Gaza ceasefire ‘more urgent than ever’ as conflict approaches 100-day mark
As the Gaza conflict approaches the 100-day mark, an immediate ceasefire is “more urgent than ever”, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Friday00:30 14 January 2024
American Navarro beats Mertens in Hobart for first WTA title
Fast-rising American Emma Navarro upset two-time champion Elise Mertens to secure her first WTA title on Saturday with a battling 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 win at the Hobart International00:22 14 January 2024
Death toll in Colombia landslide rises to 33
At least 33 people, mostly children, were killed in a landslide in an indigenous community in northwestern Colombia, the country`s vice president said Saturday00:18 14 January 2024
Morgan Stanley to pay $249mn to settle US trading fraud charges
Morgan Stanley will pay $249 million to settle civil and criminal charges connected to stock trades where it disclosed key information that it promised to keep confidential, US authorities announced Friday00:12 14 January 2024
BGMEA, Helen Keller to collaborate on providing eye health services to garment workers
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has been making committed efforts to improving the well-being of the garment workers in Bangladesh00:08 14 January 2024
Bangladesh strongly rejects statement by six int’l CSOs
Dhaka has strongly rejected the biased and unjustified joint statement issued by six international civil society organizations (CSOs) regarding the recently held free, fair, credible and peaceful elections in Bangladesh00:05 14 January 2024
Automation of taxation system to generate more revenues: DCCI president
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) organized a workshop on "Income Tax Act 2023: Corporate Tax challenges and opportunities" at the DCCI in the capital on Saturday23:50 13 January 2024
Russian PM greets Sheikh Hasina
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina23:46 13 January 2024
PM focuses on three priorities as her new tenure begins
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the new tenure of her government would give foremost priority on keeping rolling the development spree alongside containing the price hike of essential commodities and increasing people’s purchasing power23:40 13 January 2024
PM asks ministers to work for essentials’ price control
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday asked the newly appointed ministers to take required measures for keeping essentials prices under control during the upcoming Holy Ramadan17:00 13 January 2024
US, UK strikes pound Yemen rebels, adding to fears of wider war
The US and British forces struck rebel-held Yemen early on Friday after weeks of disruptive attacks on Red Sea shipping by the Iran-backed Huthis who say they are acting in solidarity with Gaza01:31 13 January 2024
Children in Gaza still at the sharp end of unrelenting war: UNICEF
After almost 100 days of violence, killing, bombardment and captivity for children in Gaza, all the suffering has been too much01:24 13 January 2024
WHO certifies Cabo Verde as malaria-free, marking a historic milestone in fight against malaria
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health. With this announcement, Cabo Verde joins the ranks of 43 countries and 1 territory that WHO has awarded this certification01:12 13 January 2024
Housing affordability remains stretched amid higher interest rate
As global central banks raised interest rates to tame inflation, home prices have cooled relative to the start of the hiking cycle01:00 13 January 2024
Biden sells economic strength, but voters aren’t buying yet
US President Joe Biden has good news to sell on the economy as he seeks reelection in November -- but voters don`t seem to be buying it00:43 13 January 2024
FBCCI, CHCC to work together to strengthen bilateral trade
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI), the apex trade body of the country, will work with the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) to enhance bilateral trade between both the countries00:38 13 January 2024
Oil rallies as US, UK strike Huthis, stocks mixed after US CPI
Oil prices surged Friday after US and UK forces launched strikes against Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen following attacks on ships in the Red Sea, fuelling worries about a wider conflict in the crude-rich region00:33 13 January 2024
China-US trade fell for the first time in four years in 2023: Official data
China-US trade fell for the first time in four years in 2023, official data from Beijing showed Friday, as geopolitical tensions between the world`s two largest economies soared00:28 13 January 2024
Scottish MP, Eurasian EC, SAARC greet Hasina for being reelected PM
Member of Scottish Parliament, Eurasian Economic Commission, SAARC, and Italy-Bangladesh Friendship and Cooperation Association have congratulated Sheikh Hasina for her re-appointment as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh00:23 13 January 2024
Massive expansion of renewable power opens door to achieving global tripling goal set at COP28
The world added 50 percent more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022 and the next 5 years will see the fastest growth yet, but lack of financing for emerging and developing economies is key issue01:36 12 January 2024
Nazmul Hassan becomes youth and sports minister
Nazmul Hassan has been made the youth and sports minister as part of the new cabinet of the government formed on Thursday01:16 12 January 2024
11 wounded in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv
A Russian missile attack struck a hotel in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine on Wednesday evening, wounding 11 people, according to local authorities01:07 12 January 2024
6.4-magnitude quake rattles Afghanistan
A powerful earthquake hit northeastern Afghanistan on Thursday, shaking buildings from the capital Kabul to Islamabad in neighbouring Pakistan01:03 12 January 2024
Mamata congratulates PM over phone
Chief Minister of the Indian State of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the formation of the government for four consecutive terms and expressed her desire to work with the new government for mutual benefit00:56 12 January 2024
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