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Reformist Pezeshkian neck and neck in Iran presidential race

News —29 June, 2024 14:35

A low-key moderate and a protege of Iran’s supreme leader are neck-and-neck in the vote count in snap presidential elections marked by voter apathy…

Reformist Pezeshkian neck and neck in Iran presidential race

IS killed more than 4,000 since Syria territorial defeat: Monitor

Daesh fighters have killed nearly 4,100 people in Syria since…

IS killed more than 4,000 since Syria territorial defeat: Monitor
HSC, equivalent exams begin Sunday

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent exams…

HSC, equivalent exams begin Sunday

Biman warns ticketing touts

Biman warns ticketing touts

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has issued a stern warning to its approved travel agents stating that strict measures will be taken against those who breach the rules set by the national…

Rain predicted to continue for 4 days

Rain predicted to continue for 4 days

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers across eight divisions, including Dhaka. According to BMD's regular bulletin,…

Biden tries to repair debate damage with fiery speech

Biden tries to repair debate damage with fiery speech

A fired-up Joe Biden came out swinging Friday as he tried to make up for a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump, insisting he was the right man to win November's US presidential…

How Saudi Arabia is creating a buzz around beekeeping

How Saudi Arabia is creating a buzz around beekeeping

RIYADH: Honey has long held a special place in Saudi culture, cultivated by beekeepers across the region for its medicinal and culinary uses. Now, with added government support, its…

Owning six companies within a year, fairy tale rises

Owning six companies within a year, fairy tale rises

On the eve of Rajshahi City Corporation's (RCC) mayoral election in 2008, the annual income of AHM Khairuzzaman Liton, the then a simple local leader of Awami League (AL), was only…

Delhi clears its stance on Ganges treaty

Delhi clears its stance on Ganges treaty

Regarding the renewal of the Ganga Water Treaty beyond 2026, the Indian External Affairs Ministry on Friday said a communication was received from West Bengal on 5 April 2024 indicating…

Financial crisis: Cops can’t buy copters from US-sanctioned Russia

Financial crisis: Cops can’t buy copters from US-sanctioned Russia

In the last week of the financial year, the  police have  demanded a disburse of 30 per cent of the  Letter of Credit or 177.03 crore to  procure helicopters from…

AL govt sheltering many corrupt elements like Aziz-Benazir: Farroque

AL govt sheltering many corrupt elements like Aziz-Benazir: Farroque

BNP Chairperson’s Advisory Council Member Zainul Abedin Farroque on Friday alleged that the Awami League government is providing shelter to numerous corrupt individuals like…

UNSC demands Yemen rebels halt attacks on ships in Mideast waters

UNSC demands Yemen rebels halt attacks on ships in Mideast waters

The U.N. Security Council on Thursday approved a resolution demanding Yemen’s Houthi rebels halt all attacks on ships and urged that the disruption to maritime security in a…

UK economic recovery improves as election looms

UK economic recovery improves as election looms

The UK economy's recovery from recession was stronger than previously thought in the first quarter, official data showed Friday, partly lifting embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak…

3 killed in Reazuddin Bazar fire in Ctg

3 killed in Reazuddin Bazar fire in Ctg

Three people were killed in a fire that broke out at Reazuddin Bazar, one of the largest wholesale markets in Chattogram city, in the early hours of today. Two of the deceased…

UK Labour to delay Palestine state pledge to coddle US: Report

UK Labour to delay Palestine state pledge to coddle US: Report

The UK’s opposition Labour Party is reportedly set to pause a decision on recognition of Palestinian statehood over fears that doing so could harm relations with the US. Party…

7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Peru, tsunami threat issued

7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Peru, tsunami threat issued

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the coast of central Peru on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, with tsunami waves expected along some coastlines. The USGS said…

Long campaign by Israel in Gaza may follow war

Long campaign by Israel in Gaza may follow war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent comments that the intense phase of fighting in Gaza was about to end essentially confirmed what has become increasingly clear in…