February 2025

Dhaka stocks remained almost flat today with a slight fall, reversing the gains it made in the previous season. The DSEX, the key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), dropped 2.69 points, or 0.05 percent, to close at 5,198.78.…

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday he was ready to send troops to Ukraine if it was needed to ensure the security of Britain and Europe. The UK was playing a leading role in supporting Kyiv in the war against Russia which "also…

At least nine people have died in the eastern United States, including eight in Kentucky, as powerful storms brought flooding and exceptionally powerful winds, downing trees and cutting power, local officials announced Sunday. Brutally…

Israel's security cabinet was set to discuss on Monday the next phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, after top US diplomat Marco Rubio and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu presented a united front on their approach to Hamas and Iran. Rubio…

Juventus stopped Inter Milan from replacing Napoli at the top of Serie A on Sunday by beating their fierce rivals 1-0 and moving into Italy's Champions League positions. Francisco Conceicao made sure that Napoli would stay two points…

The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy is set to begin on Wednesday with the Group A match between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. A bunch of new faces from the eight participating teams will get a chance to make a…

Pop star Shakira has been hospitalised in Peru with a stomach issue, forcing her to cancel her Sunday show in the Andean country, the singer said on social media. "I'm sorry to let you all know that last night I had to go to the…

Young actor Shahbaz Sunny has passed away. The news was confirmed by actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba through a Facebook post this morning. Apurba wrote, "Actor Shahbaz Sunny is no longer with us. Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un." "Please…

The National Consensus Commission will come up with a charter based on its talks with political parties, and the next government will implement the short- and long-term reforms in line with that charter. At the first meeting of the…

The world saw how Abu Sayed was shot by policemen from across the street. His outstretched arms brandishing a tree branch in one, his chest pushed out in defiance, the young Rangpur undergrad had dared the police to shoot. And shoot…