Politics Tarique Rahman to return home with daughter Zaima: BNP Chairperson’s PS
Tarique Rahman, the Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is set to return to Bangladesh on December 25 after nearly seventeen years in exile.
18 Dec 2025
International Bangladesh, US Troops Hold Joint Fitness Event
Bangladesh military and the US Marines military personnel today held a joint physical fitness exercise in Dhaka to strengthen camaraderie, teamwork and defense cooperation between the two countries.
18 Dec 2025
International US Official Dismisses Tensions Over India’s Absence from 'Pax Silica' Summit
A senior US official has affirmed that India remains a "crucial potential partner" in securing global AI and semiconductor supply chains.
18 Dec 2025
International Gaza Flood Deaths 'Utterly Preventable,' Amnesty Says
Amnesty International has blamed Israel for the scale of devastation in Gaza and said it ''cannot be blamed solely on ‘bad weather.''' At least 12 people, including a newborn baby, have died.
18 Dec 2025
Politics Arrest Warrant Issued against Obaidul Quader and 6 others
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) issued arrest warrants on Thursday against seven individuals, including former minister and Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader.
18 Dec 2025
Politics Begum Zia’s Condition Remains Stable, Doctors Hopeful for Gradual Recovery
BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia’s health condition remains stable as she continues her treatment at Evercare Hospital in the capital's Bashundhara residential area.
18 Dec 2025
International Spain to Open Public Buildings as Climate Shelters in Summer
Heat waves in Spain have become, longer, more intense and deadlier in recent years. A network of climate shelters aims to help save lives.
18 Dec 2025
International India-Estonia Ties Flourish: FM Tsahkna Highlights AI and Cyber Cooperation
Estonia Foreign Affairs Minister highlighted the steady growth of bilateral relations between India and Estonia, forecasting a significant surge in cooperation across high-tech and strategic sectors.
18 Dec 2025
International India and Oman Ink Strategic Trade Deal during Modi’s Muscat Visit
India's Union Minister of Commerce and Industry met with Oman's Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion to explore new avenues for deepening economic cooperation.
18 Dec 2025
Politics Formal Charge against Quader, 6 Others for Crimes against Humanity
The prosecution of ICT on Thursday filed formal charge against seven individuals including AL General Secretary and former minister Obaidul Quader in a case.
18 Dec 2025
Politics Nine Bangladeshi Peacekeepers Injured in Sudan
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has confirmed that nine Bangladeshi peacekeepers were injured during a drone assault by separatist groups in Sudan.
18 Dec 2025
Politics Indian Visa Center Operations Resume in Dhaka
Operations at the Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) located in the capital’s Jamuna Future Park have officially resumed.
18 Dec 2025
International US Wants to Install ‘Puppet Government’ to Loot Wealth: Maduro
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused the United States of attempting to topple his government to transform the nation into a "colony."
18 Dec 2025
International India Seizes Afghanistan Trade Opening Amid Pakistan Rift
The Pakistan-Afghanistan crisis and border closures are reshaping regional trade. India is capitalizing on the conflict by deepening economic ties and strategic engagement with Kabul.
18 Dec 2025
Politics Order on Charges Against 12 Army Officers and Sheikh Hasina Expected Today
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 is set to deliver an order today on whether to frame charges against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her former defense advisor,
18 Dec 2025
Sports Under-Fire FIFA Announces USD 60 World Cup Tickets, for the Few
FIFA responded to outrage at the most expensive World Cup ever with discount tickets comparable to the cost of a normal game for "loyal fans."
18 Dec 2025
Sports Neymar Staying at Santos Through 2026 World Cup!
In a major boost for Brazilian football, Neymar Jr. has reached a final agreement to extend his stay with his boyhood club, Santos, as he sets his sights on the 2026 World Cup.
18 Dec 2025
Politics Several Bangladeshis Detained in Saudi Arabia for Unauthorized Election Rallies
The Bangladesh Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued an urgent warning to its expatriates following the detention of several Bangladeshi nationals for organizing unauthorized campaign events,
18 Dec 2025
International Russian Attack Wounds at Least 32 in Southern Ukraine
Russian air strikes on and around the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Wednesday wounded at least 32 people, according to the local authorities.
18 Dec 2025
International US Deploys Troops to Ecuador for Anti-drugs Operation
The United States announced Wednesday a temporary deployment of Air Force personnel to Ecuador to combat drug trafficking in one of Latin America's biggest narcotics smuggling hubs.
18 Dec 2025