Thousands protested in the South Korean capital Saturday in support of disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office a day earlier over his bungled martial law declaration, reports AFP. South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously ruled on Friday to remove Yoon over the December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule, triggering fresh elections to be held by June ...

England and Germany cruised and World Cup champions Spain downed Portugal on matchday three in the women’s Nations League on Friday. First-half headers from Lucy Bronze and Millie Bright set England on the road to beating Belgium in Bristol, with maiden Lionesses goals from Aggie Beever-Jones and Keira Walsh and substitute Jess Park also contributing to the lop-sided 5-0 win. ...

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Saturday said burning of waste is strictly prohibited under any circumstances including at landfills such as the Matuail Sanitary Landfill in the capital. “Whether at Matuail or elsewhere, waste must not be burned. This practice poses a serious risk to public health and the environment,” she told reporters after visiting the landfill site in ...

Trade with India through Benapole land port resumed on Saturday after an 8-day of suspension on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. Benapole Port has returned to its busy operational rhythm with the resumption of import-export activities, said Benapole Checkpost Immigration Police Officer-in-ChargeIbrahim Ahmed. Although the trade was halted during the Eid holidays the movement of passport passengers remained normal. Unlike ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has met former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, seeking his valuable support in strengthening bilateral relations and contributing to the resolution of the Rohingya crisis to help bring a lasting peace to the region. The meeting was held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok on Friday. Prof Yunus also thanked the former Thai Prime Minister ...

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks on Friday on the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. This marks their first in-person meeting since Bangladesh’s interim government was formed following the July Uprising and the fall of the previous administration. Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday laid out a four-point proposal to enhance cooperation under the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), as he addressed the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. In his speech, Prof Yunus emphasised the importance of empowering youth, noting the proactive role of Bangladeshi youths in challenging long-held governance norms. ...

Tourists have flocked to Sylhet’s popular destinations during the Eid holidays, proving a boon for those involved in the tourism industry. Hundreds of visitors from across the country have been making their way to various tourist spots in Sylhet, including Sada Pathor in Companiganj, Jaflong in Gowainghat and Lalakhal in Jaintiapur. Many tourists were seen travelling in groups, while others ...

From his kitchen in Beijing, Yu Bo is running a campaign to connect China with America – one slapstick cooking video at a time. At a time when tensions between Washington and Beijing are high, it might seem like the odds are against him. Yu, 37, is keeping his day job directing commercial videos. But since January he has spun ...

Liverpool continue their relentless pursuit of the Premier League title as they prepare to visit Fulham on Sunday, while Manchester City gear up for a high-stakes derby clash against Manchester United. Southampton, meanwhile, face the threat of becoming the first team relegated this season. Van Dijk rallies Liverpool for title push Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged his teammates ...