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Hamas says open to talks as Israel keeps up Gaza strikes
Mar 19, 2025Hamas said it remained open to negotiations while calling for pressure on Israel Wednesday to implement a Gaza truce after its deadliest bombing since the fragile ceasefire began in January. Israel carried out fresh air strikes... -
Asian markets mixed as geopolitics and trade wars deplete sentiment
Mar 19, 2025Asian markets were mixed and gold hit another record high Wednesday as trade war worries cast a shadow and geopolitical concerns returned to the fore. The tepid start to the day followed tech-led losses on Wall... -
Separate secretariat must for judicial independence: CJ
Mar 19, 2025According to Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed, the establishment of a separate secretariat within the Supreme Court is essential to guaranteeing the judiciary’s institutional independence. “A judiciary can only effectively fulfill its responsibilities when institutional... -
All eyes on Democrats as US barrels toward shutdown deadline
Mar 15, 2025Already shook by Donald Trump’s bold reforms, the US government may start to shut down completely this weekend as Democrats consider the politically dangerous alternative of rejecting the president’s proposals for federal financing. The Senate is... -
UN chief calls for more support for Rohingyas
Mar 15, 2025António Guterres highlighted Bangladesh’s extraordinary generosity in responding to the Rohingya crisis. “It is a testament to your enduring humanitarian spirit”, he said, adding that for years, the Bangladesh’s people, especially the communities in Cox’s Bazar, have... -
UNDP, Japan partner to improve waste management in Cox’s Bazar
Mar 11, 2025The government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an agreement on Monday to launch the‘Sustainable Solid Waste Management’ project in Cox’s Bazar. This initiative aims to enhance waste management systems, improve... -
Chief Adviser hopes women to move forward to build developed Bangladesh
Mar 8, 2025In order to realize the goal of creating a developed Bangladesh, Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today voiced the expectation that the women of the nation will advance in step with the developed globe. “To... -
‘We are mentally prepared for the election’: NCP convener Nahid
Mar 8, 2025Nahid Islam, the convener of the National Citizen Party (NPC), declared today that his party is “mentally prepared” for the upcoming national parliament elections. “I never said elections would not be possible by December, rather I... -
Govt takes initiatives to return extinct species into nature: Rizwana
Mar 4, 2025As part of its efforts to conserve wildlife, the government has made steps to bring back extinct animals to the nation, according to Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today. She claimed that... -
Rio kicks off Carnival parades with Oscars glory on minds
Mar 3, 2025Sunday marked the start of Rio de Janeiro’s renowned Carnival samba parades, with many spectators watching events in Hollywood where Brazil might win its first Oscar. The prospect of Brazil winning the Academy Awards with “I’m...
