Day: January 15, 2026
Dhaka-Kathmandu Focus on Strengthening Trade Ties Through PTA and Visa Facilitation
Dhaka: Bangladesh and Nepal have engaged in discussions to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation, with a primary focus on finalizing a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), simplifying visa facilitation, and reducing both tariff and non-tarif…
After Flood, Boro Season Unfolds in Sunamganj
Sunamganj: As the vast haor waters slowly recede, life in Sunamganj’s low-lying wetlands is once again defined by urgency, mud, and relentless labor by farmers. Across the district, farmers have plunged into the Boro cultivation season, racing against…
US Proud to Call Bangladesh a Friend: US Ambassador
Dhaka: Newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen on Thursday presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban and expressed his enthusiasm for enhancing the Bangladesh-US relationship. “Today I had the …
Australia to Play Three T20 Internationals in Lahore Before T20 World Cup
Lahore: Australia will tour Pakistan for a three-match T20 International series in Lahore as part of their preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday.
According to United News of…
Law Adviser Urges Social Resistance to Prevent Public Suffering from Road Blockade
Dhaka: Law and Sports Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Thursday expressed displeasure over public suffering caused by various movements that block roads, stressing the need for social resistance against such practices. ‘There have been around 2,000 movements…
HBO’s ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Delights Fans
Los angeles: HBO’s new Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, has been praised for its humour, action, and engaging storytelling, offering a fresh take on Westeros. The six-episode series follows Ser Duncan, an inexperienced knight, …
Hearing of Appeal Seeking Death Penalty for Hasina and Kamal Scheduled for January 20
Dhaka: The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has set January 20 as the date for the hearing of an appeal seeking the death penalty for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ex-Home Minister Asaduzzaman Kamal. This appeal is connected to charges of cri…
Tarique Rahman to Meet Prof Yunus for Election Discussions
Dhaka: BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to meet Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday evening at the Chief Adviser’s official residence, Jamuna. A BNP Standing Committee member and a source at the Chief Adviser’s Office confirmed that severa…