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Adviser Touhid Terms Indian Foreign Secretary’s Remark on Polls ‘Unwarranted’

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain described the recent comment made by Indian Foreign Secretary regarding the upcoming national polls of Bangladesh as “completely unwarranted”.

Bangladesh Elected President of UNESCO's 43rd General Conference

Bangladesh has been elected President of the 43rd General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

CA: Develop Bangladesh's Girl Children into Skilled Human Resources

Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, stated that girl children, who constitute nearly half of the approximately 45 percent of Bangladesh's total population that are children,

Turkish Deputy Minister Conveys Erdogan's Invitation to CA to Visit Turkiye

Turkish Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Berris Ekinci today conveyed the greetings and best wishes of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his invitation to Chief Adviser,

BNP Pledges to Nationalize Private School Teachers if Elected: Tarique Rahman

The acting chairman of the BNP, Tarique Rahman, has assured that the party will nationalize the jobs of private school teachers if it comes to power,

Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Pays Courtesy Call on Foreign Adviser

Ambassador A. Berris Ekinci, Deputy Foreign Minister of Türkiye paid a courtesy call on Md. Touhid Hossain, Foreign Adviser of Bangladesh at his office this afternoon.

'We've Nothing to Do if India Faces Public Resentment after Sheltering Autocrat'

Tarique Rahman, the Acting Chairman of the BNP, said that they (his party) have nothing to do if India faces resentment from the people of Bangladesh after sheltering the autocrat.

BNP Poised to Win Post-Uprising Election, Form Government Alone: Tarique Rahman

Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has stated that the party is in a position to form the government single-handedly in the upcoming national election.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry Goes to International Trio

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi "for the development of metal–organic frameworks."

PhonePe, Mastercard Jointly Launch Device Tokenisation

PhonePe announced a collaboration with Mastercard on Wednesday to roll out ecosystem-wide device tokenisation on its payments gateway, making digital transactions more seamless and secure for users.

Modi, Putin Discuss India-Russia's Strategic Partnership Ahead of Summit

Indian PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephonic conversation to discuss further strengthening the special and privileged strategic partnership between two nations.

UK PM Keir Starmer Begins First Official Visit to India

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday, began his two-day official visit to India. This is Prime Minister Starmer's first official visit to India.

All Trapped Climbers Rescued Near Mount Everest

A large-scale rescue operation for hundreds of trapped climbers near Mount Everest has been successfully executed, according to Chinese media. Almost 1,000 hikers and their guides have been rescued.

18 Killed as Landslide Hits Bus in Himachal Pradesh, India

A devastating landslide struck a passenger bus in India’s Himachal Pradesh, reportedly killing at least 18 people. Many more are feared trapped beneath the debris.

Qatar, Turkey to Join Third Day of Gaza Peace Talks in Egypt

Qatar's prime minister and Turkish delegates will join Hamas and Israeli negotiators in Egypt on Wednesday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the Gaza war.

Junta Attack on Religious Festival Protest Kills 40 in Myanmar

A devastating bomb attack by the Myanmar military has reportedly killed at least 40 people and injured at least 80 others, including several children, after the junta targeted an anti-junta protest

$21.7B in US Military Aid to Israel Since Gaza War Began, Study Finds

The administrations of US Presidents Biden and Trump have authorized at least $21.7 billion in military assistance to Israel over the two years since the start of the conflict in the besieged Gaza,

Venezuela Claims to Have Foiled Plot Targeting US Embassy

Washington and Caracas severed diplomatic ties in 2019, and now only a few Venezuelan employees remain at the US embassy.

Nobel Prize in Physics Goes to Trio of US-based Scientists

John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis have won the 2025 physics Nobel Prize for work in quantum mechanics. It is the second Nobel prize to be awarded so far this year.

UNESCO Board Nominates Egyptian Ex-Minister for Director

UNESCO nominated an Egypt's former tourism and antiquities minister, Khaled el-Anani, to be the agency's next director; he will become the first UNESCO director-general from the Arab world.

