Fuel oil surges after US kills top Iranian general
World oil prices soared more than four per cent on Friday after the US killed a top Iranian general, fanning fresh fears of a conflict in the crude-rich Middle East,..
Iran vows revenge after US kills top general in Baghdad strike
A US strike killed top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani at Baghdad’s international airport Friday, dramatically heightening regional tensions ..
Health sector mired in graft, unmet pledges, low ability
Country’s health sector in 2019 provided usual scanty services, saw corruption and medicine price hike and struggled to deal with an unprecedented dengue epidemic.
Fresh cold wave likely from Monday
The Met Office on Friday predicted that a cold wave may spread over Bangladesh from Monday causing sufferings to people, especially those living in northern areas.
Govt keeps eye on Iraq situation: FS
The government has been observing situation in Iraq keeping in consideration the likelihood of evacuating the Bangladeshis living in the country if required, ..
Onion price doubles again, hits Tk 200
The price of local-variety onion almost doubled on the city markets and hit Tk 200 a kilogram again over the week ending on Friday due to supply shortage.
Syed Ashraf was an idol for politicians: Obaidul
Awami League general secretary and road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said former AL general secretary ..
Iraqi security forces regain control of area around US Embassy after second day of protests
Iraqi security forces have regained control of the area around the US Embassy in Baghdad after the compound was rocked by a second day of mass protests.
Protests continue in India
Scores of people took a mass pledge at India Gate in New Delhi on Wednesday to defend the Constitution by opposing the recent changes in the citizenship law,..
Two Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir gunfight
Two Indian soldiers were killed Wednesday in a gunfight with suspected militants along the border that divides the disputed territory of Kashmir between archrivals..
