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Zelensky renews calls for arms after deadly Russian strike

News —30 June, 2024 10:47

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called Saturday for "accelerated" Western arms deliveries after Kyiv said a Russian strike in the south killed seven people, including two children. "Any delay in decisions in this war means the loss of human lives," said Zelensky following the strike, which hit the southern town of Vilniansk.

Zelensky renews calls for arms after deadly Russian strike

Thai banks linked to atrocities in Burma: UN

Thai banks are helping the junta keep the helicopters and fighter…

Thai banks linked to atrocities in Burma: UN
Around 90% of govt staff involved in corruption

Jatiya Party MP Hafiz Uddin Ahmed on Saturday claimed that 90…

Around 90% of govt staff involved in corruption

War against graft underway, no one will be spared: Hasina tells parliament

War against graft underway, no one will be spared: Hasina tells parliament

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday declared a drive against corruption vowing no one will be spared. "We have launched drive against corruption, and no one will be saved. No…

Free Khaleda without conditions or face consequences: Fakhrul

Free Khaleda without conditions or face consequences: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday urged the government to immediately free the party's ailing chairperson and thrice-former prime minister, Khaleda Zia,…

BNP rally kicks off in Nayapaltan with massive turnout

BNP rally kicks off in Nayapaltan with massive turnout

In a massive rally in Dhaka's Nayapaltan, the main opposition  BNP demanded the unconditional release of its party chairperson Khaleda Zia. The event started at 3:30 in the afternoon…

Junta watch: India blunders into election minefield

Junta watch: India blunders into election minefield

Less than two weeks after junta boss Min Aung Hlaing promised an election next year, Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Aghay Thakur met Myanmar’s poll chief Ko Ko on Monday to discuss…

UN announces 2024 Sustainable Development Report

UN announces 2024 Sustainable Development Report

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN), of which Türkiye’s Bogazici University is a member, announced the 2024 Sustainable Development Report on Friday…

Reformist Pezeshkian neck and neck in Iran presidential race

Reformist Pezeshkian neck and neck in Iran presidential race

A low-key moderate and a protege of Iran’s supreme leader are neck-and-neck in the vote count in snap presidential elections marked by voter apathy over economic hardships and…

'Remal' damages crops worth Tk 180.24cr in Khulna zone

'Remal' damages crops worth Tk 180.24cr in Khulna zone

Cyclone 'Remal' has damaged crops on 45,590 hectares of land worth Taka 180.24 crore of 74,037 farmers in Khulna agricultural zone, according to the Directorate of Agricultural Extension…

Foreign diplomats react with horror to Biden’s underwhelming debate performance

Foreign diplomats react with horror to Biden’s underwhelming debate performance

President Joe Biden’s dismal showing at the CNN presidential debate against former President Donald Trump resonated around the world, with foreign diplomats expressing…

PM Hasina's Delhi visit energises Bangladesh-India ties: The Diplomat

PM Hasina's Delhi visit energises Bangladesh-India ties: The Diplomat

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent visit to India has created a new horizon to establish an energy connectivity with Nepal and Bhutan via India that can help Bangladesh reduce dependency…

IS killed more than 4,000 since Syria territorial defeat: Monitor

IS killed more than 4,000 since Syria territorial defeat: Monitor

Daesh fighters have killed nearly 4,100 people in Syria since 2019 when the jihadists lost their last stronghold in the country, a war monitor said Saturday.Daesh overran large swathes…

HSC, equivalent exams begin Sunday

HSC, equivalent exams begin Sunday

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent exams will begin across the country on Sunday. A total of 14,50,790 students from nine General Education Boards, Madrasha…

Biman warns ticketing touts

Biman warns ticketing touts

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has issued a stern warning to its approved travel agents stating that strict measures will be taken against those who breach the rules set by the national…

Rain predicted to continue for 4 days

Rain predicted to continue for 4 days

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers across eight divisions, including Dhaka. According to BMD's regular bulletin,…

Biden tries to repair debate damage with fiery speech

Biden tries to repair debate damage with fiery speech

A fired-up Joe Biden came out swinging Friday as he tried to make up for a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump, insisting he was the right man to win November's US presidential…