International

December 15, 2023 9:19 AM

U.S. stresses safety for Gaza civilians as Israel unrelenting in attacks

A U.S. security envoy had talks with Israel about shifting its strategy in Gaza toward surgical operations against Hamas from a broad ground campaign, and President Joe Biden appealed for civilian lives in the Palestinian territory to be saved. With nightfall on Thursday, Israeli tanks and plan...

December 14, 2023 12:33 PM

Bangladesh observes ‘Martyred Intellectuals Day’

On 14 December 1971, just two days before Bangladesh got liberation, the Pakistani occupation forces with the help of their local collaborators named Razakar, Al-Badr and Al-Shams, went on a torture and killing spree of the most prominent intellectuals of the country. The horror of the torture and k...

December 14, 2023 10:59 AM

Israel strikes southern Gaza, faces calls to reduce civilian toll

In central Rafah, in the south of the coastal enclave, 24 people were killed in an Israeli strike that hit two houses, Hamas media said early on Thursday. There was no immediate confirmation from the Palestinian health ministry. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, who is visiting...

December 13, 2023 9:11 PM

COP28 delivers historic consensus in Dubai to accelerate climate action

The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) has come to a historic close, marking a turning point in global efforts to combat climate change. A landmark agreement, aptly named "The UAE Consensus," was reached by 198 participating Parties, outlining an ambitious climate agenda aimed at keeping the goa...

December 13, 2023 3:20 PM

COP28 Concludes with ‘UAE Consensus’, on Climate Action

The "UAE Consensus," named after the host country, was hailed as a major breakthrough by many delegates and observers. Key Highlights of the Agreement: Global Stocktake: Countries agreed on a robust action plan to keep global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius. This plan includes ambitio...

December 13, 2023 12:58 PM

One dead, five injured as train derails in Bangladesh; locals suspect sabotage

Gazipur Fire Service Deputy Director said seven coaches of the Dhaka-bound Mohanganj Express, including the locomotive, veered off the tracks at Bankhuria around 4:00 am.  According to the Railway, officials claim, the incident occurred as miscreants severed a section of the railway track betwee...

December 13, 2023 12:53 PM

IMF approves $689m loan for Bangladesh with advice to contain inflation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the release of $689 million in the second tranche of the $4.7 billion loan package allocated for Bangladesh.  The Washington-based lender has advised Bangladesh to continue to focus on containing inflation and rebuilding external resilience. The...