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Trump says Iran war 'close to over' as Senate Democrats push to curb powers

, April 15 -- US President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran could end soon, expressing optimism about a possible resolution. "I think it's close to over, yeah," Trump said in a clip of an inte... Read More


US blockade on Iran applies to ships of all nations: CENTCOM

, April 15 -- The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the ongoing blockade on Iranian ports is being enforced against vessels of all nations entering or leaving Iran's coastal areas. In a statement, CE... Read More


Israel-Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993 in Washington

, April 15 -- Israel and Lebanon have held their first direct talks since 1993, with the United States brokering high-level discussions aimed at securing a ceasefire, though major obstacles remain, pa... Read More


PM reaches Tangail to launch Farmers' Card

, April 14 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman reached Tangail on Tuesday to formally launch the 'Farmers' Card' pre-piloting programme on Pahela Boishakh, the first day of the Bangla New Year. He arriv... Read More


Gulshan Society hosts Baishakhi Fair

Dhaka, April 14 -- On the occasion of Bengali New Year 1433, a colourful Baisakhi Fair was organised by Gulshan Society at Lake Park in the Gulshan-2 area on Tuesday afternoon. The event began with a... Read More


Two killed in Khulna road accident

Khulna, April 14 -- A man and a woman were killed as a bus crashed into their bike in the Daulatpur area of the city on Tuesday night. Locals said a 'Royal Paribahan' bus heading towards Khulna from ... Read More


About 250 feared missing as Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea

Dhaka, April 14 -- Around 250 people including Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals are feared missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the International Organ... Read More


Govt kept promises even before ballot ink dried on fingers: Salahuddin

Cox's Bazar, April 14 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said the government - under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman - has fulfilled its commitments even before the ballot in... Read More


KU celebrates Pahela Baishakh with colourful programmes

Khulna University, April 14 -- Khulna University celebrated Pahela Baishakh with daylong colourful programmes on the campus on Tuesday. The celebrations began in the morning at the Hadi Chattar, wher... Read More


Crude oil shortage forces Eastern Refinery to halt production

Chattogram, April 14 -- Production at Eastern Refinery Limited, the country's only state-owned oil refinery, has been halted due to a shortage of crude oil, officials said. The production at the two ... Read More