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Myanmar junta hits back at criticism of military-run poll

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- Myanmar's military government lashed back on Sunday at international criticism that branded upcoming elections undemocratic, but also hinted junta chief Min Aung Hlaing could have a ... Read More


Trump vows revenge after troops in Syria killed in alleged IS ambush

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- Two American troops and a civilian interpreter were killed in central Syria on Saturday after an alleged member of the Islamic State (IS) group opened fire on a joint US-Syrian patro... Read More


12 killed in shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- At least 12 people were killed and almost 30 wounded when gunmen fired on a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday in what Australian police and officials described a... Read More


Russia downs 235 Ukrainian drones overnight Defence ministry says

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 235 Ukrainian UAVs at night, the Defense Ministry said. "A total of 235 Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles were i... Read More


Sri Lankan lawmakers to meet to fast-track cyclone aid

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- Sri Lanka's parliament will interrupt its recess to fast-track financial aid needed for rebuilding after Cyclone Ditwah, which killed nearly 650 people, officials said Sunday. Presi... Read More


Zelensky ready for 'dialogue' ahead of Berlin talks with US, Europeans

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he was ready for "dialogue" as he headed for high-stakes talks with US President Donald Trump's envoy and European leaders in Be... Read More


Legal aid provides services to 192,702 people

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- The National Legal Aid Organization so far provided legal services to 1,92,702 people through the national helpline toll free call center (16430), official sources said here on Sunda... Read More


UN agencies pledge support for NCD prevention, control in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- Health and Family Welfare Ministry and World Health Organization (WHO) held a high-level consultative meeting to accelerate multi-sectoral action on NCDs, mental health and injuries ... Read More


Gas connections inaugurated at six newly built residential halls at JU

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- Jahangirnagar University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan on Sunday inaugurated gas connections at six newly-constructed residential halls on the campus.The in... Read More


Sociedad sack coach Sergio Francisco

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- Real Sociedad dismissed coach Sergio Francisco on Sunday after only 16 matches, naming B team boss Ion Ansotegi as caretaker. The decision came after Friday's 2-1 home loss to Giron... Read More