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Foreign ministry ex-DG Sabbir detained while 'infiltrating' through Patgram border

Dhaka, May 16 -- Police have detained former director general of the foreign ministry Sabbir Bin Shams, while "illegally" entering the country through the Patgram Upazila border in Lalmonirhat. Polic... Read More


Avian conservation key to ecological balance, climate resilience: Javid Dar

Srinagar, May 16 -- Emphasizing the critical role of birds in maintaining ecological balance and addressing the emerging climate challenges, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and ... Read More


Moulvibazar SP withdrawn just 10 days after posting amid social media outcry

Dhaka, May 16 -- The police superintendent of Moulvibazar has been relieved of his posting barely 10 days after taking charge, making him the third officer removed from a new assignment following scru... Read More


Habiganj SP withdrawn just 10 days after posting amid social media outcry

Dhaka, May 16 -- The police superintendent of Habiganj has been relieved of his posting barely 10 days after taking charge, making him the third officer removed from a new assignment following scrutin... Read More


Diamond League: Amusan opens campaign with impressive third-place finish in Shanghai

Nigeria, May 16 -- Tobi Amusan continued her strong start to the 2026 athletics season after producing an impressive third-place finish in the women's 100m hurdles at the Diamond League meeting in Sha... Read More


NVent Electric Board Approves $500 Mln Share Repurchase Program

India, May 16 -- nVent Electric plc (NVT) announced that its board has approved a 3-year share repurchase program pursuant to which the company may repurchase up to $500 million of nVent shares effect... Read More


SriLankan Airlines clarifies reports of fraudulent payments in UAE and funds misappropriation in India

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- SriLankan Airlines has issued a clarification regarding two separate incidents of financial transactions involving an erroneous payment linked to a compromised email account of a ... Read More


Why is African cinema out of the picture at the Cannes Film Festival?

France, May 16 -- The absence of African-made films among the 22 contenders for this year's Palme d'Or might suggest African filmmakers are still struggling to break into the world's most prestigious ... Read More


Dangote files fresh lawsuit against Nigerian govt over fuel import licences

Nigeria, May 16 -- Dangote Petroleum Refinery has filed a fresh lawsuit against Nigeria's Attorney-General, seeking to overturn fuel import licences granted to oil marketers and the Nigerian National ... Read More


Manipur: Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 3 per litre after four years

Guwahati, May 16 -- Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: Oil and fuel prices across Manipur were increased by Rs 3 per litre for both petrol and diesel, effective from Friday. This marks the first retail hik... Read More