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China congratulates Khalilur Rahman on election as president of 81st UNGA session

Dhaka, June 2 -- China on Tuesday conveyed its warm congratulations on the election of Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman as president of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA... Read More


Hides of discontent: Rawhide traders count losses as tanneries duck blame

Dhaka, June 2 -- Rawhide traders and tannery owners have voiced sharp discontent over the quality and pricing of sacrificial animal hides collected during Eid-ul-Azha, with seasonal traders reporting ... Read More


Govt moving towards fascism: Jamaat ameer

Sylhet, June 2 -- Leader of the Opposition in Parliament and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday claimed that the country is not in a "good condition" and accused the gov... Read More


PM congratulates Khalilur Rahman on election as UNGA president

Dhaka, June 2 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday congratulated Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on his election as president of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNG... Read More


Unidentified body recovered from DMCH new building

Dhaka, June 2 -- Police recovered the body of an unidentified man from beside a mosque near the new building of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Tuesday. The deceased, aged around 38, has yet... Read More


Ramisa murder: Testimony ends, self-defence hearing Wednesday

Dhaka, June 2 -- The testimony phase in the rape and murder case of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter concluded within a single day on Tuesday. Out of 18 witnesses, 16 made their depositions against prime ... Read More


UNGA Presidency: Bangladesh wins against Cyprus

Dhaka, June 2 -- Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has been elected President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the 81st session, competing against Cyprus. In the ballot,... Read More


UNGA Presidency: Bangladesh secures 'historic, landmark' win against Cyprus

Dhaka, June 2 -- Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has been elected President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the 81st session, competing against Cyprus which Dhaka desc... Read More


Killings linked to illegal intrusion or criminal acts should not be called border killings: Salahuddin

Dhaka, June 2 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said killings of individuals, who are involved in crime or illegal intrusion, by any border force within its own territory cannot be labelled... Read More


Trump criticizes Netanyahu over Lebanon escalation, report says

, June 2 -- US President Donald Trump reportedly engaged in a tense phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's recent military actions in Lebanon, amid concerns th... Read More