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Bangladesh: BNP office set ablaze in Narayanganj days after landslide election victory

Narayanganj, Feb. 15 -- In the aftermath of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) landslide victory in the February 12 general election, a local office of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party in Rupgan... Read More


Ahead of AI summit, UN chief Guterres calls India 'very successful' emerging economy, calls out 'total hegemony'

New Delhi, Feb. 15 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will attend the AI Impact Summit in India from February 16 to 20, called India a "very successful" emerging economy with a bigger influ... Read More


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


Shadow games in Moscow: Turkish MIT and Pakistani ISIs covert espionage operations on Russian soil

Bangladesh, Feb. 15 -- In the hushed corridors of diplomacy – where protocol, politeness and strategic smiles usually prevail – a far darker game appears to be unfolding in Moscow. Behind ... Read More


Turkey accused of naturalizing fugitives despite INTERPOL flags

Bangladesh, Feb. 15 -- An official response to a parliamentary inquiry has reignited debate over Turkeys controversial citizenship policies, revealing that foreign nationals with serious criminal alle... 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