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Italy supports Bangladesh's democratic transition, July Charter: Deputy Minister

, Jan. 21 -- Italy's Undersecretary for Defence (Deputy Minister for Defence) Matteo Perego di Cremnago has described the Indo-Pacific as the new centre of global gravity, saying Italy is keen to stre... Read More


Netflix shifts $72 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal to all-cash

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Netflix has revised its $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery into an all-cash transaction, streamlining the deal and providing greater certainty for Warner Bros. shareho... Read More


Valentino partner recalls designer's legacy of elegance and respect for women

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani devoted his life to creating outfits that celebrated women's beauty and dignity, his longtime partner Giancarlo Giammetti said o... Read More


Election 2026: 1967 candidates left standing after withdrawals, highest since 2008

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- A total of 1,967 candidates are left running from 298 of the country's 300 constituencies in the 13th Jatiya Sangshad election, after 305 contestants withdrew from the race, for whic... Read More


ICT-1 orders start of trial against Joy, Palak

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has ordered the commencement of trial against ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and former state minister for ICT Junaid Ahme... Read More


Too many banks; Bangladesh needs only 10-15: Governor

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Wednesday said that 10 to 15 banks would be enough for Bangladesh's economy, signalling a major move towards consolidating the nation's ... Read More


Bangladesh Must Urbanize Its Social Safety Nets

, Jan. 21 -- Dhaka, the planet's second most populous city, is on track to become the world's largest city by 2050, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects 2025 report. This dramatic rise is ... Read More


Bangladesh, Afghanistan agree to boost ties through economic partnership

, Jan. 21 -- Bangladesh and Afghanistan have agreed to elevate their relations from friendly ties to a practical economic partnership aimed at increasing trade, strengthening mutual trust and generati... Read More


War crimes convict Abul Kalam Azad surrenders to ICT

, Jan. 21 -- Abul Kalam Azad, a fugitive sentenced to death for crimes against humanity committed during the 1971 Liberation War, surrendered to the International Crimes Tribunal on Wednesday. Azad a... Read More


BNP in favour of 'Yes' in referendum: Mahdi Amin

, Jan. 21 -- BNP will take an overall position in favour of 'Yes' in the upcoming referendum, which will be held alongside the 13th national parliamentary election on February 12. "When our parliamen... Read More