Iran, Israel halt strikes but warn against violations

Iran, Israel halt strikes but warn against violations

Iran and Israel said on Monday they had halted military strikes against each other after their most serious exchange of fire since an April ceasefire, although both sides warned they would respond forcefully to any renewed attacks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was holding fire at the moment but stressed that the confrontation with Iran and the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement in Lebanon was not finished. Irans military said it had suspended operations after delivering what it described as a painful response to Israel. It warned that any further Israeli attacks,...

PM’s China visit may bring major investment

PM’s China visit may bring major investment

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to visit China from June 23 to 26. The visit has already sparked wide discussion in diplomatic circles.Both sides have expectations surrounding the trip. However, the prime ministers visit could pave the way for increased Chinese investment in Bangladesh. At the same time, it may also help break the deadlock surrounding the Teesta project. Beijing extended an invitation to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman soon after the BNP government assumed office. The significance of this visit, however, is not limited to bilateral relations alone. It will also...

Dhaka proposes 1 lakh-worker target for Moscow

Dhaka proposes 1 lakh-worker target for Moscow

Bangladesh has proposed increasing the number of its workers employed in Russia from nearly 10,000 at present to 1 lakh within the next year, as the two countries seek to expand manpower cooperation significantly. The proposal was made by Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman during his three-day official visit to Russia, according to a foreign ministry press release issued on Tuesday. The Russian authorities agreed to work expeditiously on the proposal, and both sides are expected to complete the necessary formalities in the near future, the release said. The proposed tenfold increase...

Australia win toss, send Bangladesh in to bat

Australia win toss, send Bangladesh in to bat

Bangladesh were sent in to bat after losing the toss to Australia in the opening match of their bilateral one-day international series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday (June 9). The series marks the first bilateral ODI contest between the two sides in 15 years and their first ODI series on Bangladeshi soil since the 2011 Cricket World Cup. The long-awaited series has generated significant interest among cricket fans, with both teams looking to make a strong start. Mosaddek Hossain was included in Bangladeshs playing XI for the first ODI, while...

River ports in 16 regions advised to hoist cautionary signal

River ports in 16 regions advised to hoist cautionary signal

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has advised river ports in 16 regions to hoist Local Cautionary Signal No. 1 as thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected to affect parts of the country. In a forecast issued on Tuesday, meteorologist AKM Nazmul Haque said temporary rain or thundershowers accompanied by squally winds could sweep across several regions. The affected areas include Rangpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogura, Tangail, Mymensingh, Kushtia, Jashore, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram, Coxs Bazar and Sylhet. Winds from the west or north-west may...

National University denies plans to scrap honours courses

National University denies plans to scrap honours courses

The National University has said it has not taken any decision to remove subjects including Bangla, History and Philosophy from its honours programme. In an extremely urgent press release issued on Tuesday (June 9), the university authorities said neither the government nor the National University had taken any decision to discontinue any honours course. Earlier on Tuesday, after an Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) meeting at the Secretariat, Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milan dismissed reports that Bangla, History and...

Awami League members can contest local polls: PM Adviser

Anyone, including leaders and activists of the Awami League, will be allowed to contest local government elections if they meet the legal requirements and conditions set by Dr Zahed Ur Rahman, Election Commission, Information and Broadcasting Adviser to the Prime Minister, has said. He made the remarks while responding to questions from journalists at a press briefing held at the conference room of the Press Information Department at the Secretariat on Tuesday (June 9). Zahed Ur Rahman said the government is committed in principle to making local government elections participatory and...

37 killed in Philippines earthquake, death toll may rise

Hundreds of aftershocks have shaken the southern Philippines after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake killed at least 37 people and injured hundreds more. The scale of destruction on Mindanao island is becoming clearer as emergency responders reach affected coastal cities and towns. Officials have warned that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue. Buildings have collapsed, while roads have been damaged by cracks and landslides. Large areas of the island remain without electricity and telephone connections. The earthquake struck on Monday morning and triggered tsunami...

