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Israel strikes Beirut, south Lebanon
Israel’s military urged residents of more than 20 towns in south Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately yesterday as it pressed on with incursions after suffering its worst losses in a year of fighting the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah.
Japanese airport reopens after WWII US bomb blast
Flights resumed at a regional Japanese airport Thursday after an unexploded World War II US bomb blew up less than a minute after a passenger jet taxied past.
12 garment factories reopen in Gazipur
Authorities declared a holiday for these factories yesterday in the Gazipur Sadar area to restore stability amid growing labour unrest
Harris adviser meets US Muslim, Arab leaders angry at support for Israel
A senior adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris met American Muslim and Arab leaders on Wednesday as Harris' presidential campaign seeks to win back voters angry at U.S. support for Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
Iran's Khamenei warned Nasrallah of Israeli plot to kill him, sources say
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Hezbollah leader Syyed Hassan Nasrallah to flee Lebanon days before he was killed in an Israeli strike and is now deeply worried about Israeli infiltration of senior government ranks in Tehran, three Iranian sources said.
Sharat Ritu: The perfect excuse for a lotus pond boat ride
What is the best thing about Sharat, you ask? For me, it is the change in the city’s breeze, in the soft, golden rays of the sun, and yes, the clear azure sky, with floating white fluffy clouds.
A road never paved
Barely five kilometres away from Patuakhali district town, an earthen road lies neglected for decades.
Israel declares UN chief 'persona non grata' over Iran attack response: foreign ministry
Israel on Wednesday declared UN chief Antonio Guterres "persona non grata", banning him from entering the country for failing to condemn Iran's missile attack on Israel.
India committed to strengthening ties with Bangladesh: Indian High Commissioner
The high commissioner said India is committed to maintaining close cooperation with Bangladesh.
Titas Gas staffers carryout vandalism inside Petrobangla HQ
Around 200 staffers gathered inside the office and vandalised the office property during the 20-minute protest.
Sramik Dal leader arrested in Karwan Bazar on allegations of extortion
Students and locals detained a Sramik Dal leader on allegation of extortion in the capital’s Karwan Bazar last night.
US Senator Dick Durbin offers his full support to Prof Yunus
US Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin has expressed his support for Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and urged US President Joe Biden to support him as well.
Miscreants attack Shah Poran shrine in Sylhet, 7 injured
The attack started at around 3:00am and continued till the Fajr prayer
Workers of 3 RMG factories on strike in Tongi
Thousands of workers of three RMG factories in Gazipur's Tongi are protesting today, demanding unpaid wages.
Construction worker killed by collapsing wall in Shariatpur
The deceased was identified as Sohel Sardar, son of Mokhles Sardar of the Shantinagar area of the municipality.
Vatican envoy calls on Yunus
The Vatican Ambassador to Bangladesh Kevin S Randell paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka today.
Swechchhasebak League leader, associate hacked in Sylhet
The injured are Manjur Ahmed, president of the party's ward-7 unit, and Rumel Khan
Army chief briefs president at Bangabhaban
The president praised the army's contributions to upholding national security and protecting the lives and property of the people.