Torrential rain lashes northern Italy, killing at least two people
Torrential rain lashed Italy’s northern Emilia Romagna region over the last 24 hours, causing extensive flooding and killing at least two people, rescuers and media said on Wednesday. An elderly…
Shahriar Alam discusses GSP, other issues with European External Action Service SG
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam and the Secretary General of European External Action Service, Stefano Sannino, pose for a photograph in Brussels on 4 May, 2023Twitter handle…
US reiterates expectations for free and fair polls in Bangladesh
The US has once again reiterated the importance of free and fair elections, and the country’s commitment to promoting human rights, labour rights, and freedom of expression in Bangladesh. This…
Jahangir’s appeal over cancellation of nomination paper turned down
The appeal of Jahangir Alam against the cancellation of his nomination paper for the mayoral post in Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election was turned down. The hearing of his appeal…
AL to tackle inner conflict in three city corporations
Conflict within the party in Barishal, Gazipur and Sylhet city elections has become a major problem for the ruling Awami League. Internal strife over the nomination of the mayoral candidate…
Three Pakistani soldiers, seven militants, killed in clashes
Three Pakistani soldiers and seven militants were killed in multiple clashes in the country’s restive northwest, the military said on Friday. The clashes occurred in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber…
AB Party barred from holding rally in front of press club
Police have barred Amar Bangladesh (AB) Party from holding demonstration rally in front of the National Press Club on Thursday to press home their two-point demand: free, fair, credible election…
Former police official imprisoned for rape attempt on student
A Chattogram court on Sunday has rejected the bail plea of a former police inspector at the Kasba police station, who was suspended after a case was filed against him…
Budget: Increasing income tax exemption limit and more
Income tax exemption limit at the individual level may be increased in the next budget with a view to relieving the tax payers in the wake of high inflation, according…
Striking Hollywood writers decry the Uber-ization of their trade
Members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and its supporters picket outside of Universal Studios on May 3, 2023 in Universal City, CaliforniaAFPTelevision and film writers, on strike over…