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Israel says Hamas hands over first seven hostages to Red Cross under Gaza ceasefire deal

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said Monday it had begun a "multi-phase operation" to oversee the exchange of hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held... Read More


Australia pulls off record-breaking run chase to beat India in Women's ODI thriller

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Alyssa Healy smashed a brilliant 142 to guide Australia to a thrilling three-wicket win over India, completing the highest successful run chase in women's one-day international crick... Read More


CA urges IFAD to create social business fund

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus arrived here around 5:00 pm (local time) today to join the annual World Food Forum (WFF), the flagship event of the Food and Agricultural Organ... Read More


Cox's Bazar declared Bangladesh's 4th int'l airport

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- The government has officially declared Cox's Bazar Airport as an international airport, marking a significant milestone in Bangladesh's aviation and tourism development. A gazette no... Read More


Trio wins economics Nobel for work on economic growth

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- The Nobel prize in economics was awarded on Monday to American-Israeli Joel Mokyr, France's Philippe Aghion and Canada's Peter Howitt for work on technology's impact on sustained eco... Read More


Bangladesh Congress deserves 'Water Lily': It tells EC

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Bangladesh Congress has asked the Election Commission (EC) to allocate the 'Water Lily' symbol to the party if it is included in the list of electoral symbols as it was denied the sy... Read More


7.68 lakh law enforcers being trained for election duties: Jahangir

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- The government is imparting training to around 7.68 lakh law enforcers that include, police, BGB and Ansar aimed at holding a free, fair, peaceful and neutral parliamentary election ... Read More


'State to help fulfilling girl child's dream'

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that his party will make the State a partner-not an obstacle-in fulfilling the dreams of every girl child. He stated, "Our vision for Ban... Read More


Detention, defiance Shahidul Alam's trip

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Shahidul Alam, a renowned Bangladeshi photographer and human rights activist, delineated an ordeal of psychological torments during his captivity in filthy Israeli detention camps fu... Read More


Dhaka residents still wade thru knee-deep water

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Every monsoon, as the skies open over Dhaka, the streets of one of the world's most densely populated cities turn into shallow canals. Cars stall mid-road, rickshaw pullers wade thr... Read More