U.S., Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea
Military forces from the United States, Australia, and the Philippines launched a barrage of high precision rockets and artillery as part of large scale war drills in the South China Sea that have antagonized Beijing
Bayern look to thrive on knifes edge at Bernabeu
Six-time Champions League winners Bayern Munich head into Wednesday's second semi-final at Real Madrid, looking to change the narrative surrounding their disappointing season.
Sangakkara backs Samson to have a good run for India at World Cup
Samson was named in India's 15-man squad for the June 1-29 event in the West Indies and United States but the inclusion of Rishabh Pant means the 2007 champions have options as they bid for a second title.
Europe student Gaza protests spread, sparking clashes, arrests
Protests by students demanding universities sever ties with Israel over the Gaza war spread across western Europe on Tuesday, sparking clashes and dozens of fresh arrests
World sweltered as April smashed global heat records
April marked another emarkable month of record-breaking global air and sea surface temperature averages, according to a new report by the EU's climate monitor published on Wednesday
Papua New Guinea stick with experience in T20 World Cup squad
Papua New Guinea went unbeaten in qualifying for the event, winning six matches on the bounce on home soil to brush aside challengers Japan, Vanuatu and the Philippines in the regional final.
Luis Enrique proud despite 'unfair' Champions League exit
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted he was proud of his side despite what he called an unfair defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League semi-final.
AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid-19 vaccine globally as demand dips
.AstraZeneca (AZN.L), opens new tab said on Tuesday it had initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine due to a surplus of available updated vaccines since the pandemic..The company also said it would proceed to withdraw the vaccine Vaxzevria's marketing authorizatio
Judge warns Trump over audible 'cursing' as Stormy testifies
The judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial said the former president was cursing audibly during testimony on Tuesday by porn star Stormy Daniels and directed his lawyers to temper their client's behavior
GenZ Indian-American running for Georgia State Senate raises over $280K
Ashwin Ramaswami has built a career in software engineering, election security, and technology law and policy research
Voting underway in 139 upazilas in first phase
The first phase of the sixth upazila parishad election is underway in 139 upazilas across the country
LC-Plasma-based Vaccine Research Selected for SCARDA Project
- Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (Kirin Holdings)(TOKYO:2503) and National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) are ...
Self-belief steering MSCs revival, comeback wins
Mohammedan now await either Abahani or Kings in the Federation Cup final.
Liton Das's batting yesterday against Zimbabwe encapsulated Bangladesh's worries going into the T20 World Cup in June, with the top-order failing to find rhythm in the game's shortest format.
Chunnu slams lawmaker for posting MPs' salaries, fund allocation on FB
Opposition Chief Whip Mujibul Haque Chunnu today in parliament criticised independent MP Syed Sayedul Haque Sumon for his recent Facebook post on MPs' salaries and allocation of funds
Foreign currency worth Tk 2.87cr found in aircraft in Ctg
Customs officials at Chattogram Shah Amanat International Airport recovered a huge amount of foreign currency in abandoned condition inside an aircraft tonight
Macron hosts Xi in French mountains to talk Ukraine, trade
Delhi down Rajasthan to stay in IPL play-off race
Inaugural champions Rajasthan are still favourites to make the top two in the play-offs.
Tigers clinch series in Chattogram
Bangladesh overcame late pressure from Zimbabwe tail-enders to secure a nine-run win in the third T20I in Chattograms Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Tuesday to clinch the five-match T20I series 3-0.
Court acquits Monir in gold ornaments case
Monir Hossain, better known as Golden Monir, has been acquitted in a case filed under the Special Powers Act over the recovery of gold ornaments after the judge found testimonies of witnesses to be inconsistent.
Beyond Dollar: Bangladesh to seek over 36b yuan in Chinese loans
Bangladesh is going to seek more than 36 billion yuan, equivalent to $5 billion, as soft loans from China to reduce pressure on its dollar reserves.
ADP to see record foreign funds next fiscal year
Amid the crisis of dollars, the next Annual Development Programme will have a record Tk 1 lakh crore allocation from foreign funds.
