Oil prices rise again as Pakistan talks fail to materialise

Oil prices rose when the market opened Sunday as traders absorbed the news of the stalled ceasefire talks.West Texas Intermediate, the U.S.-produced light, sweet crude, was selling for $96.50 a ...

PM unveils plaque of 500-bed Jashore Medical College Hospital building

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday unveiled the foundation plaque of the 500-bed Jashore Medical College Hospital building, reiterating his government’s goal to improve and reach healthcare services to people ...

No one will be allowed to disturb public peace: PM

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday warned that no one will be allowed to disturb the peace and stability in the country.“Let us remain alert so that ...

White House says Iran’s new proposal to end war ‘being discussed’

The White House has confirmed that a new Iranian proposal aimed at ending the war is under discussion, while reiterating that US core conditions remain unchanged.Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said ...

UK opposes US blockade of Iranian ports, calls for reopening of Hormuz Strait

The United Kingdom does not support the US blockade of Iranian ports but backs joint efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a senior British minister has said.Stephen Doughty, the ...

Mexicos military captures top cartel leader

Mexico’s military has captured a senior leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), marking another significant setback for the criminal group just two months after its top boss ...

Iran FM in Russia says US has offered new round of talks as Moscow positions itself as mediator

Russia has hosted Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in St. Petersburg for talks on a potential new round of negotiations with the United States, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to ease ...

Export diversification, investment flow key to stronger US-Bangladesh economic ties: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Tuesday called for accelerating export diversification, expanding market access and boosting investment flows to forge a more robust economic partnership between Bangladesh and the ...

Gold prices fall Tk 2,216 per bhori as Bajus adjusts rates for silver too

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) on Tuesday slashed gold prices by Tk 2,216 per bhori, citing a decline in the value of pure gold in the local market, with the new ...

Planners body warns MP offices in Upazila Councils risk deepening governance crisis

The Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP) on Tuesday cautioned that establishing parliamentary members' offices within upazila parishads would further erode local governance structures, calling instead for a clear constitutional demarcation ...