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Prof Yunus set for UK visit from June 10-13 to strengthen ties

Dhaka, June 4 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to pay a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom (UK) from June 10-13 as the two countries are putting in efforts to refresh their... Read More


Patrick Schwarzenegger steps out of shadow with 'The White Lotus' breakthrough

Dhaka, June 4 -- After years of being best known as Arnold Schwarzenegger's son, 2025 has marked a breakthrough year for actor Patrick Schwarzenegger. With the success of The White Lotus season 3, Pat... Read More


Preparations for Eid-ul-Azha satisfactory: Home Adviser

Dhaka, June 4 -- The overall preparations including security arrangements ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha is satisfactory, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Wednesday. He... Read More


AL leader Mintu gets bail in Jhenaidah MP Anar murder case

, June 4 -- The High Court on Wednesday granted ad-interim bail to Awami League leader Saidul Karim Mintu in a case filed over the abduction and murder of Awami League lawmaker of Jhenaidah-4 Anwarul ... Read More


Snack Attack! Hungry wild elephant raids Thai grocery store for rice crackers, bananas

BANGKOK, June 4 -- A hungry wild elephant caused havoc in a grocery store in Thailand on Monday when he strolled in from a nearby national park and helped himself to food on the shelves. Videos of th... Read More


RCB's IPL triumph belongs to Virat Kohli most of all

, June 4 -- After 18 long years, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finally laid their hands on the IPL trophy - and no player embodied that long-awaited moment more than Virat Kohli. For the Ind... Read More


Germany unveils tax plan to spur investment, revive economy

BERLIN, June 4 -- Germany's new government on Wednesday launched a package of tax breaks and eventual tax cuts for companies, moving to encourage investment as it tries to give new momentum to an econ... Read More


New South Korean President Lee vows talks with north, stronger US-Japan ties

SEOUL, South Korea, June 4 -- South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung vowed Wednesday to restart dormant talks with North Korea and bolster a trilateral partnership with the US and Japan, as he laid... Read More


3 persons, 3 institutions nominated for National Environment Award

Dhaka, June 4 -- The government has finalised the nomination of three individuals and three institutions for the National Environment Award 2024 in recognition of their significant contributions to en... Read More


Inclusive politics key to avoiding unrest in Bangladesh, says UN Resident Coordinator

, June 4 -- United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis on Wednesday said the participation and inclusion of all political parties will help prevent a 'very polarised position' and po... Read More