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Trade bodies push for AfCFTA fast-track

GHANA, Nov. 10 -- AFRICAN trade bodies have called for a shift from talk to action on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), urging governments to fast-track its implementation. According ... Read More


Ex-jihadist Syrian president due at White House for landmark talks

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa is to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday for unprecedented talks just days after Washington removed him from a terrorism bl... Read More


Final phase of Bihar Assembly polls ends

India, Nov. 10 -- The election campaign for the second and final phase of the high-stakes Assembly elections in Bihar came to an end on Sunday evening. Elections will be held on Tuesday in 122 seats i... Read More


Delhi HC holds sitting on Sunday; grants parole to gang rape convict for sister's last rites

New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- The Delhi High Court (HC) held a special sitting on Sunday and granted a four-week parole to a gang rape convict to attend the last rites of his sister, who died this morning. Ju... Read More


The Ascent of Justice Surya Kant

India, Nov. 10 -- Justice Surya Kant, designated as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), is set to assume office on November 24, 2025, succeeding Chief Justice BR Gavai. His appointment marks a sign... Read More


ECNEC approves 12 development projects involving Tk 7,150.21cr

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved 12 development projects involving an overall expenditure of Taka 7,150.21 crore. The entire amount wil... Read More


Moyeen Khan calls for united efforts to build democratic Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Monday urged all to work together to build Bangladesh as a truly democratic country where people's voting, fundamental, human and economic r... Read More


UN tourism confirms new secretary-general

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) general assembly has confirmed Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais of the United Arab Emirates as its next Secretary-General for the 2026-2... Read More


National Education Day should not be mere ritual

India, Nov. 10 -- By Lalit Gargg Every year, 11 November is celebrated as National Education Day. This day should not remain a mere ritual or formal observance, but a moment for serious introspection... Read More


Husband Hiram Gitau breaks down in tears uncontrollable over wife Betty Bayo's death

Kenya, Nov. 10 -- Betty Bayo's husband, Hiram Gitau, couldn't stop crying at the Kenyatta National Hospital on Monday, November 10, 2025, when a doctor told him that the famous gospel singer had died.... Read More