New findings from Old Dhaka’s central jail excavation show that the city was likely a capital of the Bengal region long before Islam Khan’s 17th-century arrival, a discovery that reshapes the story of ...

His behaviour at the moment of an attempt on his life left an impression on me. He turned out to be a brave man," Putin said at an international forum following a speech in the Black Sea resort of Soc ...

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Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, departed Dhaka on Friday (8 November) for an official visit to China. The visit, scheduled from 9 to 15 ...

Pakistan now have the highest number of wins in ODIs against Australia in their own backyard amongst other Asian teams. Sri Lanka is at the second spot with 16 wins out of 56 matches while India is ...

They discussed the strong bilateral relations between the two countries and explored various areas of cooperation for future progress ...

US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday made the first appointment of his new administration -- naming a chief of staff -- with other key jobs set to be filled in the "days and weeks ahead," ...

A team from 4-BGB under Debapur, Champaknagar, and Khejuria BOP of Fulgazi Upazila conducted an anti-smuggling operation in the border areas, resulting in the seizure of 12,000 yards of China fabric, ...

Bangladesh celebrates high enrolment rates and textbook distribution, but substandard quality, budget constraints, and a lack ...

Massive traffic congestions left citizens suffering in different parts of Dhaka city today (8 November) as the BNP held a grand rally in the capital's Nayapaltan and brought out a massive procession.

Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy's future at Manchester United is up in the air ahead of the arrival of Ruben Amorim but goalkeeper Andre Onana said the players are keen for the Dutch coach to ...