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Bangladeshi journalist Imran selected for PEN Canada's 'Voices of Freedom'

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- Bangladeshi journalist and writer Abdullah Al Imran has been selected for the international reading series "Voices of Freedom", organised by literary organisation PEN Canada. The ev... Read More


3 Afghan cricketers among 8 killed in Pakistani airstrike near border

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- At least three Afghan cricketers have been killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Afghanistan's eastern Paktika province, according to the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). The ACB said ... Read More


Seminar calls for tobacco harm reduction policy in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Speakers have called for the adoption of an effective and practical harm reduction policy for tobacco in Bangladesh to reduce health risks. According to a media statement released o... Read More


New TAG-Osiris alliance aims to guide investors through Bangladesh's dynamic market

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- The Asia Group (TAG) has launched its Bangladesh practice through a strategic partnership with The Osiris Group, a leading private equity, advisory, and consulting firm with extensiv... Read More


Youth are not the future but the present, Yunus says

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has said the power to bring about meaningful change in society lies within youth. He made the remarks while meeting young political activists from Swede... Read More


Photographer Shahidul Alam, freed from Israel, to arrive in Dhaka Saturday

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Renowned Bangladeshi photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam, who was released by Israeli authorities, is set to arrive in Dhaka on Saturday morning. The Chief Advisor'... Read More


Rights activist Shahidul Alam arrives in Istanbul after release from Israeli custody

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Prominent Bangladeshi photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam has arrived in Turkey's Istanbul after being released from Israel. The Chief Advisor's Office (CAO) said i... Read More


ULAB hosts Kosovan ambassador for global talks on education and trade

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) has hosted the second session of "Global Talks: A Distinguished Lecture Series by Diplomats & Global Voices" on its campus. Lulzim P... Read More


Taliban minister's first India visit puts Delhi in a diplomatic fix over flag protocol

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Afghanistan's UN-sanctioned Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has arrived in India for a week-long official visit, marking the first trip by a senior Taliban leader to New Delhi sinc... Read More


Eight Bangladeshi workers killed in Oman road accident

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Eight Bangladeshi migrant workers have died in a road accident in Oman. The crash occurred around 3pm local time, on Wednesday when a microbus carrying the workers collided with a fi... Read More