Yunus urges WB to view Bangladesh through lens of progress, not geography
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged the World Bank not to view Bangladesh merely as a ‘geographical boundary’, stating that the Bangladeshi economy is much bigger than that. “If ReadMore
Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal
US President Donald Trump told Russia on Monday to end its war in Ukraine within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions, as he laid out plans for infusions of weaponry ReadMore
Tarique Rahman under fire: BNP leaders decry targeted smear campaigns
Although BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has remained abroad for over 15 years, party leaders say he has emerged as a mature political figure, admired for his prudence, foresight, and ReadMore
HC issues rule on declaring Abu Sayeed, Mugdha as national heroes
The High Court has issued a rule asking why Shaheed Abu Sayeed, Mir Mugdha, Wasim, and other martyrs of the July-August mass uprising should not be declared national heroes. The ReadMore
Fakhrul alleges propaganda campaign against nationalist force, Tarique Rahman
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has accused vested interests of orchestrating a meticulously planned propaganda and misinformation campaign aimed at dismantling the nationalist force and discrediting its acting ReadMore
In major U-turn, Trump says will send sophisticated weapons to Ukraine
US President Donald Trump is hosting the NATO chief in Washington on Monday after teasing a “major statement” on Russia’s war in Ukraine, with senior Republicans preparing an arsenal of ReadMore
No conclusive data supporting sharp rise in crime in Bangladesh: Govt
The interim government on Monday said the claim that the incidents of crime are sharply rising in Bangladesh this year is not fully supported by available data. “In fact, the ReadMore
Ex-DMP chief, 7 others charged with crimes against humanity over Chankharpool killing
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Monday charged former Dhaka Metropolitan Police commissioner Habibur Rahman and seven of his subordinates over the killing of six protesters during the July-August 2024 mass ReadMore
