Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to reclaim PML-N presidency
Mr. Nawaz, 74, will be elected president of the ruling party on May 11 in a meeting of the party leadership.
3 killed as truck hits rickshaw-van on Khulna-Mongla highway
Three people were killed and two others injured when a truck hit an engine-driven rickshaw-van on Khulna-Mongla highway in Bagerhat district this morning
Arteta receives Wenger's advice on fine margins in title run-in
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has been seeking counsel from former manager Arsene Wenger as the club aims to end their 20-year wait for the Premier League title this season, Arteta said ahead of Sunday's trip to Tottenham Hotspur.
Palestinian athletes to be invited to Paris Olympics: IOC chief
Between six and eight Palestinian athletes are expected to compete at the Paris Olympics, with some set to be invited by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) even if they fail to qualify, its head Thomas Bach said.
Singapore Airlines ordered to pay $3,580 to couple after recliner seats failed to work
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been ordered to pay two of its passengers 200,000 rupees (S$3,300) plus other costs after they filed a complaint concerning recliner seats on a flight from Hyderabad to Australia
Case filed over rape of 2 garment workers in Gazipur
A case was filed last night in connection with the rape of two garment workers in Gazipur's Kaliakoir upazila
England's Bairstow makes case for T20 WC inclusion with IPL ton
Jonny Bairstow sent England selectors a timely reminder of his big-hitting abilities before they pick a squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in June by scoring an explosive unbeaten century in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
US announces $6 bn in security aid for Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday announced the United States will provide key air defense munitions and artillery rounds to Ukraine as part of a $6 billion military aid package that is its largest ever for Kyiv
Pasteurised milk 'safe' from bird flu: US officials
Milk sold in US stores is safe from the bird flu because pasteurisation effectively kills the disease, American health authorities said Friday, following spread of the infection among herds of cows
Emergency slide falls off Delta plane after takeoff
The emergency exit slide fell off a Delta Airlines jet after taking off from New York en route to Los Angeles on Friday, Delta said
Hamas says studying latest Israeli truce counterproposal
.The Palestinian group Hamas said early Saturday it had received and was studying the latest Israeli counterproposal regarding a potential ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages..Today, the Hamas movement received the official Zionist occupation response to
'You can never imagine Argentina without Messi'
Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios wants Lionel Messi to be an eternal part of the national team and cannot bear the thought of playing for his country without the inspirational forward.
Syrian woman gets life term in Turkiye jail for 2022 blast
Turkeys state-run news agency has reported that a court sentenced a Syrian woman to life in prison for a deadly explosion on a busy shopping district in Istanbul in 2022
Women's football league starting with concerns over competitiveness
Following a 16-month hiatus, the UCB Womens Football League is set to get underway today at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium with hopes of a competitive tournament, a prospect that seems challenging nonetheless.
Liverpool reach agreement for Slot to become new manager: reports
Liverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday for Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager, British media reported.
Leicester promoted to Premier League as Leeds crash
Leicester City were promoted to the Premier League on Friday after rivals Leeds United crashed to a shock 4-0 defeat at Queens Park Rangers.
Umpiring didnt cause any controversy
Jessy shared her experience of officiating in her first DPL game and spoke about her upcoming assignments in an interview with The Daily Star
Indian students have died in the US the community wants answers
A spate of unconnected deaths of Indian students in the US has set off safety concerns within the community.
Bairstow stars as Punjab pull off record T20 chase
Jonny Bairstow smashed an unbeaten century as Punjab Kings recorded the highest successful run chase in T20 cricket with an eight-wicket thrashing of Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League on Friday.
Boro Harvest: Good yields bring joy to haor farmers
Farmers in Sunamganj are passing busy days harvesting Boro paddy, which is their staple crop.
Sweltering heat to continue for few more days
With this seasons highest temperature recorded yesterday, people across the country are bearing the brunt of searing heat and this situation may continue for a few days more.
