Saudi executes 100 foreigners in 2024
Saudi Arabia has executed more than 100 foreigners this year, according to an AFP tally indicating a sharp increase which one rights group said was unprecedented.
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RAB rescues baby girl kidnapped from Azimpur during robbery
The eight-month-old girl abducted from Azimpur in the capital during a robbery on Friday was rescued from a house in the Mohammadpur area on Saturday.
Late drama as Saudis hold Australia in World Cup qualifier
Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in extra-time as they ground out a scoreless draw against Australia on Thursday, a result that did neither side any favours in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Man held for allegedly firing on protesters during July-Aug protests
Members of the Rapid Action Battalion have arrested a man in connection with the firing on protesters during the mass upsurge in Rajshahi on August 5...
Limon sues Tarique Siddique, Ziaul Ahsan
Limon Hossain, a resident of Jhalakati who lost his leg after being shot by the Rapid Action Battalion, has filed a complaint with the International Crimes Tribunal against nine individuals, including...
Mideast peace requires end to Israeli occupation
Arab and Muslim leaders demanded on Monday that Israel withdraw from occupied Palestinian territories as a precondition for regional peace, while denouncing 鈥榮hocking鈥� Israeli crimes in war-ravaged Gaza.
Saudi crown prince demands Gaza, Lebanon ceasefires at Arab summit
Saudi Arabia鈥檚 de facto ruler called for immediate ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon at a joint Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit that will renew calls for a Palestinian state on Monday.
Saudi crown prince asks Israel not to attack Iran
Saudi Arabia鈥檚 de facto ruler on Monday called on Israel to respect Iran鈥檚 sovereignty and refrain from attacking Iranian soil, highlighting warming ties between the Middle East rivals.
Georgia president calls for fresh election after contested vote
Georgian president Salome Zurabishvili on Monday called for fresh parliamentary elections to resolve a crisis sparked by last month鈥檚 vote denounced by the opposition as rigged in favour of the ruling party.
Arab, Muslim leaders gather in KSA as Israel strikes Gaza, Lebanon killing dozens
Arab and Muslim leaders gather in Saudi Arabia Monday for a summit addressing the wars in Gaza and Lebanon, a chance to send a message to US President-elect Donald Trump.
RAB arrests ex-MP Tahjib Alam Siddiqui from Savar
Members of the Rapid Action Battalion arrested former member of parliament from Jhenaidah-2 constituency and district Awami League leader Tahjib Alam Siddiqui from Savar in Dhaka on Thursday night.
Klaasen gets $2.73m in record IPL retention
South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen edged cricket superstar Virat Kohli to become the most expensive player retained in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.
Govt has issues to address to facilitate labour migration
THE suspension of labour migration from Bangladesh to more than a dozen destination countries for up to five years for irregularities in the migration process and a number of other reasons warrants special attention of the authorities. Labour migration to at least 13 destinations 鈥� Oman, Bahrain, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Malaysia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates...
4,000-year-old town discovered hidden in Arabian oasis
The discovery of a 4,000-year-old fortified town hidden in an oasis in modern-day Saudi Arabia reveals how life at the time was slowly changing from a nomadic to an urban existence, archaeologists said on Wednesday.
Suman Kanti Joins Rabindra Univ as pro-VC
Rabindra University鈥檚 newly appointed pro-vice-chancellor Professor Suman Kanti Barua joined his office at the university administration building on Tuesday.
Yunus seeks robust KSA investment
Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to invest more in Bangladesh as he sought enhanced energy and economic cooperation to boost ties between the two friendly nations...
Benazir sued in case filed over 2016 death in 鈥榗rossfire鈥�
A Joypurhat court has ordered legal action against nine individuals, in connection with the death of Shafinur Islam Shafin in a 鈥榗rossfire鈥� incident while in RAB custody in 2016.
Man posing as student coordinator arrested for extortion in Uttara
Bangladesh鈥檚 Rapid Action Battalion on Monday arrested an alleged leader of a group, involved in extortion from Beijing Hotel in Uttara, Dhaka while posing as a student coordinator.
Rabindra University holds orientation programme
Rabindra University, Bangladesh on Wednesday held the orientation programme for the students of 2023-24 sessions at the Udayan Conference Hall of the RUB Academic Building 3 in Sirajganj, said a press release.
RAB arrests ex-Tarash upazila chairman in Dhaka
Members of the Rapid Action Battalion have arrested former chairman of Sirajganj鈥檚 Tarash Upazila Md Moniruzzaman Moni in Dhaka鈥檚 Dhanmondi area...
UAE assures Dhaka of early visa issue disposal
Ambassador of United Arab Emirates Abdulla Ali AlHmoudi has assured Dhaka of early disposal of the visa issues for the Bangladeshi nationals.聽聽聽
Bangladesh urges UAE to address restriction on visa
Bangladesh has urged the United Arab Emirates to address the restrictions on visa issues including pending employment visa applications, ensuring smoother mobility for the workforce...
Workers, many from South Asia, exploited at Carrefour Saudi stores: Amnesty
Rights group Amnesty International published Monday a report that accused the Saudi Arabian franchise of French supermarket giant Carrefour of exploiting migrant workers.
54 Bangladesh nationals return to Dhaka from Lebanon
The first batch of 54 Bangladesh nationals evacuated from Lebanon arrived in Dhaka by a Saudi Arabian commercial flight on Monday afternoon.
Taijul takes five after Rabada claims 300th Test wicket
South Africa posted 140-6 on Monday in an action-packed first day of the opening Test, after Bangladesh collapsed to 106 all out with Kagiso Rabada celebrating being the fastest to take 300 Test wickets.
Bangladesh cancels appointments of US, Russia, UAE ambassadors
Bangladesh's interim government has cancelled the contractual appointments of three ambassadors posted in the United States, Russia and the United Arab Emirates.
Prabowo takes office as Indonesia president
Former general Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as president of Indonesia on Sunday.
Two arrested over rape of Marma girl in Bandarban
Two men were arrested early Friday in a case filed over raping a 15-year-old girl from the Marma community of Baishari union under Naikhyangchari upazila in...
Prabarana Purnima celebrated
Prabarana Purnima, the second largest festival of the Buddhists, was celebrated in the city as elsewhere in the district on Wednesday with traditional enthusiasm and...