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Begum Khaleeda Zia's son Tarique Rehman (File Photo/BNP)

As Bangladesh simmers after violent riot, former PM Khaleed Zia's son to return home on Dec 25

Dec 19, 2025

The BNP is making special arrangements to mark Tarique Rahman's return as he is expected to play a major role in the party's campaign for the general election

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Visuals of the aftermath from The Daily Star office in Dhaka (Photo/ANI)

Media offices torched, journalists targeted; uneasy calm in Dhaka after night of violent riot following Osman Hadi's death

Dec 19, 2025

Dhaka and several other cities in Bangladesh witnessed intense unrest late Thursday night following the death of Inqilab Moncho convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi, with mobs attacking media houses, political offices, cultural institutions and private residences, triggering widespread vandalism, arson and road blockades.
Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh (Photo/ANI)

"Great honour for our country": MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh lauds conferment of Ethiopia's award on PM Modi

Dec 19, 2025
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Taiwan detects 7 Chinese aircraft, 11 vessels around nation

Dec 19, 2025

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TikTok signs deal to sell its US entity to American investors

Dec 19, 2025

Although the transaction is not yet complete, the move brings TikTok one step closer to securing its long-term...
US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F Kennedy Jr (Photo/Reuters)

Trump admin announces crackdown against transgender care to minors, draws flak from medical community

Dec 19, 2025

New proposed rules would prohibit hospitals from participating in Medicare and Medicaid if they provide care such as...
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

Trump loosens curbs on Marijuana, encourages research

Dec 19, 2025

The move on Thursday requires Attorney General Pam Bondi to expedite the process under the Drug Enforcement Administration...
A group of people set fire to The Daily Star newspaper office building, following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi (Photo/Reuters)

Protests erupt in Bangladesh post activist's death, major media offices set ablaze

Dec 19, 2025
A handout photograph described as an interior image from the property on Little St. James, once owned by the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee (Photo/Reuters)

US Justice Dept in race against time as deadline nears for Epstein file release

Dec 19, 2025
A group of people set fire to The Daily Star newspaper office building, following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a student leader (Photo/Reuters)

25 journos rescued as blaze of activist's death engulfs Bangladesh

Dec 19, 2025
A group of people set fire to The Daily Star newspaper office building, following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a student leader (Photo/Reuters)

Bangladesh: Protesters hold sit-in outside Indian Assistant HC in Chattogram

Dec 19, 2025
Bangladesh Interim Government Leader, Muhammad Yunus (Photo/Reuters)

Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus announces a national day of mourning upon the death of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson

Dec 18, 2025
Hands are raised as White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reacts during a press briefing at the White House (Photo/Reuters)

Trustees' Board renames John F Kennedy Center to Trump-Kennedy Center

Dec 18, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy(Photo/@ZelenskyyUa)

Ukraine's "resilience" can weaken Putin's ability to prolong war: Zelenskyy

Dec 18, 2025
MoS Anupriya Patel holds bilateral health talks with Sri Lanka, Fiji (Photo/X@MoHFW_INDIA)

MoS Anupriya Patel holds bilateral health talks with Sri Lanka, Fiji at 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Summit

Dec 18, 2025
Former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri (Photo/ANI)

"Jamaat-e-Islami acting at behest of Pakistan": Former diplomat Veena Sikri on anti-India protests in Bangladesh

Dec 18, 2025
Second India-Nepal Tourism Meet held in Pokhara (Photo/Embassy of Nepal in India)

Second India-Nepal Tourism Meet held in Pokhara to boost cross-border tourism

Dec 18, 2025
Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla (Photo/ANI)

India should look at comprehensive agreement with GCC: Former FS Shringla on India-Oman CEPA

Dec 18, 2025
KP Sharma Oli addresses party cadres after being re-elected CPN-UML chairman in Kathmandu. (Image Source: Oli's secretariat)

After third-term win, Oli calls on cadres to confront interim Nepal government

Dec 18, 2025