The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon pose a “grave risk” to the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. “The ongoing …
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Voting in the Bogura-6 by-election and Sherpur-3 general election began today at 7:30am and will continue until 4:30pm. Despite the polls, no referendum is being held in these constituencies as …
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The government clarified that the schedule, date and destination of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s possible state visit have not yet been finalized, urging all not to spread rumours. Prime Minister’s …
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Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said the government is considering introducing a hybrid (online-offline) education system in metropolitan areas to reduce traffic congestion and save fuel amid the current …
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The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, just an hour before a deadline set by President Donald Trump for possible military escalation. Under the agreement, …
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Bangladesh Bank has firmly dismissed speculation about a possible devaluation of the Taka, saying the country’s foreign exchange market remains stable and strong. In a press release issued today, the …
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The United Nations Security Council is set to vote Tuesday on a revised resolution addressing Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz, after stronger earlier drafts faced possible vetoes, diplomatic …
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s Defence Adviser, retired brigadier general AKM Shamsul Islam, has been given the additional responsibility of overseeing the Armed Forces Division alongside the Ministry of Defence. The …
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State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam appreciated Libya for hosting Bangladeshi workers and welcomed its recent move to recruit medical personnel, reaffirming Dhaka’s commitment to stronger bilateral ties. …
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Former Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury has been arrested from the capital’s Dhanmondi area. A team of the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police carried …
