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Eid essentials prices soar due to rising demand, lax monitoring
News —14 June, 2024 21:59
Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, the prices of ginger, garlic, onion, and green chili increased on the back of increased demand for these curry items. The prices of…
Spain-Turkey urge international community to act to stop the war in Gaza
Spain and Turkey called on the international community Thursday…
Bangladesh going under water at one of world’s fastest rates
After cyclone gales tore down his home in 2007, Bangladeshi…
Million-plus begin hajj pilgrimage under shadow of Gaza war
More than a million Muslim pilgrims were in Mecca Friday for the start of a hajj pilgrimage held against the grim backdrop of the Gaza war and in exhausting summer heat. Crowds of…
No Gaza cease-fire deal soon as mediators work to bridge gaps: Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday he doesn’t expect to seal a Gaza cease-fire deal in the near future, as an American-backed proposal with global support has not been fully…
G7 agrees $50bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assets
The G7 has agreed to use frozen Russian assets to raise $50bn (£39bn) for Ukraine to help it fight invading Russian forces. US President Joe Biden said it was another reminder…
Bangladesh military unhappy with Chinese weapons
Bangladesh, a long-time purchaser of Chinese military equipment, has lodged complaints with Beijing regarding the supply of defective components and technical issues with its imported…
Biman ticket cannot be booked without passengers’ information: Faruk Khan
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Muhammad Faruk Khan today said no ticket of Biman Bangladesh Airlines can be booked without passengers’ information. “So, there…
Arrest warrant against Rafsan the ChotoBhai
An arrest warrant has been issued against YouTuber Iftekhar Rafsan, popularly known as "Rafsan the ChotoBhai," over allegations of marketing an unauthorised energy drink called "Blue."…
History will remember Peter Haas
Peter D Haas, the US ambassador to Dhaka, has stepped down from his job at the State Department. He did this to protest the sudden shift in US foreign policy around Bangladesh’s…
UAE wants job confirmation before issuing visa to Bangladeshi migrants: Envoy tells PM
The United Arab Emirates will issue visa for Bangladeshi workers only after confirmation of their jobs in the Gulf nation, the country's envoy said on Thursday during a meeting with…
Chinese Premier Li starts New Zealand, Australia visits
Chinese Premier Li Qiang touted trade and "friendship" as he started a tour of New Zealand and Australia on Thursday, a rare visit that comes as both hosts grapple with Beijing's influence…
Saint Martin’s residents struggle for food amid vessel suspension
Over 10,000 residents of Saint Martin’s Island are facing severe food shortages following the suspension of water vessel operations on the Teknaf-Saint Martin’s Island…
Russia will remain a reliable partner to Bangladesh
Ambassador of Russia to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytskiy has said despite “artificial obstacles” imposed by the West to hinder mutually beneficial relations with friendly…
Court orders confiscation of more assets of ex-IGP Benazir
A Dhaka court on Wednesday ordered the confiscation of more properties in the names of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, and his family members. Dhaka Metropolitan…
US Embassy responds to The Mirror Asia's report
Today The Mirror Asia has run a report on the resignation of Peter Haas, the US Ambassador to Dhaka. The US Embassy has responded to the report. In an email sent to TMA, the…
Tarique, 14 others are fugitive convicts in Aug 21 grenade attack case: PM tells JS
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said in the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that BNP leader Tarique Zia and 14 other convicts of the August 21, 2004 grenade attack case are fugitives.…