Turkey, Hungary put Finland on course to join NATO । Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ended months of diplomatically charged delays on Friday and asked parliament to quickly back Finland’s bid to join NATO. A simultaneous decision by fellow holdout Hungary to schedule a Finnish ratification vote for March 27 means the US-led defence alliance […]

Mexico president calls big rally with election on horizon . Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called for a big political rally in Mexico City on Saturday aimed at energizing his supporters ahead of key elections next year. The gathering is seen as the left-wing populist’s riposte to opponents of a controversial new election […]

Bogura-Sirajganj new railway track construction in the offing . Construction works of the long-cherished Bogura-Sirajganj direct rail track is expected to start by this year end as land acquisition process has already begun. The West Zone of Bangladesh railway is scheduled to construct the dual gauge railway route aimed at easing communication between the two […]

A new dengue treatment that could become the first to prevent and treat the virus has proven effective in initial trials in monkeys, according to new research.Dengue is transmitted by mosquitoes and affects tens of millions each year, producing brutal symptoms that have earned it the moniker “breakbone fever”.It is endemic in dozens of countries, […]

US arrests Chinese tycoon who backed Trump advisor Bannon. A Chinese tycoon wanted in China and closely tied to president Donald Trump’s former political advisor Steve Bannon was arrested in New York Wednesday and charged with bilking some $1 billion from supporters of his anti-Beijing activities.The US Justice Department accused Guo Wengui and still-at-large British […]

RAKUB disburses TK 2,538.33-cr agricultural loans in NW regionRajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) disbursed agricultural loans of around Taka 2,538.33 crore till March 9 last of the current 2022-23 fiscal year aimed at increasing crop production coupled with boosting rural economy.The loans were disbursed through 383 branches in the country’s northwest region consisting of 16 […]