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NCP charts new polls polarisation beyond BNP, Jamaat orbit

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- The emergence of the National Citizen Party (NCP), formed in the wake of last year's July Uprising, is reshaping Bangladesh's political landscape as discussions over possible merger... Read More


US again vetoes UN security council Gaza

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- The United States on Thursday again wielded its veto and thwarted a UN Security Council call for a ceasefire in Gaza, shielding its ally Israel from meaningful diplomatic pressure. ... Read More


Trump eyes Bagram, sparks Afghan re-invasion fears

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- US President Donald Trump's goal of re-occupying Bagram air base in Afghanistan might end up looking like a re-invasion of the country, requiring more than 10,000 troops as well as ... Read More


Canada, Mexico seek fairer US trade deal

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- The leaders of Canada and Mexico on Thursday defended their three-way free-trade deal with the United States, while agreeing to try and make it "fairer" in the face of tariff pressu... Read More


Iran hits out ahead of UN vote on nuclear sanctions

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- Iran has hit out at European states that have threatened to revive international sanctions over the monitoring of its nuclear programme. Tehran officials on Friday accused the Euro... Read More


800+ students food poisoned by Indonesian govt meals

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- Over 800 students fell sick in two cases of mass food poisoning this week after consuming free school meals sponsored by the Indonesian government, officials said on Friday. One ca... Read More


Youth dies in motorcycle crash

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- A youth died after he lost control of his motorcycle before crashing into a tree on Fakirapool Kalbard Road in the capital's Motijheel area early Friday. The deceased was identifie... Read More


Rain likely

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places across the co... Read More


Tensions mount over proposed DCU plan remain unresolved

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- Tensions have escalated over the establishment of the proposed Dhaka Central University (DCU) and its affiliation with the seven government colleges in Dhaka. Teachers from these c... Read More


CA congratulates Bangladesh on re-election to UPU Council

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- Chief Adviser to the Interim Government Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday congratulated the Bangladesh delegation on the country's re-election to the Council of Administration (CA) of t... Read More