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Navigating Balanced Foreign Relations Proves Difficult

Striking the right balance in foreign relations is never simple—and over the past year, it has become even more complex.

Concerns Over Possible Bias Toward Japanese Firms in Dhaka Metro Rail Tender

Questions have emerged over whether the bidding process for part of Dhaka’s MRT Line-1 is being structured in a way

Collusion Behind Massive Stone Looting at Sada Pathor, Sylhet

he once-picturesque Sada Pathor area in Bholaganj, Sylhet — famous for its clear streams flowing between large, smooth stones —

Teacher Cornered by Crowd after Being Seen with Student in Intimate Moment

A schoolteacher, identified as Fazlu Pramanik (48), was locked inside a classroom by enraged residents in Rajbari’s Pangsha upazila after

Bangladesh Bank Grants Special Loan Restructuring to 280 Defaulting Firms

Bangladesh Bank is offering another round of loan restructuring to business owners who have defaulted on their bank loans, providing

Widow of Gazipur Journalist Claims Husband Killed by Paid Assassins

The widow of Gazipur journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhin has alleged that her husband’s killing was orchestrated by hired assassins. Speaking at

Teesta River Crosses Danger Level Again, Floods Hit Low-Lying Areas in Nilphamari

The Teesta River has once more risen above its danger threshold, causing flooding in several low-lying parts of Dimla upazila

NCP Leaders Hold Talks with US Diplomat in Dhaka

Leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) met with US Chargé d’Affaires Tracey Ann Jacobson at her Dhaka residence on

Formal charges framed against six police officers in Chankharpul murder case

The International Crimes Tribunal on Tuesday (August 12) heard the second day of witness statements in the case concerning the

Bangladesh Ready for February Elections: Chief Adviser

Bangladesh’s interim government is prepared to hold the national elections in mid-February 2026, according to Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad