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Khaleda Zia honoured with ‘Best Indomitable Woman’ award for democracy

Former prime minister Khaleda Zia has been honoured with the ‘Best Indomitable Woman’ award posthumously for her outstanding contribution to the advancement of democracy in Bangladesh. Barrister Zaima Rahman accepted

Eight fuel-laden vessels arrive at Chattogram Port

Eight vessels carrying gas and petroleum products have arrived at Chattogram Port, offering temporary relief to Bangladesh’s fuel supply chain amid rising tensions and conflict in the Middle East. According

US, Israel hit five oil sites in Iran

The United States and Israel hit five oil facilities with overnight strikes in and near the Iranian capital that killed four people, an official told state TV on Sunday. ‘Last

Women’s affairs reforms still on paper

The post-July uprising Bangladesh has witnessed hardly any progress in eliminating discrimination against women and ensuring their rights to property and political participation as the recommendations of the women’s affairs

Civil society calls for vigilance to prevent artificial fuel shortage

Bangladesh Shadharon Nagorik Shamaj, a civil society platform, on Saturday urged all stakeholders not to create any artificial fuel shortage in the country taking advantage of the ongoing situation in

PM reaffirms commitment to democracy, human rights, accountability

Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Friday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening democratic institutions, upholding the rule of law and protecting fundamental freedoms while ensuring accountability at all levels. ‘We

United States approves $151m arms sale to Israel

The United States State Department approved the ‘emergency’ sale of 12,000 bomb casings to Israel on Friday as the countries engage Iran in an escalating Middle East war. The requested

Iran missile barrage sparks explosions over Tel Aviv

The latest Iranian missile barrage sparked a wave of explosions across Tel Aviv as firefighters worked to contain a blaze at a residential building near Israel’s commercial hub on Friday.