August 2024

Japan's ruling party said Tuesday it will select a new leader -- and by extension the likely next prime minister -- on September 27. The announcement follows current Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's shock decision last week to step down next…

US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social late on Monday that Democratic US Vice President Kamala Harris will not do a Fox News debate that was under consideration for Sept. 4. Trump said that he…

Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli strike hit a school in Gaza City yesterday, killing at least 12 people, while top US diplomat Antony Blinken was in Egypt for talks on a Gaza ceasefire. The bodies of ten men and two…

Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid shared an entertaining 2-2 draw with Villarreal as they began their La Liga campaign on Monday. The Rojiblancos revamped their squad over the summer after struggling to a fourth-place finish but had to…

The toss for the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh Wednesday was delayed because of a wet outfield at Rawalpindi cricket stadium after overnight rain. Umpires Richard Kettleborough of England and Adrian Holdstock from South…

Bangladeshi actress Nipun Akter, who won the 2022 election for general secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artists' Association (BFAA), is facing allegations of wielding political influence to secure her victory. These accusations have…

Concocted by Ishita Moitra and produced by Karan Johar, an eagerly awaited comedy series is on the horizon. With a star-studded ensemble featuring talents like Ananya Panday, Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, and Muskkaan…

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said Bangladesh and the UK will deepen collaboration on climate change and environmental conservation. She emphasised the need for capacity building, rainwater…

It is obvious and very normal that many people inside and outside the country are worried about Bangladesh. I sincerely thank everyone — the people of the country, the people who are staying abroad, the people of other nations — as you all…

Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina faces charges of crimes against humanity in another complaint at the International Crimes Tribunal, this time with allies Hasanul Haq Inu, Rashed Khan Menon and Anwar Hossain Manju, among others, as…