Day: August 9, 2022

Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith has briefed the Security Council at its high-level open debate on “Peace and Security in Africa: Capacity Building for sustaining peace”, in his capacity as t...

Muslims across Bangladesh are observing the holy Ashura on Tuesday, marking the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), with religious fervour and solemnity.On this day in the Hijri year of 61, Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhamma...

Taiwan’s foreign minister said Tuesday that China aims to control the East and South China Seas via the Taiwan Strait, describing a greater ambition to upend the Asia-Pacific status quo and prevent nations from aiding the self-governing island.Foreign ...

Showers in parts of Bangladesh in the next 24 hours are likely to bring some relief from the scorching heat and frustrating humidity, according to the weather department.“Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty winds is...

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson has presented the insignia of honorary Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) to Tanazzeena Qureshi and of the British Empire Medal (BEM) to Linus Pradip Gomes.Th...

The 12 months since the chaotic end to the U.S. war in Afghanistan haven’t been easy for Joe Biden.The new president was flying high early in the summer of 2021, the American electorate largely approving of Biden’s performance and giving him high marks...

No decision has been taken yet about the increase of the railway fare, said Railway Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujon on Tuesday.“After the price hike of fuel, we are thinking about the increase of rail fare as already many organisations have coordinated t...

Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader Tuesday asserted that nothing could disrupt the next national election "which will be held on time as per the constitution". "Statements issued by the BNP like the government is afraid of their movemen...