Russia says Western actions compel it to boost its nuclear deterrent

Russia is warning its Western adversaries that it feels obliged to boost its nuclear deterrent due to what it sees as their "escalatory" course, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted as saying on Thursday. Ryabkov was cited by state news agency RIA as saying that Russia was not however changing

Gaza massacre and western hypocrisy

Israeli troops opened fire targeting the Palestinians, gathered around food aid trucks, killing at least 112 and injuring hundreds on 29 February. The massacre happened, about a month after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered provisional measures for Israel to refrain from all acts under the Genocide convention. Ironically

Mild cold wave may sweep at places over northern, western parts

Mild cold wave may sweep at places over northern and western part of the country from December 14, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Moderate to thick fog will continue to occur over northern part and the river basins of the country during midnight to morning. Weather may remain dry with temporary

Banglalink signs deal with Best Western Alliance Hotel

Banglalink has signed an agreement with Best Western Alliance Hotel to provide its Orange Club members with exclusive discounts on different services, a press release said Monday. Soumen Mitra, Cluster Director, Banglalink,and Shahed Alam, General Manager, Best Western Alliance, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Zain Zaman, Loyalty Program

Assaulting girl for wearing western attire: Woman held in Narsingdi

A woman who assaulted a girl for wearing western attire at Narsingdi Railway Station has been detained from Shibpur upazila in Narsingdi, said Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) on Monday. The detainee was identified as Marzia Aktar alias Shila alias Shayla, a matchmaker of Narsingdi Sadar upazila. Rab-11 Narsingdi Camp Commander Flight Lieutenant