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Australia to fund AUS 2 mln for BALLOT project to support Bangladesh electoral process

Dhaka, June 18 -- An agreement was signed between the Australian High Commission in Dhaka and UNDP on Wednesday signed marking Australia as the first development partner to support the BALLOT Project,... Read More


Jubo Dal activist killed in Jashore

, June 18 -- A Jubo Dal activist was killed in an attack by his rivals following a dispute over owed money in Keshabpur upazila of Jashore district on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Maniru... Read More


Road accidents claim 312 lives in 12 days during Eid holidays: RSF

, June 18 -- At least 312 people were killed and 1,057 injured in road accidents across the country during the 12-day Eid-ul-Azha travel period from June 3 to June 14, according to a report by the Roa... Read More


Bimstec's evolution into unique platform lauded

Dhaka, June 18 -- Secretary General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) Indra Mani Pandey has said the regional organization, since its ince... Read More


DU ramps up security, plans search operations ahead of DUCSU polls

Dhaka, June 18 -- Search operations will be conducted at six main entrances of Dhaka University (DU) from 6pm to 8am everyday as part of tightened security measures on the campus, the university admin... Read More


Imran Haider named new Pak High Commissioner to Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 18 -- Pakistan has named Imran Haider as its new High Commissioner to Bangladesh, indicating that Syed Ahmed Maroof is not returning to Dhaka. "Yes, Imran Haider has been named as the new... Read More


Man sentenced to death for rape in Keraniganj

, June 18 -- A tribunal in Dhaka on Wednesday sentenced a man to death for violating his stepdaughter in 2021. The convict is Motahar, 41, son of Rifaz of Keraniganj upazila in Dhaka Dhaka Woman and... Read More


G7 summit ends without major deals as Trump's exit undermines unity on key global issues

Dhaka, June 18 -- The G7 summit ended Tuesday without major breakthroughs on top global challenges, as U.S. President Donald Trump's early departure left six remaining leaders struggling to present a ... Read More


India and Canada to resume diplomatic ties nearly two years after Sikh Separatist killing

Dhaka, June 18 -- India and Canada have agreed to reinstate full diplomatic services, nearly two years after relations soured over allegations by Ottawa that New Delhi was linked to the assassination ... Read More


Israeli airstrikes shake Tehran as Iran warns US against entering conflict

Dhaka, June 18 -- Israeli warplanes launched fresh attacks on Tehran overnight, striking key military and nuclear-linked facilities, while Iran responded with a limited missile volley toward Israel, r... Read More