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Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘war crime’ with military hospital strike
Mar 31, 2025Russia was charged by Ukraine on Saturday with a “war crime” in connection with a huge attack on Kharkiv that included strikes on a military hospital that treated injured servicemen. “The hospital building and nearby residential... -
Protesters denounce Musk at Tesla dealerships in US, Europe, Canada
Mar 31, 2025Demonstrators descended on Tesla dealerships across the United States and in Europe and Canada on Saturday to protest company chief Elon Musk, who has amassed extraordinary power as a top advisor to US President Donald Trump.... -
UK dreams of US trade deal before Trump tariffs
Mar 31, 2025Britain’s government is hoping to reach a last-minute post-Brexit trade agreement with Washington to avoid — or at least mitigate — more tariffs set to be announced on Wednesday by US President Donald Trump. Britain has... -
Global aid effort begins for Myanmar quake relief
Mar 31, 2025A powerful earthquake has killed more than 1,000 people in war-torn Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand and caused widespread damage. Here is what we know about relief efforts: China China sent an 82-person team of rescuers to... -
Academy apologizes after stars say it ‘failed to defend’ Palestinian filmmaker
Mar 31, 2025The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences expressed regret on Friday for not standing up for a Palestinian filmmaker who won an Oscar and claimed that Israeli settlers had attacked him. Following criticism of its... -
No metro service on Eid day
Mar 31, 2025The metro train service would not operate on Eid-ul-Fitr day, according to a statement released today by Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd (DMTCL). Today, the DMTCL announced the news on its official website. On the other... -
Bangladesh dispatches emergency relief for Myanmar earthquake victims
Mar 31, 2025With dispatching emergency relief aid, Bangladesh has promptly responded to the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck northern Myanmar on March 28 last killing at least 1,644 people and injuring 3,408 others. Under the instructions of... -
Fire service reminds Bangladesh’s earthquake vulnerability seeking precautions
Mar 31, 2025Southeast Chattogram, northeastern Sylhet, and Mymensingh in the center-north and central region comprising greater Dhaka are at a higher risk of experiencing a major earthquake, while a severe tremor shook Thailand and devastated neighboring Myanmar, according... -
Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow
Mar 30, 2025Since the moon of the Shawwal month of 1446 Hijri was seen in Bangladesh’s sky today, the nation will celebrate the holy Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the major religious holidays for Muslims, tomorrow. “The moon of Holy... -
CA greets July girls on receiving prestigious US award
Mar 30, 2025Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today expressed his greetings to the resilient and courageous July Konnya (July Girls/Women) for receiving a prestigious US award. “On behalf of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, I extend my deepest congratulations...
