Police recover body of woman from Demra
Police recovered the body of a woman on a road in Demra area early today
Indonesia evacuates hundreds near erupting volcano
Hundreds of people living near an erupting volcano in eastern Indonesia have been evacuated after authorities raised its alert status to the highest level, an official said Friday
Despite Western pressure, China in no hurry to reduce Russia support
Despite Western calls on China to cut its support for Moscow's war against Ukraine by limiting supplies of dual-use materials and weapons components to Russia, Beijing has no interest in dropping its backing for President Vladimir Putin, analysts say
5 killed in Cumilla road accident
Five people were killed and 10 others injured as a bus overturned on Dhaka-Chattogram highway at Batisha Basantapur of Cumilla's Chauddagram upazila this morning.
US House votes to force weapons shipments to Israel, rebuking Biden
The Republican-led US House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that would force President Joe Biden to send weapons to Israel, seeking to rebuke the Democrat for delaying bomb shipments as he urges Israel to do more to protect civilians during its war with Hamas
Democratic divide hurting Biden: poll
Democrats are deeply divided over President Joe Biden’s handling of both the offensive in Gaza and the US campus protests against it, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found, fraying the coalition that he relied on four years ago to defeat Republican Donald Trump.
Bangladesh
2 workers die falling off building in Basabo
Two construction workers died and another was injured after they fell off from an under-construction building in Dhaka's Basabo area this morning
Bus helper held over harassment of JU student
Police detained a bus helper who allegedly harassed a female student of Jahangirnagar University on her way to the campus on May 14
Three ministries get new secretaries
The government has appointed new secretaries to the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, and the Financial Institutions Division
PM consoles Asim Jawwad's family
The family of Squadron Leader Asim Jawad, who tragically lost his life in a training jet crash, visited Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence, Gono Bhaban, yesterday evening
Australia PM congratulates Hasina on reelection
Congratulating Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her reelection, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said he looks forward to working with PM Hasina to strengthen their bilateral relationship and together contribute to regional peace, prosperity and security
3 hurt as BCL factions clash at RU
Three people were injured in a clash between two factions of Chhatra League over smoking weed at Rajshahi University this afternoon
Probe body recommends removal of Sharifa’s Tale
A probe committee, formed by the education ministry, has recommended the removal of the story titled “Sharifa's Tale” from the chapter on human resemblance and difference in the seventh-grade history and social science textbook
It’s one-party rule under a democratic framework
A one-party authoritarian government system can work well to become a developed nation but at least some areas should be less politicised, said eminent economist Prof Wahiduddin Mahmud.
Asia
INDIA ELECTION / Opposition slams Modi for anti-Muslim remarks
India’s main opposition party yesterday condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi for anti-Muslim comments in election campaign speeches that have heightened concerns over sectarian tensions in the world’s biggest democracy.
India Election: Dance videos of Modi, rival turn up AI heat
An AI video shows an ecstatic Narendra Modi sporting a trendy jacket and trousers, grooving on a stage to a Bollywood song as the crowd cheers. The Indian prime minister reshared the video on X, saying “such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight.”
Xi, Putin condemn US
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday condemned what they cast as increasingly aggressive US behaviour and pledged to deepen their countries’ already close defence and military ties.
China shows off robot ‘dogs of war’
China’s military yesterday showed off its machine gun equipped robot battle “dogs” at the start of its biggest ever drills with Cambodian forces, as the United States frets about Beijing’s growing influence in the Southeast Asian country.
Putin meets Xi in Beijing seeking greater support for war effort
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Thursday with counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing as he seeks greater support from China for his war effort in Ukraine and his isolated economy
CONTROVERSIAL LAW / India issues first set of citizenship certificates to 14
India yesterday granted citizenship to a first batch of 14 people under a controversial law that has been criticised for discriminating against Muslims, midway through general elections in which religious divisions have taken centre stage.
