Britain will recognize the state of Palestine in September unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the “appalling situation” in Gaza and meets other conditions, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told cabinet on Tuesday according to a government statement, reports Reuters. “He said that the UK will recognize the state of Palestine in September, before UNGA (United Nations ...

The Saudi cabinet reaffirmed on Tuesday the Kingdom’s commitment to achieving lasting peace in the Middle East, voicing support for a high-level international conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue, co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, reports Arab News. The cabinet expressed hope the forum would accelerate international recognition of a Palestinian state and pave the way for ...

Bangladesh faces a tough challenge in its maiden appearance at AFC Women’s Asian Cup, having been drawn into Group B alongside reigning champions China, North Korea and Uzbekistan. The tournament will take place from March 1 to 21, 2026, across three Australian cities. The official draw took place at Sydney Town Hall on Tuesday at 3 PM Bangladesh time. The ...

Hong Kong-based Handa Industries has unveiled plans to invest USD 250 million in Bangladesh’s textile and garment sector, a move set to generate 25,000 jobs and strengthen industrial cooperation between the two nations. The announcement came during a meeting between Handa Industries Chairman Han Chun and Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday. ...

National Consensus Commission’s Vice Chairman Ali Riaz has expressed hope to reach the July Charter by Thursday (July 31). ”We will combine them and reach the July Charter by the day after tomorrow.” Ali Riaz’s remarks came at the start of the talks at Foreign Service Academy on Tuesday. Referring to the draft of the July Charter being presented to ...

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that if BNP is elected to power, the party would take all necessary steps to rehabilitate the families and children of the July movement victims. ”Though the victim of enforced disappearance cannot be returned, there is an opportunity to do something for the affected families.” Fakhrul made the remarks while speaking ...

One-piece kameez has become a go-to choice for girls, especially during the monsoon season. Its versatility makes it easy to pair with stylish salwars, jeans, or palazzos – offering a perfect blend of comfort and elegance. This season’s collections feature a range of trendy patterns and modern cuts designed to reflect the mood of the monsoon. With unpredictable weather bringing ...

Bangladesh and Pakistan have expressed deep concern over the ongoing Israeli aggression and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Palestine, reiterating their unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people and their just cause. This was reflected during a meeting between Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held on the sidelines ...

Once left untouched for years, over 4,200 hectares of fallow land in Moulvibazar have been brought under cultivation in just five years — marking a quiet revolution in the district’s agricultural sector. Barren fields are now rich with crops, offering fresh hope and prosperity to local farmers and the market alike. Abdul Ahad, a farmer in the Joychandi area of ...

An estimated 61 million people are living with hepatitis B and another 9 million with hepatitis C across the WHO South-East Asia Region, according to the World Health Organization, which marked World Hepatitis Day on Monday with a call to “break down” the barriers to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. “Our Region bears one of the highest burdens of chronic viral ...