Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday reached a staff level agreement which, if approved by its board, will disburse $1.1 billion for the debt-ridden South Asian economy, the global lender said..The funds are the final tranche of a $3 billion last-gasp rescue package Pa
South Koreans will become at least a year younger from Wednesday as the nation adopts a new law to join the international standard of age counting
Cambodia’s main opposition party yesterday lost a bid to overturn its ban from the upcoming elections, paving the way for long-serving leader Hun Sen to run a one-horse race. Last week, the National Election Committee (NEC) refused to register the
Climate-related disruptions to the crucial Hindu Kush-Himalayan water system are posing risks to economic development and energy security in 16 Asian countries, and concerted action is needed to protect regional water flows, researchers said yesterday.
The Philippines yesterday accused China’s coast guard of “dangerous manoeuvres” and “aggressive tactics” in the South China Sea, in another maritime confrontation between the two countries at a time of simmering geopolitical tension.
A Chinese uncrewed combat aircraft has flown around Taiwan, the island’s defence ministry said, showcasing Beijing’s ability to attack its fall-back east coast
External pressure will not stop Taiwan engaging with the world, President Tsai Ing-wen said yesterday as she left for the United States, hitting a defiant note after China threatened retaliation if she met US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
North Korea yesterday claimed it had tested an underwater nuclear attack drone able to unleash a “radioactive tsunami”, as it blamed recent US-South Korea
Police yesterday arrested four members of a gang, who tried to snatch Tk 6 lakh from a fertiliser trader in Madhupur upazila, posing
Police yesterday seized the movable properties of Kamrul Islam and his brother Shamim, accused in the 13-year-old Samiul Islam Rajon
Robbers looted cash, gold ornaments and other valuables from a house after killing its owner at Ichhapur village in Kalihati upazila of
Police recovered the body of a man from a mango orchard in Shiala Colony area of the district town yesterday. The dead is Lokman Ali, 50,
Detectives arrested a drug peddler with 1000 Yaba tablets in Shahbajpur area under Sadar upazila of the district early yesterday. The
The High Court fixes Sunday for passing order on two petitions filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia praying to court to call for the records and the final report in Barapukuria corruption case.
Newly appointed Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Nurul Islam tells reporters that he will work to stop human trafficking.
Former minister Abdul Latif Siddique is released days after he obtained bail in all cases filed against him for hurting people's religious sentiment.
Recovery of huge quantity of liquid cocaine in Chittatong Port is a big success against international drug smuggling which has been possible due to sharing of information between intelligence agencies of Bangladesh and UK.
Three alleged robbers are beaten dead by a mob in Sadar upazila of Faridpur on Wednesday night, say police.