Record 13 Muslim-majority nations set for 2026 World Cup

The 2026 Fifa World Cup is set to mark a new chapter in world football, with a record 13 Muslim-majority countries qualifying for the tournaments final stage. The expanded 48-team competition, to be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, will be the first World Cup to feature such a large number of participating nations. The increase in the number of teams has changed the qualification landscape, creating more opportunities for emerging football nations and strengthening continental representation. The 13 Muslim-majority countries from Asia, Africa, Europe and the...
Somali referee denied US entry, misses World Cup
Somali referee denied US entry, misses World Cup
Xi, Kim pledge closer ties at Pyongyang summit
Xi, Kim pledge closer ties at Pyongyang summit
US adds Alibaba, BYD and Baidu to military blacklist
US adds Alibaba, BYD and Baidu to military blacklist

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PM’s China visit may bring major investment
PM’s China visit may bring major investment

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to visit China from June 23 to 26. The visit has already sparked wide discussion in diplomatic circles.Both sides have expectations surrounding the trip....

Mamata remarks heat up Bangladesh politics
Mamata remarks heat up Bangladesh politics

Explosive remarks by former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee over who was involved in the killing of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha and one of the coordinators of the...

Bangladesh tilts towards Turkey in defence cooperation
Bangladesh tilts towards Turkey in defence cooperation

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is visiting Bangladesh. During his visit to Dhaka, the foreign ministers of the two countries met on Friday (June 5). After the meeting, they held a joint...

War slashes Bangladesh overseas jobs by 41pc
War slashes Bangladesh overseas jobs by 41pc

The ongoing war situation in the Middle East has slowed Bangladeshs overseas employment. From March to May this year, the number of Bangladeshis going abroad for employment fell significantly...

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River ports in 16 regions advised to hoist cautionary signal
River ports in 16 regions advised to hoist cautionary signal
Four killed in Tangail truck-pickup collision
Four killed in Tangail truck-pickup collision
Bangladesh, Russia pledge deeper cooperation after Moscow talks
Bangladesh, Russia pledge deeper cooperation after Moscow talks
Ex-Swechchhasebak Dal leader killed in Dhaka stabbing
Ex-Swechchhasebak Dal leader killed in Dhaka stabbing
Four killed as bus plunges into Brahmanbaria ditch
Four killed as bus plunges into Brahmanbaria ditch
Dhaka proposes 1 lakh-worker target for Moscow

Dhaka proposes 1 lakh-worker target for Moscow

Bangladesh has proposed increasing the number of its workers employed in Russia from nearly 10,000 at present to 1 lakh within the next year, as the two countries seek to expand manpower cooperation...

Plea to sue Yunus, four others over measles deaths rejected
Plea to sue Yunus, four others over measles deaths rejected
Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Bangladesh-Russia foreign minister talks set for Moscow Monday
Bangladesh-Russia foreign minister talks set for Moscow Monday
Storms of up to 60 km/h likely in nine regions: BMD
Storms of up to 60 km/h likely in nine regions: BMD
Earthquake jolts Bangladesh, neighbouring countries
Earthquake jolts Bangladesh, neighbouring countries

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37 killed in Philippines earthquake, death toll may rise
37 killed in Philippines earthquake, death toll may rise

Hundreds of aftershocks have shaken the southern Philippines after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake killed at least 37 people and injured hundreds more. The scale of destruction on Mindanao island is...

Xi, Kim pledge closer ties at Pyongyang summit
Xi, Kim pledge closer ties at Pyongyang summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation as their summit in Pyongyang entered its second day on Tuesday. Xi is wrapping up a two-day...

Iran, Israel halt strikes but warn against violations
Iran, Israel halt strikes but warn against violations

Iran and Israel said on Monday they had halted military strikes against each other after their most serious exchange of fire since an April ceasefire, although both sides warned they would respond...

Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after missile attack
Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after missile attack

Israel said it launched strikes on military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, hours after Iranian missiles were fired at northern Israel in the latest escalation between the regional...

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