Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday said confirmed Ebola deaths had climbed to 101 and that the presence of armed groups was continuing to hinder the response in the hardest-hit province.The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola was announced
Under dazzling blue California skies, the United States soccer team held its first World Cup training session at the co-hosts' base camp Monday.For the 5,500 local fans with tickets to attend -- the lucky ones among a lottery entered by
Bangladesh and Russia on Monday discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in energy, trade and investment, while reviewing the current status and future prospects of bilateral relations.Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in
The sudden breakdown of a 40-body mortuary cooler at the morgue of Dhaka Medical College (DMC) has created serious difficulties in preserving bodies and conducting post-mortem examinations, prompting the hospital’s Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Department to seek urgent repairs.According to
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation during a summit in Pyongyang on Monday, as Xi made his first visit to North Korea in seven years amid shifting regional dynamics and
At least 32 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, officials say.The quake hit at 07:37 local time on Monday (Sunday 23:37 GMT), triggering tsunami alerts in the Philippines,
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday told Parliament that the country’s trade deficit increased by nearly US$ 8 billion over the five fiscal years, reaching US$ 24.16 billion in FY25 from $ 16.24 billion in FY21 for what he
Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday told Parliament that the government has undertaken a series of measures to promote jute and agricultural product exports, aiming to diversify Bangladesh’s export basket and reduce the economy’s heavy dependence on
Bangladesh wastes around 3.5 million tonnes of food every year, State Minister for Food Abdul Bari told Parliament on Monday, citing the Food Waste Index Report 2024 of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).Responding to a written question from lawmaker
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain has said that locally produced medicines now being exported to 140 countries.''The export of medicines to over 140 countries reflects a significant advancement in the country's healthcare and pharmaceutical capabilities.''The minister