An Indian politician has been shot dead in the commercial capital, Mumbai. Gunmen opened fire on Baba Siddique, 66, near the office of his son, who is also a politician, according to local media reports. Two people have been arrested in connection with the…
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Kamala Harris has released her medical records, which concluded she is in “excellent health” and fit for the presidency. Following the disclosure, the Democratic Party’s nominee to be the next US president accused Donald Trump of a lack of transparency over not releasing his…
Serious allegations of malfeasance and money laundering surrounding the growing import of…
US President Joe Biden and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have held…
Obituary: Ratan Tata, the ‘modest’ Indian tycoon Ratan Tata, who has died aged 86, was one of India’s most internationally recognised business leaders. The tycoon led the Tata Group – known as a “salt-to-software” conglomerate of more than 100 companies, employing some 660,000 people…
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A garment business tycoon, an owner of a local conglomerate, a celebrated local steel giant, a well-known bank and a woman entrepreneur were felicitated at the 22nd Bangladesh Business Awards (BBA) for their outstanding efforts and landmark achievements in their respective business fields. Finance…
Air New Zealand has abandoned a 2030 goal to cut its carbon…
With China accused of selling electric cars at artificially low prices, the…
Serious allegations of malfeasance and money laundering surrounding the growing import of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Bangladesh. commotion has started over the import of LPG in two Iranian ships which have been imposed trade restrictions in the outer anchorage of Chittagong port. there are allegations that there is a…
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When Sayem Sobhan Anvir, Managing Director of Bashundhara Group, was implicated in the rape and murder case of college student Mosarrat Jahan Munia in April 2021, it quickly became a hot topic on Bangladeshi social media. One meme that circulated widely suggested, “If anything happens to Anvir, people will lose…
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Crashed stock market. The share prices of various companies are decreasing every day. It reduces the valuation and market capitalization. Transactions are also decreasing. Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) also fell by 53 points on Monday. The market capitalization has decreased by 4 thousand crore rupees. Investor confidence is low. Those…
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Reporter: Bangladeshi Former Jamaat leader and associate professor of National University who helped Abul Kalam Azad alias Bachchu Razakar flee the country on March 30 2012 in the case of crimes against humanity. After mr. Abu Yusuf was arrested by RAB Because he allegedly helped mr azad escape. Then after…
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Kamala Harris has released her medical records, which concluded she is in “excellent health” and fit for the presidency. Following the disclosure, the Democratic Party’s nominee to be the next US president accused Donald Trump of a lack of transparency over not releasing his own health records. The vice-president also claimed her Republican rival…
Former United States President and current Republican nominee Donald Trump has kept in regular touch with Russian President Vladimir Putin,…
The northern Indian state of Haryana and Indian-administered Kashmir sprang surprises on Tuesday as votes were…
Record-breaking rain left thousands of people stranded by floods in North Korea over the weekend, prompting…
These images show where Hurricane Milton’s power came from, and some of the risks faced by those in its path. Hurricane Milton is one of the most powerful storms to form over the Atlantic in recent years. The National Hurricane Center has warned that Milton will make landfall as an “extremely dangerous major hurricane” late…
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Florida residents are rushing to finish emergency preparations – or just leave – as Hurricane Milton races toward landfall on the heavily-populated Tampa Bay. Milton is currently a category five storm, packing ferocious winds of up to 165mph (270km/h). It is expected to hit with full force on Wednesday night,…
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Singapore Airlines has offered to pay compensation to those who were injured on a London to Singapore flight that encountered severe turbulence. The airline said it will pay $10,000 (£7,800) to those who sustained minor injuries, in a Facebook post. For passengers with more serious injuries, the airline is providing “an…
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The US has reached some agreements with China ahead of the COP28 Summit in Dubai at the end of this month, Washington’s climate envoy has said. “We felt that our days of talks were very successful. We did come up with some agreements”, John Kerry told the BBC at a…
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An impending storm could cause “life-threatening” flooding in Mexico and the south-western United States, the US National Hurricane Center has warned. Hurricane Hilary is moving towards Mexico’s Pacific coast with winds of up to 130mph (215km/h). It is expected to make landfall later on Saturday. Forecasters say it will then…
