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Bangladeshi delegation joins 2nd preparatory conference for UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- A four member Bangladesh delegation, led by Lieutenant General S M Kamrul Hassan, Principal Staff Officer (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division (AFD), participated in the 2nd Preparatory... Read More


CA promises 'safe and sound' basis for next govt to work with

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said the next government, that comes to office through the next election, will have a 'very safe and sound' democratic basis to work with. In an... Read More


"Batting tracks in UAE makes cricket exciting": Virender Sehwag ahead of ILT20 season 3 finale

Dubai, Feb. 7 -- On the eve of Qualifier 2 at the International League T20 (ILT20) Season 3, batting legend and commentator Virender Sehwag vouched to witness thrilling contest between Sharjah Warrior... Read More


Hiring freezes, buyouts to federal workers: Elon Musk-led DOGE's key highlights so far

India, Feb. 7 -- Elon Musk has been applying Silicon valley's "move fast and break things" approach to the US government, despite it being just around half a month since he has been heading the Depart... Read More


Indonesian lawmaker, Russian envoy explore enhanced bilateral ties

Jakarta, Feb. 7 -- Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad and Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Sergei Gennadievich Tolchenov exchanged views on multiple facet... Read More


Bangladesh detains actress Meher Afroz Shaon for questioning

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Bangladeshi actress Meher Afroz Shaon has been detained by the Detective Branch of Bangladesh police for questioning. The detention occurred on Thursday, with Additional Commissioner ... Read More


ICC, others react as US sanctions International Criminal Court

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has described President Donald Trump's sanction on its staff as an attempt to harm its independence and impartiality. In a statement issued o... Read More


Tripura: Drone tech to boost employment in state, says CM

Agartala, Feb. 7 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that drone technology can boost employment and productivity in multiple sectors, including agriculture, security, power services, w... Read More


MEA summons B'desh Acting High Commissioner, tells India desires positive relationship

New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- The ministry of external affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to India, Md. Nural Islam on Friday over recent regular statements from Bangladesh authoritie... Read More


Swiss watchmaker takes a big bet on India's luxury boom

New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- Swiss luxury watchmaker Rado is targeting double-digit growth in India with the country emerging as its No. 1 market by value, as well-heeled consumers in a nation reputed for its... Read More