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150, 000 Rohingyas Entered the Country in 16 Months
8+ hour, 11+ min ago (720+ words) Monday, 18 May 2026, 08: 19 AM The Rohingya crisis is escalating significantly due to fresh influxes across the Myanmar border into Cox's Bazar and a high birth rate within the refugee camps. According to a report by the United Nations High Commissioner for…...
China Invites Prime Minister for State Visit at the End of June
7+ hour, 20+ min ago (386+ words) Monday, 18 May 2026, 09: 06 AM In a bid to elevate existing ties with Bangladesh to "new heights," China has expressed its keenness to host Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for an official visit during the last week of upcoming June. According to Beijing's…...
Dubai Taxi Company to Recruit 6, 000 Drivers from Bangladesh This Year
20+ hour, 54+ min ago (399+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026, 07: 37 PM The Dubai Taxi Company will recruit 6, 000 skilled drivers from Bangladesh this year, with the formal interview and selection process scheduled to begin tomorrow (Monday) at the Bangladesh-Korea Technical Training Centre. The announcement was made on Sunday during…...
Farakka Day: Speakers Demand Five-Nation River Commission to Secure Ganges Water
1+ day, 53+ min ago (505+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026, 03: 40 PM Speakers at a mass gathering marking the historic 'Farakka Long March Day' have demanded the formation of a regional river commission comprising China, Nepal, Bhutan, India and Bangladesh under the supervision of the United Nations (UN) and…...
Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Returns to the US After Historic Deployment
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (396+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026, 11: 13 AM The world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has returned home after a year-long deployment that included high-stakes military missions tied to the conflict in Iran and operations to apprehend Venezuelan leader Nicol's Maduro. The massive…...
Nepali Duo Rewrite History on Everest with Record-Breaking Ascents
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (355+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026, 02: 50 PM A pair of legendary Nepali climbers made history on Mount Everest, rewriting the record books with phenomenal individual feats." Mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa, famously dubbed the "Everest Man," successfully scaled the world's tallest peak for a record-extending…...
WHO Declares International Emergency over Ebola Outbreak
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (392+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026, 01: 39 PM The World Health Organization said the Ebola outbreak could be much larger than what is currently being detected and reported. It warned of health risks to other countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday declared an…...
Taiwan Asserts Independence Following Trump's Warning
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (411+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026, 09: 22 AM Taiwan has firmly declared itself a sovereign and independent nation following U. S. President Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing last Friday, during which Chinese President Xi Jinping pressured him to withdraw support for the self-ruled island. China has…...
PM Promises Cumilla Administrative Division and Agricultural University at Rally
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1045+ words) Saturday, 16 May 2026, 06: 43 PM Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday announced that Cumilla would be declared an administrative division, marking a historic moment for the region during his first visit to the district since assuming office as the head of the…...
Bangladesh, Angola Launch Landmark Talks to Forge Long-Term Energy Partnership
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (437+ words) Saturday, 16 May 2026, 01: 44 PM Bangladesh and Angola have held their first-ever high-level bilateral dialogue on energy cooperation, opening a new chapter in efforts to forge a long-term partnership in energy supply, investment, and technical collaboration." The landmark virtual meeting, initiated by…...