SINGAPORE, May 31 (Reuters): Saudi Arabia is likely to cut its official selling prices (OSPs) for crude oil to Asia in July for a second month, a Reuters survey showed, as spot premiums eased on sluggish demand despite supply disruptions...
NEW DELHI, May 31 (Reuters): India has scrapped customs duties on cotton imports for five months, the government said on Saturday, as it seeks to boost supplies of contamination-free natural fibre for textile exporters amid strong overseas demand for yarn.The...
BEIJING, May 31 (Reuters): China's factory activity stalled in May as new export orders contracted and input costs kept rising, an official survey showed on Sunday, adding to concerns the world's second-largest economy is losing momentum despite pockets of strength...
WASHINGTON, United States, May 31 (AFP): The United States Treasury announced sanctions Wednesday against Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority, Tehran's new agency that collects fees for traveling through the strategic Strait of Hormuz."The Iranian military's latest attempt to extort global...
As of May 30, 263 confirmed Ebola cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the director-general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Jean Kaseya said, reports Reuters.More than 1,100 suspected cases are...
SINGAPORE, May 31 (AFP): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took another swipe at Washington's NATO and European partners on Saturday, saying those that do not hike defence spending sufficiently "will face a clear shift in how we do business".NATO members...
WASHINGTON, United States, May 31 (AFP): A meteor crashing toward Earth exploded over the northeastern United States on Saturday, NASA said, setting off booms that echoed over the region with a blast equivalent to 300 tons of TNT.The fireball broke...
The death toll from a chemical tank rupture in the US state of Washington climbed to 11 as crews recovered the bodies of all nine missing people, authorities said on Saturday, reports Reuters.Two fatalities had been confirmed after the tank...
MECCA, Saudi Arabia, May 31 (AFP): Climate change is gradually shrinking the times of year when the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage can take place in safe weather conditions, according to a new study published on Friday.The hajj in western Saudi...
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories, May 31 (AFP): Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday of a "blatant violation" of the October 2025 ceasefire after he ordered the army to seize more territory in the Gaza Strip."In a blatant...
GENEVA, May 31 (AFP): Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned Thursday.The 11 hottest individual years ever recorded all happened from 2015...
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing on Saturday began an official visit to India, marking his first trip to the neighboring country since assuming the presidency in April after an election widely criticized by opponents as a move to preserve military...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 31 (AFP): Armenia should hold a referendum on EU membership "as soon as possible", President Vladimir Putin and three Russian-allied leaders said in a statement Friday, escalating pressure on Yerevan over its deepening ties with Brussels.Armenia is...
PARIS, France, May 31 (AFP): Police on Saturday detained more than 280 people in Paris after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final victory.Some 22,000 police were deployed across France for the...
Scotland's 17-year-old right-arm pacer Gabriella Fontenla bowled a maiden over and conceded just 11 runs in the other three as she and her fellow bowlers laid the platform for a big win over Bangladesh. Kirstie Gordon was frugal too, conceding...
PASADENA, United States, May 31 (AFP): World Cup co-hosts Mexico warmed up with a scrappy 1-0 friendly win over Australia in front of nearly 80,000 El Tri fans at the Rose Bowl outside Los Angeles on Saturday.Defender Johan Vasquez had...
LISBON, May 31 (AFP): For some, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the essential spearhead for Portugal's 2026 World Cup bid, while others believe his presence will prevent Roberto Martinez's strong side from flourishing.The debate around the five-time Ballon d'Or winner rages on,...
Liverpool fired manager Arne Slot on Saturday at the end of his second season in charge, and a year after leading the team to the Premier League title, reports UNB.Fenway Sports Group, the club's American ownership, said it made a...
TERESÓPOLIS, Brazil, May 31 (AFP): Brazil star Neymar is on course to shake off a calf strain and could even be ready for their opening match of the World Cup, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.After reports the 34-year-old forward...
Lionel Messi will turn 39 during the upcoming World Cup and could have been forgiven for quitting international football after leading Argentina to glory in Qatar in 2022, but he remains his country's talisman as they aim to retain the...
Two found dead in separate incidents in PirojpurPIROJPUR, May 31: Two people were found dead in separate incidents in Mathbaria upazila of Pirojpur district on Sunday morning. The deceased were identified as Sagar, 30, son of Kalu Mia, and Abdur...
BRAHMANBARIA, May 31 (UNB): A teenage boy was killed and 15 other people were injured in a clash between two groups over protesting drug dealing in Uttarpara in Sarail upazila of Brahmanbaria district early Saturday.The deceased was identified as Raihan,...
SIRAJGANJ, May 31 (UNB): At least 22 people were injured in a clash between residents of two neighbouring areas over the formation of a mosque committee in Raiganj Upazila of Sirajganj on Friday.The clash took place at Kabaripara Shahi Jame...
KHULNA, May 31 (UNB): Police have recovered the bodies of three members of a family from a rented house in the Sonadanga area of Khulna city.The deceased were identified as Baby Begum, 55, and her grandsons Mustakim, 4, and Shamim,...
PATUAKHALI, May 31 (UNB): With the Eid vacation in full swing, Kuakata - the panoramic sea beach often regarded as Sagar Kanya (daughter of sea) - is steadily regaining its festive charm as holidaymakers have thronged the tourist destination, bringing...
KHAGRACHHARI, May 31(UNB): Tourist destinations in the scenic hill district of Khagrachhari are gradually witnessing an increase in visitors during the Eid-ul-Azha holidays, raising hopes among tourism stakeholders for a busy vacation season.Although visitor numbers remained relatively low on Eid...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-06-01 00:00:00
COX'S BAZAR, May 01: Cox's Bazar Beach, the longest unbroken natural sea beach in the world, has become lively with a massive influx of tourists during the Eid-ul-Azha holiday, instilling a new life into the country's tourism economy. As far...
foodpanda rewards 100 delivery partners Food delivery platform foodpanda Bangladesh has honoured 100 of its top-performing delivery partners, with three riders receiving fully funded Umrah packages for their outstanding performance during Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr.Seven other delivery partners were awarded smartphones,...
TECHEXPRESS DESK | 2026-06-01 00:00:00
A landmark legal settlement between some of the world's largest social media companies and a school district in the United States could mark a significant turning point in the growing debate over the impact of digital platforms on young people's...
ISMAIL HOSSAIN | 2026-06-01 00:00:00
As the government prepares the rollout of the new national budget, Bangladesh's telecommunications, and information and communication technology (ICT) sectors find themselves at a pivotal moment. Amid growing concerns over internet quality, complex regulatory structures and slowing investment, policymakers, industry...
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