BNP hits back at PM for democracy remarks
BNP on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina "made a mockery" with her comment that a strong opposition in the country is a must for democracy as she herself…
Dhaka expects to continue repatriation process with Myanmar
Bangladesh has expressed the hope that the democratic process and constitutional arrangements will be upheld in Myanmar and the Rohingya repatriation process will continue. "We've been persistent in developing mutually…
Myanmar shuts down all flights in country
Myanmar's government agency in charge of air travel says it has stopped all passenger flights in the country. The U.S. Embassy in Myanmar said on its Facebook page that the…
US calls for Suu Kyi’s release, respect for vote
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expressing alarm about Myanmar's military detaining Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian leaders. Myanmar military television said Monday morning the military was…
IMF revises up S. Korea’s 2021 economic growth outlook amid pandemic
The IMF forecast the South Korean economy to grow 3.1 percent this year, compared with its October growth outlook of 2.9 percent, reports Yonhap. The IMF's projection is better than…
Bill passed for Sheikh Hasina Medical University in Khulna
According to the objective of the Bill, it is essential to set up a medical university in Khulna division to create postgraduate physicians and medical researchers as well as improve…
Bangladesh’s Megh to write Netflix screenplay
Bangladeshi screenwriter, film director and jury member of international film festivals Monjurul Islam Megh will now write a screenplay for Netflix. He will write a 30-episode screenplay for Netflix's web…
Working on an album on Bangabandhu’s photos: Pakistani envoy
Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Ahmed Siddiqui on Monday said he is working on an album on Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman putting together his photos…