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Day: October 23, 2024

Teen Arrested After Five Family Members Found Dead in Washington State Home

A 15-year-old boy was arrested on Monday following the discovery of five family members fatally shot in their home in Fall City, Washington. Authorities say the tragic incident, described as a case of domestic violence, involved the use of a firearm. The victims have been identified as Mark and Sarah Humiston, along with their three […]

“Deadly Terror Attack Strikes Turkey’s Largest Aerospace Facility, Two Gunmen Neutralized”

On Wednesday, October 23, explosions and gunfire were reported at Turkey’s largest aerospace company, TUSAŞ, located in the capital city of Ankara, according to eyewitnesses. A report by British news agency Reuters stated that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan confirmed the casualties. Erdoğan, who is attending the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, referred to the […]

Bangladesh Bans Chhatra League Following Violent Attacks on Anti-Discrimination Protests

The Bangladesh government has officially banned the Chhatra League, a student organization affiliated with the ruling Awami League, following allegations of violent attacks on the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and other serious accusations involving torture and harassment. The ban was issued on Wednesday, October 23, under the directive of President Mohammed Shahabuddin, with an official order […]

Presidential Power Under Article 141(A) – A Legal Path to Restoring Order?

Dastagir Jahangir The current political turmoil and widespread unrest in Bangladesh have raised significant questions about the role of the state and the powers vested in its highest office. Under Article 141(A) of the Constitution of Bangladesh, the President holds the authority to declare a state of emergency in cases of grave threats to national […]

Mass Dismissal of Minority Police Officers Sparks Controversy in Bangladesh under Interim Government

In a move that has shocked the nation, Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has suspended 252 sub-inspectors of police, with 120 of those being religious minorities. The mass dismissal has ignited widespread debate and raised concerns about religious discrimination, as many of the affected officers belong to the Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist communities. […]

“Mind it, I am a freedom fighter”

Parveen Hossain The titled statement of doyen lawyer Mr. Z I Khan Panna became oft-quoted in social media since Sunday while an attempted murder case of a young man who was shot during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement was filed against 180 people, including him. Though Md Bakar, the plaintiff, has petitioned to withdraw the allegations […]