February2025
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US mother who dropped baby from Paris window placed in care
Feb 27, 2025French authorities announced on Wednesday that an 18-year-old American student who tossed her newborn child to its death from a hotel window in Paris has been committed to psychiatric treatment. According to a prosecution source, the... -
EU hands $50-million security package to Ghana
Feb 27, 2025A 50 million euro ($52 million) military package was delivered by the European Union on Wednesday with the goal of strengthening Ghanaian security forces in light of the growing dangers posed by jihadists and armed groups... -
DCCI, Dubai Chambers ink MoU to enhance economic cooperation
Feb 27, 2025With a view to further expanding bilateral trade and investment, Dubai Chambers in the UAE organized “Dubai-Bangladesh Business Briefing” at the Dubai Chambers’ Auditorium today. Members of the visiting business delegation of DCCI participated in the... -
Indonesia agrees deal with Apple that could end iPhone sales ban
Feb 27, 2025Indonesia’s industry minister and Apple announced Wednesday that the two countries have reached an agreement for the tech giant to invest in Indonesia, potentially lifting the prohibition on iPhone 16 sales in the largest economy in... -
Hong Kong to slash public spending, build AI institute
Feb 27, 2025Hong Kong will cut public spending and restore fiscal balance by mid-2027 after a string of huge deficits, the city’s finance chief said Wednesday as he unveiled growth plans including an artificial intelligence institute. Officials are... -
French envoy calls on Mirza Fakhrul
Feb 27, 2025BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was visited by French Ambassador to Bangladesh Marie Masdupuy this afternoon at the BNP Chairperson’s political office in Gulshan. BNP Organizing Secretary Shama Obaid was also there, as was... -
Govt gives free legal aid to over 11.68 lakh poor, helpless people
Feb 27, 2025From 2009 to January 2025, the National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO) offered government-funded legal aid to 11,68,947 impoverished, defenseless, and financially disadvantaged individuals. A report that was posted on the NLASO website disclosed this information.... -
Research, innovation crucial for environmental development: Rizwana
Feb 27, 2025Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser for the environment, forests, and climate change, emphasized today the importance of encouraging research to combat climate change and guarantee environmental sustainability. “Research must extend beyond academic exercises to become practical and... -
UNESCO book exhibition begins tomorrow at JPC
Feb 27, 2025The Jatiya Press Club (JPC) in the capital will host the UNESCO Book Exhibition-2025 tomorrow for the entire day. The National Association of UNESCO Clubs in Bangladesh will host the event for the ninth time in... -
Home Adviser asks security personnel to stay vigilant as people can move freely
Feb 27, 2025To uphold law and order, Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.) has urged law enforcement to remain vigilant and attentive. “To be always alert and vigilant to maintain law and order as...