China or the US: Who has the largest army?
The United States and China have the two largest militaries in the world in terms of budget, personnel, weaponry, and equipment. Our colleagues at France 2 and Simon Moritz compare the two global...
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Saudi man arrested after deadly car attack on German Christmas market
German police arrested a Saudi Arabian man after a deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market Friday in which an SUV barrelled through a crowd of revellers at high speed, leaving a trail of...
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Kloth Studio’s journey – from Bangladesh to crafting global hospitality apparel
In the summer of 2017, two friends Rafaan Seraj and Abeed Azad both driven by an innate passion for business, were having a casual conversation about starting something new. What began as a...
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Traffic chaos in Dhaka as battery-run rickshaw drivers block streets
The drivers of battery-powered rickshaws blocked roads in different parts of the capital on Thursday morning, protesting a ban on their movement in city streets. The roads include Mohakhali,...
Read full story →China or the US: Who has the largest army?
The United States and China have the two largest militaries in the world in terms of budget, personnel, weaponry, and equipment. Our colleagues at France 2 and Simon Moritz compare the two global...
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Advisory Council welcomes three new members
The Council of Advisers of the interim government has been expanded with three new members. They took the oath of office on Sunday evening. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath at...
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'Keep Kamala and carry on-ala!' Harris tells comedy show 'Saturday Night Live'
US Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped a day on the campaign trail Saturday with a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live," mocking her presidential election rival Donald Trump on the sketch...
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6-member search committee for EC formed
The interim government has formed a six-member search committee, headed by Appellate Division judge Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, to recommend names of the commissioners for constituting a new...
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What did Trump and Xi discuss at high-profile Beijing summit?
Donald Trump is in China, where he is set to take part in talks with President Xi Jinping. Major American businessmen are also joining the talks – including Tesla’s Elon Musk, Apple’s Tim Cook and...
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Chief Adviser invited to attend D-8 Summit in Cairo
Egypt has invited Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus to attend the D-8 Summit to be held in its capital Cairo in December next. Egypt Ambassador in Dhaka Omar Fahmy handed over the invitation...
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Restriction on Awami League's political activities sought
A writ petition was submitted to the High Court on Monday, seeking restrictions on political activities of the ousted Awami League (AL), while not seeking a blanket ban on the party itself....
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Rana Plaza tragedy: Appellate Division stays Rana’s bail
The Appellate Division on Monday stayed for six months the bail granted by the High Court to Sohel Rana, the owner of Rana Plaza that collapsed in 2013 leaving 1,138 RMG workers dead, in a murder...
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Taiwan says China 'sole risk' to peace after Xi warned Trump over Taiwan issue
It's an honor to be your friend - Donald Trump told Xi Jinping. Xi Jinping, however, responded by offering a cautionary warning about avoiding a possible clash between the two nations. A contrast...
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Ex-minister Engineer Mosharraf Hossain arrested
Ex-minister Engineer Mosharraf Hossain arrestedDetectives have arrested former housing and public works minister Engineer Mosharraf Hossain from Bashundhara residential area in the city. A team of...
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Proclaiming ‘Second Republic’ among issues movement leaders discuss with BNP
Representatives from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and the Jatiya Nagorik Committee on Saturday discussed various issues with the BNP, including the removal of the President. After the...
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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping hold high-stakes meeting in Beijing
Donald Trump is in China where he's set to take part in highly-anticipated talks with President Xi Jinping. The two sides are to discuss trade, the war in Iran, and Taiwan. This is the US...
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