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After BNP's big victory in Bangladesh, Mamata Banerjee sends sweets, flowers to Tarique Rahman

India, Feb. 15 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sent flowers and sweets to BNP chief Tarique Rahman over his political outfit's strong victory in the general polls, a democratic step ... Read More


Bangladesh's incoming govt takes office with economy at crossroads

, Feb. 15 -- As Bangladesh prepares for the formation of a new government following the 13th national election, expectations are running high among depositors, investors and job seekers seeking relief... Read More


BNP sought Parliament South Plaza venue for MPs' swearing-in, says law advisor

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The oath-taking ceremony for newly elected MPs and members of the cabinet will be held at the South Plaza of Parliament at the request of the BNP, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has said. ... Read More


China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- UK and Canadian nationals will be able to travel to mainland China for up to 30 days without a visa from 17 February. China's foreign ministry said visa-free entry would be perm... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN Attends Munich Security Conference Breakfast Session on Science Diplomacy in Munich

Jakarta, Feb. 15 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, on 15 February 2026, participated in the Munich Security Conference (MSC) Breakfast Session, themed "Bridges or Battlegrounds? Scienc... Read More


Barack Obama says aliens are 'real', but denies Area 51 conspiracy claims: 'There's no underground facility'

India, Feb. 15 -- Former US President Barack Obama has said he believes extraterrestrial life exists, but admitted he does not know where such beings might be. Obama made the remarks during an appeara... Read More


How This Sustainable Luggage Brand Is Transforming Recycled Plastic Into Coveted Travel Gear

India, Feb. 15 -- Luggage manufacturing in India has long relied on external supply chains. Even in 2025, 44% of the domestic market was unorganised, in stark contrast to China's dominance as a global... Read More


US-Iran tensions: Reza Pahlavi calls on Trump to 'help', rally in Munich draws over 200,000 exiled Iranians

New Delhi, Feb. 15 -- US-based Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, told a crowd of over 200,000 supporters in Munich on Saturday that he was prepared to steer the country toward a "secul... Read More


Health Minister to attend oath-taking ceremony of new Bangladesh Govt

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa is set to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Tarique Rahman as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the newly elected gove... Read More


PM Modi was invited to Bangladesh new government inauguration, Om Birla to attend instead

India, Feb. 15 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will visit Dhaka to represent India at the oath-taking ceremony of the newly-elected Bangladesh government, which will be led by Tarique Rahman, the minist... Read More