Thousands in France protest 鈥榬ape culture鈥�
Thousands took to the streets across French cities on Saturday to demand an end to rape and support the main plaintiff in a mass sexual assault trial that has shocked the country.
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Law Reporters Forum condemns blanket cases against journalists
The Law Reporters Forum (LRF), a platform for journalists covering law, justice and human rights, on Sunday condemned the increasing practice of filing unfounded cases against journalists, characterising it as a serious violation of the rule of law and a direct assault on freedom of expression.
Doctors go on strike over assault at Cox鈥檚 Bazar Sadar Hospital
Physicians at Cox鈥檚 Bazar Sadar Hospital went on strike on Wednesday protesting against assault on doctors and other staff by relatives of a patient who died.
Russia, Saudi, Pak envoys call on Yunus
Envoys of Russia, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan called on chief adviser professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on Tuesday...
Dino-killing asteroid鈥檚 origin beyond Jupiter, scientists say
Scientists have engaged in a heated debate over the cosmic rock that killed the dinosaurs.
US lifts restrictions on Saudi weapons
The United States confirmed Monday it would resume sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, as concerns over human rights in the kingdom鈥檚 Yemen war give way to...
Saudi Aramco quarterly profit dips as output stays low
Saudi oil giant Aramco on Tuesday reported net profit of $29.07 billion in the second quarter, a slight drop from the same period last year as output remained subdued...
Fifteen stadiums, five cities in Saudi 2034 World Cup bid
Saudi Arabia, the only bidder for the 2034 World Cup, will host the 48-team tournament in fifteen stadiums across five cities, including eight in the capital, state media said on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia to host first Esports Olympics in 2025
Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Esports Olympics in 2025 the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.
Saudi Aramco share sale rises to $12.35b
Saudi Aramco netted $12.35 billion, $1 billion more than expected, from a secondary share sale after exercising an over-allotment option, the deal鈥檚 stabilising manager said on Wednesday...
S Arabia approves granting citizenship to global experts
Saudi Arabia has approved granting Saudi citizenship to scientists, doctors, researchers, entrepreneurs, and other individuals with rare skills, experience, and...
Bolsonaro faces possible charges in Saudi jewel scandal
Brazil鈥檚 former president Jair Bolsonaro is facing possible money laundering and other charges related to undeclared diamond jewellry gifted by Saudi Arabia, local media...
Three Bangladeshis die in factory fire in Saudi Arabia
Three Bangladeshis from Naogaon鈥檚 Atrai upazila have died in a factory fire in the Musaasa neighborhood of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia....
Saudi Netflix show creator faces jail sentence, travel ban
Saudi TV creator Abdulaziz Almuzaini, whose animated Netflix show has made waves for breaking social taboos, said he had been convicted by an anti-terrorism court, prompting condemnation from rights advocates.
Joint task force to protect Bangladeshi job seekers in KSA: Hasan
Foreign minister Hasan Mahmud has said a joint task force of Bangladesh and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be formed aimed at protecting Bangladeshi job seekers from fraud...
Bangladesh, KSA for increasing Saudi investment
Dhaka and Riyadh emphasised boosting Saudi investment in Bangladesh during the second round of political consultations between the two countries held on...
Bangladesh to discuss offshore banking opportunities with Saudi Arabia: FM
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said that Bangladesh would discuss financial sector cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focusing on attracting deposits from Saudi companies into offshore banking accounts....
53 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia
The number of Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims, who died in Saudi Arabia this year, reached 53 as of Friday, according to religious affairs ministry....
You saved Julian Assange
THE dark machinery of empire, whose mendacity and savagery Julian Assange exposed to the world, spent 14 years trying to destroy him. They cut him off from his funding, cancelling his bank accounts and credit cards. They invented bogus charges of sexual assault to get him extradited to Sweden, where he would then be shipped to the US...
Saudi says 1,301 deaths during Hajj, mostly unregistered pilgrims
Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the Hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat, and that most of the deceased did not have official permits...
First return-Hajj flight lands in Dhaka
The first return-Hajj flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying 419 pilgrims landed at Dhaka鈥檚 Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport from...
Families, friends looking for missing pilgrims after hajj heat deaths
Friends and family of missing hajj pilgrims searched hospitals and pleaded online for news on Wednesday, fearing the worst after hundreds died during the annual rites in Saudi Arabia...
Hajj pilgrimage ends amid deadly heat spike in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia on Monday warned of a temperature spike in Mecca as Muslim pilgrims wrapped up the hajj in searing conditions, with more than a dozen heat-related deaths confirmed......
At least 19 hajj pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia: Jordan, Iran officials
At least 19 Jordanian and Iranian pilgrims have died while on the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, authorities from their countries said on Sunday, as temperatures soar in the kingdom....
Early Eid-ul-Azha celebrations in parts of four dists align with Saudi Arabia
Eid-ul-Azha, one of the largest religious festival for Muslims, is being celebrated on Sunday in several upazilas of Dinajpur, Chandpur, Barishal, and Lalmonirhat districts, in line with Saudi Arabia....
Hajj pilgrims 鈥榮tone the devil鈥� as Muslims mark Eid-ul-Azha
Pilgrims perform the last major ritual of the hajj, the 鈥榮toning of the devil鈥�, in western Saudi Arabia on Sunday, as Muslims the world over celebrate the Eid-ul-Azha holiday....
Muslims gather at Arafat in聽hajj climax
Vast crowds of Muslims gathered for hours under the hot sun at Arafat Saturday for the high point of the annual hajj pilgrimage, offering...
Saudi, French funds to acquire 38 per cent of Heathrow airport
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and a French private equity group will acquire 38 per cent stake in Heathrow, the London airport's biggest shareholder said Friday.
Biman carries last 21 Hajj passengers
A total of 21 Hajj passengers were sent to Saudi Arabia for performing Hajj by Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Dhaka-Chittagong-Jeddah route on Wednesday on a special arrangement....