakistan PM extends Eid greeting to Chief Adviser
- Security spring cleaning: 7 essential steps to avoid getting hacked
- Eid celebrated in joyful and free atmosphere : Fakhrul
- Israel orders evacuation of most of Rafah
- AI was enemy No. 1 during Hollywood strikes. Now it's in Oscar-winning films
- Gold hits record high, on track for best quarter since 1986 on tariff worries
- Iran rejects direct nuclear talks with Trump
- BNP pays tribute at Zia’s mausoleum
- China discovers major oilfield in South China Sea
- Japanese researchers develop eco-friendly plastic that dissolves in sea water
- Eid jamaat held at JS premises
- Considering ways to serve a third term as president: Trump
- Corrupt Israeli regime must be uprooted: Khamenei
- Consumers may face low gas pressure in Dhaka Tuesday, Wednesday
- 4 traditional sweets to sweeten your Eid celebration
- Deaths from devastating earthquake in Myanmar climb past 1,700
- World's third largest steelmaker posts nearly $1b loss
US F-1 visa holders in shock over sudden revocation notices
Hundreds of international students in the United States have been shocked to receive emails from the US Department of State (DOS) instructing them to self-deport, following the revocation of their F-1 student visas, reports Hindustan Times. The crackdown, reportedly targeting students for their...
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....
US might know threat against Iran gets nowhere
Islamic Revolution leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that US should know that it will achieve nothing by threatening Iran, reports state news agency. The supreme leader of Iran also warned that US should avoid conducting any evil act against the Iranian nation or they will see the dreadful...
Bangladesh plans cotton imports from US to deter tariff risk
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said that the country is taking steps to import cotton from the United States as a strategic move to deter the Trump administration from imposing tariffs on the countrys exports, reports The Business Standard. Addressing a workshop on Monday, titled The...
At least 32 dead as tornadoes ravage central US
At least 32 people have died in a massive storm across the US following newly reported fatalities in Kansas and Mississippi. Violent tornadoes tore through parts of the country, demolishing schools and overturning semitractor-trailers in multiple states. The storm, which has claimed at least 32...
US vice president sparks immigration debate over green card rights
A new immigration controversy has emerged following Vice President JD Vances comments on the limitations of green card holders rights in the United States, reports UNB. This comes in the wake of former President Donald Trumps proposal for a gold card program, which would offer wealthy foreigners...
Ukraine continues to receive aid from the US: PM Shmyhal
The aid from the United States continued to arrive in Ukraine as of the evening of March 3. Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced this at a press conference on Tusday,an Ukrinform correspondent reports. According to the information from the Minister of Defense, aid from the U.S....
Arab leaders to place counterproposal to US
Arab leaders meeting in Cairo on Tuesday are set to endorse a counterproposal to US President Donald Trumps call for the Gaza Strip to be depopulated and transformed into a beach destination, even as the continuation of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire is uncertain, reports UNB. The summit hosted by...
US returns 2nd batch of 119 Indian immigrants
A plane carrying 119 Indians arrived from the United States at Punjabs Amritsar airport on Saturday, the second such arrival in a span of 10 days, as part of the Donald Trump administrations crackdown and decision to deport illegal immigrants, reports NDTV. The first round of deportation had...
El Salvador to house US criminals, deportees in unprecedented deal
Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State announced El Salvador has agreed to house violent US criminals and receive deportees of any nationality, report CNN. However, experts, critics and rights groups titled it as an unprecedented and legally problematic deal. According to the media, Rubio...
United States, El Salvador sign agreement on civil nuclear cooperation
The United States and El Salvador have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance peaceful nuclear cooperation. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and El Salvadors Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill Tinoco formalized the agreement on Monday, marking a step towards strengthening their...
US to continue support for Rohingyas: Press Wing
Along with other countries worldwide, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced an immediate cessation or suspension of any work in Bangladesh. However, the US will continue to provide financial assistance to Myanmars Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Chief...
End 'ridiculous war' in Ukraine or face new sanctions
BBC reported that Donald Trump has cautioned that he will enforce steep tariffs and additional sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin does not bring an end to the war in Ukraine. Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that his efforts to resolve the conflict were a very...
Saudi to invest $600bn in US
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Thursday that the kingdom aims to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years, reports UNB. His remarks followed former President Donald Trumps earlier mention of Saudi Arabia as his potential first foreign visit since...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sanctions enacted against Iranian-Russian interference in US elections
The United States has imposed sanctions on individuals and organizations linked to Iranian and Russian interference in the 2024 general election. The action of Tuesday (Washington local time) targets efforts to undermine democratic institutions and sow sociopolitical discord. Among those...