CA Prof Muhammad Yunus has expressed his deepest condolences to Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin following a devastating fire at a bar in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana that killed at least 40 people and injured 119 others, one of the deadliest tragedies in Switzerland’s history. “I am deeply saddened to learn about the […]
Read MoreBy Idris Ali Bangladeshi and Indian engineers are currently monitoring water flows at key points to ensure compliance with the 1996 Ganges Water Sharing Treaty. Four Bangladeshi engineers are stationed at Farakka in India to measure river discharge, while two Indian engineers are in Bangladesh at the Hardinge Bridge to verify that allocated water reaches […]
Read MoreNEW DELHI: Sacred ancient gems linked to the Buddha’s remains went on display at an exhibit in New Delhi on Saturday, almost 130 years since they were taken abroad during British colonial rule. The Piprahwa gems, named after the town in what is now the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, were removed by British […]
Read MorePakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Wednesday evening and conveyed heartfelt condolences to the brotherly people and government of Bangladesh on the demise of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. The two leaders recalled her stature as a distinguished political […]
Read MoreIndia and Pakistan on Thursday (1 January) exchanged lists of nuclear installations that cannot be attacked in the event of hostilities and lists of prisoners in each other’s custody, against the backdrop of unprecedented strains in bilateral ties after a brief but intense conflict last May. The lists were exchanged a day after external affairs […]
Read MoreBNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has pledged to carry forward the political and social legacy of his mother, former prime minister Khaleda Zia, saying he feels a deep sense of responsibility to continue her unfinished journey of public service. “My mother devoted her life to serving others, day after day, with relentless dedication. I feel […]
Read MoreNew Delhi: For the Indian Army, 2025 will be remembered as a decisive phase in India’s counter-terror and deterrence posture, with Operation Sindoor emerging as the defining military action against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and cross-border aggression. Launched in May 2025 in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor showcased India’s resolve, precision strike capability […]
Read MoreAgence France-Presse India has overtaken Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy – and officials hope to pass Germany within three years, the government’s end-of-year economic review calculates. Official confirmation however depends on data due in 2026 when final annual gross domestic product figures are released, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggesting India will cross […]
Read MoreThe death of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has prompted an outpouring of condolences around the world, with leaders highlighting her service to the nation as its first female premier. Khaleda died in a hospital in Dhaka on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. She was 79 years old. Here’s a round-up of the reaction: […]
Read MoreBy Protik Bardhan, Dhaka With the death of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, a long and eventful chapter in Bangladesh’s politics has come to an end. The reform initiatives launched under her leadership have had far-reaching impacts on the country’s economy and politics. One of the most frequently used words in Bangladesh is ‘reform.’ In […]
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