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Day: October 31, 2024

Trump’s Diwali Message Highlights Crisis for Bangladesh’s Hindus, Criticizes Biden Administration

Former President Donald Trump extended Diwali greetings to Hindus worldwide on Thursday, using the occasion to raise concerns about violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh. Trump sharply criticized the Biden administration for what he described as neglect of global Hindu communities and pledged to restore “peace through strength” if elected. In his statement, Trump highlighted […]

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Indian Counterpart Ajit Doval Discuss Indo-Pacific Security and Strengthened Partnership

In a recent call, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval engaged in a strategic dialogue focused on regional security and the ongoing partnership between the two nations. The advisors underscored the critical need for continued efforts to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, as both the United […]

Protesters Set Fire to Jatiya Party Headquarters in Bangladesh

Political instability continues in democratic Bangladesh. Following the ousting of Sheikh Hasina’s government, protesters set fire to the central office of the Awami League. Now, they have targeted the Jatiya Party’s central office as well. On the evening of October 31, protesters affiliated with the “Anti-Fascist Student, Labor, and Public Movement” vandalized the Jatiya Party […]

Bangladeshi Actor Masud Ali Khan Dies at 95

Renowned Bangladeshi actor Masud Ali Khan has passed away at the age of 95. He died at his home in Dhaka on October 31. His death was confirmed by local media. Masud had been ill for some time and had been hospitalized several times for treatment. Despite ongoing medical care, he passed away at 4:20 […]

The presence of the new generation was noticeable in Lalan festival

Lalan Parishad USA organized the second International Lalan and Folk Festival at Marie Louise Academy in Jamaica, USA. About 200 artists and workers from Bangladesh, India, London, Canada and different states of America participated in this year’s festival. On weekends, the event starts at 2 pm and lasts until 11 pm. The presence of the […]

Volker Turk: ‘Mob Justice is Not Acceptable at All,’ Says UN Human Rights High Commissioner.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said that mob justice is not acceptable in any way. Every crime must be investigated. In response to a question during a press conference at a hotel in the capital on Wednesday (October 30), UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk addressed the issue […]

Bangladesh Garment Workers Clash With Police and soldiers, Two Wounded

Thousands of workers marched in the capital Dhaka’s Mirpur area to protest job losses and the abrupt closure of a garment factory. The law enforcing agencies fired several gunshots to disperse them, leaving the two workers shot and several others injured during protests in the Kachukhet area of Mirpur in the capital on Thursday. The […]

SAFF Women’s Championship Final: Bengali Tigresses Defeat Nepali Chelis To Defend Title

Bangladesh, the defending champion of the SAFF Women’s Championship has continued its legacy for the second time as it beats Nepal with a 2-1 victory in the finals on Wednesday. The closely contested final, held at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu saw Bangladesh overpower Nepal shattering the dream of the Himalayan Nation to win its first-ever […]

“Marriage as a Transaction: Sylvia Plath’s Dark Satire on Love and Gender Roles in ‘The Applicant'”

Sylvia Plath’s “The Applicant” is a caustic critique of marriage and gender roles, wrapping sharp social observations in dark humor. Written on the very day her husband Ted Hughes abandoned her, the poem dissects marriage with a satirical edge, casting it as a disturbing commercial exchange rather than a romantic partnership. Through the character of […]

Our Nation and People Trapped in Various Deceptions : Afzal Hossain

While widely respected as an actor, Afzal Hossain is also a celebrated filmmaker, writer, and painter. He frequently takes to social media to address various national issues, shedding light on numerous injustices. In a recent post on Wednesday, October 30, he expressed his frustrations, stating, “People are complicating their lives by applying deceitful tactics in […]