State-owned airliner Biman Bangladesh Airlines will begin its regular flight operation to Madina from Dhaka on October 28 this year, reports BSS. “The Biman has taken the decision as per the government’s plan of expanding air routes,” said a press release on Monday. The national flag carrier will operate flights …

US President Donald Trump says he is open to meeting Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani under the right circumstances, reports BBC. It comes after Iran’s foreign minister made a brief and unannounced visit to the G7 summit in France on Sunday. Relations between Iran and the US have deteriorated since Washington …

President Abdul Hamid on Friday termed communal harmony a great tradition of the nation and urged people of all religions to strengthen it to attain national development and progress through the collective endeavor. “Bangladesh is a land of communal harmony.  All religious festivals are celebrated here with fervour and gaiety. I …

Bangladesh’s star spinner Taijul Islam on Friday said even though Afghanistan are doing well, Bangladesh have better chances to win the one-off Test in September. According to UNB, the two sides will face off at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. It will be the first time they will fight …

In general, rarely have French President Emmanuel Macron and superstar footballers including Cristiano Ronaldo been on the same page – but when it comes to the fires that are devastating the Amazon, they’re uniting in sounding the alarm. AP reports that five-time world player of the year Ronaldo beat Macron …

Some 6,147 dengue patients are now undergoing treatment at different hospitals and clinics across the country, reports BSS. Of them, 3,332 patients are taking treatment in Dhaka division, a release of Health Crisis Management and Control Room of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said today. A total of 59,592 patients …

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said that Bangladesh does not want to do anything by force and laid emphasis on removing trust-deficit among Rohingyas who refused to return to their homeland. “It’s regrettable… what else you can do!” he said on Thursday while talking to a small group …

The UN refugee agency UNHCR has said that the “voluntary repatriation” of Rohingyas will require the continuous engagement of all concerned to build the trust of Rohingyas, and it is a process, not a one-off event. “UNHCR remains committed to its role in supporting both governments in this process,” the …

The police in California, USA say a hotel worker may have prevented a mass shooting after the worker reported that a disgruntled colleague had threatened to shoot staff and guests. Acting on the tip-off, officers arrested a 37-year-old man who was found to have high-powered weapons and ammunition at his …

A taskforce will be formed soon to take effective steps to prevent road accidents across the country. Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader revealed this. “Road accidents reach an alarming level. A taskforce will be formed soon to take effective steps to prevent accidents on roads,” he told reporters …