- Protesters extend 'Dark Indonesia' rally against Prabowo's policies
- Abu Sayeed dispels fear from hearts of Bengalese with life: Mahmudur Rahman
- Cook Islands announces deep sea minerals deal with China
- Bangladesh also walks out during Israeli speech at Global Ministerial Conference
- Early wicket loss against India an accident: Razzak
- Attempts being made to hijack revolution to come to power: Amir Khasru
- Zelensky 'not ready' to sign minerals deal with US: source
- BNP’s goal is to establish government of the people: Mintoo
- Hamas hands over 6 hostages to Red Cross
- England makes highest team total as Duckett hits 151 in Champions Trophy
- EC suspends six employees over NID fraud
- CEC wants to hold elections like the Eid festival
- None can survive by means of corruption: Shafiqur Rahman
- AP sues three Trump administration officials
- Environmental protection will shape our future: Rizwana
- Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teenagers
- Disney’s 'Snow White' live-action remake drops motion poster
- Vietnam govt approves $8.36B railway project to China
- Creatinine levels: the silent indicator of kidney health
- No load shedding during Ramadan, summer, says energy advisor
US court rejects Trump’s birthright citizenship bid
A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday let stand an order blocking President Donald Trump from curtailing automatic birthright citizenship nationwide as part of the Republicans hardline crackdown on immigration and illegal border crossings. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals...
South Korea targets 10,000 GPUs to fuel national AI computing center
South Korea has announced plans to secure 10,000 high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs) by the end of this year to advance its position in the rapidly growing global AI competition, reports Reuters. As the global race for AI dominance intensifies, South Koreas acting President, Choi...
Australia to impose two-year ban on foreigners buying property
The Australian government has announced a two-year ban on foreign entities purchasing existing residential properties, a move aimed at addressing the countrys housing affordability crisis, reports ABC. Today, the government is announcing that we are going to ban foreign ownership of existing...
Vance's speech to European audience raises eyebrows with half-truths, culture war complaints
In Munich, US Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech on totalitarianism, but it wasnt directed at Moscow following its brutal invasion of Ukraine. Instead, he targeted Europe, particularly its allies in the European Union. Vance referred to what he called the enemy within, accusing European...
Major conspiracy against Yunus underway, Indian media involved: Press Secretary
Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser Shafiqul Alam has alleged a large-scale conspiracy involving substantial financial transactions to tarnish the image of the 24th mass uprising and Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus on the global stage. He claimed that Indian media is playing a role in this effort....
CA press wing debunks India.com report on media censorship
The recent report of India.com on the Bangladeshs media censorship was fake one, the Chief Advisers Press Wing has said. Some Indian media are continuing their campaign of disinformation, again making outrageous claims about the Interim Government that have no relationship whatsoever with...
Russian spy ship catches fire off Syria, drifts out of control
A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syrias coast on Jan. 23, temporarily drifting out of control with flames and thick black smoke rising from its smokestack, military officials said. A radio transmission intercepted by a NATO vessel captured a mans urgent instructions: Warship on your course. I am...
Metro rail sets new record
Metro rail recorded its highest-ever daily ridership on Monday, transporting 3.82 lakh passengers, the Daily Star reported, citing the authorities. This surpassed the previous record of 3.81 lakh passengers set on January 23 this year. Mohammad Abdur Rouf, managing director of Dhaka Mass...
People want youth leadership: Nur
President of Gono Odhikar Parishad Nurul Haque Nur said, The elections will be held by December; so the people of the country are ready for change. The people of this country want to welcome youth leadership. The old style of politics like Awami League will not continue, learn from Awami League....
Indonesia's Baznas sets target of Rp750 billion for Gaza reconstruction
Indonesias National Alms Agency (Baznas) is aiming to raise Rp750 billion (US$46 million) in charitable funds to help rebuild essential public infrastructure in Gaza, including hospitals, schools, and mosques. Baznas Head for National Digital Transformation, Nadratuzzaman Hosen, stated that an...
Extortion, plot trading persist in Keraniganj, says Sarjis Alam
Sarjis Alam, chief organiser of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee, has alleged that extortion and illegal plot trading, rampant during the tenure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, continue unabated in Keraniganj. Speaking at a roadside gathering at the Keraniganj Upazila Parishads Shaheed Minar...
Over half of Gen Z in UK favor a dictatorship
A new survey suggests a growing inclination among Generation Z towards authoritarian leadership, sparking concerns over democracys future. The findings, part of Channel 4s Gen Z: Trends, Truth and Trust report, will be unveiled at a Royal Television Society event, reads an Independent (UK) report....
