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Remittance continues to surge: $3.12bn received in April

Dhaka, May 3 -- The robust growth in remittance inflows has continued through April, with expatriate Bangladeshis sending US$3.12 billion in April of the current fiscal year FY2025-26, according to th... Read More


Nato, top Republicans question US troop withdrawal from Germany while Trump says 'Why shouldn't I?'

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Nato said yesterday it was working with the United States to understand Washington's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over th... Read More


Latest in Middle East war: Trump signals deeper Germany troop cuts, Iran sends 14‑point peace plan

PARIS, May 3 -- The latest developments in the Middle East war: US cutting Germany troop numbers 'way down' President Donald Trump said the United States would be withdrawing more troops from German... Read More


Humour as a Weapon: How Satire Is Shaping Modern Political Warfare

Guwahati, May 3 -- Humour, satire, and lampooning have long been part of political conversation and communication across the globe. They assume an even more prominent role during wars and conflicts. T... Read More


The Devil Wears Prada 2 Box Office Collection Day 2: Meryl Streep sequel earns Rs.9.5 cr in India amid $180M prediction

New Delhi, May 3 -- The Devil Wears Prada 2 Box Office Collection Day 2: Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway's much-awaited sequel is on track towards its $180 million opening weekend record, reported Dead... Read More


Witerati | Much ado about motias & mending cracks

India, May 3 -- What with sporadic showers cocking a snook at the summer sun poised to wage its war, the season is blowing hot and cold, much like Donald Trump's maverick moods. Taking a cue, Tweeple ... Read More


OPEC members increase oil production quota by 188,000 bpd, no word on UAE's withdrawal amid war in West Asia

New Delhi, May 3 -- OPEC countries Algeria, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman, Russia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today said they have increased oil production quota to bolster supply continuity amid... 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


Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami pole as start time moved

MIAMI, May 3 -- Mercedes' championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position yesterday for the Miami Grand Prix, as the race's start time was brought forward by three hours due to expe... Read More


Trump says he is likely to reject peace proposal as Iran has 'not yet paid a big enough price'

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- United States President Donald Trump said that he had yet to review the exact wording of a new Iranian peace proposal but he was unlikely to accept it, because the Iranians had not... Read More