Turkey to hold Gaza peace plan meeting for Muslim states
Turkey will on Monday host a meeting of foreign ministers from Muslim countries to discuss a US peace plan for Gaza, foreign minister Hakan Fidan said.
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Experts from England, Australia, Turkey, China invited to probe HSIA fire
Experts from four countries have been invited to investigate whether there was any mismanagement in the fire incident at the import section of the Cargo Village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, said home affairs adviser Lieutenant General Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Saturday...
17 killed as migrant boat sinks off Turkey
Sixteen migrants and a people trafficker died when their inflatable dinghy capsized early Friday in the Aegean Sea off the Turkish resort of Bodrum, the coastguard said.
Govt seeks support from UK, Australia, Turkey, China
Bangladesh has sought technical assistance from the United Kingdom, Australia, China and Turkey in preparing a forensic report of the fire that damaged a section of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport鈥檚 cargo village in Dhaka on October 18...
Shahidul freed, expected in Dhaka early today
Bangladeshi photographer and activist Shahidul Alam, who was released by Israeli authorities on Friday, was expected to arrive in Dhaka from Istanbul in Turkey early hours today.聽聽
Shahidul Alam arrives in Turkey after release from Israeli prison
Renowned Bangladeshi photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam arrived in Istanbul on Friday afternoon after being released from Israeli prison.
Plane carrying Shahidul Alam departs Israel for Turkey
A flight carrying renowned Bangladeshi photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam, among other passengers, departed from Israel for Turkey on Friday afternoon, according to the CA press wing.
Efforts under way with Turkish support to secure Shahidul Alam鈥檚 release
Efforts are under way to secure the release of Bangladeshi photographer and activist Shahidul Alam, who is reportedly being held in an Israeli prison, with assistance from Turkey, according to a Facebook post shared by the Chief Adviser鈥檚 Press Wing on Friday.
DUET, Turkey鈥檚 Selcuk University sign memo to expand education, research
Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology and Selcuk University in Turkey signed a memorandum of understanding to further expand and strengthen the fields of education, research, innovation and knowledge exchange between the two universities at the DUET in Gazipur on Thursday...
BIDA eyes fresh investment from Turkey
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority is set to hold a series of government-to-business meetings with Turkish conglomerates on October 7 and 8 to attract fresh investment in Bangladesh...
Turkey opposition mayors face new threat
Turkish opposition leaders say the government has found a new way to silence dissent: pressuring its mayors and local officials to defect to the ruling party.
Air chief leaves for Turkey on official visit
Chief of air staff Air-Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan left Dhaka on Wednesday for a five-day official visit to Turkey at the invitation of the commander of the Turkish Air Force...
Prosecutor targets opposition-held Istanbul district
Istanbul鈥檚 prosecutor on Saturday ordered the arrest of dozens of city officials in an opposition-held part of the metropolis, media reported, the latest blow to hit Turkey鈥檚 embattled opposition party.
Turkey prosecutors seize 3 TV stations
Turkish prosecutors on Thursday seized control of a 121-company conglomerate, which includes three major television stations, and ordered the arrest of 10 of its executives on fraud charges, media reports said.
Turkey protests erupt over opposition ouster
Police fired tear gas to disperse protesters gathered outside the Istanbul branch of Turkey鈥檚 main opposition Republican People鈥檚 Party on Monday, just days after a court ousted its leadership and appointed a replacement, an AFP correspondent said.
Super Spain hit six as Germany get first World Cup qualifying win
Mikel Merino scored a hat-trick as a majestic Spain thumped Turkey 6-0 away in World Cup qualifying on Sunday, while a brilliant Florian Wirtz free-kick helped Germany beat Northern Ireland 3-1 to get their bid up and running.
Frost, hail, heat sour season for Turkey鈥檚 lemon growers
鈥楢t first, there was the frost and we lost a lot of blossoms. Then we had a very severe hailstorm when the fruits were small,鈥� grimaces Turkish citrus farmer Aleaddin Cogal.
DU central mosque to be rebuilt with Turkish support
The central mosque of Dhaka University will be reconstructed with financial assistance from Turkey鈥檚 IDDEF, a non-profit Islamic organisation based in Istanbul.
Turkey transport minister gets speeding fine over social media post
Turkey鈥檚 transport minister has been slapped with a speeding fine after posting a video of himself racing down a highway with the hashtag #TurkeyAccelerates.
Erdogan鈥檚 wife calls on Melania to speak up for Gaza鈥檚 children
Turkey鈥檚 First Lady wrote to her US counterpart Melania Trump on Saturday, asking her to show the same concern for Gaza鈥檚 children as she has shown for those of Ukraine.
Dozens of opposition arrested in Turkey
Turkish police arrested 40 people Friday in the opposition stronghold of Istanbul, including the mayor of the central district of Beyoglu and several of his close advisers, Turkish media reported...
One killed, dozens hurt, as quake hits Turkey
A 6.1-magnitude quake struck Sindirgi in western Turkey on Sunday, the Turkish disaster management agency said, killing at least one person and injuring dozens more.
Turkey fires close busy shipping route
Wildfires in Turkey forced authorities to suspend shipping in the busy Dardanelles Strait and evacuate hundreds of people on Friday as firefighters battled the blazes, officials said...
Water shortages spell trouble on Turkey鈥檚 tourist coast
Ali Alyanak and his neighbours in Turkey鈥檚 tourist hub Izmir now have to draw water from a shrinking aquifer 170 metres underground even as hotel pools remain full 鈥� a sign for many of the region鈥檚 dire water crisis amid prolonged drought.
Turkey starts supplying Azerbaijani gas to Syria
Turkey on Saturday turned on a supply of natural gas from Azerbaijan to Syria, whose infrastructure was ravaged by civil war, with annual deliveries expected to reach up to two billion cubic metres...
Moody鈥檚 upgrades Turkey鈥檚 long-term debt rating
Moody鈥檚 has raised Turkey鈥檚 long-term debt rating one notch, from B1 to Ba3, with a stable outlook, though it remains in speculative territory, the rating agency said...
Turkey passes mining legislation
Turkey鈥檚 parliament on Saturday passed a controversial bill that opens certain agricultural lands, including olive groves, to mining activities, local media reported, despite widespread opposition...
Kurdish regions not yet ready to believe in peace process
Southeast Turkey, where the army has battled Kurdish militants for decades, is not yet convinced that lasting peace is at hand...
Bangladesh retains rank of 2nd largest RMG exporter
Bangladesh has retained its position as the world鈥檚 second largest readymade garment exporter in global RMG trade in 2024, according to the latest data published by the World Trade Organisation on Tuesday...
Methane exposure kills 12 troops in north Iraq
Turkey said on Monday that 12 soldiers had died after being exposed to methane gas during a search operation in caves in northern Iraq, increasing its previous toll of eight...
