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Why BNP and Jamaat become fierce rivals after years as allies

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- The political realignment in Bangladesh since the July-August 2024 uprising has produced many surprises, but none more dramatic than the collapse of the once-solid BNP-Jamaat partner... Read More


Germany agrees new military service plan to boost troop numbers

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Germany's coalition government has agreed a new military service plan to boost troop numbers following months of wrangling between political forces. The new military service plan wi... Read More


Indonesia says its Gaza peacekeepers would focus on health, infrastructure tasks

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Indonesia has trained up to 20,000 troops to take on health and construction-related tasks during a planned peacekeeping operation in the war-torn enclave of Gaza, the defense minist... Read More


War-torn Myanmar embraces solar to tackle power crisis

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- When Thailand cut power supply to Myanmar across its western border this year, it intended to curb online scam centers linked to regional networks trafficking hundreds of thousands o... Read More


US, South Korea to 'move forward' on building nuclear-powered submarines

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- The United States and South Korea have released details of a trade agreement that includes a $150bn Korean investment in the US shipbuilding sector, and both countries agree to "move... Read More


Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv kills 4 people

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Kyiv early Friday, killing four people, starting fires and scattering debris as the sound of explosions boomed across the city, ... Read More


China's Xi to closer ties with Thai king

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping promised closer ties with Thailand on Friday during talks with the first reigning Thai monarch to visit the country since diplomatic ties were establishe... Read More


4 from Afghanistan-based group arrested, says Pakistan

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Pakistan said Friday it had arrested four members of a cell over this week's suicide bombing in Islamabad, which the government said was led from Afghanistan. The Tuesday attack out... Read More


Road accidents claim 528 lives in Oct

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- City Desk ; A total of 528 people were killed and 1,310 injured in 532 accidents on roads, railways, and waterways across the country in October, according to a report by Jatri Kaly... Read More


CNG drivers' council to press rally for safety demands

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Dhaka Metropolitan CNG Autorickshaw Drivers' Unity Council on Friday called a rally and memorandum submission programme to press home a series of demands concerning stalled registrat... Read More