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Police seek to keep DUCSU VP candidate Jalal in prison over roommate 'murder attempt'

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- Police have sought to keep Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) vice-president candidate Jalal Ahmed, widely known as "Jwalamoy Jalal", in jail following his arrest ... Read More


Why should TikTok star Prince Mamun's bail not be scrapped in Laila 'murder attempt', court asks

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- A Dhaka court has asked why TikTok personality Abdullah Al Mamun, better known as Prince Mamun, should not have his bail cancelled in a case filed by social media figure Laila A... Read More


'Katchatheevu belongs to Sri Lanka, that will never change' - FM responds to Vijay

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today issued a stern response to the controversial comments recently made by Indian actor-turned-politician Vijay regarding the Katcha... Read More


Govt forms panel with four advisors to review demands of BSc, diploma engineers

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- The Cabinet Division has formed an eight-member committee to assess the demands of BSc degree and diploma holders in the engineering sector and to make recommendations. The Chi... Read More


CID probing Gammanpila's controversial statement, court told

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court that an investigation has been initiated under the International Covenant on Civil an... Read More


Bangladesh orders action on sight for 'provocative' activities around Chandranath Hill

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- Three interim government advisors have ordered immediate action if any "provocative" activities are seen around Chandranath Hill, a pilgrimage site of the Hindu community in Cha... Read More


Nagad to be privatised in 3-4 months, says BB governor Ahsan H Mansur

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur says that mobile financial service Nagad, currently a state-run enterprise, will be privatised and a new investor is being sought for thi... Read More


Macron gives 'full support' to embattled PM as crisis looms in France

France, Aug. 27 -- President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday gave his "full support" to France's embattled prime minister, who has called a confidence vote that could see his government collapse next mon... Read More


Westfalia Fruit showcases Avocado expertise at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025

India, Aug. 27 -- Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, is proud to exhibit at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025. "The appetite for avocados in Asia is growing rapidly, making this an exc... Read More


Austrian Manufacturing Downturn Eases In August

India, Aug. 27 -- Austria's factory activity contracted at a slower pace in July as output grew at the fastest pace in more than three years, survey data from S&P Global showed on Wednesday. The UniC... Read More