Speed limit set for all types of vehicles
The speed limit for cars, buses, and minibuses on expressways would be 80km per hour, while it would be 60kmph for motorcycles and 50kmph for trucks.
Indian foreign secy likely to fly in today or tomorrow
Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra is likely to come to Dhaka today or tomorrow to explore the possibilities of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visiting India in June or July.
Climate-Related Disasters: 1.5m displaced in Bangladesh in 2022
More than 1.5 million people were displaced in Bangladesh due to disasters alone in 2022, according to the World Migration Report 2024.
The two main crossings into the southern Gaza Strip remain shut, virtually cutting off the enclave from outside aid with very few stores stationed inside, said UN agencies yesterday.
More than 61pc turnout in 3rd phase
A voter turnout of over 61 percent was recorded as curtains came down on the third phase of Indias gigantic Lok Sabha elections in 93 constituencies spread across 11 States and Union Territories yesterday with sporadic incidents of violence in West Bengal.
Hasina thanks AL, people for standing by her
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today in parliament expressed gratitude to her party members and people of the country for their unwavering support, ignoring the 1/11 army-backed caretaker government's threat and barriers she faced while returning home from abroad
Pakistan's military says recent suicide attack that killed 5 Chinese was planned in Afghanistan
Pakistans military says a suicide bombing that killed five Chinese engineers and a Pakistani driver in March was planned in neighboring Afghanistan and that the bomber was an Afghan citizen
Is time up for Ten Hag after Man Utd implosion?
Erik ten Hag insists he is the man to revive embattled Manchester United after they hit a new low against Crystal Palace. But will he even be there for the FA Cup final?
Man injured in clash succumbs at DMCH
A man died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital early today, 11 days after he was injured in a clash in Patuakhali
Pakistans Military Says March Suicide Attack That Killed 5 Chinese Was Planned in Afghanistan
An army spokesperson said the attack, which killed Chinese engineers working on Pakistans Dasu Dam, was carried out by an Afghan national.
Hasan shares 5 major takeaways from IOM report from Bangladesh perspective
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today said Bangladesh will not only continue to act upon the pledges it has made for its domestic context but would also take up emerging issues and challenges pertaining to migration and development for informed deliberations at the international level
Air Force pursues defense cooperation with Australia, France
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) on Tuesday explored the potential for defense cooperation with representatives of ...
Pirojpur faces power outage after rain
Consumers of Pirojpur Palli Bidyut Samity (PBS) endured a prolonged power outage from yesterday evening till this noon due to rain.
Driver killed, 3 injured in Tangail road accident
A truck driver was killed and three people were injured after the vehicle collided with a covered-van on Bangabandhu Bridge East Link Road in Tangail today
Derogatory comments about judge: HC suspends PP Zahirul of Khulna
The High Court today suspended Zahirul Islam Palash, special public prosecutor (PP) of Khulna Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-2, from law practice for 30 days for allegedly making derogatory comments about a district judge
UP polls: BNP urges voters not to go to polling stations tomorrow
BNP today urged voters not to go to the polling stations tomorrow (Wednesday) to cast their votes in the first phase of Upazila Parishad (UP) polls
3 get death for killing rickshaw van puller in Joypurhat
A Joypurhat court today sentenced three persons to death for killing a rickshaw van puller in Kalai upazila in 2005
UK to provide technical assistance to Bangladesh
The UK will provide technical assistance to Bangladesh to strengthen trade policy capability and implement reforms that will help the country tackle economic challenges and graduate successfully from LDC status by 2026
The Sundarbans fire has been completely doused, almost four days since it started..It started raining on the affected location from 5:30pm yesterday, Khulna Circle Forest Conservator Mihir Kumar Doe said this evening. .Besides, members of the Forest Department and Fire Service and C
Gabtoli terminal to be transformed into multi-modal station
LGRD minister tells JS
Tortured, chained over Tk 800!
A rickshaw puller was tortured by a trader and chained alongside a dog for around six hours for Tk 800 in Savar
Liton in full-swing self-destructive mode
The right-handed openers lengthy string of failures has most definitely begun to eclipse the sunshine provided by the few glimpses of sparkling performances which had ample promise to make him a potential world-beater.
