International Desk: Israel launched a rare airstrike that killed a senior Hezbollah military official in a densely populated southern Beirut neighborhood on Friday. It was the deadliest such strike on Lebanon’s capital in decades, with Lebanese authorities reporting at least 14 people killed and dozens more wounded in the attack.…

Sri Lankans vote in a presidential election that will decide how it recovers from economic crisis

International Desk: Sri Lankans began voting Saturday in a presidential election that will determine the course of the country’s recovery from its worst economic crisis and resulting political upheaval. The election, contested by 38 candidates, is largely a three-way race among incumbent liberal President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Marxist-leaning lawmaker Anura Kumara…

Light rain brings temporary relief in Dhaka amid sweltering heat

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka residents received a much-needed respite from scorching heat as rain swept through the capital on Saturday morning. The downpour started around 11 am, bringing the temperature down slightly. Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast rains across the country in 24 hours from 9am on Saturday. “Light to moderate…

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‘Launching workshops’ of two LGED projects held

Staff Correspondent: A joint grand launching workshop of the two projects was held at…

‘National Inquiry Commission’ to investigate massacre centring quota protests

Staff Correspondent: In response to severe allegations of constitutional, legal, and human rights violations…

‘Bangavax’ approved for human trial

Staff Correspondent: The Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) approved in principle for human trial…