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Rains likely in parts of country; Dhaka may see isolated showers

, April 20 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes in parts of the country in 24 hours commencing 9am ... Read More


Hanfu trend expands beyond humans to robots, dolls and pets in China

, April 20 -- China's traditional Hanfu clothing is no longer limited to people, as designers are now creating outfits for robots, dolls and even pets, reflecting a growing interest in blending cultur... Read More


Nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign launched

Dhaka, April 20 -- Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain on Monday formally inaugurated a nationwide emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign aimed at addressing the ongo... Read More


Digital transformation powers Hanoi metro expansion

Hanoi, April 20 -- Digital transformation is accelerating the expansion and appeal of Hanoi's metro system, positioning urban rail as a key pillar of sustainable transport amid mounting congestion and... Read More


Fire from 'gas cylinder leak' leaves couple dead in Dinajpur

Dinajpur, April 20 -- A man and his wife were killed as their house caught fire from a suspected gas cylinder leak in Ashrampara area of Dinajpur city early Monday. The deceased were identified as Ta... Read More


Leopard kills 4-yr-old child in Lakhimpur Kheri village

Lakhimapur Kheri, April 20 -- A tragic incident has been reported from Nayapurwa village under Umar Gram Panchayat in Lakhimpur Kheri district, where a leopard killed a four-year-old boy. The partial... Read More


Iran refuses to participate in second round of peace talks, US seizes Iranian cargo ship

New Delhi, April 20 -- Iran has rejected the second round of peace talks with the US, citing several reasons for its refusal to return to the negotiating table, including US blockade of Iranian ports.... Read More


Political turmoil erupts in UP over women's reservation: A special legislative session on April 30

Lucknow, April 20 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has intensified its political strategy on the issue of women's reservation, keeping in mind the 2027 assembly elections. In this regard, the Uttar Pr... Read More


OTS Secretary General addresses panel on centenary of Baku Turkology Congress

Kyrgyzstan, April 20 -- The Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Amb. Kubanychbek Omuraliev addressed the panel session entitled "A Century of Language and Identity: From Baku ... Read More


Vietnam DanceSport team shines at Southeast Asian championship 2026

Hanoi, April 20 -- Vietnam's DanceSport team has made an impressive start at the Philippine Superstars Open Dance Festival 2026 in Manila, securing a total of six gold, five silver and one bronze meda... Read More