Russia, Ukraine swap peace road maps at Istanbul talks
Russia and Ukraine on Monday swapped plans for ending their three-year war during talks in Istanbul aiming to find a way out of Europe鈥檚 largest conflict since World War II.
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Allocations for gender budget, women-children affairs drop
An allocation of Tk聽2,60,767 crore has been proposed for the gender-relevant budget and Tk聽5,078 crore for the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs in the financial year 2025鈥�2026, both marking a decrease from the FY 2024-25...
Airlines less optimistic for 2025: IATA
Airlines on Monday revised down their traffic and profit forecasts for 2025, citing 鈥榟eadwinds鈥� for the global economy, with industry chiefs warning of the risk of increased tariffs impacting the sector.
Activists express frustration over allocation for culture
Although the ministry of cultural affairs receives an increased amount of Tk 45 crore from the previous year in the proposed national budget, cultural activists remain frustrated with the allocation...
China deployed 2 aircraft carrier groups, dozens of ships: Taiwan
China deployed two aircraft carrier groups and dozens of ships in waters north and south of Taiwan last month, a Taiwanese security official said Monday, as Beijing keeps up military pressure on the self-ruled island.
Homeless seek refuge at Madrid airport as rents soar
Victor Fernando Meza works during the day, but his salary is not enough to afford rent in the Spanish capital Madrid. So, once again, the 45-year-old Peruvian will spend the night at the airport.
One killed, five injured as BNP factions clash
A man was killed and five others were injured two factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party clashed over establishing supremacy in Nakobaria village of Kaliganj upazila in Jhenaidah on Sunday...
ACC sues ex-minister Khandaker Mosharraf
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Sunday filed a case against former minister Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain allegedly for amassing illegal wealth worth Tk 35.18 crore...
Sangmoy Bawm dies three days after release on bail
A suspected member of the Kuki-Chin National Front, who was freed on bail from Chattogram Central Jail on Thursday, died at his home in Bandarban district Sunday afternoon...
Biman鈥檚 pre-Hajj flight activities completed
Biman Bangladesh Airlines in a statement on Sunday said that the airlines had completed the pre-Hajj flight activities for the Hajj 2025...
Deplorable govt failure to protect women, ensure safety
THE recent surge in violence against women perpetrated by Islamist groups or mobs acting as 鈥榯awhidi janata鈥� alongside the government鈥檚 failure to adequately respond is gravely concerning. After the July uprising, in which women and girls from diverse backgrounds actively participated and which they often led, it was hoped that women鈥檚 democratic aspirations...
IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350
Indian airline IndiGo said on Sunday it had signed an order for 30 more Airbus A350-900s, bringing its shopping list for the widebody aircraft from the European aircraft manufacturer to 60...
First charges pressed against Hasina in ICT
The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal on Sunday pressed charges against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan, and former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun for their alleged involvement in...
Ukraine widens evacuations in Sumy amid offensive fears
Ukraine ordered the evacuation of 11 more villages in its Sumy region bordering Russia on Saturday amid fears Moscow was gearing up for a fresh ground assault...
RAINS, STORM SURGES:聽Death toll 9 as northeast situation worsens聽聽聽聽
The death toll from very heavy rains, accompanied by strong winds and storm surges, for days rose to nine on Saturday with six new deaths confirmed, five of them caused by drowning in rivers in the north-eastern, eastern, and south-eastern regions.聽聽聽
Expat鈥檚 microbus robbed
A rented microbus carrying a female expatriate and her family was robbed on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway in Tangail early Saturday...
Missing 4-year-old Ruhi found dead in septic tank, 4 arrested
The body of four-year-old girl, Radia Akhter Ruhi, found stuffed inside a septic tank at Kalai in Jaipurhat on Friday night, seven days after she was reported missing...
Faruque鈥檚 dismissal was based on performance: sports adviser
Youth and sports adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain stated on Saturday that Faruque Ahmed's dismissal from the position of cricket board president was solely based on performance. This decision comes as the country seeks to address the decline of its most popular sport.
India's in-form Sudharsan to draw on county stints for England Tests
In-form Sai Sudharsan will draw on county cricket experience as he switches from the IPL to the five-day game for his first Test tour with India when they travel to England.
Mumbai say 'winning mentality' can deliver record sixth IPL title
A proven 鈥榳inning mentality鈥� and seasoned campaigners such as Rohit Sharma can propel five-time champions Mumbai Indians to more IPL glory, head coach Mahela Jayawardene says.
Rains likely across Bangladesh as Monsoon sets in early
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rain in parts of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Saturday as monsoon sets in...
Turkey proposes to host Trump, Putin, Zelensky meeting
Turkey on Friday proposed to host a meeting between the American, Russian and Ukrainian presidents in an effort to advance toward an end of the three years of war in Ukraine.
Paintings depict civilisation shattered by war
A 14-day solo painting exhibition of artist Kazi Salahuddin Ahmed depicting debris of civilisations destroyed by wars is under way at Alliance Fran莽aise de Dhaka at Dhanmondi in the capital.
Deep depression disrupts life across country
Heavy rainfall and disruption in waterways communication across the country following a deep depression formed in the Bay of Bengal, caused huge sufferings of people throughout Thursday.
Tidal surge warning issued for low-lying areas of coastal districts
Low-lying areas in coastal districts are likely to be inundated by tidal surges as the deep depression over Northwest Bay and adjoining areas move further northwards and start crossing the West Bengal-Bangladesh coast, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
EC to decide Ishraque鈥檚 mayoral oath
The Appellate Division on Thursday refused to intervene in the Dhaka South City Corporation mayoral dispute and left the matter to the Election Commission, reaffirming that the commission must discharge its constitutional responsibilities...
DSCC locked for 12th day, AD hears EC鈥檚 position today
Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Ishraque Hossain on Wednesday locked all the entrances to the Dhaka South City Corporation headquarters Nagar Bhaban and its zonal offices for the 12th straight day, demanding his swearing-in as mayor...
Couple murdered over alleged extramarital affair in Pallabi
A man and his wife were brutally murdered allegedly by the woman鈥檚 extramarital lover in the capital鈥檚 Pallabi area on Wednesday afternoon.
Israeli strikes destroy last plane at Huthis鈥� airport
Israeli air strikes blew up the last remaining plane at rebel-held Yemen鈥檚 international airport, Israel and a Yemeni official said on Wednesday, weeks after an earlier attack inflicted major damage...
Man beaten to death over land dispute in Jhenaidah
An elderly man was beaten to death allegedly by his rivals in village Maliat under Kaliganj upazila in Jhenaidah on Wednesday.