Tarique presents books, pen to Yunus
Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday presented two books and a pen to visiting Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday.
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California senator forcibly removed from Trump official鈥檚 press conference
A US senator from California was forcibly removed from a news conference being held by Donald Trump鈥檚 homeland security chief on Thursday, in the latest escalation of tensions over controversial immigration arrests.
Elections possible a week before Ramadan, Yunus tells Tarique
Bangladesh鈥檚 interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in his meeting with Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman in London on Friday said that the national election could be held a week before Ramadan begins in 2026 if all preparations are made by that time.
Yunus, Tarique begin talks in London
Bangladesh鈥檚 interim government chief adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has begun a much-anticipated meeting with Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman in London.
Yunus gets Harmony Award
King Charles III on Thursday conferred the 鈥楬armony Award 2025鈥� on chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, recognising his lifelong efforts to promote peace, sustainability and harmony between people and the environment.
Yunus set to hold meeting with Tarique in London today
All preparations are in place for Friday鈥檚 meeting between chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman in London.
Interim govt adamant to hold unilateral general elections: GM Quader
Jatiya Party chairman Ghulam Muhammed Quader said on Thursday that the interim government headed by Professor Muhammad Yunus was adamant to hold the next general election 鈥榰nilaterally鈥�...
Ukraine, Russia exchange new group of POWs
Ukraine and Russia said on Thursday they had swapped a fresh group of prisoners of war, the third exchange this week as part of a deal agreed at peace talks in Turkey...
Disasters loom over S Asia with forecast of a hotter, wetter monsoon
Communities across Asia鈥檚 Himalayan Hindu Kush region face heightened disaster risks this monsoon season with temperatures and rainfall expected to exceed normal levels, experts warned on Thursday...
Cunha completes 鈥榙ream鈥� MU move
Matheus Cunha聽said he had 鈥榙reamed of wearing the red shirt鈥� of Manchester United after the club confirmed his signing from Wolves on Thursday.
Businesses struggle as economic activity slows
Businesses in Bangladesh have fallen into a holiday trap, with economic activity slowing due to supply chain disruptions and bank closures during the extended 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holidays...
Trump to set unilateral tariffs within weeks
President Donald Trump plans to inform trading partners of unilateral US tariff rates in the coming weeks, as a July deadline approaches for steeper levies to kick in on dozens of economies...
US-Bangladesh joint medical workshop concludes at Ctg port
A four-day integrated medical training workshop, organised by the US Embassy in collaboration with the US Army, concluded at New Mooring Container Terminal of Chittagong Port on Thursday...
NUCLEAR TALKS: Iran defies US on enrichment
Iran on Thursday vowed to significantly increase its output of enriched uranium in defiance of US demands ahead of a round of nuclear talks shrouded in trepidation amid reports of an imminent Israeli attack.
Boeing share slump hits Dow, US stocks
Wall Street stocks dipped early Thursday after fresh trade war rhetoric from president Donald Trump, while Boeing shares tumbled following a brutal Air India crash on a 787 jet...
For whom the drones buzz
THOSE drone attacks on five Russian airfields last week were nothing if not daring. No final report from Moscow yet, but three figures鈥� worth of Ukrainian drones launched from the backs of trucks destroyed some number of strategic bombers in the Russian fleet...
Cummins rips through South Africa batting in WTC final
Australia captain Pat Cummins produced a sensational spell of four wickets for just one run as the title-holders seized control of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's on Thursday.
Professor Yunus meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held a private one-to-one meeting with King Charles III on Thursday.
Yunus mourns tragic plane crash in India with 242 on board
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday expressed deep shock over the crash of a plane in India with 242 people on board.
Trump unveils website for $5m residency visa
US President Donald Trump touted a new website for his planned $5 million US residency permit on Wednesday.
Bavuma, Bedingham lead South Africa rally in WTC final against Australia
Temba Bavuma and David Bedingham revived South Africa in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's on Thursday following a top-order collapse on the opening day.
DMP again issues ban on gatherings near SC, CJ鈥檚 residence
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police once again banned public gatherings, rallies and demonstrations in areas surrounding the Supreme Court and the chief justice鈥檚 official residence in the capital.
Yunus to receive 鈥楬armony Award 2025鈥� today
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will receive the prestigious 鈥楬armony Award 2025鈥� today from King Charles III.
Russia launches deadly strike in east Ukraine
Fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine鈥檚 northeastern city of Kharkiv killed three people and wounded 60 others, including children, on Wednesday, authorities said, as Moscow pushed ahead with attacks after rejecting an unconditional ceasefire...
Starc strikes as Australia fight back in WTC final
Mitchell Starc led Australia's recovery as the defending champions fought back with the ball against South Africa on the first day of the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Wednesday.
1pc customs duty set on raw materials import for e-bikes
The government has taken a step in the green technology-based transportation, electric vehicle and lithium battery industry in Bangladesh...
US immigration protests widen
Los Angeles police began arresting people in the city鈥檚 downtown late Tuesday, as groups gathered in violation of an overnight curfew after a fifth day of protests against Donald Trump鈥檚 immigration crackdown...
Justice eludes Kalpana Chakma
Justice has remained elusive for the last three decades for the family of Kalpana Chakma, organising secretary of the Hill Women鈥檚 Federation, as she has remained traceless till date since her abduction at dead of night on June 12, 1996 from her home in Baghaichari of Rangamati...
Popovic tells Australia to do 鈥榮omething special鈥� at WC
Coach Tony Popovic said Australia want to do 鈥榮omething special鈥� and hailed the character of his side after they qualified for a sixth successive World Cup...
US inflation edges up in May
US consumer inflation ticked up in May, in line with analyst expectations, government data showed Wednesday as president Donald Trump鈥檚 sweeping tariffs began to ripple through the world鈥檚 biggest economy...