Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a warm welcome from Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he arrived at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit. Both the leaders shook hands and shared a warm hug with enthusiasm at the venue. The […]
Read MoreTens of thousands of Afghans streamed over the border from Iran in the days before a return deadline set for Sunday, the United Nations said, sparking an “emergency” situation at border points. In late May, Iran said undocumented Afghans must leave the country by July 6, potentially impacting four million people, out of the six […]
Read MoreThe elderly Dalai Lama on Saturday said that he hopes to live until he is over 130 years old, days after he sought to allay speculation over his succession by saying he would reincarnate upon his death. The Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader was speaking during a ceremony organised by his followers to offer prayers for […]
Read MoreBy Ruchi Kumar Kabul, a city of over six million people, could become the first modern city to run out of water in the next five years, a new report has warned. Groundwater levels in the Afghan capital have dropped drastically due to over-extraction and the effects of climate change, according to a report published […]
Read MoreDhaka: The struggle must continue until justice and the rule of law are established in Bangladesh, BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman said today (5 July). In a statement on the occasion of the holy Ashura, Tarique claimed that the last 16 years under the “fallen fascist Awami government” have been marked by sham elections, rigging votes, […]
Read MoreIndia is set to remain the fastest-growing economy among all countries covered by Morgan Stanley, the global investment firm said in its latest Global Investment Committee (GIC) report. As per an ANI report, the recent findings from Morgan Stanley forecast India’s real GDP to grow by 5.9 per cent in 2025 and 6.4 per cent […]
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi was on Thursday conferred with Ghana’s national honour, The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, in recognition of his distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership. The prestigious award was presented by President John Dramani Mahama during PM Modi’s visit to the West African nation. Expressing gratitude, PM Modi […]
Read MoreBy Sarah Shamim Russia has become the first country to accept the Taliban government in Afghanistan since the group took power in 2021, building on years of quieter engagement and marking a dramatic about-turn from the deep hostilities that marked their ties during the group’s first stint in power. Since the Taliban stormed Kabul in […]
Read MoreDHAKA, July 3: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday urged Japan to further strengthen its co-operation with Bangladesh in areas such as investment, fisheries, Rohingya humanitarian response, and youth development, including education and sports. The Chief Adviser made these remarks during his meeting with Miyazaki Katsura, Executive Senior Vice President of JICA (Japan International […]
Read MoreDhaka : Strict action will be taken if any army personnel found to be involved in the enforced disappearance cases, the Army Headquarters said today (3 July). “Several army members, who were on deputation to various organisations, have been accused of involved in disappearance cases. The matter is under investigation,” said Md Shafiqul Islam, colonel […]
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