Turkey navy warship arrives in Ctg port on goodwill visit
A warship of the Turkey Navy, TCG KINALIADA, arrived at Chattogram port today on a three-day goodwill visit..The ship was welcomed by Commander Chattogram Naval Region Chief Staff Officer Captain Mohammad Shafiul Azam at a port jetty, said an ISPR press release
Modi's party faces heat over anti-Muslim videos
Police investigate India's ruling BJP over a video the opposition says demonises Muslims.
25 Years Later: How a US Stealth Bomber Strike on Chinas Belgrade Embassy Shook the World
The strike symbolized the height of the unipolar moment of the post-Cold War era and forced potential U.S. adversaries to shore up their defenses.
What Is the State of US Assistance to Afghanistan and Afghans?
The U.S. remains the largest donor to the Afghan people, though funding has certainly dwindled since 2021.
CCC, CMP sign agreement for road safety
Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) and Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) have signed an agreement to work together for road safety
PDB owes Tk 33,000 crore to power companies: Nasrul Hamid
Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) owes different power generation companies, both public and private (including Indian companies), Tk 33,108.99 crore
World Water Forum resolution to be reference for policymakers: DPR
The resolution expected to be produced at the 10th World Water Forum will be a reference for policymakers in creating ...
BNPB forbids Mt Ruang victims from returning home over safety concerns
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is continuing to prohibit more than 5 thousand residents of Tagulandang ...
Economic crisis to deepen in 2026: Debapriya
The economist says at the first Moazzem Hossain Commemorative Lecture on macroeconomic challenges and way forward
Strong dollar spillover: How Bangladesh manages it
The crawling peg system for the taka is a delayed response to reserve erosion
Close all unregistered online portals: Arafat tells BTRC
State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat told parliament today that his ministry has requested Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to close down all unregistered online portals
The State Departments Complex Role in Making China Policy
As China emerges as a strategic competitor to the United States, its issues have transcended the traditional spheres of policymaking.
Missing student's body recovered from Meghna after 2 days
The body of an SSC candidate was recovered from the Meghna in Gazaria upazila of Munshiganj today, two days after he went missing while bathing in the river
The Daily Star celebrates one million YouTube subscribers after overcoming setback
The Daily Star, Bangladesh's leading English-language newspaper, reached a momentous milestone today as its YouTube channel surpassed one million subscribers
Hajj: VP asks ministry to anticipate hot weather in S Arabia
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin has asked the Religious Affairs Ministry to monitor and anticipate hot weather in Saudi ...
Dhaka Women's Marathon on May 24
Senora Long Dhaka Womens Marathon will be held at Hatirjheel in Dhaka on May 24 under the auspices Everest Academy and Bangladesh Athletics Federation.
The tale of procuring nuts & bolts at 1,619 times higher price
It's a saddening fact that despite spending 53 years as free land, Bangladesh still needs to import nuts, bolts, and washers -- we are unable to produce them locally
It will be the 29th edition of the three-day exhibition
Teacher attacked by 'youth gang' for protesting stalking
A group of youths allegedly attacked a teacher him as he protested stalking of a class six student of his madrasa in Companiganj of Noakhali on Sunday
Understanding diplomatic maneuvers of Indonesia's next president
Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto and Mayor of Central Javas Solo Gibran Rakabuming Raka were declared ...
Evaluate economic prospect before taking up projects: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the authorities concerned to assess economic possibilities and benefit first before taking any development project
Maradona's Golden Ball trophy goes to auction
The auction house expects it to fetch millions on June 6.
India's small shopping centres turning into ghost malls
India's small malls are increasingly turning into ghost malls as consumers move towards online purchases and bigger shopping centres for a better experience.
Myanmar conflict: Explosions from across the border rock Teknaf
Teknaf upazila in Cox's Bazar was once again rocked yesterday by sounds of explosions coming from across the border in Myanmar's Rakhine state
South Sulawesi receives Rp2.5 billion from BNPB for disaster handling
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) provided ready-to-use fund totaling Rp2.5 billion, or US$155 thousand, ...
