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Bolivian army chief held after coup attempt

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Bolivia's army chief was arrested Wednesday after sending soldiers and tanks to take up position in front of government buildings in what President Luis…

Bolivian army chief held after coup attempt

Strong diplomatic efforts continue to bring back Tarique: Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said in parliament that though…

Strong diplomatic efforts continue to bring back Tarique: Hasina
Legal and diplomatic complications hinder efforts to bring Tarique back home from UK

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said there are some…

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

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…

Govt working to implement pry school upgrade to Class VIII

Govt working to implement pry school upgrade to Class VIII

A total of 154 primary schools across the country are ready for upgrading the primary level up to class VIII and 1000 more schools will be added in the next three years, said Primary…

Rohingyas need security to return home in Myanmar: Swedish envoy

Rohingyas need security to return home in Myanmar: Swedish envoy

Outgoing Swedish Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexandra Berg Von Linde on Tuesday said that the forcibly displaced Rohingyas can't return to their homeland unless a conducive atmosphere…

Chinese Minister shares optimism on 'Sonar Bangla'

Chinese Minister shares optimism on 'Sonar Bangla'

Visiting Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Liu Jianchao, has underscored the significance of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's…

Hasina moves to India for Teesta scheme

Hasina moves to India for Teesta scheme

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the government will accept the financing proposal for the Teesta Masterplan Project, considering which one is the most beneficial for the…