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US ready to resume combat if Iran rejects deal: Hegseth

, April 16 -- The United States is prepared to resume military operations if Iran refuses to agree to a deal, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters in Washington, ... Read More


Ceasefire in Lebanon as crucial as in Iran: Ghalibaf

, April 16 -- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said a ceasefire in Lebanon is just as important as one in Iran, stressing that Tehran is working to secure a permanent truce across all conflict zones. In ... Read More


'Safecon 2026' opens in Dhaka to boost renewable energy, infrastructure ties

Dhaka, April 16 -- day international exhibition titled "11th Safecon 2026" has begun in Dhaka to enhance international cooperation in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. The exhibition w... Read More


One held over girl's rape in Narsingdi

, April 16 -- Police have arrested a man in connection with the rape of a young girl at Saner Bari village on Palash upazila of Narsingdi district on Thursday. The arrestee was Hafizur Rahman, son of... Read More


Dhaka, Beijing eye stronger ties in news media and television

Dhaka, April 16 -- Bangladesh and China on Thursday held in-depth exchanges on strengthening cooperation in news media, film, and television between Bangladesh and China. The two sides expressed hope... Read More


EBL declares 25% cash, 3% stock dividend

Dhaka, April 16 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has recommended a 25% cash dividend and a 3% stock dividend for the year ending on December 31, 2025, reflecting improved earnings and strong asset quality. ... Read More


Central bank buys $120m in two days to steady exchange rate

Dhaka, April 16 -- After a hiatus of nearly two months, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has resumed purchasing US dollars from commercial banks through auctions to maintain stability in the foreign exchange mark... Read More


PM confers 'Independence Award' on Khaleda, others

, April 16 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday conferred the 'Independence Award-2026' on 15 distinguished individuals, including former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, and five institutions in r... Read More


Call for Front-of-Package labelling on Ultra-Processed Foods to combat Non-Communicable Diseases

Dhaka, April 16 -- Speakers at Journalists' workshop urged the introduction of warning messages on the front of food packages, commonly known as Front-of-Package Labelling (FOPL) as the risk of non-co... Read More


279 held in weeklong River Police drives across country

Dhaka, April 16 -- In an effort to curb illegal fishing and maintain discipline on waterways across the country, members of the River Police arrested 279 people along with illegal nets and fish from d... Read More