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Pakistan claims it destroyed 12 Indian drones

Dhaka, May 8 -- Pakistan army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Thursday said that the country destroyed 12 drones sent by India to different cities last night (Wednesday). India has not c... Read More


Not involved in humanitarian corridor issue; Teesta depends on Bangladesh: China

Dhaka, May 8 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Thursday said China is not involved in the "so-called humanitarian corridor" issue, stressing that China always respects sovereignty and ter... Read More


SC sets May 27 for delivering judgment on Azharul's appeal

, May 8 -- The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday fixed May 27 for delivering its judgment on the appeal petition challenging the death penalty of Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul I... Read More


DB arrests two AL leaders in Dhaka

Dhaka, May 8 -- The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested two leaders of Awami League (AL) in separate drives in the capital. The arrestees are Sheikh Md Amir, 64, president... Read More


Youth found dead in Narsingdi after alleged abduction over ransom

Narsingdi, May 8 -- Police recovered the body of a 20-year-old youth near Madanpur Bridge in Narsingdi on Wednesday night, reportedly after he was killed by kidnappers who failed to secure ransom. Th... Read More


Concerned over Delhi-Islamabad tensions, China opposes all forms of terrorism

Dhaka, May 8 -- Describing India and Pakistan as China's neighbours, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Thursday said China opposes 'all forms of terrorism' and calls for an impartial investi... Read More


Ali Riaz calls for structural reforms to build accountable state

, May 8 -- Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz said on Thursday the importance of implementing structural reforms to establish a transparent and accountable state, which h... Read More


With a strong signal, Dhaka-Beijing set to elevate trade ties to new level: Ambassador Yao

Dhaka, May 8 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Thursday said the visit of the largest-ever business delegation in Bangladesh from China led by Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao lat... Read More


China's digital innovation praised by 86% of respondents in a global survey: report

BEIJING, May 8 -- six percent of respondents praised China's advancements in digital technology, according to a report released Wednesday by Renmin University of China (RUC) in Beijing. The 2025 Glob... Read More


Stocks rebound sharply after 150-point plunge in previous session

Dhaka, May 8 -- Trading on both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges rebounded strongly on Thursday, the last working day of the week, following a steep 150-point fall in the previous session. Th... Read More