March 4, 2025

Husna Khan Hashi || Gender equality remains one of the most pressing social, economic, and political challenges of our time. Despite decades of progress, no country in the world has fully achieved gender parity. The United Nations…

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday reaffirmed the interim government's commitment to holding a free and fair election. The vote is likely to take place by December this year, he said. He said this at a meeting with…

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk yesterday hoped that their recent independent fact-finding report will support truth-telling, accountability, reparations, healing and reform in Bangladesh. "It will be crucial to…

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday upheld the High Court verdict acquitting BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and two others in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case. A three-member bench of the Appellate Division, led by…

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has praised Anjuman Mufidul Islam for its long-standing humanitarian work, particularly in burying unclaimed bodies and caring for orphans. "I don't know if such an institution exists elsewhere…

China's leadership is gathering at the largest political event of the year on Tuesday, seeking a response to US President Donald Trump's latest salvo of tariffs targeting an already sluggish Chinese economy. The closed-door meetings,…

US Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence Monday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky would "eventually" agree to discuss peace with Russia, following his bitter Oval Office clash last week with Donald Trump. In an…

Keir Starmer had little foreign policy experience before becoming UK premier, but is now enjoying a moment as an international statesman, spearheading efforts to bridge differences between Europe and America over Russia's war in Ukraine.…

In a rematch of the 2023 Cricket World Cup decider, India will take on Australia in the first Champions Trophy semifinal today in Dubai.  Once again, the business end of an ICC tournament sets up to contain theatrics, fireworks and…

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior said his team face early elimination from the Champions League if they make any mistakes against Atletico Madrid in their last-16 tie. Los Blancos host their city rivals on Tuesday in the first leg…