Palestinian national team on ‘mission’ for peace in Spain visit
On a “mission” in Spain, Palestinian national team coach Ehab Abu Jazar and his players will play symbolic friendlies against the Basque Country and Catalan national teams in the hopes…
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TV soaps and diplomacy as Bangladesh, Turkey grow closer
In a recording studio in Dhaka, voiceover artist Rubaiya Matin Gity dubs the latest Turkish soap opera to become a megahit in Bangladesh — a pop-culture trend that reflects growing…
What’s new in Pakistan constitutional amendment?
Pakistani lawmakers have approved a constitutional amendment granting lifetime immunity to the president and army chief, while overhauling the judiciary and military command. AFP looks at what the 59-clause text…
Limon placed on 5-day remand in judge’s son killing
A magistrate court on Saturday placed Limon Mia on a five-day remand in the killing of the judge’s son after intruding into the resident at Terakhadia area in Rajshahi on…
14th Communication Summit explores creativity amid chaos, cultural change
The 14th edition of the Communication Summit, presented by SMC Enterprise Limited and powered by Walton Group, was held on Saturday at Le Méridien Dhaka. The flagship initiative of Bangladesh…
Nepal extends voter registration ahead of key polls
Nepal announced on Saturday a five-day extension in voter registration for the first elections since anti-corruption protests toppled the government earlier this year, citing broad turnout. “There has been enthusiastic…
Modi’s alliance wins by large margin
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party and its main regional ally have scored a landslide victory in elections in the eastern state of Bihar, according to results on Friday from…
Restoration work of 44 ponds, waterbodies begin in Dhaka
The government on Saturday launched restoration work on 44 ponds (khas) and waterbodies in Dhaka and its outskirts under, aiming to rebuild and preserve key waterbodies, protect natural drainage system…
Seven dead after explosives detonate at Police Station in Indian-administered Kashmir
At least seven people were killed and 27 others injured when a cache of seized explosives blew up inside a police station in Srinagar, the main city of Indian-administered Kashmir.…
Colombia inks $4.3 bn deal to buy Swedish warplanes
Colombia has agreed to buy Swedish warplanes in a $4.3 billion deal with Saab, President Gustavo Petro said, as his country is locked in tension with the United States. The…