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PM Hasina urges farmers to form cooperatives to boost agri production

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday stressed the need for promotion of cooperatives in the agricultural sector in order to boost food production in the country.

Myanmar to send ship soon to take back BGP members from Bangladesh

A ship is scheduled to arrive from Myanmar either next Monday or Tuesday to retrieve members of the Border Guard Police (BGP) who sought refuge in Bangladesh.

India begins voting in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third term

India began voting on Friday in the world's largest election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a historic third term in office on the back of growth, welfare, his personal popularity and Hindu nationalism.

 

How European trash illegally ends up in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, are facing an influx of illegal waste shipments from industrialized nations, with a considerable amount trafficked from Europe.

 
Bangladeshi workers must be protected from criminalisation in Malaysia: UN experts

Bangladeshi workers must be protected from criminalisation in Malaysia: UN experts
BNP men face no political cases: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

BNP men face no political cases: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

G7 vows to bolster Ukraine's air defence

Nagelsmann to remain Germany national football coach till 2026

ASEAN 'deeply concerned' by escalating Myanmar violence
A passerby is reflected on an electric monitor displaying the graph of recent moments of the Japanese yen exchange rate against the U.S. dollar outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan May 2, 2023. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo

Escalating Middle East tensions a fresh jolt to world markets

Human cases of bird flu 'an enormous concern': WHO
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivers a speech, as the letters AI for artificial intelligence appear on screen, at the Meta Connect event at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S., September 27, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

Meta releases early versions of its Llama 3 AI model

Editorial

How Afghanistan rattled Asia and emboldened China

Entertainment

Dighi denies romantic involvement with YouTuber

Throughout the Eid break, television channels recently aired diverse festival-themed programmes including special features with stars. Among them was the often-discussed actress Prarthana Fardin Dighi, who appeared on a private television show. 

 

Lights, camera, vote: Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association sets stage for 2024-26 election

Jujutsu Kaisen becomes world's most popular anime beating Attack on Titan

Tahsan and Mithila to reunite on screen

Coke Studio Bangla Season 3 kicks off with ‘Tati’

Salman Khan to return as host of ‘Bigg Boss OTT’ amid security threats

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Myanmar to send ship soon to take back BGP members from Bangladesh

Bangladeshi workers must be protected from criminalisation in Malaysia: UN experts

PM Hasina urges farmers to form cooperatives to boost agri production

13 more BGP members enter Bangladesh

Launching of CVC in Dhaka will enhance efficiency of visa issuance: Ambassador Yao Wen

Fire breaks out at Dhaka Shishu Hospital

Politics

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. File Photo: Reuters

Rakhine turns into battleground again, civilians paying a heavy price: Turk

International

G7 vows to bolster Ukraine's air defence

G7 foreign ministers Friday pledged to "bolster Ukraine's air defence capabilities" following a meeting on the Italian island of Capri.

ASEAN 'deeply concerned' by escalating Myanmar violence

US not involved in any offensive operation: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday refused to comment on reports of an attack by Israel on Iran, beyond saying Washington was "not involved in any offensive operation."

Nearly 60% voter turnout till 5pm in first phase of India polls

The first phase of voting for the 18th Lok Sabha elections began in 21 states and Union territories on Friday. Nearly 60% voter turnout was recorded till 5pm across the states.

Kenya's military chief, 9 others killed in copter crash

Kenya's defence chief and nine other top brass died on Thursday in a military helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, President William Ruto said.

Sports

Nagelsmann to remain Germany national football coach till 2026
England’s Harry Kane celebrates with Jude Bellingham

Kane relishes Champions League duel with Bellingham

Stuart Law appointed US head coach ahead of T20 WC

Liverpool knocked out of Europa League by Atalanta
AC Milan's Olivier Giroud in action with AS Roma's Gianluca Mancini and Chris Smalling at Stadio Olimpico in Rome on April 18, 2024. Photo: Reuters

10-man Roma beat Milan to set up Leverkusen clash in Europa semis

Lucknow wanted Shoriful but ‘NOC was too short’

Juventus ordered to pay Ronaldo 9.8 mln euros

Economics

Oil, gold prices rise as Israel launches attack on Iran

Science & Technology

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivers a speech, as the letters AI for artificial intelligence appear on screen, at the Meta Connect event at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S., September 27, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

Meta releases early versions of its Llama 3 AI model

Elections

Nearly 60% voter turnout till 5pm in first phase of India polls

Lifestyle

Fruit drinks to keep you cool this Summer

As the scorching summer sun beats down on Dhaka, people are turning to cold beverages and water to keep themselves refreshed. 

Staying hydrated is crucial during this relentless heatwave, and what better way to do so than with fruit drinks? 

5 habits to avoid for better oral health

Criticism or harassment? How to know the difference

Meditation for all: A beginner’s guide to mindful living

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An employee prepares to place a mortar into a box at a production facility of the 'Ukrainian Armor' Design and Manufacturing Company, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location in Ukraine April 9, 2024. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks

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