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DU syndicate proposes rechristening facilities named after Sheikh family

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- Dhaka University's top policy-making body, the syndicate, has recommended the senate to rename five campus facilities named after Sheikh Hasina's family, including two residential hal... Read More


Global economy resilient, but trade tensions, fiscal strains cloud outlook: United Nations report

New York, Jan. 8 -- Global economic output is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 per cent estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 per cent, acco... Read More


US seizure of Russian-flagged oil tanker sparks international law dispute

Bangladesh, Jan. 8 -- The seizure of the oil tanker Marinera by US authorities in early January has triggered a new wave of diplomatic tension, raising serious questions about the legality of unilater... Read More


Elite Portuguese prosecutors probe Kevin Spacey film producer linked to alleged global crypto fraud

Bangladesh, Jan. 8 -- Portugals most powerful investigative prosecutors have taken over a money laundering probe involving a Ukrainian film producer tied to an alleged multibillion-dollar cryptocurren... Read More


Syria intensifies crackdown as authorities bust major Captagon production ring

Bangladesh, Jan. 8 -- Syrian authorities have announced the seizure of nearly half a million Captagon pills in a major operation targeting a drug manufacturing and smuggling network in the central cit... Read More


US quits dozens of international bodies, deepening global isolation under Trump

Bangladesh, Jan. 8 -- The United States has announced its withdrawal from dozens of international organizations, marking one of the most sweeping rollbacks of multilateral engagement in modern America... Read More


Venezuela's oil: The climate cost behind the power struggle

India, Jan. 8 -- US President Donald Trump has said Venezuela will hand over up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, to be sold at market price, with the proceeds controlled by him. The... Read More


Indo-US relationship going through turbulent times, undoubtedly a new abnormal in bilateral relationship: Jairam

India, Jan. 8 -- Congress on Thursday targeted the Narendra Modi government over the foreign policy with United States saying over President Donald Trump pushing a Bill that will impose vast new sanct... Read More


Trump touts 'Dream Military' with 50% defence budget boost as Colombia, Mexico and Greenland tensions grow

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- US President Donald Trump has said he intends to increase the United States military budget for the 2027 financial year to $1.5 trillion, a rise of 50 per cent from the previously... Read More


Trump touts 'Dream Military' with massive 50% defence budget boost in 2027 as Colombia, Mexico, Greenland tensions grow

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- US President Donald Trump has proposed a dramatic expansion of American defence spending, unveiling plans to raise the military budget to $1.5 trillion in 2027 - a 50 per cent inc... Read More