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TIB slams draft media ordinances as 'mockery' of free press

Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Saturday described the draft National Media Commission and Broadcasting Commission Ordinances as a 'parting mockery' of public expectat... Read More


AI skills and digital financial literacy essential for sustainable industrial growth: Experts

, Jan. 31 -- Experts and industry leaders emphasized that entrepreneurs, managers, and young professionals must gain proficiency in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital financial literacy to ensur... Read More


Third shipment of US wheat arrives at Ctg port

Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- Another consignment of 58,359 metric tonnes (MTs) of wheat from the United States (US) has arrived at Chittagong Port. The vessel MV WF Artemis, carrying the wheat, docked at the ou... Read More


70-year-old inmate dies at Chattogram while undergoing cancer treatment

Chattogram, Jan. 31 -- year-old inmate died on Saturday at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) while receiving treatment for cancer. The deceased was identified as Abdur Rahman Mia, who suffer... Read More


Real Madrid faces Rayo Vallecano amid rising pressure from fans

, Jan. 31 -- Real Madrid will host Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday under mounting pressure from fans following recent inconsistent results. A 6-1 win over Monaco and a 2-0 victory a... Read More


Vote for BNP's 'Sheaf of Paddy' against autocracy: Tarique Rahman

Sirajganj, Jan. 31 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday urged people across the country to cast their votes for his party's election symbol, the 'Sheaf of Paddy', on February 12 to give a befitt... Read More


Russia captures two villages in eastern Ukraine

, Jan. 31 -- Russian forces have captured the village of Toretsk in Donetsk and Petrovka in Zaporizhzhia, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday. In a statement, the ministry said the Russian arm... Read More


Afghan border police arrest over 130 suspects, crackdown on smuggling

, Jan. 31 -- Afghanistan border police have detained more than 130 individuals suspected of smuggling, forgery, and other criminal activities during over 100 targeted operations over the past six mont... Read More


Bangladesh 'plundered for 54 years', now back Jamaat in election: Parwar

, Jan. 31 -- Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar on Saturday alleged that the country has been looted by three political parties since independence and called on voters to give Jamaat a chance t... Read More


Cuba declares "international emergency" over U.S. tariff threat

Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- Cuba on Friday declared an "international emergency" in response to a U.S. executive order threatening tariffs on goods linked to Cuba. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parril... Read More