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BNP Urges Caution to Address LDC Graduation Challenges

Bangladesh is set to graduate from the United Nations' Least Developed Country (LDC) category in November 2026.

Police Must Shed Past Electoral Stains: DMP Commissioner

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjad Ali commented that the police must shed the stain of past elections in the lead-up to the upcoming national parliamentary elections.

Democracy Must Not Exceed Human Life and Well-Being: Tarique Rahman

Acting Chairman of the BNP, Tarique Rahman, stated that the value of protecting democracy can never be greater than the value of human life or well-being.

Trump Sues The New York Times for Defamation

US President Donald Trump has filed a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against the newspaper. The filing comes a week after it published a suggestive note that Trump reportedly wrote to Jeffrey Epstein.

Israel Has Committed Genocide in Gaza, UN Commission Says

A UN commission of inquiry concluded that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Israel slammed the report as "false and fabricated",

Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt Visits Fiji Bolstering Maritime Security Partnership

Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt arrived in Fiji on Monday for a three-day goodwill visit. The visit by the anti-submarine warfare corvette also saw discussions between India and Fiji on maritime security,

OpenAI and ARISE Collaborate to Empower K-12 Educators in India

Artificial Intelligence giant OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has collaborated with the Association for Reinventing School Education (ARISE) to bring advanced artificial intelligence tools,

US, S. Korea, Japan Stage Drills Amid North's Rising Threat

The United States, South Korea and Japan are holding air and naval exercises off a South Korean island. Pyongyang has condemned it as a "reckless muscle-flexing."

Turkey: Thousands Protest Against Crackdown on Opposition

Tens of thousands of people protested in the Turkish capital Ankara on Sunday ahead of a court ruling that could see the removal of the head of the main opposition.

South Korea Probes Rights Violations in US Factory Raid

Trade unions in Seoul demanded an apology from President Trump after some 300 South Korean workers were detained by US immigration police known as ICE.

India's PM Modi Inaugurates Bamboo-Based Ethanol Plant in Assam

India got its first second-generation ethanol plant on Sunday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the Numaligarh Refinery Ltd's bamboo-based refinery unit in Assam.

India's Power Niti Aayog: Technology will Decide Economic Leadership

National power in the coming years will be decided by technology leadership and control of technology, and not just the size of the economy, said Debjani Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, NITI Aayog.

India to Host 89th General Meeting of International Electrotechnical Commission

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) announced that India will host the 89th General Meeting (GM) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) from 15 to 19 September 2025,

BNP Urges Caution to Address LDC Graduation Challenges

Bangladesh is set to graduate from the United Nations' Least Developed Country (LDC) category in November 2026.

Durga Puja in More 1000 Mandaps this Year

Hindu community leaders today at a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus informed that Durga Puja will be held in more 1,000 mandaps this year than the previous year.

Police Must Shed Past Electoral Stains: DMP Commissioner

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjad Ali commented that the police must shed the stain of past elections in the lead-up to the upcoming national parliamentary elections.

Democracy Must Not Exceed Human Life and Well-Being: Tarique Rahman

Acting Chairman of the BNP, Tarique Rahman, stated that the value of protecting democracy can never be greater than the value of human life or well-being.

3 Dead After Bus Collides with Bamboo-Laden Truck, Including Police Officer

Three people, including a police officer, were killed in a collision between a bus and a bamboo-laden truck on the Narail-Jashore highway.

Trump Sues The New York Times for Defamation

US President Donald Trump has filed a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against the newspaper. The filing comes a week after it published a suggestive note that Trump reportedly wrote to Jeffrey Epstein.

Israel Has Committed Genocide in Gaza, UN Commission Says

A UN commission of inquiry concluded that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Israel slammed the report as "false and fabricated",

Democracy Must Not Exceed Human Life and Well-Being: Tarique Rahman

Acting Chairman of the BNP, Tarique Rahman, stated that the value of protecting democracy can never be greater than the value of human life or well-being.

Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt Visits Fiji Bolstering Maritime Security Partnership

Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt arrived in Fiji on Monday for a three-day goodwill visit. The visit by the anti-submarine warfare corvette also saw discussions between India and Fiji on maritime security,

OpenAI and ARISE Collaborate to Empower K-12 Educators in India

Artificial Intelligence giant OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has collaborated with the Association for Reinventing School Education (ARISE) to bring advanced artificial intelligence tools,

US, S. Korea, Japan Stage Drills Amid North's Rising Threat

The United States, South Korea and Japan are holding air and naval exercises off a South Korean island. Pyongyang has condemned it as a "reckless muscle-flexing."

Court Orders Seizure of Asaduzzaman Noor's Assets, Freeze Bank Accounts

A Dhaka court yesterday ordered the seizure of four flats and 10 katha of land owned by former minister Asaduzzaman Noor and freeze his 16 bank accounts.

Turkey: Thousands Protest Against Crackdown on Opposition

Tens of thousands of people protested in the Turkish capital Ankara on Sunday ahead of a court ruling that could see the removal of the head of the main opposition.

South Korea Probes Rights Violations in US Factory Raid

Trade unions in Seoul demanded an apology from President Trump after some 300 South Korean workers were detained by US immigration police known as ICE.

India's PM Modi Inaugurates Bamboo-Based Ethanol Plant in Assam

India got its first second-generation ethanol plant on Sunday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the Numaligarh Refinery Ltd's bamboo-based refinery unit in Assam.

India's Power Niti Aayog: Technology will Decide Economic Leadership

National power in the coming years will be decided by technology leadership and control of technology, and not just the size of the economy, said Debjani Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, NITI Aayog.

India to Host 89th General Meeting of International Electrotechnical Commission

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) announced that India will host the 89th General Meeting (GM) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) from 15 to 19 September 2025,

No Pakistan Handshake Aligned with Government, Says India Captain

India's victorious captain Suryakumar Yadav defended his team's decision not to shake hands with the defeated Pakistan players on Sunday,

Asian Markets Fluctuate Ahead of Expected US Rate Cut

Asian markets were mixed Monday as traders geared up for an expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week.

RJ Russell and the Golden Age of Radio

Childhood memories never truly fade. Even after decades, a favorite song, a beloved game, a cherished field or even a person from those early years leaves an indelible mark on the heart.