President Donald Trump called Qatar's emir yesterday and offered US help as efforts grew to resolve a damaging feud between the emirate and its Gulf neighbours, reports AFP. Trump's call to Qatari ruler Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, a key US ally, came as a senior Emirati official told…

Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said the party would again come to power in the next general elections for the third time in a row thanks to its ever-growing popularity.  He mentioned that the party's burgeoning popularity was quite unmatched by that of its arch-rival,…

Claiming that people are eagerly waiting to give the ruling party a befitting reply, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said Awami League will not get more than 30 seats in the next general election if it is held under a neutral administration, reports UNB. “Awami League…

The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has taken special measures to ensure a smooth journey for homebound passengers during Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. It has decided to begin Eid special services from June 22, while private launch owners are to start such services from June 23. No cargo…

Bangladesh Jewellers Samity (Bajus) yesterday threatened to go on an indefinite countrywide strike from Sunday if the gold and diamond ornaments seized from Apan Jewellers are not returned within the next 48 hours, reports UNB. Bajus Vice-president Enamul Hoque issued the threat at a press briefing…