Islamabad: Pakistan’s defense minister declared that the nation has reached a breaking point, describing the situation with Afghanistan as ‘open war’ following reciprocal strikes between the two countries. Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif commun…
Banani: The solemnity of Jum’a prayers gave way to smiles and laughter as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paused to spend unhurried moments with children and adolescents outside a mosque at Banani in the capital on Friday. Surrounded by curious children…
Geneva: The United Nations has issued a stern warning that South Sudan is facing a significant threat of reverting to full-scale war if urgent measures are not implemented to halt ongoing violence, human rights abuses, and entrenched impunity. This al…
Sylhet: A police officer was killed after being run over by a truck on the Sylhet-Tamabil highway in Sylhet on Friday afternoon. The accident occurred around 3 pm in the Dorbost area of Jaintiapur upazila.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the…
Chandpur: The government has announced a two-month prohibition on fishing activities in the Padma and Meghna rivers, effective from Saturday midnight, in a bid to enhance hilsa production and safeguard jatka. The ban, which affects the catching, sale,…
Barishal: Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan on Friday said the government will ensure the highest level of media freedom by clearly defining the scope of accountability through consultations with journalists and all relevant stakeholders. ‘The a…
Dhaka: For decades, Bangladeshi migrant workers have been known for their resilience and hard work in foreign lands. But in an increasingly competitive global labour market, physical endurance alone is no longer enough. Communication is fast becoming …
Dhaka: President of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune has extended his congratulations to Bangladesh’s newly elected Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman. In a goodwill message, President Tebboune commended Prime Minister Rahman on his recent election victory, e…
Gaza: At least six Palestinians were killed after Israeli drone attacks hit police sites in central and southern Gaza, amid continued fighting in the war-battered enclave. Local sources said the overnight strikes targeted a police post near the Bureij…