NEW YORK, Mar 23 (Reuters/AFP): US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that efforts to stop further escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war are "somewhat under control.""Rational discussions" and having good relationships with presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky...
OTTAWA, Mar 23 (AFP): Canada's new prime minister Mark Carney was set to announce snap elections Sunday, seeking a stronger mandate as his country fights off a trade war and annexation threats from Donald Trump's United States.The former central banker...
CAIRO, Mar 23 (TASS/AFP/AP): Hamas is ready to demonstrate all the required flexibility to reach an agreement on the comprehensive ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the pullout of the Israeli military from there, representatives of the Palestinian movement said...
ISTANBUL, Mar 23 (BBC): The main rival to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been formally arrested and charged with corruption.Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of the Turkish city of Istanbul, is expected to be selected as the opposition Republican People's...
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand, Mar 23 (AFP): New Zealand's ruthless pace attack carved up Pakistan to deliver a crushing 115-run win in the fourth Twenty20 on Sunday and clinch the five-match series.The home side moved 3-1 ahead after defending 220-6...
Former national cricketer and match referee Salim Shaheed has been elected as the convener of the 13-member ad-hoc committee of the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) on Sunday, reports UNB.He replaced former national captain, BCB director and parliament member...
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan expressed frustration over the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) lack of communication regarding his omission from the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy squad, according to Pakistani Television channel Geo Tv.Shakib, who has an impressive...
HYDERABAD, India, Mar 23 (AFP): Top-order batter Ishan Kishan hammered his first century in the Indian Premier League on Sunday as he powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a mammoth 286-6 and a 44-run win over Rajasthan Royals.Hyderabad were invited to bat...
CHANDPUR, Mar 22 (UNB): Rafiqul Islam, an adventurous swimmer from Sirajganj's Belkuchi upazila, reached Chandpur's Molhead on Saturday, marking the 19th day of his mission to swim from the border region of Jhunkarchar in Kurigram to the Bay of Bengal.Rafiqul,...
SATKHIRA, Mar 23 (BSS): A physically challenged man was killed allegedly by his brothers and nephews over a land dispute in Pakhimara Kheyaghat area under Shyamnagar upazila of the district on Sunday.The victim was identified as Quader Morol, 65, son...
CHUADANGA, Mar 23 (UNB): A 53-year-old man was killed by his son in Chuadanga following a dispute over a mobile phone.The incident took place at around 7:45pm on Saturday in Palashpara, Chuadanga municipality.The deceased Dodul Hossain, 53, an Italy expatriate,...
I write to express my deep concern over the existing economic challenges and the urgent need for transparent reforms in the country. Developments ranging from the interim government's vigorous efforts to recover stolen assets and restore investor confidence to critical...
Bangladesh's textile industry, a cornerstone of its economy, is facing a growing threat from counterfeit and substandard imported goods. Despite being the world's second-largest garment exporter, local manufacturers are struggling against the influx of fake branded clothing and imitation fabrics,...
Neil Ray | 2025-03-24 00:00:00
If the Amazon serves as the planet's lungs, glaciers provide the world population with freshwater that sustains life together with oxygen. A piece of highly disconcerting news is that following the ravage of the Amazon, the 275,000 glaciers in all...
Syed Fattahul Alim | 2025-03-24 00:00:00
March 22 (Saturday) was this year's World Water Day and the theme of the day is Glacier Preservation. But what has a tropical country, Bangladesh, to do with glacier, which is a big mass of dense ice very slowly sliding...
In medical science, amputation becomes the only option when a limb is so severely damaged or infected that it poses a direct threat to the patient's overall health and survival. This decisive measure prevents the spread of infection, isolating the...
Muhammad Zamir | 2025-03-24 00:00:00
Several dimensions have surfaced from the UN Secretary-General António Guterres' visit which coincided with the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's establishing relations with the United Nations.This visit by this eminent personality addressed issues of magnitude pertaining to generosity, humanity and observance...
Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 14 Pro & A5 on Eid Xiaomi, Bangladesh's leading smartphone brand, launched the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi A5 at a grand event titled "Celebration of Eid with Mi" recently. The launch, led by...
DESK REPORT | 2025-03-24 00:00:00
"My father used to host Iftar for a few people every day during the month of Ramadan at our Dinajpur home. Though it has been three years since he passed away, I am continuing his humane effort.It's true that I...
Ishtiaq Mahmud | 2025-03-24 00:00:00
Advanced communications tools are ever-emergent on the information superhighway, yet email continues to hold a unique and significant position in personal and professional communications. Its adaptability and versatility suggest that the electronic mailing device will remain relevant, evolving to meet...
National Consensus Commission (NCC) Vice-Chairman Ali Riaz on Saturday said a national consensus could be achieved quickly through dialogue involving all political parties, reports UNB."There are disagreements and differences of opinion among political parties, but many share common views. All...
General Secretary of Bangladesh Gono Odhikar Parishad Rashed Khan on Saturday warned against attempts to involve the army in a confrontation with people, suggesting that such efforts are aimed at resurrecting a scenario similar to the 1/11 political crisis, reports...
A Dhaka court on Saturday placed seven members of banned Hizb ut-Tahrir on a four-day remand each in a case lodged under anti-terrorism act with Dhanmandi Police Station, reports BSS.The remanded accused are Md Araf Ibrahim, Md Zubayer, Nishan, Sakib...
CHATTOGRAM, Mar 22 (BSS): BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said that holding a free, fair and credible national election is the only way to restore democratic order in the country and return back the people's ownership over...
Media freedom holds no value if it is not accountable to people, said Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam on Saturday pointing to the importance of media responsibility, reports UNB.The adviser was speaking at an iftar party and discussion organised...
Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury visited the headquarters of the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) and the Armed Police Battalion (APBn) in city's Uttara on Saturday, reports UNB.During his visit, he reviewed the activities of both forces...
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday urged political parties to maintain unity against autocracy, aiming to restore democracy and implement the reforms in line with the desires of the country's people, reports UNB."Let us preserve the unity with which...
BOGURA, Mar 22 (BSS): A case was filed against 431 people, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader for allegedly attempting to murder Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal activist Zakirul Islam during July-August mass...
National Citizens Party stages a rally at Shahbagh in the capital on Saturday, demanding steps to ban Awami League and hold a trial for those responsible for mass killings during the July uprising. — FE Photo
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