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September 6, 2024

197 global leaders congratulate Yunus govt

In a major show of international support, 197 global leaders, including 92 Nobel laureates, have congratulated the people of Bangladesh and the newly formed interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus. Among those who signed a…

Shaheedi march: Unveil a roadmap for reforms

From a mammoth march to commemorate one month of the fall of Sheikh Hasina, the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement yesterday demanded an immediate announcement of the roadmap for state reforms by the interim government. Abu Baker…

Restore caretaker govt system

Minutes before resigning as chief election commissioner, Kazi Habibul Awal yesterday proposed national elections be held under the caretaker government system. He also recommended the introduction of staggered elections and a…

Xi promises $50b for Africa

Chinese leader Xi Jinping yesterday pledged more than $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to deepen cooperation in infrastructure and trade with the continent as he addressed Beijing's biggest summit…

14-year-old boy kills four in US school shooting

A 14-year-old boy killed four people, including two students, and wounded nine more when he opened fire at a high school in the US state of Georgia yesterday, law enforcement said. The suspected shooter -- also a student at the school --…

‘Main’ goal is to capture Ukraine’s Donbas

Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday said his main aim in Ukraine after 30 months of fighting was to capture the eastern Donbas area -- and claimed that Ukraine's Kursk counter-offensive had made that easier. Putin was speaking…

Bangladesh Tigers programme proves its worth

A combined effort from players, selectors, and coaching staff, alongside a lack of interference from the board in cricketing matters during the series, led to Bangladesh's historic series win in Pakistan. When it comes to coaching and…

Argentina cruise past Chile in World Cup qualifiers

Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez and Paulo Dybala were on target as Argentina tightened their grip on South America's 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament with a 3-0 win over Chile on Thursday. Liverpool midfielder Mac Allister…

Toronto Film Festival to kick off today

The film industry, including actors, must embrace and adapt to changes that have resulted from the blurring line between streaming services and the big screen, the head of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) said ahead of the…

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