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Govt to import 1.7m tonnes of fertilisers to ensure Aman season supply

Dhaka, May 3 -- The government plans to import more than 1.7 million tonnes of fertiliser from the Middle East and alternative sources to ensure supply for the Aman season starting in June, amid a sha... Read More


Islamabad talks: Pakistan's role as peacemaker won't help it overcome its military-jihadi complex

New Delhi, May 3 -- Pakistan has stepped up to play a useful role in mediating between the United States and Iran in attempting to bring the latest West Asian war to an end. It should not surprise us ... Read More


Nepal tops South Asia in press freedom index, but risks grow at home

Kathmandu, May 3 -- On paper, Nepal is doing better than most of its neighbours. In practice, the space for journalism is tightening. As the world marked World Press Freedom Day on May 3, Nepal's pos... Read More


Others not far behind: Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis as carrier succumbs to soaring fuel costs amid US-Iran war

New Delhi, May 3 -- Spirit Airlines, known for its bright yellow planes, announced in the wee hours on Saturday that it was "winding down its global operations, effective immediately," with all flight... Read More


Toyota to post fourth straight quarterly profit drop

India, May 3 -- Toyota to post fourth straight quarterly profit drop Toyota is expected to report a fourth successive year-onyear decline in quarterly operating profit next week, as rising material a... Read More


Democracy was at stake during Hasina's regime: Speaker

Dhaka, May 3 -- Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, on Sunday said democracy was endangered in Bangladesh during the 16-year rule of Sheikh Hasina. "Democracy was at stake in... Read More


UN's Bennett urges release of detained journalists in Afghanistan on Press Freedom Day

Afghanistan, May 3 -- Richard Bennett renewed calls for the immediate and unconditional release of detained journalists in Afghanistan, warning of a deepening media crackdown. In a statement marking ... Read More


Venice Biennale jury resigns against participation of Russia and IsraelPublished on: May 3, 2026 1:19 AM

Pakistan, May 3 -- The entire jury of the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition has resigned, organisers said on Thursday, a week after the panel announced it would not hand out awards to artis... Read More


Shakib says return home hinges on assurance against harassment

Dhaka, May 3 -- For now, Shakib Al Hasan's cricketing life continues on foreign soil, in franchise leagues far from the grounds where he built his name as Bangladesh's finest all-rounder. The 39-year... Read More


Leclerc on top for Ferrari ahead of Verstappen and PiastriPublished on: May 3, 2026 1:10 AM

Pakistan, May 3 -- Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull's revitalized four-time champion Max Verstappen and McLaren's Oscar Piastri in Friday's sole practice session at the M... Read More