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Why politicians must prioritise climate, disaster and health emergencies

Dhaka, June 20 -- Bangladesh stands as one of the most vulnerable countries to disasters and is at the frontline of the global climate crisis. Statistically, 99% of its population and 97 of the total ... Read More


Official birthday of King Charles III celebrated in Dhaka

Dhaka, June 20 -- The British High Commission in Dhaka on Wednesday celebrated the official birthday of King Charles III. "This year's celebration reflects the UK's ongoing commitment to supporting B... Read More


Bimstec's evolution into unique platform lauded

Dhaka, June 20 -- Secretary General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) Indra Mani Pandey has said the regional organization, since its ince... Read More


UN rights chief concerned over Bangladesh law allowing political party ban

Dhaka, June 20 -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Monday voiced concerns about recent changes to legislation to allow the banning of political parties and organisations and all re... Read More


Prof Yunus thanks Australia for resuming visa operations in Dhaka

Dhaka, June 20 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has thanked Australia for resuming visa processing operations in Dhaka. Newly appointed High Commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh, Susan Ry... Read More


'Opportunities missed' in the interim government's budget

Dhaka, June 20 -- Eminent economists of the country on Wednesday said the interim government has missed a rare opportunity to formulate a pro-people budget that aligns with the spirit of the July Move... Read More


All About Palestine-The Holy Land

Dhaka, June 20 -- As far as I remember, the first time I heard the word 'refugee' was in the mid-1950s when a maternal great uncle - my mother's uncle - was visiting us in London from Addis Ababa. He ... Read More


Omar led govt strives to bridge gaps, boost development: Dr. Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar, June 20 -- The J&K National conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Friday said that the democratically elected government led by Omar Abdullah is working to overcome developmental setbacks... Read More


PDP's Zuhaib Yousuf Mir Hits Back at Omar Abdullah, Urges Him to 'Speak Up' Against BJP, Not Mehbooba Mufti

Jammu, June 20 -- PDP leader Zuhaib Yousuf Mir has hit out at Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in a strongly worded open letter posted on social media, accusing him of shirking responsib... Read More


Mirwaiz Urges Peace in Middle East, Seeks Urgent Medical Care for Shabir Shah

Srinagar, June 20 -- Delivering his sermon at Jama Masjid on Friday, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the escalating conflict in the Middle... Read More