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Dhaka needs reliable partner in aerospace tech, Touhid tells Turkish Aerospace boss
07:12 PM, 12 Apr 2025 SaturdayForeign Affair Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Saturday said that Dhaka needs a reliable partner in aerospace technology and it would be a win-win situation for both Bangladesh and Türkiye if they cooperate with each other.
Iran, US in indirect nuclear talks in Oman amid rising regional tensions
06:01 PM, 12 Apr 2025 SaturdayIran and the United States initiated high-level talks in Oman on Saturday, aiming to revive negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei says “indirect talks” between Araghchi and Witkoff have begun, with the mediation of Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi.
Businesses call for strategic negotiations to face tariff challenges
05:21 PM, 12 Apr 2025 SaturdayBusiness leaders and trade experts at a discussion on US tariffs on Saturday emphasised that strategic negotiations and industrial capacity building are crucial for Bangladesh to navigate tariff-related challenges. They stressed the importance of collective efforts from both the private and public sectors to resolve tariff issues with the United States.
March for Gaza concludes with pledge to stand by Palestinians
04:55 PM, 12 Apr 2025 SaturdayThe ‘March for Gaza,’ a massive demonstration organised to protest Israel’s brutal atrocities in Gaza, concluded on Saturday (April 12) with tens of thousands of participants vowing unwavering support for the Palestinian people.
Hills abuzz as ethnic communities begin year-end and new-year festivities
04:35 PM, 12 Apr 2025 SaturdayThe lush hills of the Chittagong Hill Tracts have come alive with joy, colour, and tradition as ethnic communities usher in their traditional year-ending and new year celebrations through vibrant festivities.
Thousands gather at Suhrawardy Udyan to join 'March for Gaza'
02:56 PM, 12 Apr 2025 SaturdayThousands of people are gathering at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Saturday, April 12, to attend 'March for Gaza' programme aimed at protesting against the Israeli atrocities in Gaza...
Bus runs over 2 motorcyclists in Kushtia
02:13 PM, 12 Apr 2025 SaturdayTwo motorcyclists were killed after a bus ran over them in Kushtia's Sadar on Saturday morning, April 12...
Hasina’s ‘allies’ torched 'face of fascism’ motif: Farooki
01:22 PM, 12 Apr 2025 SaturdayA motif symbolising Sheikh Hasina’s fascism was set ablaze at the Fine Arts Institute of Dhaka University, prompting Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki to condemn the act, accuse Awami League allies and call for quick legal action...
‘Ananda Shobhajatra’ motifs burnt at DU Fine Arts Faculty
12:40 PM, 12 Apr 2025 SaturdayA fire has destroyed several symbolic motifs, including the ‘monstrous face of fascism’ and the ‘dove of peace’, created for the Bengali New Year celebrations organised by the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University...
69 killed in India, Nepal thunderstorms
12:20 PM, 12 Apr 2025 SaturdayAt least 69 people were killed this week in unusually intense thunderstorms across eastern India's Bihar state and in neighbouring Nepal, officials said Saturday...
NBR scrambling to meet IMF conditions for next two loan tranches
10:59 AM, 12 Apr 2025 SaturdayThe National Board of Revenue (NBR) finds itself in a tight spot as it scrambles to appease the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and unlock the 3rd and 4th tranches of the $4.7 billion loan program...
Bangladesh seeks Slovak investment, worker recruitment
09:44 AM, 12 Apr 2025 SaturdayForeign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Friday, April 11, requested Slovakia to recruit Bangladeshi workers in various sectors, including automotive industry and facilitate Slovak visa for Bangladeshi citizens. He apprised Bangladesh’s potential as investment destination...