India Bets Big on Drones in Push for Military Dominance

India's Border Security Force (BSF) has recently opened its first-ever drone warfare school at its training academy in the central Madhya Pradesh state.

Adviser Touhid Terms Indian Foreign Secretary’s Remark on Polls ‘Unwarranted’

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain described the recent comment made by Indian Foreign Secretary regarding the upcoming national polls of Bangladesh as “completely unwarranted”.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry Goes to International Trio

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi "for the development of metal–organic frameworks."

ICT Issues Warrants for Arrest of Hasina and 29 Others

ICT issued warrants for the arrest of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina and 29 others in two separate cases filed over enforced disappearances and torture carried out at the TFI and the JIC.

All Trapped Climbers Rescued Near Mount Everest

A large-scale rescue operation for hundreds of trapped climbers near Mount Everest has been successfully executed, according to Chinese media. Almost 1,000 hikers and their guides have been rescued.

UK PM Keir Starmer Begins First Official Visit to India

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday, began his two-day official visit to India. This is Prime Minister Starmer's first official visit to India.

Pakistani Band Honours Zubeen Garg at Concert in Karachi

A Pakistani band named Khudgharz paid an emotional tribute to the late Indian singer Zubeen Garg, performing his iconic song ‘Ya Ali’ at a concert in Karachi, weeks after his death.

Bangladesh Wins First Friendly against Syria, Ready for UAE Tonight

Bangladesh Women's U-17 Football Team secured a 2-0 goals win over Syria Women's U-17 Football Team in their first friendly match at the UAE Football Association Ground 1 on Tuesday night.

Shahidul Alam Claims Abduction by Israeli Forces from Gaza-Bound Flotilla

Internationally renowned Bangladeshi photographer and Drik Managing Director Shahidul Alam reported that he has been abducted by Israeli forces from a humanitarian aid flotilla,

Junta Attack on Religious Festival Protest Kills 40 in Myanmar

A devastating bomb attack by the Myanmar military has reportedly killed at least 40 people and injured at least 80 others, including several children, after the junta targeted an anti-junta protest

18 Killed as Landslide Hits Bus in Himachal Pradesh, India

A devastating landslide struck a passenger bus in India’s Himachal Pradesh, reportedly killing at least 18 people. Many more are feared trapped beneath the debris.

CA: Develop Bangladesh's Girl Children into Skilled Human Resources

Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, stated that girl children, who constitute nearly half of the approximately 45 percent of Bangladesh's total population that are children,

$21.7B in US Military Aid to Israel Since Gaza War Began, Study Finds

The administrations of US Presidents Biden and Trump have authorized at least $21.7 billion in military assistance to Israel over the two years since the start of the conflict in the besieged Gaza,

Turkish Deputy Minister Conveys Erdogan's Invitation to CA to Visit Turkiye

Turkish Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Berris Ekinci today conveyed the greetings and best wishes of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his invitation to Chief Adviser,

BNP Pledges to Nationalize Private School Teachers if Elected: Tarique Rahman

The acting chairman of the BNP, Tarique Rahman, has assured that the party will nationalize the jobs of private school teachers if it comes to power,

WB: Bangladesh's GDP growth would rise to 4.8% in FY26, 6.3% in FY27

The country's GDP growth would rise to 4.8% in FY26, recovering from a 4% slowdown in the previous FY25 as the economy showed a significant rebound during the second of FY25.

Modi, Putin Discuss India-Russia's Strategic Partnership Ahead of Summit

Indian PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephonic conversation to discuss further strengthening the special and privileged strategic partnership between two nations.

Shahidul Alam Claims Abduction by Israeli Forces from Gaza-Bound Flotilla

Internationally renowned Bangladeshi photographer and Drik Managing Director Shahidul Alam reported that he has been abducted by Israeli forces from a humanitarian aid flotilla,

PhonePe, Mastercard Jointly Launch Device Tokenisation

PhonePe announced a collaboration with Mastercard on Wednesday to roll out ecosystem-wide device tokenisation on its payments gateway, making digital transactions more seamless and secure for users.