Dhaka-Doha Ties: Mutual interests may lead to strategic partnership
Amid geopolitical shifts, Bangladeshs emergence as an economic and diplomatic power in the Indo-Pacific region and mutual interests in trade and commerce may lead both Dhaka and Doha to elevate the existing ties into strategic partnership, said experts.
Bangladeshi man shot dead by BSF
A Bangladeshi man was shot dead by Indias Border Security Force (BSF) near the border in Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat early yesterday.
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: First unit to start production in Dec
The deadline for completion of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project has been extended to 2027, and a unit of the plant will be commissioned this December if transmission lines are ready.
The art scene of Dhaka is quite robust even though it is a challenging business -- one that needs to build a trusted rapport with the buyers. While art is food for your soul, selling artwork is what runs the show.
Over 60pc voter turnout in 2nd phase
India voted yesterday in the second phase of the worlds biggest election, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his rivals raise the pitch of the campaign by focusing on hot-button issues such as religious discrimination, affirmative action and taxes.
Dhaka to boost trade, ties with Bangkok
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Bangladesh and Thailand have potential to strengthen cooperation in the fields of trade and investment, food security, tourism, public health, energy and ICT.
Seventh grader killed by DSCC garbage truck
A 13-year-old schoolboy was killed after being run over by a garbage truck of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) in the citys Madina Bagh area on Thursday night.
BNP expels 73 activists for taking part in upazila polls
The BNP has expelled its 73 leaders for contesting the first phase of upazila parishad elections, slated for May 8, defying the party decision.
Ease visa conditions for workers
State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury has called on the UK government to ease visa conditions for Bangladeshi workers who want to work in hospitality and catering sectors
Pro-Palestinian protests continue at US universities
Although the United States government has supported Israel, there is a storm of protests in various educational institutions across the United States in favour of Palestine
Both DPL sides were unhappy with female umpires appointment
Before the Dhaka Premier League match between Mohammedan Sporting and Prime Bank on Thursday, both teams had raised concerns regarding a female umpire officiating in the game, BCB sources have confirmed.
Prof Ubaidul Kabir new chairman of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
Prof Dr Md Ubaidul Kabir Chowdhury, a prominent dermatologist, has been appointed as chairman of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
Heat takes a toll on expecting mothers
The ongoing heatwave has exacerbated the challenges faced by everyone in the country, but the situation has become particularly difficult for expecting mothers.
Arafat joins conference in Mauritius, discusses strategies to deal with drug trafficking
State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat has joined the First Ministerial Conference on Drug Trafficking and Substance Abuse in the Western Indian Ocean in Mauritius
Gaza baby saved from dying mother's womb dies
A baby saved from her dying mother's womb in the war-battered Gaza Strip has died, her uncle told AFP
Minister Masduki calls for creation of agritech startups
Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Minister Teten Masduki has encouraged the creation of startup ...
Locally-made water mist cannons deployed in Narayanganj
The residents of Narayanganj are getting a little respite from the ongoing heatwave as locally-made water mist cannons have been deployed on major roads in the city
Dhaka seeks global urgent actions to cut carbon emissions
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury has held a meeting with Dr Jrg Kukies, State Secretary for Economic, Finance and European Affairs at the German Federal Chancellery
Respite from heat: Tourists flock to Coxs Bazar
Thousands of tourists flocked to Cox's Bazar beach this weekend amid the extreme heatwave when the country has been witnessing the record high temperatures in April in 76 years
Mongolian Parliament Passes Legislation to Establish Sovereign Wealth Fund
Can Mongolia finally ensure that its mineral wealth benefits the people?
Protest over students' death: Cuet to reopen on May 12
The Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet), which was closed following a student protest over the death of two students in a road accident, will reopen on May 12.
PLN readies EV charging stations for World Water Forum delegates
State-owned electricity company PT PLN is ensuring the readiness of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations ...
