DHAKA: Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) has suspended import of yarn from India through land ports, reports Ahsan Tasnim. Import of yarn through the Benapole, Bhomra, Sonamasjid, Banglabandha and Burimari land ports will no longer be permitted. These ports were the primary entry points for yarn imports from India.A notification in this regard was […]
Bangladesh former PM Sheikh Hasina (File Image) DHAKA: A Bangladesh court Tuesday issued arrest warrants against former PM Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and 16 others for alleged irregularities in allocation of govt plots.The arrest orders came after the court accepted charges in two of six corruption cases filed by anti-corruption commission (ACC).The […]
Chinese official Xia Baolong called Americans peasants in his trade war jibe. JD Vance recently used the word ‘peasants’ for Chinese people. Vice president JD Vance recently used the term ‘peasants’ when he spoke about Donald Trump’s tariffs and how US borrows money from “Chinese peasants” to buy things that “Chinese peasants manufacture”. Beijing condemned […]
Singer-songwriter Armaan Malik made a long-awaited return to the UK music scene over the weekend, performing back-to-back sold-out concerts in London and Leicester. The shows, filled with euphoric fans and nonstop singalongs, marked a significant moment in Malik’s career as he reconnected with his international audience after nearly a decade. Armaan Malik reflects on his […]
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping US President Donald Trump has said “the ball is in China’s court,” amid the ongoing tariff war between the two countries, after which America’s tariffs on Chinese goods have reached 145 per cent, while China, in turn, now imposes 125 per cent tariffs on imports from the United States.White House […]
Former president Joe Biden will make his first public speech since the election. Hours before former president Joe Biden gave his first public speech since leaving office, the White House mocked his schedule and said it was way past his bedtime. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said her first reaction to Biden’s schedule was shock […]
Actor Rasika Dugal, known for her nuanced and compelling performances across films and web series, is set to make a special appearance in the upcoming thriller Logout. While her role in the film may be brief, the actor says the project’s concept and team were strong enough reasons for her to come on board. Rasika […]
Actor William Levy was arrested in Florida. Actor William Levy, known as ‘Cuban Brad Pitt’ was arrested in Florida on charges of intoxication in a public place, causing disturbance and trespassing. According to reports, he was arrested by the Broward Sheriff’s office. The news became public on Tuesday though the arrest was made on Monday […]
Austin Metcalf (left) was stabbed by Karmelo Anthony at track meet following an altercation over a seat. The family of 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony who allegedly stabbed Austin Metcalf to death in an act of self defense at a track event are planning to move out to a new home with the money that has been […]
Start of the downfall: Rajnikanth and R.M. Veerappan at the event to celebrate the 100-day run of Baasha on July 14, 1995. Veerappan’s explanation that the actor would always speak frankly did not cut ice with Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, who accused him of “enjoying” diatribes against her, recalls a biography of the Minister. | Photo […]
