Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of an event at the UN headquarters on Monday (New York time). Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown also called on Prof Yunus as IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva met the Bangladesh Chief Adviser as well at the UN headquarters. Different bilateral and international issues ...

New York Police have detained Juba League leader Mizanur Rahman for assaulting NCP leader Akhter Hossen by hurling eggs at John F. Kennedy International Airport. He was detained on Monday night (New York local time) in front of Nabanna Restaurant in Jackson Heights. Police identified him and surrounded. Later took him into police custody by handcuff. Soon after coming out ...

The people of Bangladesh showed the highest level of courage against Awami League and even sacrificed their lives, said National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Akhtar Hossen, claiming that they have a target of Awami League. ”We are not afraid of this. They will remain united and Awami League will not be able to return.” Soon after coming out from ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of Bangladeshi-origin US police officer Didarul Islam, killed in a gun attack in New York. “I read about the incident in the newspaper, and I was shocked. I couldn’t realise how such a tragedy could happen. I also saw on television that thousands of people gathered in ...

At least 50 individuals were injured in a fierce clash between two factions at Derai upazila in Sunamganj district on Monday morning. According to locals, factions led by Golap Mia and Firoz Mia of Jahanpur village have been in conflict for a long time over various issues, including village dominance, mosque funds and other community matters. Despite multiple attempts at ...

DORP Youth Forum organised a human chain protest in front of National Board of Revenue building in Dhaka on Monday, urging government to enact the new law without delay and free from the influence of tobacco companies. The advocates emphasised that the amendments are critical to achieving a tobacco-free Bangladesh and protecting future generations. They highlighted alarming statistics that 1,61,000 ...

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan called Monday for all countries to follow a slew of Western countries and recognize a Palestinian state. “We call on all other countries to take a similar historic step that will have a great impact on supporting the efforts towards implementation of the two-state solution,” he said at a UN conference.

Unai Emery will be hoping a return to the Europa League can help kickstart Aston Villa’s stuttering season, while Nottingham Forest prepare for their first European campaign in three decades under new boss Ange Postecoglou. Emery, the most successful manager in Europa League history with four titles — three with Sevilla and one with Villarreal — has seen his Villa ...

The Bangladesh government has decided to increase the retail prices of edible oil following sharp rises in international markets, officials confirmed on Monday. The decision was reached during a meeting between Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin and leading traders at the Secretariat. Both loose and bottled soybean and palm oil will see price hikes, with traders expected to announce the ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said his government is prepared to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful general election in the first half of February in Bangladesh. He made the remarks during a meeting with United States (US) Special Envoy Sergio Gor on Monday (NY time). “The election will be held in February. It will be free, fair, and ...