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Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to ceasefire

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire in talks mediated by Qatar and Turkiye following a week of fierce and deadly clashes along their disputed border. Qata... Read More


Fernandez wins Japan Open

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- Canada's Leylah Fernandez beat Czech teenager Tereza Valentova 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 to win the Japan Open on Sunday, her second WTA title of the year. Fernandez, the world number 27, added... Read More


Nasum added to ODI squad for WI series

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed has been included in the Bangladesh ODI squad on Sunday for the ongoing series against the West Indies (WI). Bangladesh lead the three-match series 1-0 ... Read More


Shithi to listen to stories of those who win battle of life

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- In 2022, singer Shithi Saha learned that cancer had taken root in her body. Shithi didn't break down even though she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She continued her treatment. A... Read More


Shapla to release new original song

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- This generation's musician, Shapla Paul, is finally taking the initiative to release her new original song. Two years ago, work began on a song titled 'Tumi Esho Shishir Bheja Paye'... Read More


Bollywood queen Parveen Babi thinks FBI wanted to kill her

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- Bollywood actress Parveen Babi was a glamour, talent and fashion icon in the 1970s and early 1980s. Her performances opposite A-list stars including Amitabh Bachchan were loved by t... Read More


Jamaat's 'PR movement' political deception: Nahid

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam has described Jamaat-e-Islami's so-called movement for "proportional representation (PR)" as nothing more than a calculated politica... Read More


France's ex-president goes to jail

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy is to be jailed Tuesday over a scheme to acquire Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential run, becoming the first former head of an EU country t... Read More


Germany recalls ambassador to Georgia over anti-EU 'agitation'

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- Germany said Sunday it has temporarily recalled its ambassador to Georgia, marking a step-up in the spat between the Caucasus country and the European Union. "Georgia's leadership h... Read More


North Korea eyes Southeast Asia for new friends

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- North Korea recently celebrated the 80th anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers' Party, rolling out the red carpet for high-ranking political figures from its allies like ... Read More