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China hits US defense firms with sanctions

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on Friday targeting 10 individuals and 20 US defense firms, including Boeing's St. Louis branch, over arms sales to Taiwan. The measures... Read More


Palestinian economy faces critical downturn

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- The Palestinian economy is undergoing a severe downturn, driven by Israel's continued assault on Gaza, intensified restrictions on movement and trade in the occupied West Bank, and a... Read More


Thailand escalated strikes during border talks: Cambodia

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- Cambodia accused Thailand on Friday of intensifying its bombardment of disputed border areas, even as officials from the two countries attend a multi-day meeting aimed at negotiating... Read More


14 injured in Japan after stabbing, liquid spray attack

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- Fourteen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan during which an unspecified liquid was also sprayed, an emergency services official said on Friday. "... Read More


Zelensky hails 'new ideas' on peace after talks with US envoys

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has given a positive assessment of a conversation he had with US envoys on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war.Zelensky said Thursday's call with... Read More


Dhaka records 2nd-worst air quality in the world

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- Dhaka ranks second among cities worldwide with the worst air quality, recording an AQI of 260 at 9:55 am on Friday. The city's air was classified as 'very unhealthy', posing serious... Read More


Dhaka records season's lowest temperature

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, recorded the season's lowest temperature on Friday, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The Dhaka Meteorological Office re... Read More


148 tonnes of waste cleared from Tarqiue rally venue

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- 148 tonnes of waste from Purbachal's July 36 Expressway has been cleared by Dhaka North City Corporation, where BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman attended a reception upon returni... Read More


BGB deployed at key points to maintain law and order

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- To ensure law and order, a sufficient number of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have been deployed at several important points along with the Dhaka-Aricha highway. The deplo... Read More


Chamak's 'Churi Chham Chham' look spreads fascination

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- A month ago, the music video 'Churi Chham Chham' was released on YouTube. Since the song was released, it has received a lot of response from the audience; the main focus of attentio... Read More