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France, Italy hold talks with Iran on ensuring safe passage in Strait of Hormuz: FT

, March 14 -- France and Italy have begun discussions with Tehran in an effort to ensure the safe passage of their vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported. Citing three sou... Read More


US offers $10 million reward for information on Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

, March 14 -- The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million (around Rs 92.47 crore) for information on Iran's newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and several senior offic... Read More


Dogs, cats left tied or dumped as residents rush to leave Dubai

, March 14 -- As rising tensions and missile threats linked to the Middle East conflict push many residents to leave the region, animal welfare groups in Dubai say they are seeing a sharp increase in ... Read More


Scientists warn Australia's "zombie tree" could disappear within a generation

, March 14 -- Scientists have warned that a newly identified tree species in Australia, nicknamed the "zombie tree," could disappear within a generation if urgent action is not taken. Researchers say... Read More


Padma Bridge rail link: Narail commuters face long waits as only one train runs on key routes

, March 14 -- Passenger train services on Dhaka-Narail-Khulna and Dhaka-Narail-Benapole routes are currently operating with only one train, forcing travellers to rely on limited schedules and often wa... Read More


Dubai hit again, US Embassy in Baghdad targeted as conflict enters 15th day

, March 14 -- A building in Dubai's financial district was struck by debris from an intercepted attack on Friday, marking the second such incident in less than 24 hours as the US-Israel-Iran conflict ... Read More


2 motorcyclists killed as tree branch falls on them during storm in Magura

, March 14 -- Two motorcyclists were killed when a tree branch fell on them during a storm on the Sreepur-Magura road at Keshtapur in Sreepur upazila of Magura district on Friday night. The deceased ... Read More


Mirza Abbas to be taken to Singapore for advanced treatment Sunday

Dhaka, March 14 -- Mirza Abbas, political adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and a member of the BNP Standing Committee, will be taken to Singapore on Sunday for advanced treatment. Mirza Abbas... Read More


US hits 90 military targets on Iran's Kharg Island

Dhaka, March 14 -- US Central Command (CENTCOM) has described last night's strikes on Iran's Kharg Island as a "large-scale precision strike," targeting multiple military facilities while sparing the ... Read More


State Minister Anindya hopeful of significant energy in 5 years

Dhaka, March 14 -- State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit is optimistic that Bangladesh will achieve significant self-sufficiency in the energy sector within the ten... Read More