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Sociological Readings of Dhaka's Earthquake Vulnerabilities

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Al Jamal Mustafa Shindaini & Jannatul Ferdous Ety : Four earthquakes were felt in different districts of the country, including Dhaka, in 31 hours lastweek. Though the tremors laste... Read More


Trump warns India of fresh rice tariffs

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- US President Donald Trump has warned that he may impose new tariffs on agricultural imports, particularly on rice from India, as he unveiled a multi billion dollar aid package for Am... Read More


Don't elect those who aided fugitives for money: ACC

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen has urged voters not to support individuals who allegedly helped ousted leaders flee the country in exchange for large ... Read More


Hasnat seeks maximum punishment for culprits

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Md Abul Hasnat yesterday testified before the International Crimes Tribunal-2 in the case concerning the killing of Begum Rokeya University, Rangp... Read More


One-fifth of Sri Lanka inundated by cyclone Ditwah - UNDP analysis

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- An estimated 2.3 million people - more than half of them women - were living in areas flooded by Cyclone Ditwah that struck Sri Lanka on 28 November. New geospatial analysis from... Read More


Seven in ten women rights defenders and journalists face online abuse, UN warns

India, Dec. 9 -- 70% of women human rights defenders, activists and journalists report facing online violence linked to their work. 41% say digital abuse has led to offline attacks, including stalkin... Read More


$20 billion of IPOs per year a new normal for India, says JP Morgan

Mumbai, Dec. 9 -- Initial public offerings worth $20 billion per annum are the "new normal" for India and will become an annualised run rate over the next few years, one of the biggest investment bank... Read More


Charting a path towards building equal society; strengthening democracy: Prof Yunus

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said they are now preparing to hold a democratic, free and fair general election in early February 2026, charting a path towards building a just ... Read More


Netanyahu rejects ex-Shin Bet chief's demand, insists only his national review can "reach the truth" on October 7

Tel Aviv, Dec. 9 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's call for a state commission of inquiry into the failures of October 7, addressing the issue... Read More


Saudi Foreign Minister, US Secretary Rubio discuss regional and international developments in phone call

Riyadh, Dec. 9 -- Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held a phone call with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss ongoing regional and international developments, accor... Read More