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October 1, 2024

UK envoy Saida Muna Tasneem recalled

The government has recalled Bangladesh High Commissioner to the UK, Saida Muna Tasneem, to Dhaka as part of the current interim government's move to restructure the foreign office. A letter signed by Mohammad Nazmul Haque, director…

Civil admin runs slow as top tier still jittery

The interim government is struggling to restore normalcy at the top and local administration despite being in power for more than seven weeks, leaving the implementation of government policies and service delivery in a wishy-washy state.…

US presidential polls: Trump rails against immigrants

Donald Trump railed against immigrants in the country illegally in an often-graphic speech in Pennsylvania on Sunday evening, his fourth campaign stop in a month in what has become the presidential campaign's most hotly contested state.…

Japan’s incoming PM Ishiba calls polls for Oct 27

Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said yesterday he will call a general election for October 27 following his victory in one of the closest ever leadership races for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The poll, which…

Hezbollah ready for any Israel ground offensive: deputy

Hezbollah's deputy leader Naim Qassem said Monday the Iran-backed group was ready to face any Israeli ground operation, warning that the battle could last a long time. In a televised address, Qassem also said Hezbollah would choose a…

BTS star Suga fined $11,500 for drink-driving

Suga, a member of the globally popular K-pop band BTS, has been fined 15 million won (US $11,500) for operating an electric scooter while under the influence of alcohol, according to Seoul media reports. The 31-year-old rapper, whose…

Poorly arranged concerts should not be an ‘Aadat’

"Boss, I can't stand in here, let alone take photos. People have broken in and it's extremely chaotic," said our freelance photographer Thabit from Jamuna Future Park (JFP), where Pakistani rock sensation Jal performed yesterday. The…

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