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China pledges firm stance against Trump's 100% tariff threat

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- China on Sunday reaffirmed that it would not yield to U.S. threats of a 100% tariff hike, urging Washington to resolve trade disputes through dialogue rather than coercion. "China's ... Read More


Preparations underway to boost aid in Gaza as ceasefire offers hope after two-year war

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Authorities began preparing Sunday to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip following a new ceasefire deal, raising hopes that the devastating two-year war may be... Read More


July National Charter signing ceremony rescheduled for Oct 17

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The signing ceremony of the July National Charter has been rescheduled for October 17 to ensure greater public participation in the event. "The signing ceremony of the July National ... Read More


No election duty to those assigning in last three polls: Jahangir

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today said they have decided to refrain from election duties to those being assigned in last three elections under ... Read More


7 workers burnt in Narsingdi factory fire

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Seven workers of a lead making factory sustained burns when a fire broke out at the factory in Panchdona area of Sadar upazila in Narsingdi district on Sunday. Quoting witnesses, Mo... Read More


Prof Yunus leaves for Rome to attend World Food Forum

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus left here today for Rome, the capital city of Italy, to join the flagship event of the annual World Food Forum (WFF). A Bangladesh Biman Airli... Read More


Afghanistan claims to have killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border clashes

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Afghanistan on Sunday claimed to have killed 58 Pakistani soldiers and captured 25 army posts in overnight operations along the border, accusing Islamabad of repeated violations of i... Read More


Court cancels bail plea of Asaduzzaman Noor in graft case

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- A court here today cancelled a plea of former minister Asaduzzaman Noor in a case lodged by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for amassing illegal wealth. Dhaka Metropolitan Seni... Read More


People won't accept imposed PR system: Fakhrul

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today criticized the proposed Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system, calling it an "imposed process" that the people of ... Read More


Everyone must stay vigilant to prevent typhoid: Prof Bidhan

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Primary and Mass Education Adviser Professor Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder today urged everyone to remain vigilant in preventing typhoid. He made the call while addressing the inaugura... Read More