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Trump shares map graphic of Venezuela as 51st US State on Truth Social

United States president Donald Trump on Tuesday posted a map graphic on his Truth Social platform depicting Venezuela with an inset American flag and the label ‘51st State.’ The provocative

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9 more children die from measles, symptoms in 24hrs

Nine more children died from measles and measles-related symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours, according to the latest report of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

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Nahid takes five as Bangladesh beat Pakistan in first Test

Nahid Rana took a five-for as Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 104 runs in the first Test on an absorbing fifth day at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing 268,

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HC clears way for ex-CJ Khairul’s release with bail in last two cases

The High Court on Tuesday granted interim bail to former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque in the last two cases filed over killings during the 2024 July uprising, clearing the

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Prime minister urges universities to put emphasis on research, innovation

Bangladesh prime minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged universities to move beyond traditional academic teaching and place greater emphasis on research and innovation to remain competitive in the modern world.

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Trump warns ceasefire in Middle East on ‘life support’

President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on ‘life support’ Monday after rejecting the latest counteroffer from Iran, which said its military stood ready to

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Pressure grows on United Kingdom’s Starmer to quit as prime minister

Calls mounted late Monday for Britain’s embattled prime minister Keir Starmer to quit, despite his pledges to prove his doubters wrong after his ruling Labour party was crushed in local

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PM declares plan to improve road, rail communications between Dhaka, Sylhet

Recalling his difficult road journey back to Dhaka from Sylhet during the election campaign, prime minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said that his government had started working to improve both

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