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5.9-magnitude quake hits 107 km SE of Nemuro, Japan: USGS

New York, June 19 -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted 107 km SE of Nemuro, Japan at 23:08:05 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. The epicenter, with a depth of 14.9 ... Read More


India battle to 2-2 draw but fall short in shootout against Argentina in FIH Hockey Pro League

London, June 19 -- After a grueling 2-2 draw, the Indian Women's Hockey Team missed out on the bonus point, going down 0-2 to Argentina in the shootout at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 match at th... Read More


India U23 men's team lose match against Tajikistan in friendly match

Tursunzoda (Tajikistan), June 19 -- The India U23 men's national team suffered a 2-3 defeat at the hands of hosts Tajikistan U23s, after being reduced to 10 men in a friendly match at the Talco Arena,... Read More


US reaffirms support as Deputy Secretary lauds Yunus' leadership

Dhaka, June 19 -- US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has praised the leadership of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at a critical juncture for Bangladesh and reaffirmed continued US... Read More


Kyrgyzstan and Benelux countries sign agreements on visas and readmission

Kyrgyzstan, June 19 -- A signing ceremony for two agreements between Kyrgyzstan and the Benelux countries (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg) took place at the Benelux Secretariat in Brussels o... Read More


WB approves $640mn to boost Bangladesh's gas supply, air quality

Dhaka, June 19 -- The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved two projects totalling $640 million to support Bangladesh in enhancing its gas supply infrastructure and improving air qual... Read More


Increased investment 'fails' to fix flaws in Bangladesh's social protection targeting

Dhaka, June 19 -- Despite increased government investment, the effectiveness of Bangladesh's social protection programmes continues to be undermined by persistent inefficiencies in targeting, a recent... Read More


16 Vietnamese universities honoured in THE Impact Rankings 2025

Hanoi, June 19 -- Vietnam's 16 universities have been named in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, an increase of three compared to 2024. These prestigious rankings evaluate univer... Read More


Tensions at secretariat as employees continue protests

Dhaka, June 19 -- Secretariat employees staged fresh protests on Thursday again, demanding immediate repeal of the Public Service Ordinance, threatening a tougher action programme if their demands are... Read More


18-year-old boy found hanged on canal pipe in Osh

Kyrgyzstan, June 19 -- An 18-year-old boy was found hanged in Osh city. He was a native of Uzgen district, the Osh City Police Department said. The police received information that a person wasfound... Read More