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30 killed in floods, landslides | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh
12+ min ago (492+ words) Thousands of people remain stranded, while countless families face fear, uncertainty and unimaginable hardship in Bandarban. -Agency Incessant rainfall-triggered floods and landslides have so far claimed 30 lives-19 in Cox's Bazar, five in Chattogram, five in Bandarban and one in Rangamati,…...
Salahuddin urges future-ready UN Police | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh
50+ min ago (419+ words) Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed called for a more adaptive, technology-driven and future-ready United Nations Police capable of responding effectively to evolving global security challenges. "Tomorrow's security challenges cannot be addressed with yesterday's capabilities," he said while addressing at the Fifth…...
Chinese envoy meets PM's Defence Adviser | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (232+ words) Bangladesh and China on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to working together for peace and stability in the region amid evolving global and regional geopolitical developments. Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister's Defence Adviser…...
Donald Trump says Iran ceasefire over | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh
11+ hour, 54+ min ago (1183+ words) Mark Rutte (centre left, pointing), Donald Trump (centre) and Keir Starmer (centre right) with other delegates at the Nato summit. -Getty Images US President Donald Trump said on July 8 that the ceasefire with Iran was "over" but left the door…...
Arab League Fails to Settle Down Unresolved Palestine Predicaments | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh
15+ hour ago (400+ words) The long-standing Palestine issue once again remained unresolved after the latest meeting of the Arab League concluded without any significant breakthrough. Despite lengthy discussions and repeated expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people, the member states failed to present a…...
Putin Seeks to Revive Russia's Soviet-Era Image, Reports Suggest | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh
15+ hour, 7+ min ago (406+ words) Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly taking steps to restore elements of the country's Soviet-era identity, according to recent media reports and political analysts. The developments have sparked debate both within Russia and internationally, with supporters viewing the move as…...
Modi gives Kuch Kuch Hota Hai a diplomatic twist in Jakarta | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh
15+ hour, 16+ min ago (457+ words) On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia. His trip serves as the first stop of a three-nation tour, which will take him next to Australia and New Zealand. After receiving a grand welcome, on Wednesday PM Modi addressed…...
Big changes just round the corner in Foreign Ministry | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh
16+ hour, 26+ min ago (836+ words) Five months after taking office, the BNP government has decided on a major reshuffle in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As part of the move, the government is set to appoint a new Foreign Secretary, along with new representatives for…...
Amend law to make hospitals responsible for birth, death registration: Speakers | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh
19+ hour, 31+ min ago (500+ words) Speakers on Wednesday urged the authorities to assign birth and death registration tasks to healthcare facilities as the government is committed to scaling up this rate to 100% by 2030. They came up with the call at a journalists' workshop titled "Birth…...
Social Media Banalities and Regulatory Supervision | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh
22+ hour, 22+ min ago (1130+ words) In the digital age, social media has become one of the most influential inventions of modern civilization. Platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Tik Tok, and You Tube have transformed communication, education, entertainment, commerce, and even governance. They…...