November 1, 2024

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said Bangladesh is committed to carrying out "sweeping labour reforms", a key prerequisite of the US government for investment, trade facilities, and development funding. He made the…

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) yesterday called for the appointment of a new, independent leadership at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), free from political and bureaucratic influences. TIB, in a statement, emphasised…

Donald Trump pulled an election stunt with a garbage truck Wednesday as the White House campaign was forced off-piste by muddled remarks from President Joe Biden about the Republican's supporters that caused a headache for Democratic…

Spanish authorities yesterday told people in flood-stricken regions to stay at home as rescuers raced to find survivors in the rare disaster that has left at least 158 dead. Spain began three days of mourning as rescuers with drones…

A Hezbollah attack on northern Israel's Metula killed five people including an Israeli farmer and four foreign workers, Israel's Channel 12 reported yesterday as Lebanon said Israeli strikes killed six health workers in the country's…

The documentary "Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale" is scheduled for a special release on November 18, coinciding with lady superstar Nayanthara's birthday. Featuring her husband, Vignesh Shivan, the film also includes appearances by her…

Actors Tama Mirza and Afran Nisho are set to reunite in director Shihab Shaheen's upcoming movie "Dagi". This marks their second project together after having won over audiences with their performances in Raihan Rafi's popular film…

The SAFF Women's Championship success could not have come at a better time for Bangladesh, a nation divided along many lines and one that is trying to recalibrate its identity following a major shake-up in its socio-political landscape.…

Batting stars David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen were on Thursday named in South Africa's squad for four Twenty20 internationals against world champions India next month. The first match, in a series which gives the hosts the chance…