CA: Develop Bangladesh's Girl Children into Skilled Human Resources

Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, stated that girl children, who constitute nearly half of the approximately 45 percent of Bangladesh's total population that are children,

India's Fintech Company BharatPe Launches 'BharatPeX'

India's leading fintech company, BharatPe, announced the launch of BharatPeX on Wednesday.

$21.7B in US Military Aid to Israel Since Gaza War Began, Study Finds

The administrations of US Presidents Biden and Trump have authorized at least $21.7 billion in military assistance to Israel over the two years since the start of the conflict in the besieged Gaza,

Qatar, Turkey to Join Third Day of Gaza Peace Talks in Egypt

Qatar's prime minister and Turkish delegates will join Hamas and Israeli negotiators in Egypt on Wednesday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the Gaza war.

Bangladesh Elected President of UNESCO's 43rd General Conference

Bangladesh has been elected President of the 43rd General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Ban vs. Afg ODI Series: Predicted Bangladesh XI for Opener

The Bangladesh cricket team is set to move away from the T20 format after a long gap, as they prepare to kick off a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan today.

Turkish Deputy Minister Conveys Erdogan's Invitation to CA to Visit Turkiye

Turkish Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Berris Ekinci today conveyed the greetings and best wishes of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his invitation to Chief Adviser,

Remittance Inflow Grows 14.3% in Current Fiscal Year

Bangladesh has recorded a 14.3 percent growth in remittance inflow during the current fiscal year, from July 1 to October 6.

WB: Bangladesh's GDP growth would rise to 4.8% in FY26, 6.3% in FY27

The country's GDP growth would rise to 4.8% in FY26, recovering from a 4% slowdown in the previous FY25 as the economy showed a significant rebound during the second of FY25.

BB Governor Proposes Saudi Arabia's PIF to Invest in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur said on Tuesday that he had proposed to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) to invest in Bangladesh.

China's Premier to Visit North Korea this Week

China's premier will pay an official visit to North Korea this week, Beijing said Tuesday, announcing the high-level diplomatic engagement to the isolated nuclear state.

Gaza Ceasefire Talks Start in Egypt

Delegations from Israel and Hamas are holding indirect talks on US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza. Germany's foreign minister is heading to Egypt for talks on the negotiations.

Greta Thunberg Among 171 Activists Deported by Israel

Israel on Monday said it deported 171 more activists detained while taking part in the Sumud flotilla bound for Gaza, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg.

Rubaba Dowla Replaces Ishfaq Ahsan as BCB's NSC-Nominated Director

NSC on Tuesday removed M Isfak Ahsan from his position as one of its nominated directors to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and appointed Rubaba Dowla for the same place.

Teesta Flash Flood Starts Improving in Greater Rangpur District

Flash flood situation in the Teesta region started improving as there was no rainfall in the greater Rangpur district and the upstream region during the last 24 hours till 9 am on Tuesday.

Gold Price Hits Record High: Vori Crosses Tk2 Lakh

The Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BAJUS) has announced yet another increase in gold prices in the domestic market, with a maximum rise of Tk3,149 per vori.

Govt Approves licences for Two New TV Channels

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has approved licences for two new private satellite television channels -- Next TV and Live TV.

Probe Begins into AL's Crimes as Party: ICT Chief Prosecutor

ICT Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam today said a formal investigation has begun into the crimes committed by the Awami League as a party.

What's Powering Gold and Bitcoin Surges?

Gold and bitcoin have both hit record highs in recent days. Geopolitical and economic uncertainty are factors, while doubts over the US dollar are attracting institutional investors.

South Africa Defeats New Zealand, Tazmin Brits' Century Breaks Record

South Africa secured a comfortable victory over New Zealand in their Women's ODI World Cup match in Indore.