Work for Bangladesh's development, PM urges AL men in Thailand
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the leaders and activists of Awami League to work for the development of Bangladesh and its people
Voters Back Maldives Change in Foreign Policy
A parliamentary supermajority is a chance for Mohammad Muizzus government to overhaul foreign policy, but Maldives thrives by embracing all willing partners.
BNP expels 73 leaders for contesting upazila polls
BNP has expelled 73 party men for contesting the first phase of upazila parishad elections, defying the party's decision
Mithu, Julhas elected OCAB president, general secretary
German news agency DPA's Nazrul Islam Mithu and Julhas Alam, Bureau Chief of Associated Press (AP), have been elected president and general secretary of the Overseas Correspondents Association Bangladesh (OCAB), a platform of Dhaka-based journalists working for foreign media..The committee
Strengthening Australias Engagement in the Indian Ocean
Australia must work a little harder to fully integrate itself as a member of the Indian Ocean community.
Ministry devises scheme to link MSMEs with industries
The Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is preparing a scheme to connect micro, small, and ...
Does a New Book on the China Threat Preview a Second Trump Presidency?
A new book by James Fanell and Bradley Thayer, with a foreword by Steve Bannon, could foreshadow how Trump administration super hawks would approach China policy.
Iran and Pakistans Peace Pipeline Conundrum
Pakistan faces a difficult decision: penalties for failing to construct a gas pipeline to Iran, or U.S. sanctions for building it.
OPM tag for armed groups will affect TNI approach: KSAD
The Indonesian Military (TNI) chief's decision to call the Free Papua Organization (OPM) by its given name would ...
What Pakistan can see, BNP cannot: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said BNP always see darkness in the daylight and that's why they could not see the development of the country
Road accidents kill 5 in Dinajpur
Five people, including a truck driver and his helper, were killed in separate road accidents in Ghoraghat, Hakimpur, and Birganj upazilas of Dinajpur today
Areas in Dhaka where gas supply will be off for 12 hours tomorrow
Gas supply will remain suspended for all categories of customers at different areas in the city for 12 hours from 9:00am to 9:00pm tomorrow (Saturday) for emergency works in the gas pipeline
Why the Japan-US WMD in Space Resolution Was Critical
The resolution, which failed due to a Russian veto, sought to reaffirm and extend critical norms against placing weapons of mass destruction in space.
Taiwan Revives Civilian Leadership of Defense
Can the Lai administration finally break through the insular defense bureaucracy to enforce necessary reforms?
Disaster mitigation outreach crucial to minimize casualties: Minister
The Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Muhadjir Effendy, said on Friday that socializing disaster ...
Indonesia, UAE agree to promote pencak silat
The governments of Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to work together to support the development ...
Rebel in SW Papua's Maybrat surrenders to Indonesian army: Spokesman
A rebel who fought against Indonesia's sovereignty along with the Goliath Tabuni-led armed group has surrendered to ...
Jaya on her new Tollywood film Dear Maa
The latest Jaya starrer Kolkata film was Bhootpori, which is currently on its 75th day of release and continues to receive appreciation in the city.
2 including schoolboy killed in Dhaka road accidents
Two people including a school student were killed in separate road accidents in Dhakas Mugda and Gendaria areas
Dhaka, Bangkok to work together on Rohingya issue: Foreign Minister
Bangladesh and Thailand have expressed willingness to work together to deal with the Rohingya issue as the two countries are sheltering Rohingyas who fled from Myanmar
Hasina terms Thai visit a 'milestone' in bilateral relations
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today termed her visit to Thailand a milestone in diplomatic ties between the two countries
Bodies of teen couple recovered from Gazipur flat
Police recovered the body of two teenagers, who they believed to have died by suicide, from a flat in Gazipurs Sreepur upazila this morning
Gaza | Premature baby girl rescued from her dead mother's womb dies after 5 days in an incubator
Premature Palestinian infant dies after being rescued from mothers womb in Israeli airstrike, tragic casualties of war
The problem in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh...: Wasim Akram on relentless Pandya criticism
Akram believes that fans in the Indian sub-continent have a tendency to hold onto past grievances.