Mohammedan in Federation Cup final again
Defending champions Mohammedan came from behind to confirm their final berth in the Federation Cup with a 2-1 win over Bangladesh Police FC in the first semifinal at the Shaheed Birshreshtha Flight Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj on Tuesday.
Toofans teaser hints at action like never before!
The film is expected to be released on Eid-ul-Azha. The Raihan Rafi directorial film also stars Masooma Nabila, Mimi Chakraborty, and Jisshu Sengupta, amongst others.
Bali ready to hold 10th World Water Forum
Bali Provincial Secretary Dewa Made Indra stated in an online press conference as monitored from here on Tuesday that ...
China's Xi visits Pyrenees mountains, in a personal gesture by France's Macron
French President hosts Chinese Leader at Tourmalet Pass for private meetings after high-stakes state visit in Paris
Minister Masduki inaugurates people's market in Papua's Biak Numfor
Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Teten Masduki on Tuesday inaugurated the revitalized Fandoi ...
Dhaka stocks break five-day gaining streak
The DSEX fell 1.74 points to 5,725.28
Minister supports holding 2025 Wonder Wave as surfing sports tourism
Youth and Sports Minister Dito Ariotedjo affirmed that his side supports the implementation of the 2025 Wonder Wave ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping appoints senior diplomat Xu Feihong as new envoy to India
Xu Feihong will succeed veteran Chinese diplomat Sun Weidong who completed his tenure in India in October 2022.
China urges Israel to 'stop attacking Rafah'
China on Tuesday urged Israel to stop attacking Rafah, after the Israeli army said it took operational control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt
UZ chairman, 10 others released 12hrs after detention; seized money submitted to treasury
Pabna Sujanagar Upazila Parishad Chairman Shahinuzzaman Shaheen and 10 of his associates were released from RAB camp this afternoon -- 12 hours after they were detained with over Tk 22 lakh
Govt launches FIFTY to ease financing access for tourism players
The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy on Tuesday launched the Fintech Financing For Tourism And Creative Economy ...
Online games need to be age-categorized: VP-elect Gibran
Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka has said that online games need to have age restrictions or age level ...
On-target CSR fund utilization to create inclusive economy: VP Amin
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin called on recipients of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) fund to utilize the ...
Iconic dresses from Met Gala 2024
The Met Gala 2024 dazzled under the theme The Garden of Time, inspired by a short story with a similar title. Held on 6 May 2024, the gala saw fashion and film luminaries showcasing designs that married elegance and innovativeness with contemporary environmental consciousness.
Third phase of Indian election: 25pc turnout in first 4 hours
A voter turnout of more than 25 percent was recorded today in the first four hours of polling in the third phase of India's Lok Sabha elections amid sporadic violence in West Bengal and reports of poll boycott in some villages of Uttar Pradesh
North Kalimantan actively offering maritime investment
The North Kalimantan provincial government is actively offering investment opportunities to local and foreign investors ...
BNPB considers weather modification to handle floods in South Sulawesi
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) considered conducting weather modification technology to handle the ...
Police probing content of complaint against Bengal Guv
The police also informed that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to investigate the matter is yet to get the CCTV footage from the Raj Bhavan.reports Asian Lite News The... The post Police probing content of complaint against Bengal Guv first appeared on India Daily Digital .
Locally made dengue test kits will reduce dependency on foreign kits: health minister
Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen said today that dengue tests will be more accessible to people once marketing of the locally developed testing kit starts in the country
Ashoka University students push to cut ties with Tel Aviv Univ
The students urged the severance of ties until Tel Aviv University takes concrete steps to address ethical concerns.reports Asian Lite News Students at Ashoka University have added their voices to... The post Ashoka University students push to cut ties with Tel Aviv Univ first appeared on India Daily Digital .
Rise of copycat political parties in UP during polls
The parties are registered but unrecognised by the State Election Commission (SEC).reports Asian Lite News There is something in Uttar Pradesh that happens during elections new political parties are... The post Rise of copycat political parties in UP during polls first appeared on India Daily Digital .
