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UN Expert urges China to protect imprisoned Human Rights Defenders

Geneva, Aug. 12 -- A UN expert has urged China to safeguard the rights of imprisoned human rights defenders, calling for assurances that they are protected from torture and other forms of mistreatment... Read More


Prof Yunus seeks Malaysia's support in resolving Rohingya crisis

Putrajaya (Malaysia), Aug. 12 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday sought Malaysia's help to resolve the Rohingya issue, describing it as a major problem for Bangladesh. During a join... Read More


Mercantile Bank co-sponsors Hajj and Umrah Fair-2025

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Mercantile Bank PLC has co-sponsored Tk.1.00 million for 'Hajj and Umrah Fair-2025' organized by Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB), according to a press release. Managi... Read More


SC strikes down Army's quota policy for JAG corps

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The Supreme Court on Monday struck down the Indian Army's policy of reserving six out of nine Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch vacancies for men and only three for women, call... Read More


Exotel introduces real-time voice streaming API for AI developers

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Exotel, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered customer experience solutions provider, has launched *Exotel AgentStream*, a real-time voice streaming platform aimed at enhancing... Read More


Largest meteor shower of 2025 visible tonight and tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The largest meteor shower of 2025 will be visible from midnight today (12) and into early hours of tomorrow, according to Astrophysicist and Engineering Lecturer Gihan Weeraseker... Read More


India bans jute goods import from Bangladesh via land routes

, Aug. 12 -- India has imposed a ban on the import of specific jute products and ropes from Bangladesh through all land ports, effective immediately. According to a notification issued by the Directo... Read More


EU says Ukraine must 'decide its own future' ahead of Trump-Putin summit

France, Aug. 12 -- EU leaders stressed on Tuesday "the inherent right of Ukraine to choose its own destiny", just three days before a meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterp... Read More


EU says Ukraine must 'decide their own future' ahead of Trump-Putin summit

France, Aug. 12 -- EU leaders stressed on Tuesday "the inherent right of Ukraine to choose its own destiny", just three days before a meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterp... Read More


Donald Trump extends China tariff deadline by 90 days: Report

India, Aug. 12 -- US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending the China tariff deadline for another 90 days, CNBC reported on Monday, citing a White House official. The developm... Read More