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PM pledges united effort to build peaceful, safe Bangladesh, warns against division

, March 14 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday pledged to build a peaceful and secure Bangladesh through united efforts of people of all religions and warned against any attempt to create div... Read More


UNGA Presidency: FM leaves for New York with stopover in Turkiye

, March 14 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman left Dhaka on Saturday morning for the US to attend a series of engagements in support of Bangladesh's campaign for the Presidency of the 81st session... Read More


France, Italy in talks with Tehran on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz

, March 14 -- France and Italy have reportedly opened discussions with Iran to secure safe passage for their ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Financial Times. The talks, described... Read More


2,500 Marines first US ground troops to be deployed in US-Israel war on Iran

, March 14 -- About 2,500 US Marines, part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are the first US ground troops deployed in the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. The unit has departed from its home por... Read More


Pakistan levels series after run-out controversy and rain disruptions

, March 14 -- match ODI series on Friday with a 128-run victory over Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, a match defined by a contentious run-out and lengthy weather delays. Cha... Read More


US says it can provide 'reliable' energy supply to Asia-Pacific

, March 14 -- The United States can provide "reliable" energy supplies to the Asia-Pacific region as the war involving Iran disrupts global oil and gas flows, US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said. ... Read More


Analysts say US 'no quarter' threat to Iran violates international law

, March 14 -- Analysts and rights groups have criticized US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for saying there would be "no quarter, no mercy" for Iran, warning that such rhetoric could violate internati... Read More


15 arrested after 60 injured in Jhenaidah clash over VGF cards

, March 14 -- At least 60 people were injured in a clash over VGF rice card distribution between two factions of the BNP in Char Golaknogor village of Shailkupa upazila in Jhenaidah, officials said. ... Read More


Bangladesh among 60 countries in USTR's crosshairs as Trump eyes go-around for tariffs

, March 14 -- The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated investigations of 16 economies, including Bangladesh, relating to failures to take action on forced labor. The investigations... Read More


PM Tarique launches monthly honorarium for imams, muazzins, others

, March 14 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday inaugurated a programme to provide monthly allowances to imams, muazzins and other religious leaders, fulfilling one of the key electoral pledge... Read More