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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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,…
Nauru sees rare earth metals as key to the green transition. But mining them could threaten vital marine ecosystems. Nauru is a small Pacific island 4,000km (2,485 miles) off the coast of Australia. It is so small, it has no capital city and just one road. But its roughly 12,000…
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The announcement puts the pope’s mark on the group that will one day choose his successor after his death or resignation. Pope Francis has announced he would elevate 21 churchmen to the high rank of cardinal, again putting his mark on the group that will one day choose his successor…
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US treasury secretary says 10 hours of bilateral meetings with top Chinese officials have helped stabilise relations between Washington and Beijing. United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said her talks with top Chinese officials in recent days were “direct” and “productive” and helped put the US-China relationship on “surer…
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US President Joe Biden heads to the UK, then Lithuania for a NATO summit focusing on the conflict in Ukraine, and then Finland. United States President Joe Biden has kicked off a three-nation trip dominated by a NATO summit aimed at showing solidarity with Ukraine amid disagreements over Kyiv’s possible accession into…
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The administration estimates there are some 8.5 million locations in the US that lack access to broadband connections. The White House has unveiled how the government will divvy up $42bn among the US’s 50 states to expand access to high-speed broadband by 2030, as it launched a new publicity campaign…
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President Aleksander Lukashenko has trumpeted his ‘peacekeeping’ role in quelling the Wagner mercenary group’s rebellion in Russia, raising questions about his motives. Kyiv, Ukraine – A mediator’s mantle is not something Belarusian President Aleksander Lukashenko is often seen wearing. Dubbed “Europe’s last dictator”, Lukashenko has cracked down on critics and protests with harrowing…
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Keep ReadingOne of the key questions surrounding online dating is whether these platforms lead to long-term relationships. Some 53% of adults under 30 have ever used a dating site or app – including a quarter who have used one in the past year. This compares with 37% of those ages 30…
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Depreciation of the rial comes amid boiling tensions with the West and continuing protests in Iran. Tehran, Iran – Iran’s currency has reached an all-time record low amid increasing tensions with the West and the unrest gripping the country. On Sunday, the United States dollar went past the 450,000-rial mark for…
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The country’s equality council warns of high rates of sexual violence, says young generations worst affected. Five years into the #MeToo movement, French society “remains very sexist in all of its spheres”, a government-created equality watchdog says in its annual report. The High Council for Equality between Women and Men…
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