Bangladesh-India trade talks begin in New Delhi, trade barriers on agenda October 8, 2026 Desk report: The 16th meeting of the Bangladesh-India Joint Working Group on Trade began in New Delhi on Thursday, with…
Attacks on Saudi airports kill three people, as fighting escalates in Yemen October 8, 2026 International desk: Three people have been killed in attacks on Saudi airports, the country’s civil aviation authorities said on Wednesday,…
Trump says Iran deal is not his preferred outcome as special envoy negotiates; US, Iran hold indirect nuclear talks October 8, 2026 International desk: US President Donald Trump says his special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is working on a…
Nana Patekar dies at 75, found unconscious at Goa home October 8, 2026 Entertainment desk: Veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar died after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa. He…
Sri Lanka’s ex-First Lady arrested in corruption case October 8, 2026 Desk report: The wife of Sri Lanka’s former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was detained Wednesday on allegations of misusing donations received…
Henri Kagan, Kenso Soai win 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry October 7, 2026 Desk report: Henri B. Kagan of France and Kenso Soai of Japan have jointly won the 2026 Nobel Prize in…
Ex-UP Chairman Selim, son’s bodies exhumed in Chandpur October 7, 2026 Chandpur: The bodies of former Laxmipur Model Union Parishad Chairman Selim Khan and his son Shanto Khan were exhumed from…
Religion, identity must not stand in way of citizens’ rights: PM October 7, 2026 Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday pledged to build a Bangladesh where religion, race or identity will not stand…
ECNEC approves 13 projects involving Tk 16,207.55cr October 7, 2026 Dhaka: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Wednesday approved 13 projects involving total cost of Tk…
GDP growth accelerates to 3.68% in FY26 October 7, 2026 Dhaka: The country’s GDP growth accelerated to 3.68 percent in the 2025-26 fiscal year, driven mainly by stronger performances in…