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Peacekeeper Shobuj's final call to wife hours before deadly attack leaves family devastated

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- A drone strike on a UN peacekeeping base in Sudan on Saturday claimed the life of Md Shobuj Mia, a Bangladeshi peacekeeper. His wife spoke with him briefly that afternoon, unaware sh... Read More


These electric blankets are so warm you'll forget how cold it is outside: Top picks for harsh winter

New Delhi, Dec. 14 -- Cold nights have a way of reminding us just how unfriendly winter can be. You slip into bed hoping for warmth, but instead you're greeted by icy sheets that feel like they've bee... Read More


India rejects assertions made by Bangladesh interim govt

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- India on Sunday categorically rejected the assertions made by the interim government of Bangladesh, noting that India has never allowed its territory to be used for activities inimic... Read More


Western officials alarmed by secret FBI–Ukraine meetings as peace talks and corruption fears collide

Bangladesh, Dec. 14 -- Growing unease is spreading among Western officials over a series of secretive meetings between senior Ukrainian negotiators and top officials from the US Federal Bureau of Inve... Read More


India, Brazil sign naval pact strengthening BRICS defense cooperation

Bangladesh, Dec. 14 -- India has taken another step toward strengthening defense cooperation within the BRICS framework by announcing a new naval collaboration agreement with Brazil, underscoring New ... Read More


'We took it very seriously,' Prof Yunus about ASEAN membership

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday reiterated the interim government's initiative to secure Bangladesh's membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), th... Read More


ED seizes rRs.r9.7 crore, freezes 25 accounts in ISIS-linked money laundering probe

India, Dec. 14 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized movable assets worth Rs.9.70 crore, including Rs.3.7 crore in cash and gold jewellery and bullion valued at Rs.6 crore, during extensive s... Read More


Bangladesh summons Indian envoy, renewing calls for Hasina's extradition

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- The foreign ministry has again summoned the Indian high commissioner and reiterated its request for the extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her home minister Asadu... Read More


Liberty of suspect principle links India-Lanka judiciaries, says Sri Lankan Chief Justice Surasena

India, Dec. 14 -- Sri Lankan Chief Justice Padman Surasena, who was on a three-day official visit to India, spoke to HT on a wide range of issues, including the shared constitutional traditions of Ind... Read More


PM Modi 'strongly condemns ghastly' Bondi Beach terror attack, asserts zero tolerance towards terrorism

New Delhi, Dec. 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the terrorist incident at Sydney's Bondi Beach during the Hanukkah festival event, expressing solidarity with the victims and ... Read More