Trump cancels weekend rallies, plans phone appearances

The US president has held 25 rallies across 19 states since Oct 1

Irene Khan calls for greater role for women in peacebuilding

Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Irene Zubaida Khan, has called for meaningful participation by women in peace processes and decision-making, emphasising the importance of grassroots initiatives in preventing violence and building lasting peace.Speaking r

Freedom fighter found dead in Mymensingh

New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs

Partners urge Bangladesh reforms during LDC graduation deferment

New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs

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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has returned to the country after a four-day visit to Japan. The regular Bangladesh Biman flight carrying the Prime Minister landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport…

Prime Minister Returns to Dhaka After Four-Day Japan Visit

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has returned to the country after a four-day visit to Japan. The regular Bangladesh Biman flight carrying the Prime Minister landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport…

LPG importers, regulator face heat over price hikes, market failures

The country's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) importers and energy regulator came under intense criticism from consumers, distributors and retailers during a public hearing on Thursday, as participants questioned repeated price hikes, chronic shortages and the failure to ensure sales at government-se

Bangladesh’s LDC graduation deferred by 3 years

Bangladesh, UK seek stronger cooperation on climate action

Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) have exchanged views on the disproportionate impacts of climate change on women and children, opportunities for collaboration in climate-related technology, and the need to translate global climate commitments into practical action.State Minister for Foreign Af

Flags of Bangladesh and South Korea. Illustration: Freepik

A delegation led by Khosru scheduled to visit South Korea on 1-5 November.

US senator calls Trump’s Iran attack plan ‘insane’

Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy on Thursday described the Trump administration’s military plan for resuming attacks on Iran as “insane” following a detailed briefing on the strategy.In a post on social media platform X, Murphy said, “Some of us have been briefed on the war

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Bangladesh must cut excessive fruit import taxes and address domestic supply costs to make nutritious food affordable, especially for low-income households.

Amnesty International raises concerns over three Bangladesh laws

New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs

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A recent report by The Daily Star on the disappearance of playgrounds and open spaces in Dhaka highlights a problem that is often treated as an urban planning issue. In reality, it is also a child health issue.

Evercare Hospital Chattogram organizes patient forum on World Stroke Day

Evercare Hospital Chattogram, the port city

Ex-flight lieutenant Tahsif’s 'junior friend' taken into custody

Law enforcement officers have reportedly taken Shahriar Reza Dwip, a “junior friend” of former Bangladesh Air Force Flight Lieutenant KM Tahsif Sauri, into custody in connection with his death. Tahsif had spent around six hours with Dwip before going missing.

Gold prices slashed by Tk 5,481 per bhori in Bangladesh

Gold prices in Bangladesh have been cut again, with the price of 22-carat gold, the highest quality available in the local market, reduced by Tk 5,481 per bhori (11.664 grams).

Rooppur Power Plant starts generating power; begins internal use

The first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) today commenced power start-up operation and began to use internally."Power start-up operations for Unit-1 commenced this morning after getting permission on Thursday," Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) Chairman M

Amadeus data breach exposes 53,000 Cathay Pacific bookings

Dhaka: Cathay Pacific Airways has reported that a data breach involving Spanish travel technology provider Amadeus affected approximately 53,000 customer bookings, adding to a growing list of airlines reporting security incidents linked to the company's systems.