June 2024

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was convicted by a jury yesterday of lying about his drug use to illegally buy a gun, a verdict Democrats may seize upon to counter Donald Trump's claim of a justice system weaponized against…

China has urged the BRICS bloc of nations to take on greater responsibilities and establish itself as being inclusive to the world, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said yesterday, in the wake of Western sanctions and trade restrictions imposed on…

Violence against children in armed conflicts reached "extreme levels" in 2023, particularly in Gaza and Sudan, according to a forthcoming UN report obtained by AFP on Tuesday. The United Nations' annual "Children in Armed conflict"…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who returned from New Delhi on Monday after attending the oath-taking ceremony of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, is likely to visit India again in September, according to sources. According to sources…

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said they prevent extortion on highways and that what transport leaders collect from vehicles was "service charge". "Leaders of the transport sector give us a list of how much service charge will be…

Bangladesh has turned into a "one-party" state as the ruling party stamps out political competition, Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, a pioneer of the global microcredit movement, said in an interview. An election in January won…

Actress Tanjin Tisha has recently made her debut in the world of web films with the premiere of "Poison", directed by Sanjay Samaddar. The film, which premiered on Deepto Play yesterday, follows the tumultuous journey of actress Rupa Mirza,…

Renowned musicians Fahmida Nabi and Krishnokoli are set to appear on Bangladesh Television's (BTV) Eid special musical programmes, adding to the plethora of Eid-ul-Azha festivities. As per a press release, Fahmida Nabi will deliver a…

Former New Zealand pacer and commentator Simon Doull called out the wrong LBW decision and the loophole in the law that cost Bangladesh dearly against South Africa in their ICC T20 World Cup match in New York yesterday. In the second…

Brazil enjoyed the perfect warm-up as they secured a 3-2 win over Mexico in their pre-Copa America friendly in Kyle Field stadium in Texas on Saturday. It was young prodigy Endrick who sealed Brazil's victory, heading in a cross from…