Eight killed in landslides at Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh
DHAKA: At least eight Rohingya Muslims, including women and children, were killed and several others injured early on Monday after heavy monsoon rains triggered multiple landslides at refugee camps in southeastern Bangladesh, officials said. More than 1.2 million Rohingya live in overcrowded camps»»»
Eight killed in landslides at Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh
DHAKA: At least eight Rohingya Muslims, including women and children, were killed and several others injured early on Monday after heavy monsoon rains triggered multiple landslides at refugee camps in southeastern Bangladesh, officials said. More than 1.2 million Rohingya live in overcrowded camps»»»
Bangladesh PM to make first Saudi visit, seek ‘new heights’ in ties
DHAKA: Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s upcoming first official visit to Saudi Arabia is set to broaden bilateral ties, his office said on Monday, after receiving the Kingdom’s official invitation. Saudi Ambassador Abdullah bin Abiyah met with the prime minister at the Cabinet Secretaria»»»
Bangladesh says Saudi fertilizer support eased food security risks during Hormuz closure
DHAKA: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March threatened not only fuel but also fertilizer supply to Bangladesh, as it entered its planting season. A state agency responsible for the imports says that Saudi help allowed emergency supplies to reach on time, reducing food security risks. Mid-Ma»»»
Pipe dreams: Bangladesh surfers chase waves at Asian Games
Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh: The headquarters of the Bangladesh Surf Girls and Boys Club is a weather-beaten white shack but, like the seemingly endless beach on which it sits, its members' ambitions stretch far. For Mohammad Mannan, 25, and Fatima Akhter, 16, their thoughts are fixed on the upcoming s»»»
Azam to captain Pakistan on West Indies and England Test tours
Lahore, Pakistan: Pakistan on Sunday replaced struggling Test captain Shan Masood with Babar Azam, who will start a third stint as skipper on the tours of the West Indies and England starting later this month. Masood, 36, took over from Azam in December 2023 and led the side to 12 defeats in 16 Tes»»»
Nepali Community marks 23rd National Paddy Day
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Bagmati Province Coordination Council Qatar (BPCCQ), a Nepalese community forum, recently celebrated the 23rd National Paddy Day and Dahi Chiura (Curd and Beaten Rice) Eating Day bringing together the Nepali diaspora and representatives from several communities under the theme »»»
Cricket’s force for good needs repair
The third and final stage of the 2026 women’s T20 World Cup generated some compelling cricket, not all of it flawless. One of the most noteworthy outcomes was Ireland’s first ever T20 World Cup victory. The team had almost achieved that historic landmark against New Zealand on June 19, failing to s»»»
flydubai expands Thailand flights with a new daily Bangkok route
Dubai: flydubai announced Wednesday it has launched daily flights between Dubai and Bangkok, adding a second destination in Thailand as the airline expands its network in Southeast Asia. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The inaugural flight departed from Terminal 3 at D»»»
More than 100,000 killed in Myanmar since 2021 coup, monitor says
Since a 2021 coup ousted Myanmar's democratically elected government and triggered a civil war, 100,114 people have been killed across the country, according to a report by monitoring group Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED) released Wednesday. More than 100,000 people have been »»»
Bangladesh warns of dengue surge as weather aids spread
DHAKA: Bangladesh could face a sharp increase in dengue infections over the next two months, health experts warned, as wet weather and inadequate mosquito control spur a wider outbreak. The spread of the disease has accelerated in recent weeks, raising concerns following the nation's deadliest ev»»»
100,000 killed in Myanmar post-coup conflict: monitor
YANGON: More than 100,000 people have been killed across all sides in Myanmar since a military coup five years ago triggered civil war, a conflict monitor said Wednesday. The military ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021, detaining the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and en»»»
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts northwestern China
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck a remote area of northwestern China early Wednesday, the US Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at 7:44 am Beijing time (23:44 UTC Tuesday) about 261-268 km (162-167 miles) south-southeast of Dunhuang in Gansu province, near the Qinghai border, at a shallow d»»»
UAE–Bangladesh travel: Etihad launches Dhaka route with sold-out inaugural flight
Etihad Airways has launched its inaugural flight to Dhaka, operating a sold-out Boeing 777 service from Abu Dhabi on 26 June, marking a key expansion in its South Asia network. The new route is designed to strengthen trade and cargo connectivity between the UAE and Bangladesh while meeting sustaine»»»
Startup wrap — Funding and acquisition momentum continues in MENA
RIYADH: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa region secured multiple funding rounds and attracted several notable acquisitions across diverse sectors last week, highlighting the region’s continued appeal to global investors. This momentum builds on a record-breaking 2025, when MENA star»»»
Qatar participates in Fifth States’ Consultation on International Humanitarian Law and Peace
Geneva: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar in Geneva H E Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah, participated in the Fifth States’ Consultation on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Peace, held yesterday at the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva.»»»
India to resume Bangladeshi tourist visas
DHAKA: India will resume issuing tourist visas in neighboring Bangladesh, its envoy to Dhaka said Thursday, nearly two years after relations soured when New Delhi’s ally Sheikh Hasina was overthrown. India’s new high commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, told reporters that tourist visa proce»»»
India to resume tourist visas for Bangladesh from June 28
Dhaka: India will resume issuing tourist visas to Bangladeshi nationals from June 28, marking a significant step towards normalising ties nearly two years after visa services were suspended following political unrest in Bangladesh. The announcement was made on Thursday by India's newly appointed Hi»»»
India to resume Bangladeshi tourist visas
Dhaka: India will resume issuing tourist visas in neighbouring Bangladesh, its envoy to Dhaka said Thursday, nearly two years after relations soured when New Delhi's ally Sheikh Hasina was overthrown. India's new high commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, told reporters that tourist visa proc»»»
Stellar performances by lower ranked teams at Women’s T20 World Cup
LONDON: The words of the West Indies coach, Shane Deitz, resounded during the matches that followed his team’s victory over New Zealand in the 11th match of the 2026 T20 Women’s World Cup. Deitz felt that the gap is gradually closing between the top teams and the rest. This opinion was supported in»»»
A huge electricity bill led police to 300 pythons hidden inside a flat
The mystery began with a snake that wasn't supposed to be there. In March last year, residents near a mountain in Taizhou, eastern China, spotted a large python moving through the area and alerted authorities. The sighting immediately raised questions. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the »»»
'Trust the process': Bangladeshi photographer celebrates Dh25,000 Big Ticket win
Dubai: For Mohammed Nasim, a Bangladeshi photographer who has called the UAE home since 2007, persistence has finally paid off. The long-time Big Ticket participant is among four winners of the second weekly e-draw for June, taking home a cash prize of Dh25,000. His message to others hoping for a s»»»
Dubai-based Indian expat wins Dh25,000 with birthday-inspired Big Ticket number
Dubai: A Dubai-based Indian expatriate has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket's second weekly e-draw for June after a personal tradition of selecting family birthday dates helped bring him luck. Vijay Menezes, a 50-year-old banking professional from Mangalore, India, has been among four winners who each re»»»