Zubaida Rahman visits Khaleda Zia at hospital
Ailing BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s daughter-in-law Dr Zubaida Rahman on Saturday visited her at the Evercare Hospital in the city. She reached the hospital at 3:20pm. …
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How White House attack on journalists affects press freedom
It’s no secret that the current US administration doesn’t have too high an opinion of journalists. President Donald Trump recently called a female reporter asking him about his involvement in…
India’s elaborate welcome of Putin strains Western ties
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his two-day India visit on Friday, insisting Moscow was “ready to continue uninterrupted shipments of fuel for the fast-growing Indian economy.” “Russia is a…
Bamboo bridge only means for 4 lakh people in Sonatala
Even 54 years after the country’s independence, no bridge has been constructed over Dholir Beel in Sonatala upazila of Bogra. As a result, more than four lakh people from 28…
Bangladesh beat Korea as mesmerizing Amirul hits fourth hat-trick
Amirul inspired Bangladesh secured their second straight victory in their maiden Junior World Cup campaign as they outplayed South Korea 5-3 in the 17/20 place-deciding match in Madurai International Hockey…
Skepticism grows over DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal
The ink is barely dry on the US-brokered peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), but reactions reveal skepticism over whether the deal can deliver anything…
Women, youth participation in climate policy stressed
Speakers at an orientation meeting on Saturday emphasized the need to ensure active participation of women and youth in shaping climate policies to address the growing impacts of climate change,…
4 of a family burnt in gas leak fire in N’ganj
Four members of a family suffered burn injuries in a fire apparently from a gas leak in Sonargaon upazila of Narayanganj district on Saturday. The injured were identified as Jarina…
Khaleda Zia’s air ambulance flight declared ‘VVIP movement’
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approved the schedule for the air ambulance designated to transport BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia to London, classifying the flight as…
2 govt offices set on fire in Magura
Miscreants set fire to two government offices–Assistant Commissioner (AC-Land) office and Registry office– in Magura Sadar early Saturday. According to AC (Land) Asma Akter, the miscreants broke a window at…