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
A housewife was killed allegedly by her brother-in-law at Darafpur village in Begumganj upazila of the district yesterday. Police arrested
The cabinet has approved the drafts of the law that will allow registered political parties to nominate candidates in the local body elections.
A woman allegedly committed suicide at Shalmara village in Aditmari upazila of the district yesterday morning. The dead is Hawa Begum,
An assistant sub-inspector of Pakshi police camp found dead at a field near Pakshey Paper Mill in Ishwardi upazila of Pabna.
Police sue three unidentified assailants over yesterday’s murder of Japanese national Hoshi Kunio in Kaunia upazila of Rangpur. No one has been arrested over the killing yet, but six people have been detained for interrogation.
Law enforcers claim arrest of an international human trafficking gang’s ringleader in Teknaf of Cox’s Bazar.
A housewife died from electrocution at Balidia village in Mohammadpur upazila of the district on Wednesday evening. The deceased is Hasina Begum, 45, wife
Five students of Panchagarh Nurun Ala Nur Kamil Madrasa in Sadar upazila of the district were assaulted by an outsider yesterday. The injured are Abu Bakkar
Dakkhina Babu Community Clinic (CC) at Notabari village in Dimla upazila under the district has become a trusted name for the treatment seekers in the surrounding villages, thanks to the sincere efforts of the community group (CG).
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested two youths with a pistol, seven bullets and one magazine at Borgachhi village in
