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Aerial view of mourners surrounding the flower-covered body of Dr Sanjida Khatun at Chhayanaut Sangskriti Bhaban in Dhaka.

With Songs and Flowers, Chhayanaut Says Goodbye to Sanjida Khatun

March 26, 2025

Students, fellow cultural activists, colleagues, and admirers gathered at Chhayanaut Sangskriti Bhaban in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi this afternoon to bid a heartfelt farewell to Dr Sanjida Khatun, the revered Rabindra Sangeet exponent and long-serving president of Chhayanaut. Her memory was honoured with flowers, songs, and quiet reverence – befitting a life devoted to the preservation of […]

United States and Bangladesh flags waving side by side against a sunset sky, symbolizing bilateral relations.

US Greets Bangladesh on Independence Day, Reaffirms Support for Democratic Future

March 26, 2025

The United States has extended congratulations to Bangladesh on the occasion of its Independence Day, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the country’s democratic journey and long-term prosperity. In a statement released by the US State Department, Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed Washington’s best wishes to the people of Bangladesh and underscored the importance of […]

France’s Hidden Cave Art Reveals Prehistoric Secrets

March 26, 2025

LE BUISSON-DE-CADOUIN, France, 26 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Deep within a labyrinthine cave in southwestern France, prehistoric humans who lived approximately 30,000 years ago carved depictions of horses, mammoths, and rhinoceroses into the stone walls. This extraordinary prehistoric gallery, known as the Grotte de Cussac, has remained largely unseen—until now. Discovered in 2000 by amateur […]

South Korea Reports 18 Dead as Devastating Wildfires Continue to Rage

March 26, 2025

UISEONG, SOUTH KOREA, 26 March 2025 (AFP) – At least 18 people have lost their lives in one of South Korea’s most severe wildfire outbreaks, with multiple blazes causing what the acting president has described as “unprecedented damage.” The fires, which ignited over the weekend, have swept through rural villages and even destroyed a historic […]

Hundreds Arrested as Turkish Protesters Defy Crackdown

March 26, 2025

ISTANBUL, 26 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Nearly 1,500 individuals, including a photographer from Agence France-Presse (AFP), have been detained as tens of thousands of demonstrators continued their protests in the Turkish capital on Tuesday. The demonstrations erupted following the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key political opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The […]

Israel Releases Palestinian Oscar Winner After Detention in West Bank

March 26, 2025

JERUSALEM, 26 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Israeli authorities have released Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, an Oscar-winning documentarian, a day after he was detained for allegedly “hurling rocks” following what activists have described as an assault by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. Ballal, co-director of the Academy Award-winning documentary No Other Land, was seen […]

Collage featuring Bangladesh Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Committed to Advancing Partnership: Modi writes to Yunus

March 26, 2025

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu have extended warm greetings to the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day, underlining the strength of the bilateral relationship and a shared vision for peace and prosperity in the region. In a letter to Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, Modi […]

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus departs for China with delegation at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.

Chief Adviser Yunus Embarks on Landmark China Visit

March 26, 2025

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus departed for China this afternoon on a four-day official visit, his first bilateral trip since taking office on August 8 last year. The high-profile visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and China. Prof Yunus left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 1:00 pm aboard […]

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman shakes hands with U.S. Lt. Gen. Joel B. Vowell during a courtesy meeting at Army Headquarters in Dhaka.

Top US Military Official Meets Army Chief in Dhaka

March 25, 2025

A high-level US military delegation led by Lieutenant General Joel B. Vowell, Deputy Commander of the United States Army Pacific Command, paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman at Army Headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment today. During the meeting, the two sides discussed a wide range of issues aimed at strengthening defense cooperation […]

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus delivered a televised address on the eve of Independence Day and Eid-ul-Fitr.

Chief Adviser: We Must Work Together to Prevent Violence and Discrimination Against Women

March 25, 2025

In a televised address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day and ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called for a nationwide social movement to confront misogyny and systemic discrimination against women. “We must identify the existing inequalities in the country and work together to prevent violence and discrimination against […]

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Category: World

With Songs and Flowers, Chhayanaut Says Goodbye to Sanjida Khatun

US Greets Bangladesh on Independence Day, Reaffirms Support for Democratic Future

France’s Hidden Cave Art Reveals Prehistoric Secrets

South Korea Reports 18 Dead as Devastating Wildfires Continue to Rage

Hundreds Arrested as Turkish Protesters Defy Crackdown

Israel Releases Palestinian Oscar Winner After Detention in West Bank

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