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Israel miscalculating costs of war with Hezbollah: Ex-US official
News —3 July, 2024 11:27
LONDON: Israel has miscalculated the costs of a potential new war with Hezbollah, a former US military intelligence analyst warned on Tuesday, noting that…
Rishi Sunak still hoping for unlikely win
The UK Conservatives hoped Rishi Sunak would stabilise the party…
PM seeks ADB's support in navigating blue economy
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought cooperation Asian…
MPs blast govt for state of banking sector, corruption
Three opposition and independent MPs on Tuesday blasted the government for the deplorable condition of the banking and financial sector. Jatiya Party MP Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, and two…
Why India’s food norms fail to detect pesticide in spices
On April 5, Hong Kong’s food safety department flagged the presence of a carcinogen in two spice mixes imported from India. Traces of ethylene oxide were found in Everest’s…
How a Gaza 'stunt' divided Australia's parliament
When Fatima Payman crossed the Senate floor to vote against her government she knew it would come with consequences. The Australian Labor party has strict penalties for those who undermine…
Over 2000 families inundated in Lalmonirhat
Some 2, 000 families living in the low-lying areas and chars adjacent to the Teesta River in Lalmonirhat have been submerged as the water level of the river is rising again due to…
ACC’s Mahabubul Alam amasses wealth, remains untouched mysteriously
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Deputy Director Mahbubul Alam has allegedly amassed vast wealth illegally, purchasing lands and properties worth crores of taka in the names of his…
ACC asks Benazir, Matiur to submit wealth statements
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today asked former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed and National Board of Revenue (NBR) official Matiur Rahman to submit their wealth…
Bangladesh’s net forex reserve now over $16b
Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have seen positive growth following the receipt of loan installments from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other global lenders. Bangladesh…
Protest continues against quota system reinstatement
In response to the High Court's decision to reinstate the quota system in government jobs, students from several universities and colleges jointly blocked Dhaka's Shahbagh intersection.…
Govt officials must submit wealth statements: HC
The High Court on Tuesday ordered the authorities concerned to implement the rules regarding the submission and disclosure of wealth statements by government officials. It also ordered…
China's Xi arrives in Kazakhstan for state visit, summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Kazakhstan on Tuesday for a state visit, during which he will attend a meeting of Shanghai alliance nations in the Kazakh capital Astana. The…
Barishal road blocked protesting quota reinstatement
Students of Barisal University (BU) blocked the Dhaka-Barishal highway for an hour on Tuesday protesting restoration of quota system in government jobs. Hundreds of vehicles were stuck…
AB Party questions passage of budget by JS
Amar Bangladesh Party, AB Party, has rejected the national budget FY2024-25 claiming that the party is not considering parliament as a legitimate representation of the people of this…
Blinken eyes NATO support regardless of far-right gains in Europe
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday he expected European allies to keep up strong support for NATO despite a far-right victory in the first round of French elections.…
Who is likely to replace Biden as Democratic nominee?
US President Joe Biden's feeble debate performance last week sent shockwaves across the Democratic party, raising questions about who could replace him on the presidential ticket should…