Former UK prime minister Tony Blair could take a leading role in a transitional authority for Gaza under US-led peace plans, various British media reported on Friday. It follows Blair’s involvement in discussions with the administration of US President Donald Trump and others over the post-war transitional body for the Palestinian territory, reports AFP. The plan could involve Blair leading ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Friday in an angry UN address to block a Palestinian state, accusing European leaders of pushing his country into “national suicide” and rewarding Hamas. Netanyahu, in a defiant speech he said was partially broadcast on Israeli military loudspeakers in Gaza, vowed to “finish the job” against Hamas even as President Donald Trump said he ...

Three people, including a mother and her daughter, were killed after a CNG-run auto-rickshaw was hit by a truck at Shantiganj upazila of Sunamganj on Friday morning. The accident took place on the Sylhet-Sunamganj regional highway near Shatrumardan Bagherkona village under Paschim Pagla union of the upazila. The deseased were identified as Akhi Chowdhury, 42, a resident of Ukilpara in ...

Edible oil prices have increased in Dhaka’s retail markets, while the prices of rice and vegetables have shown a slight downward trend after months of steady hikes. Traders attribute the changes to adjustments in supply chains, including increased rice imports from India and reduced supplier commissions on oil. A visit to several markets in the capital on Friday morning revealed ...

Albania has expressed strong interest in hiring skilled and semi-skilled workers from Bangladesh to address growing labour demands in its expanding economy. The proposal was put forward by Albanian President Bajram Begaj during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of 80th United Nations General Assembly. “We need workers for our country and several Albanian companies ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has reaffirmed the interim government’s commitment to implementing key labour reforms ahead of the upcoming national elections in February. Speaking at a high-level dinner hosted at Bangladesh Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Prof Yunus emphasised that these reforms; aligned with International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, are central to improving workers’ rights and attracting long-term ...

Barcelona overcame a first-half mistake by goalkeeper Joan Garcia to secure a 3-1 comeback win over newly promoted Real Oviedo in La Liga on Thursday. The visitors were stunned in the 33rd minute when Garcia, venturing outside his box, misjudged a clearance that landed at the feet of Alberto Reina. The Oviedo midfielder made no mistake, launching a stunning long-range ...

National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Organizer (Northern Region) Sarjis Alam today stressed the need for fundamental reforms in the country ahead of the upcoming national elections, scheduled to be held in February next year. The NCP leader also demanded the trial of those responsible for the killings during the July Uprising. He made the remarks while addressing a coordination meeting ...

Adviser Lt Gen (retired) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said, ”Fertilizer prices will not increase as long as I remains in the post.” ”A policy on fertiliser has already been made and will be submitted to the National Committee for final approval.” Jahangir Alam made the comment on Thursday at a press conference at the Secretariat. ”The policy will be approved ...

BNP Standing Committee member Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain has announced that BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman is expected to return to Bangladesh within the next few weeks. Dr. Zahid made the statement while speaking at a tribute program at the grave of former President Ziaur Rahman on Thursday. The program was organised by the Diploma Pharmacists Association of Bangladesh (D-FAB) ...