Say officials

While an Iranian official confirmed that Tehran had agreed to a ceasefire, there was no immediate comment yet from Israel

The recent meeting aimed at boosting trilateral cooperation among China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh might have deeper geopolitical implications, foreign policy experts have said, urging Dhaka to move cautiously considering the regional and global geopolitical dynamics.

China National Congress Deputy Li Hongzhong has invited BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to visit China.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday encouraged the young people engaged in scouting to help open doors for others, discover the world of opportunities, know people better with broader friendship, and contribute to positive changes.

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund yesterday approved the fourth and fifth instalments of its loan for Bangladesh, a top-up of the original $4.7 billion credit by about $800 million with a six-month extension.

Iran yesterday carried out a missile attack on the Al Udeid US airbase in Qatar following Tehran’s threat to retaliate for US airstrikes on its nuclear sites.

BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday said the country is now moving toward elections in the first half of February.

Iran’s National Security Council said it had attacked the US base at Al Udeid — its largest in the region — in retaliation for American strikes on its nuclear facilities

They declared to continue their movement until a roadmap for CUCSU election is officially announced