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Michael Keaton Joins Robert De Niro in Upcoming Thriller ‘The Whisper Man’
Apr 18, 2025Actor Michael Keaton is set to join Robert De Niro in the upcoming crime thriller, The Whisper Man, produced by Netflix and AGBO. This highly anticipated film is an adaptation of Alex North’s novel of the... -
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team Faces Setback in World Cup Qualifiers
Apr 18, 2025The Bangladesh Women’s cricket team suffered a three-wicket defeat to the West Indies in their fourth match of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers at Lahore City Cricket Association Ground on April 17, 2025. This loss has... -
Van Dijk Extends Stay with Liverpool, Signing New Two-Year Contract
Apr 18, 2025Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has officially committed to the Premier League club by signing a new two-year contract. The 33-year-old Dutch centre-back’s decision ends months of speculation, following the earlier contract extension of teammate Mohamed... -
Bangladesh Poised to Capitalise on U.S. Tariff Shifts, WTO Reports
Apr 18, 2025The World Trade Organization (WTO) has observed that Trump’s tariff hike could open the door for Bangladesh to expand its exports to the United States (US). “Least-Developed Countries (LDCs) are projected to see their exports …... -
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister to Visit Dhaka on April 27–28 for Bilateral Talks
Apr 18, 2025Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on April 27 for a two-day official visit. This marks the first visit by a Pakistani foreign minister to Bangladesh since... -
Bangladesh aid to Myanmar will strengthen bilateral ties: army headquarters
Apr 18, 2025The Bangladesh government’s recent humanitarian efforts to assist earthquake-hit Myanmar have significantly bolstered bilateral relations, according to Colonel Md. Shafiqul Islam of the Directorate of Military Operations at the Army Headquarters. During a press briefing at... -
WTO Chief Expresses Deep Concern Over Escalating Tariffs Threatening Global Trade
Apr 18, 2025The World Trade Organization (WTO) has raised alarms over the significant downturn in global trade, attributing the decline to the recent tariff measures imposed by the United States under President Donald Trump. These developments have introduced... -
Swedish Aid to Support Bangladesh’s Wildlife Conservation through Dedicated Trust Fund
Apr 18, 2025In a significant stride towards bolstering biodiversity conservation, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) has pledged its support to Bangladesh for establishing a crucial wildlife trust fund. This commitment, along with broader support for the... -
Sweden Increases Humanitarian Assistance for Rohingya Refugees and Host Communities in Bangladesh
Apr 18, 2025On April 17, 2025, Sweden announced a significant increase in its humanitarian aid to Bangladesh, allocating $12.7 million (approximately BDT 155.4 crore) to support over one million Rohingya refugees and the host communities in Cox’s Bazar.... -
US Reaffirms Support for Bangladesh’s Reform Initiatives
Apr 18, 2025On April 17, 2025, a visiting US delegation met with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, at the State Guest House Jamuna. The delegation reaffirmed the United States’ strong support for Bangladesh’s reform agenda under the...