‘New PPP’ emerging with fresh faces and policies: Qureshi
Shah Mahmood Qureshi, vice chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), penned a handwritten letter from Kot Lakhpat jail on Monday, asserting that a transformed Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is taking shape, marked by a shift from the Bhutto legacy to the Zardari-led era, reads a DAWN report....
ACC receives evidence of Putul's Canadian citizenship
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has found evidence that Saima Wazed Putul, the daughter of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, holds Canadian citizenship. In addition, the investigation has revealed that she resorted to the misuse of state resources and irregular activities to secure the...
Yemen releases crew of Galaxy Leader ship after Gaza ceasefire
Yemen said it has released the crew of the British-owned cargo ship Galaxy Leader, which was seized in support of Palestinians shortly after Israel launched its campaign of genocide in the Gaza Strip in October 2023, Press TV reported. Supreme Political Council of the country announced the...
Dhaka, Beijing talk economic partnership expansion
Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain had a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Tuesday and discussed a wide range of issues and ways to strengthen Dhakas economic partnership with Beijing. The meeting was held at a time when Bangladesh and China are preparing to...
'We need good people'
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said, We want to firmly believe that we will get the support of the people. After the party is restructured, we will also restructure and repair the state. The 31 points will be implemented. He said, We have to bring those people who are talented in front of...
Tarique Rahman inaugurates BNP's primary membership renewal
BNPs acting chairman Tarique Rahman inaugurated the primary membership renewal program of the party. He inaugurated the program virtually as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony held at BNP Chairpersons office in the capitals Gulshan at 5:15 pm on Monday. Tarique Rahman first renewed...
BNP to inaugurate "Primary Membership Renewal" program today
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will inaugurate its Primary Membership Renewal program today (Monday). The event, scheduled for 4 pm at the BNP Chairpersons office, will be attended virtually by BNPs Acting Chairman,Tarique Rahman, as the chief guest. It will be chaired by BNP...
Malnutrition causing severe health hazards for children
Lack of awareness and economic hardship are contributing to malnutrition of new born babies causing their abnormal growth, short stature and disabilities, reports BSS. The media report cites doctors as saying: Early-life malnutrition is an important risk factor for later-life adult diseases and...
UK to announce significant hike in visa sponsorship fees
The UK Home Office is planning substantial increases in fees for immigration services, including the cost of issuing Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), a requirement for hiring foreign workers on Skilled Worker visas. Currently, UK employers must provide a CoS for each overseas worker they hire....
Iranian president arrives in Russia to ink partnership treaty
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Russia on Friday for the signing of a broad cooperation treaty as his country grapples with growing economic problems and other challenges. After laying a wreath at the Unknown Soldiers Tomb at the Kremlin Wall, Pezeshkian was to hold talks with...
UAE leaders commemorate Jan 17 as day of 'resilience and solidarity' following Houthi attack
On January 17, the UAE marks a day of strength, resilience, and solidarity, reflecting on the tragic Houthi attack that took place exactly three years ago. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, in a post on X, paid tribute to the nations enduring spirit, highlighting the values that define the UAE....
SpaceX Starship test ends in failure after successful booster catch at launch pad
SpaceXs latest Starship test flight ended in failure Thursday after the spacecraft was destroyed following a successful booster catch on the launch pad. The company reported that the Starship experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly, with its six engines shutting down one by one during ascent,...
SpaceX set for seventh test of Starship megarocket
Elon Musks SpaceX isgearing up for the seventh orbital flight test of Starship, the colossalprototype rocket the company hopes will help humans colonize Mars. A launch window from the companys Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, opens at4:00 pm (2200 GMT) on Wednesday and will be carried in a live...
First shipment of 2,450 tonnes of rice from India arrives
A shipment of 2,450 metric tonnes of rice from India has arrived at the countrys Chuadanga Darshana Land Port. According to authorities, the rice, brought in by rail, arrived at the Darshana port yard around 9 pm on Tuesday in 42 wagons from Indias Gede Port, reports UNB. Atiar Rahman Habu,...
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...
I predicted Hasina wouldn't last a year, but she lasted only 7 months: Rumeen Farhana
Barrister Rumeen Farhana, co-secretary of international affairs for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), stated, I said, Sheikh Hasina, you can hold elections in 2024, but your parliament will not last more than a year. Thank God, it didnt even last seven months. She made these remarks while...