In a first, 14 get Indian citizenship under CAA
The CAA was passed by parliament in 2019 but the BJP-led central government notified the CAA implementation rules in March this year
Modi denies adopting polarisation tactics to win polls
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejected the allegation that he has adopted a tactics of polarisation to win the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024
World
Cannes stars take discreet stances on Gaza war
They may be attending one of the glitziest festivals on the planet, but some personalities in Cannes are signalling they have not forgotten the war in Gaza
Sudan facing ‘inferno’ of violence, aid holdups: UN
Residents of conflict-hit Sudan are “trapped in an inferno of brutal violence” and increasingly at risk of famine due to the rainy season and blocked aid, the UN’s humanitarian coordinator for the country warned Wednesday.
Slovak PM ‘able to speak’ after shooting
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was speaking yesterday but tired and still in a “really difficult condition” a day after being shot multiple times, the president-elect said after visiting his ally.
RETALIATORY STRIKES / Hezbollah fires rocket barrage at Israeli positions
Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah group said it yesterday launched “more than 60” rockets at Israeli military positions in retaliation for overnight air strikes on the country’s east.
Jailed ex-Pak PM Imran appears in SC by video link
Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan appeared before the Supreme Court by video link from prison yesterday to plead his petition against changes in Pakistan’s anti-graft laws.
Monet painting fetches $35 million at New York auction
A Monet sold for nearly $35 million at auction Wednesday evening, Sotheby's said, marking a solid start to New York's spring art sales
Xi, Putin hail ties as 'stabilising' force in chaotic world
Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin framed their nations' ties as a stabilising force in a chaotic world as they met yesterday in Beijing
Israel’s tanks push into Jabalia in north Gaza
Israel’s tanks pushed into the heart of Jabalia in northern Gaza yesterday, facing anti-tank rockets and mortar bombs from Hamas members concentrated there, while in the south, its forces pounded Rafah without advancing, Palestinian residents and Hamas said.
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Rich individuals from various countries have covertly amassed vast fortunes in Dubai
Among these individuals are prominent business magnates, influential political figures, entities subject to global sanctions, money launderers, and criminals. The identities of these individuals, once disclosed, may come as a surprise to you.
How did Modi's India become so strong in the economy?
For BJP supporters, Modi is magic. The extent to which the Indian Prime Minister has influenced the world's major media can be understood when the western media uses a new term to discuss India's economy – Modinomics
US keen to work with Bangladesh
US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu said Washington is seeking to rebuild the trust in its relations with Dhaka following tensions in the run-up to the January 7 national polls
Rab raids 'Arsa den' after 'gunbattle'; arrests 2
Rapid Action Battalion today arrested two suspected members of Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (Arsa) during a raid in a hill adjacent to Ukhiya Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar this morning
Biden admin plans $1b in new arms for Israel despite Rafah threat
US President Joe Biden's administration informed Congress on Tuesday of a $1 billion weapons package for Israel, official sources told AFP, a week after threatening to withhold some arms over concerns of a Rafah assault
‘No helmet, no fuel’ goes nationwide
The police headquarters has directed all field-level police officers to implement the “no helmet, no fuel” policy to prevent road accidents.
Despite surplus, cattle smuggling on ahead of Eid
There’s hardly a month left to celebrate Eid-ul Azha.
Not much being done to stop dengue outbreak
Despite a record-breaking outbreak last year, with more than 1,705 deaths, the authorities concerned are yet to establish a comprehensive surveillance system to track and control the Aedes mosquitoes, the carrier of the deadly dengue virus.
Homecoming day of Sheikh Hasina today
Today is the 44th homecoming day of Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Harassment writ large
Mosharrof Hossain, 48, has been a reconditioned car seller for 30 years and has never been arrested or accused in any criminal case.
Nutrition budget underutilised
Bangladesh does not have a dedicated nutrition budget. On top of that, ministries don’t utilise the full funds allocated to them for nutrition related activities, said speakers at an event yesterday.
Comilla univ student suspended for ‘hurting religious sentiment’
The Comilla University authorities yesterday suspended a student for allegedly making derogatory comments against religion on social media.
Keshabpur upazila chairman, OC sued
A case was filed on Wednesday with a Jashore court against three persons including an officer-in-charge (OC) and an upazila chairman over taking lease of land.
Probe body recommends removal of Sharifa’s Tale
A probe committee, formed by the education ministry, has recommended the removal of the story titled “Sharifa’s Tale” from the chapter on human resemblance and difference in the seventh-grade history and social science textbook.
