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US, Iran officials hold direct peace talks in Pakistan

American and Iranian officials were holding face-to-face talks in Pakistan on Saturday, the most significant since the 1979 Islamic revolution as the foes try to end a war that plunged

Pre-piloting of Krishak Cards for 22,065 farmers set to launch on April 14

Agriculture, fisheries and livestock minister Amin Ur Rashid on Sunday said that 22,065 farmers including crop cultivators, fishermen, livestock, dairy and salt farmers would be provided with Krishak Cards on

Veteran Indian singer Asha Bhosle passes away

Asha Bhosle, the legendary voice behind hits like ‘Piya Tu’ and ‘Rangeela Re’, died at a hospital in Mumbai on Sunday, according to a report of Indian news portal NDTV.

US-Iran talks failed to reach agreement: Vance

US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement, saying he was leaving after putting forward a ‘final and best offer’. Vance signalled

Iran Guards say will deal ‘severely’ with military ships transiting Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threatened to deal ‘severely’ with any military vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, state TV reported Sunday, after the US Central Command said two US Navy warships

War succeeded in ‘crushing’ Iran’s nuclear, missile programmes: Netanyahu

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that the joint US-Israeli campaign against Iran had succeeded in ‘crushing’ the Islamic republic’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. Netanyahu’s comments came

Tati Dal leader stabbed to death in Khulna

A local Jatiyatabadi Tati Dal leader was stabbed to death by miscreants in Khalishpur area of the city on early Sunday. The deceased was identified as M Sona Mia, president

BGB tightens border security ahead of festivals

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), under its South-West Region in Jashore, has intensified operations to prevent illegal stockpiling and smuggling of fuel and edible oil, while strengthening security measures ahead of