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Deaths mount as heatwave bakes Pakistan

News —27 June, 2024 12:17

As the temperatures rose in southern Pakistan, so did the body count. The Edhi ambulance service says it usually takes around 30 to 40 people to the Karachi…

Deaths mount as heatwave bakes Pakistan

Bolivian army chief held after coup attempt

Bolivia's army chief was arrested Wednesday after sending soldiers…

Bolivian army chief held after coup attempt
An unprecedented debate could shake up a White House race like no other

The confrontation in Atlanta between Joe Biden and Donald…

An unprecedented debate could shake up a White House race like no other

Govt granting India corridor by allowing to set up railway tracks: Rizvi

Govt granting India corridor by allowing to set up railway tracks: Rizvi

  BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday alleged that the government is going to grant India a corridor by allowing it to develop a network of railway…

Hasan Mahmud defends 'controversial' agreements with India

Hasan Mahmud defends 'controversial' agreements with India

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said that the government has signed new agreement and renewed old ones with India for the sake of protecting the country's interests.  He made the…

Strong diplomatic efforts continue to bring back Tarique: Hasina

Strong diplomatic efforts continue to bring back Tarique: Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said in parliament that though there are some legal complications, strong diplomatic and legal activities are on to bring back BNP acting chairperson…

Legal and diplomatic complications hinder efforts to bring Tarique back home from UK

Legal and diplomatic complications hinder efforts to bring Tarique back home from UK

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said there are some legal complications regarding bringing BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman back in Bangladesh.  "Strong diplomatic…

BNP announces 3-day programme for Khaleda Zia's unconditional release

BNP announces 3-day programme for Khaleda Zia's unconditional release

BNP on Wednesday announced a three-day countrywide programme demanding the unconditional release of its Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is currently undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital…

Corruption is a way of life across the world: Quader

Corruption is a way of life across the world: Quader

Corruption is a way of life across the world, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today, emphasizing that the issue is not exclusive to Bangladesh. He made the…

Region to face ‘catastrophic’ threat if Israel-Hezbollah fighting escalates: UN

Region to face ‘catastrophic’ threat if Israel-Hezbollah fighting escalates: UN

The UN on Tuesday expressed serious concerns about the risk of an escalation in the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, warning that not only would it cause even more suffering…

Hasina asks SSF for not isolating from people

Hasina asks SSF for not isolating from people

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said she will die if she is isolated from the public, asking the Special Security Force (SSF) not to detach her from the people. "If you make me isolated…

4 death row convicts held hour after fleeing Bogura jail

4 death row convicts held hour after fleeing Bogura jail

Four death row convicts, who escaped from Bogura district jail, were rearrested within one hour on Wednesday. The convicts are Nazrul Islam Majnu, of Diadanga area in Bhurungamari…

A third of adults not doing enough physical activity

A third of adults not doing enough physical activity

Nearly a third of all adults are not doing enough physical activity, posing a growing threat to health across the world, a major study said on Wednesday. More than 31 percent of adults…

Iran to pick new president at crucial time

Iran to pick new president at crucial time

Iranians vote on Friday to elect a new president from six candidates, including a lone reformist who hopes he can challenge the dominance of conservatives in the Islamic republic.…

Russian, US defence ministers discuss Ukraine over phone

Russian, US defence ministers discuss Ukraine over phone

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin spoke by phone on Tuesday to discuss the conflict in Ukraine, Moscow's defence ministry said. The United…

Amnesty International for ending impunity for torture by Bangladesh security forces

Amnesty International for ending impunity for torture by Bangladesh security forces

Authorities in Bangladesh must end impunity for torture and other ill-treatment by police and security forces, hold perpetrators to account and ensure reparations are given to victims,…

Hasina invites Yunus to a debate with her

Hasina invites Yunus to a debate with her

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today invited Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus to join a debate with her, saying that Younus got the most benefit from her and is now pursuing a propaganda…