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Torrential rains and unabated construction are frequently triggering disasters in India’s Himalayan region. But an unusual increase in rainfall is making the terrain even more dangerous. Landslides and flash floods have already killed dozens in the area this month, burying homes and buildings. Parts of Nepal and Pakistan have also…
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The Westin Dhaka, the city’s most iconic hotel, is set to transform into a romantic haven for lovebirds as it announces an extravagant 7-day long “Valentine’s Romance” celebration. Starting from February 7th till February 14th, 2024, said a press release.The Westin Dhaka will offer…
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Why celebrate for love one day, when you can celebrate it for 7 days? Located in the heart of the city, Sheraton Dhaka is excited to announce its enchanting Valentine’s campaign, “Love Land” a 7-day affluence dedicated to capturing the magic of Valentine’s Day.…
The country’s equality council warns of high rates of sexual violence, says…
China has stopped issuing short-term visas to individuals from South Korea and…
An Indian politician has been shot dead in the commercial capital, Mumbai. Gunmen opened fire on Baba Siddique, 66, near the office of his son, who is also a politician, according to local media reports. Two people have been arrested in connection with the killing. Siddique, a former local minister, was a senior figure…
US President Joe Biden and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have held a much-anticipated 30-minute phone…
Around 1,000 animals were killed in a fire in Bangkok’s famous open-air Chatuchak market early Tuesday,…
China has stopped issuing short-term visas to individuals from South Korea and Japan in retaliation for Covid restrictions on Chinese travellers. Beijing says the pause on South Korean visas will remain in place until “discriminatory” entry restrictions against China are lifted. Japan and South Korea are not the only countries…
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Former US president slams FBI raid, calls Joe Biden an ‘enemy of the state’ in his first public appearance since the search of Mar-a-Lago. Former US President Donald Trump has slammed the FBI’s raid on his Florida home as a “travesty of justice” as he made his first public appearance…
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Critics say the text to image system pose a threat to the livelihoods of human artists. A game designer has sparked controversy after his artificial-intelligence-generated art piece won the top spot at a competition in the United States with critics calling the win a threat to human artists everywhere. Jason M Allen,…
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Speaking in Singapore, Noeleen Heyzer says she will make no second visit to the country unless she can see the deposed leader. Noeleen Heyzer, the United Nations special envoy on Myanmar, has said she is “very concerned” about the health of Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi who has…
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Plan to jumpstart trade of renewable energy comes as Europe seeks to displace Russian gas amid the war in Ukraine. Montreal, Canada – Environmental rights groups have cautiously welcomed a new agreement between the German and Canadian governments to begin shipping hydrogen across the Atlantic as early as 2025, as the two…
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Redacted document provides more information about evidence that led to unprecedented search of Mar-a-Lago this month. The US Department of Justice has released the highly anticipated affidavit that underpinned this month’s search of Donald Trump’s Florida home, confirming that the United States is investigating the alleged mishandling of classified documents by the…
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Army SOS, an activist-led NGO, converts Android-based tablets into smart units with automated precision guidance. Kyiv, Ukraine – Years before Russia invaded Ukraine, Oleksiy Savchenko helped develop one of the most lethal and inexpensive weapons now used by thousands of Ukrainian service members. In 2014, he was among the protesters whose…
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Governor Rhee Chang-yong says taming price growth remains the central bank’s first priority. South Korea’s central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point while raising its inflation forecast for the year. The latest hike by the Bank of Korea (BOK) on Thursday takes the key interest…
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Fires at a nearby coal-powered plant reportedly forced the nuclear station’s two working power units offline. The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has been disconnected from Ukraine’s energy grid for the first time in its history after nearby fires damaged overhead power lines, according to the country’s state nuclear power company.…
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Judge grants bail until September 1 after Khan was charged under anti-terror law for ‘threats’ to police and a judge. Islamabad, Pakistan – An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has granted interim bail to Imran Khan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former prime minister, in a case registered against him last week for…
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