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Professor Muhammad Yunus extended festival greetings to Hindu citizens as Durga Puja approaches. Bangladesh's Chief Adviser addressed the Hindu community before their largest religious celebration begins. The interim leader emphasized unity among all citizens regardless of faith or background...

Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman cautioned against hidden authoritarian rule during a virtual address to party supporters Saturday. The BNP acting chairman urged democratic groups to join forces while speaking at his party's regional conference in Cumilla district. Rahman emphasized...

South Korean foreign ministry officials suggest Washington and Pyongyang might hold discussions during the upcoming APEC summit. The October gathering in Gyeongju presents an opportunity for diplomatic contact after years of stalled relations. Official sources declined to specify potential...

Environmental adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan defended government regulations limiting visitors to St Martin's Island during a Saturday event in Dhaka. The adviser addressed criticism about tourism restrictions while speaking at the Water Development Board auditorium. She emphasized that controlling...

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defense pact this month that surprised regional experts. The agreement emerged days after Israeli strikes targeted Hamas compounds in Qatar. Military analysts say the deal formalizes decades of security cooperation between the two nations. The timing...

Bangladesh officials launched World Tourism Day activities Saturday with promises to enhance visitor safety and affordability. Commerce and Tourism Adviser Sk Bashiruddin addressed participants at a morning rally outside the Tourism Building in Agargaon. The event began at 9:30 a.m. under the...

Iraq restarted crude oil shipments from Kurdistan to Turkey at 6 a.m. Saturday following a breakthrough agreement that ended disputes lasting two and half years. The federal government, Kurdistan regional authorities and international oil firms reached the interim deal after extended...

Educational authorities will suspend funding for 245 school administrators who falsified teacher vacancy reports. The Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority announced penalties after discovering incorrect data submissions during the sixth recruitment cycle. Officials...

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick expressed confidence in goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny after Joan Garcia sustained a knee injury. Garcia requires meniscus surgery and faces a four to six-week absence. The injury occurred during Thursday's victory over Real Oviedo. Barcelona trails La Liga leaders...

Netanyahu condemned Western nations for recognizing Palestinian statehood during his United Nations address Friday. The Israeli leader accused global powers of surrendering to antisemitic pressure while speaking to a largely empty assembly hall. Many delegates walked out when he began his...

Italian customs authorities dismantled an underground cigarette manufacturing operation that produced 2.7 billion illegal cigarettes annually. The facility operated from a concealed bunker spanning 1,600 square meters near Cassino, located southeast of Rome. Police discovered the entrance...

Bangladesh Cricket Board announced Saturday that Abdur Razzak resigned from his national selector position. The former left-arm spinner plans to seek a director role in upcoming board elections. Cricket Operations Department Manager Jamaluddin Babu confirmed receiving the resignation letter...

Bangladesh will announce three government Hajj packages for 2026 pilgrims on Sunday after an executive committee meeting. Officials expect lower costs compared to 2025 due to reduced airfare rates. The Religious Affairs Ministry anticipates airfare reductions between 8,000 and 10,000 taka from...

Myanmar citizens will travel to Malaysia without visas beginning Oct. 1, 2025, according to Malaysian diplomatic officials in Yangon. The policy change applies to social visits lasting 14 days or fewer, Malaysian newspaper The Star reported. Immigration authorities at border checkpoints retain...

President Donald Trump celebrated former FBI Director James Comey's indictment Thursday while demanding additional prosecutions of political adversaries. The Republican leader described Comey as corrupt and predicted more charges against opponents would follow. Trump abandoned traditional...

Leicester City salvaged a late draw against West Bromwich Albion after Nat Phillips deflected Abdul Fatawu's cross into his net during stoppage time Friday. The Foxes secured a 1-1 result at the Hawthorns despite trailing for most of the match. Samuel Iling-Junior opened scoring for the hosts...

President Donald Trump confirmed plans for additional prosecutions after former FBI Director James Comey received an indictment. The Republican leader called Comey a dirty cop and promised more legal actions against political critics. Democratic officials compared these tactics to authoritarian...

A senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party official issued warnings Saturday regarding potential consequences of postponing the nation's 13th parliamentary elections. Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury addressed attendees at a seminar on reforms and elections at the Bangladesh Institute of International...

French authorities blocked Ajax supporters from entering Marseille for Tuesday's Champions League match. The interior ministry banned any individual or group claiming support for the Amsterdam club from reaching the southern city through borders or transport hubs. Officials cited repeated fan...

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso cautioned his players against complacency before Saturday's La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid. The defending champions currently sit two points ahead of Barcelona and nine points above Atletico, who occupy ninth position. Alonso emphasized that victories...