2023

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said the upcoming 12th parliamentary election should be free, fair, and credible for the sake of the country's economy and future. It is unfortunate that some countries are trying to…

Tens of thousands of people have marched through central London at a demonstration against antisemitism. Organisers estimated 100,000 took part in the first march of its kind since the Israel-Gaza war began, including former Prime…

Former England manager Terry Venables has died at the age of 80 after a long illness. Venables managed England from 1994 to 1996, most notably leading them to the semi-finals of Euro 96 on home soil. A former England player, he also…

Alejandro Garnacho's spectacular strike for Manchester United on Sunday could well be the goal of the season, his manager Erik ten Hag said, but he said it was too soon to be comparing his young player with the likes of Wayne Rooney and…

A Comoros-flagged cargo ship with 14 people on board has sunk off the island of Lesbos in gale-force winds, the Greek coastguard said yesterday, prompting a major rescue operation. A navy helicopter picked up one crew member of the RAPTOR…

The truce between Israel and Hamas entered its final 24 hours Monday, with Hamas saying it was willing to extend the pause after it freed more hostages, including a four-year-old orphaned by its attack. The pause that began Friday…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the Awami League does not want to cling on to power by flattering anyone outside the country as the people are its strength. "We have no guardian other than the people of the country. Being…

The Awami League yesterday unveiled its list of 298 nominees, and three incumbent ministers and 68 other lawmakers did not make the cut. Names of the rest two nominees will be announced later. AL leaders and activists believe that the…

Bangladesh has launched a sweeping and violent crackdown on opposition parties to "eliminate competition" ahead of general elections, including arresting almost 10,000 activists, Human Rights Watch said Monday. As well as the thousands…

Tanjin Tisha went to the DB (Detective Branch) office in the afternoon today, she came out and expressed sorrow and took back her complaint against journalist Mazharul Islam Tamim. Also present were Actors' Equity president Ahsan Habib…