Central Desk
Iran strengthens political, economic hold over Iraq
Sanctions-hit Iran is consolidating its hold over neighbouring Iraq, an economic lifeline where pro-Tehran parties dominate politics, all to the chagrin of the United States, experts say, reports AFP.
Argentina revel in 'home' support at World Cup
Lionel Messi and Argentina's bid for a third World Cup crown is being boosted by hordes of travelling fans that have transformed each of their matches in Qatar into virtual home games, reports AFP.
Groom gifted his bride a donkey during wedding
A lot of gifts are exchanged during a wedding, the most special one being the one that a groom gifts his bride or vice versa. People usually gift cars, furniture or something that is special for the person or at least something that is useful to them.
BNP to stage demonstration at Nayapaltan Tuesday
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will stage a demonstration in the capital on Tuesday protesting the arrest of the party leaders and activists including its Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and the police action at their central office.
Ganatantra Mancha unveils 14-point for simultaneous anti-govt movement
Ganatantra Mancha, a political platform of seven opposition parties, on Monday announced a 14-point demand for waging a simultaneous movement with BNP to oust the current Awami League government and bring a qualitative change in the governance system.
Sunlit Greece seeks to lure Europeans amid winter energy crisis
With most of Europe struggling with soaring energy costs, Greece has launched an initiative to put its mild winters to good use and attract sun-seeking travellers all year round, reports AFP.
Smart Bangladesh to be built by 2041: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government is working to transform the country into "Smart Bangladesh" from a digital one by 2041.
Deepika to become the first female cop of 'Singham' universe
Get ready to watch Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone in khaki uniform. The actress will don a cop avatar in director Rohit Shetty's 'Singham Again'.
German envoy meets BNP leader Amir Khosru
German Ambassador to Bangladesh Achim Troster on Sunday had a “closed door” meeting with BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury.
BB asks banks to relax LC margin rate for Ramadan items
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed banks to relax the opening margin rate for the settlement of Letter of Credit (LC) against eight food items at the minimum level based on banker-customer relations.
Election to vacant seats within 90 days: EC
Election Commissioner Md Alamgir said on Sunday that elections to seats left vacant, after 5 BNP MPs resigned, will be held within 90 days as per the constitution.
Post-Brexit UK looks to Africa, Latin America
Post-Brexit Britain must look beyond its traditional allies to emerging powers in Latin America, Asia and Africa, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is set to say, reports AFP.
High-level US envoys to visit China in effort to repair ties
The US government is sending its first high-level delegation to China since a pledge made last month by Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden to repair frayed relations, reports AFP.
5 seats now vacant after BNP MPs’ resignation: Speaker
Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury has said that as five BNP members of the parliament today submitted resignation in person, their seats are now vacant.
BNP MPs submit resignation to Speaker
Seven parliamentarians of BNP have submitted their resignations letters to the speaker of Jatiya Sangsad, Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury.