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Iran expands nuclear capacities further: IAEA

News —14 June, 2024 16:34

Iran is further expanding its nuclear capacities, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Thursday, one week after the agency's board of governors passed…

Iran expands nuclear capacities further: IAEA

No Gaza cease-fire deal soon as mediators work to bridge gaps: Biden

U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday he doesn’t expect…

No Gaza cease-fire deal soon as mediators work to bridge gaps: Biden
G7 agrees $50bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assets

The G7 has agreed to use frozen Russian assets to raise $50bn…

G7 agrees $50bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assets

Bangladesh military unhappy with Chinese weapons

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 

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

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.…

What Dr Yunus is saying is untrue, offensive: Law Minister

What Dr Yunus is saying is untrue, offensive: Law Minister

Law Minister Advocate Anisul Huq on Wednesday said Dr. Yunus is being tried in the same way as any citizen of the country who breaches the law but what he(Yunus) is saying is untrue…

Cyclone Remal losses estimated at Tk 7,000cr: Govt

Cyclone Remal losses estimated at Tk 7,000cr: Govt

 The government has so far estimated the losses caused by cyclone Remal at Tk 7000 crore, said State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibur Rahman on Wednesday.…

Dr Yunus, 13 others indicted in money embezzlement case

Dr Yunus, 13 others indicted in money embezzlement case

A court here framed charges against GrameenTelecom Chairman and Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus and 13 others forallegedly embezzling Taka 25 crore from the company and laundering…