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World ‘failing’ to meet development goals: UN chief

War and funding shortfalls have hampered progress toward the United Nations’ flagship development goals which include action to combat climate

New budget to take Bangladesh one step forward: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the proposed national budget for the FY 2024-25 was not an ambitious one, vowing

China urges Taiwanese to visit ‘without worry’ despite threats

China has urged Taiwanese to visit the mainland “without the slightest worry,” condemning the island authorities’ decision to raise their

9 killed in Nepal landslides

At least nine people, including three children, were killed after heavy monsoon rains in west Nepal triggered landslides, an official

75th anniversary: Awami League discussion program starts in Dhaka

Dhaka Metropolitan South unit of Awami League has organized a discussion program to commemorate the party’s 75th anniversary. The discussion

BNP holding rally at Nayapaltan for Khaleda Zia’s release

BNP leaders and activists are gathering at the party’s Nayapaltan office as its pre-scheduled rally started at 2:40pm on Saturday.