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No end to Sudan fighting despite RSF paramilitaries backing truce plan

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- An end to fighting in Sudan still seems far off despite the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, fighting the army for more than two years, endorsing a truce proposal. The government, ... Read More


Tanzania rights group condemns 'reprisal killings' of civilians

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Tanzanian rights groups condemned on Friday widespread reports of "reprisal killings" of civilians, some in their own homes, in post-election violence that the opposition say killed h... Read More


N Korea fires ballistic missile toward S Korea's east coast

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- North Korea on Friday fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters, South Korea's military said, as Pyongyang steps up its testing activity while talks with Washingt... Read More


Bosnia nursing home blaze death toll rises to 13

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- The death toll from a nursing home blaze in Bosnia earlier this week rose to 13 after a woman died from her injuries overnight, a hospital in Tuzla confirmed Friday. The fire broke o... Read More


Establishing global academic network imperative: DU VC

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan has stressed the need for establishing a network and partnership with different academic and research institutions across the ... Read More


BD for strong international partnership for social dev

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Bangladesh has called for adequate and predictable financial resources, along with a strong international partnership, to ensure inclusive social development that leaves no one behind... Read More


Cosmos Group DMD hosts dinner in honour of Irish envoy

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Masud Jamil Khan, Deputy Managing Director of Cosmos Group, hosted a farewell dinner in honour of Baroness Nuala O'Loan, a member of the UK House of Lords and the first Police Ombudsm... Read More


Ansar member axed over cell phone theft at HSIA

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- An Ansar member has been expelled from the force on charges of stealing mobile phones from the cargo complex at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. The expulsion of Zenar... Read More


Int'l confce on poets Iqbal, Nazrul to at DU

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- A two-day international conference and mushaira titled 'The Role of Iqbal and Nazrul Islam in National Awakening' will be held at the University of Dhaka from November 9 to 10. The D... Read More


Former minister AH Mahmood Ali dies

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Former finance minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali died in the capital on Thursday.He breathed his last at a hospital in the capital, said his family. Born on June 2, 1943, in Doctorpar... Read More