Rain likely in parts of Chattogram, Sylhet divisions
Bangladesh Metrological Department (BMD) forecast rain or thundershowers in Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in 24 hours from 9:00 am today
Bangladeshi youth killed in BSF firing near Patgram border
A Bangladeshi youth was shot dead by India's Border Security Force (BSF) across the border in Patgram upazila in Lalmonirhat early today.
Indonesia, UNICEF release integrated Regsosek design report
The Indonesian government and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) released the Integrated Socio-Economic ...
Driver, helper killed in two-truck collision in Dinajpur
A truck driver and his helper were killed as their vehicle collided head-on with another truck in Dinajpur's Ghoraghat upazila this morning
Indonesia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat to discuss IKN development
Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudihas revealed that the Indonesian and Singapore Leaders' Retreat at the ...
Geological Agency urges public to avoid Ile Lewotolok Volcano summit
The Geological Agency of the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry advised the public and tourists to steer clear of ...
World IP Day: Indonesia pushes intellectual property ecosystem
The Ministry of Law and Human Rights emphasized the urgency of continuing to encourage the development of the ...
Explore investment possibilities in Bangladeshi hospitals
PM Hasina tells Thai counterpart Thavisin
Indian-origin Princeton student arrested for pro-Palestine protest, faces disciplinary action, and barred from campus
Indonesian Army stays neutral during power transition: Chief of Staff
The Indonesian Army Chief of Staff, General Maruli Simanjuntak, emphasized that his ranks maintained their neutrality ...
Surgery for Indian woman who inhaled nose pin
A doctor who removed the pin from Varsha Sahu's lung last month described it as an extremely rare case.
ByteDance says 'no plans' to sell TikTok after US ban law
Chinese tech giant ByteDance has said it has no plans to sell TikTok after a new US law put it on a deadline to divest from the hugely popular video platform or have it banned in the United States
Why students are protesting across U.S. campuses? | Explained
Several U.S. campuses, taking inspiration from the protests in Columbia, have peacefully escalated their protests, which have also faced repression from respective university administrations. The protests are an escalation of the demonstrations going on in U.S. campuses ever since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel and Israels subsequent bombardment of the Gaza Strip.
Indonesian U-23 football team made new history: PSSI
Chair of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) Erick Thohirexpressed his gratitude and pride over the ...
Kominfo explores ICT cooperation with Papua New Guinea
The Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) explored cooperation in the information and communication ...
Minister calls for promotion of 10th World Water Forum
Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadiurged ministries and agencies to continue to improve ...
Nature Quest: A fairy 'tail' from paradise
An adult male Indian paradise flycatcher spotted among the greenery in Salampur of Natore's Lalpur upazila. This magnificent looking bird is native to the Indian subcontinent, central Asia, and Myanmar
Openness to science is key to handling development dynamics: Minister
Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismahariniemphasized that openness to the advancements in science, including social ...
PM joins bilateral meeting with Thai premier Thavisin
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today arrived at Government House, the Thailand Prime Minister's Office, to join a bilateral meeting with her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin
India Election: Millions queue up to vote in 2nd phase
Millions of Indians queued up before polling booths as polling for the second of the seven-phase elections to Indias Lok Sabha began today
China warns Blinken over deteriorating ties in talks
China's foreign minister on Friday urged visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to address rising disagreements or risk a downward spiral between the two powers after months of efforts to ease tensions
1 killed as auto-rickshaw hits covered van in Gazipur
A man was killed and four others injured when a speeding CNG-run auto-rickshaw hit a parked covered van from behind in Gazipur's Konabari early today
Indonesia's Rohmalia breaks record for best T20I spell
17-year-old Indonesian bowler took 7/0 to break the world record for the best individual bowling figures in all T20Is.
