24+ min ago  (435+ words) The United States has decided to bring back the US Pacific Command (USPACOM) designation, officially replacing the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), the Department of War announced on Tuesday, HT reports. The move marks a return to the command's historic identity....

1+ hour, 11+ min ago  (1533+ words) Shahidul Alam Swapan The 2026 G7 Summit in Evian, France, may ultimately be remembered not for its statements on Ukraine, artificial intelligence, or global debt, but for something far more consequential: its attempt to redefine the architecture of global power in the…...

3+ hour, 20+ min ago  (588+ words) Indian parliament Speaker Om Birla handing over PM Modi's invitation to PM Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on 17th February 2026. Photo: -Agency Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to embark on his inaugural round of official overseas visits next week, with…...

3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (1072+ words) Dr. Ayub Nabi Khan In the 21st century, economic leadership is increasingly shaped not by the abundance of labor or natural resources, but by the ability to generate, absorb, and apply knowledge. For Bangladesh, this shift presents both a challenge and…...

3+ hour, 51+ min ago  (642+ words) Former US president Joe Biden's ex-chief medical advisor Anthony Fauci funded a research lab in China's Wuhan, which is widely said to be the laboratory that sparked the COVID-19 pandemic, the outgoing US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard…...

3+ hour, 59+ min ago  (634+ words) Ekushey Padak-winning eminent poet, researcher, editor and former literary editor of the daily Ittefaq Al Mujahidi is no more. He passed away at 1: 40 pm on Friday while undergoing treatment at United Hospital in the capital. He was 83. The poet will…...

9+ hour, 12+ min ago  (427+ words) The Bangladesh Coast Guard has strengthened the security of the Sundarbans, remove piracy, prevent human trafficking and ensure the safety of the coastal community, said the force's director general (DG) Rear Admiral Md. Ziaul Haque. He came up with the remarks…...

11+ hour, 17+ min ago  (271+ words) Actor Niamot Ullah Bhuian, popularly known as Zaher Alvi, has surrendered before a Dhaka court and sought bail in a case filed over the alleged suicide of his wife. His lawyer Sheikh Robayet Islam submitted the surrender and bail petition…...

11+ hour, 33+ min ago  (383+ words) The United States Department of State has recently emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships with Central American nations to address ongoing challenges related to migration, security, economic development, and democratic governance. According to officials, the region remains a key focus…...

11+ hour, 49+ min ago  (252+ words) The Louvre museum is struggling to find funding to upgrade its ageing facilities, its new director said Wednesday, following a litany of problems that included a brazen $100-million jewellery heist."Despite its imposing majesty, despite the daily commitment of its…...