Iraq arrests 47 officials in anti-graft campaign
AFP, Baghdad
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Iran says to oversee Hormuz as Swiss talks conclude
AFP, Burgenstock
23 June 2026, 12:53 PM Middle East
Qatar gas plant blast kills 13, injures dozens
AFP, Doha
23 June 2026, 00:00 AM Middle East
Jordan hangs six after 9-year death penalty pause
AFP, Amman
22 June 2026, 00:00 AM Middle East
92% Israelis believe Iran won war: poll
AFP, Jerusalem
22 June 2026, 00:00 AM Middle East

Turkey vote in election key to Erdogan's dream

Turkey yesterday voted in a general election which will determine whether the ruling party can change the constitution.
7 June 2015, 18:00 PM

Arrest warrant for 28 men of BNP-led alliance

A Dhaka court issues arrest warrant against 28 leaders and activists of BNP-led 20-party alliance including Rafiqul Islam Mia in a case filed for a crude bomb attack on a passenger bus in Mirpur area in January.
7 June 2015, 08:27 AM

$476m WB fund for 2 projects

The World Bank approves $476 million for two projects in Bangladesh to develop a strong financial sector and to improve agricultural productivity for a million poor farmers.
7 June 2015, 07:10 AM

Vegetarian menu for Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is served with a vegetarian menu for today’s dinner.
6 June 2015, 15:25 PM

India PM Modi pays homage to Bangladesh war heroes, founding father

Indian PM Modi visits National Memorial at Savar, Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi where he pays tribute to war heroes and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
6 June 2015, 05:34 AM

ISIS advances on key Syrian city

The extremist Islamic State group fought fierce battles yesterday with Syria's armed forces in a bid to seize control of Hasakeh, a key
5 June 2015, 18:00 PM

Yemen rebels, government agree peace talks

Huthi Shiite rebels and Yemen's exiled government agreed yesterday to attend UN-brokered peace talks in Geneva aimed at ending a
5 June 2015, 18:00 PM

14 die in separate road crashes

At least 14 people die and 28 others receive injuries in separate road crashes in Dhaka, Sirajganj, Moulvibazar, Natore and Rangpur districts.
5 June 2015, 03:23 AM

Soccer Asia central to picking next FIFA chief

Once a soccer minnow, the Middle East has emerged as one of the sport's most powerful blocs during Sepp Blatter's 17-year reign at FIFA and is likely to have a big say in who will replace him.
4 June 2015, 09:05 AM

Fight may last 'generation': US

The Islamic State group is a "global threat" which will take a generation or more to defeat, Washington's envoy for the US-led coalition
3 June 2015, 18:00 PM

Libya blocks UN action on EU migrant plan

Libya's ambassador to the United Nations said Tuesday that his government is refusing to give its consent for UN action aimed at
3 June 2015, 18:00 PM

Teachers, students suffer as school ground under stagnant water

The ground of Shibram Hossain Mohammad School and College in Sundarganj upazila under the district goes under water even after a
1 June 2015, 18:00 PM

ISIS advances in Syria against regime and rival rebels

The Islamic State group seized territory from both Syrian government forces and rival rebels over the weekend further expanding the caliphate it has proclaimed straddling Iraq and Syria.
1 June 2015, 18:00 PM

Hotline for info on trafficking victims

Migrant rights workers launch hotline numbers in Bangladesh and Malaysia to facilitate the passage of information of the rescued trafficking victims to the aggrieved families.
1 June 2015, 10:59 AM

Man to die for killing Barisal University girl

A Barisal court has handed down death penalty to a man convicted of killing a first year Barisal University student back in 2013.
1 June 2015, 07:36 AM

36th BCS for 2,180 posts (circular link inside)

Bangladesh Public Service Commission has issued a circular for the 36th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination to fill in 2,180 posts.
31 May 2015, 12:56 PM

Report on rescuing trafficking victims: HC

The High Court directs the government to submit a report before it in four weeks on the steps taken for rescuing the Bangladeshi citizens stranded at sea and in the trafficking camps of Thailand and Malaysia.
31 May 2015, 11:07 AM

What is your perception of beauty? (video part-II)

In the recent #ChooseBeautiful campaign, Dove and The Daily Star asked some inspiring women of Bangladesh to share their opinion on the perception of beauty.
31 May 2015, 10:06 AM

Contractor hacked to death in Bogra

A sub-contractor of Bogra Palli Bidyut Samity was hacked to death at Shakpala area under Shajahanpur upazila in Bogra early yesterday.
30 May 2015, 18:00 PM

No military site inspections

Tehran rejected a key Western demand for site inspections yesterday as US Secretary of State John Kerry and his Iranian counterpart
30 May 2015, 18:00 PM