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Day: November 18, 2024

Mr. Miller Reiterates Concerns on Bangladesh: Calls for Upholding Fundamental Rights [Video]

What lies behind the unchecked clearance of Pakistani vessels? [Video]

Suspect Emerges Due to Unchecked Clearance of Pakistani Cargo Vessels On September 1, Pakistan’s High Commissioner, Syed Ahmed Maruf, met with Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed. Sources confirm a controversial agreement: Pakistani cargo vessels would bypass manual inspections in Bangladesh ports. Despite the agreement, once the notification reached Chittagong, cargo from Pakistan was subjected to 100% […]

Membership of 37 Journalists Suspended by Bangladesh National Press Club

Bangladesh National Press Club has suspended the membership of 37 journalists, including several senior figures in the profession. The announcement was made on Sunday, November 17, through a notice signed by the club’s President, Hasan Hafiz, and General Secretary, Ayub Bhuiyan. According to the notice, the memberships were suspended for allegedly inciting violence during the […]

Japan and Peru Commit to Strengthening Security and Mineral Supply Cooperation; Enhanced Collaboration Between Navies

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte reached an agreement on Sunday to enhance cooperation in security and the supply of critical minerals. “Peru is a vital partner for Japan, especially in the context of economic security,” Ishiba stated during their meeting. Boluarte emphasized Peru’s commitment to deepening its bilateral ties with […]

Japan, US, and South Korea Strengthen Alliance, Announce Creation of Trilateral Secretariat

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan, U.S. President Joe Biden, and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ summit in Lima to discuss strengthening their cooperation. During their meeting, the leaders reached a consensus to establish a trilateral secretariat, aiming to enhance collaboration among the […]

Dhaka and Islamabad Forge Historic Sea Link: Implications for India

Deepanwita Martin The establishment of direct maritime ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, after decades of diplomatic estrangement, marks a historic moment for the region. However, this growing relationship is raising concerns in India, given its strategic interests in the Chittagong and Mongla ports since the 1970s. First Pakistani Vessel at Chittagong in Five Decades A […]

Canon and Imagica Group Unveil VR Footage Simulating Space Travel, Captured from the Stratosphere

Canon Inc., in collaboration with Imagica Group Inc., a prominent video production company, has released stunning VR footage captured from the stratosphere using advanced camera technology. The footage was created using three high-performance cameras mounted on a balloon that ascended to an altitude of approximately 25,000 meters. Designed to simulate the experience of space travel, […]

New Delhi Shuts Schools Due to Toxic Smog

New Delhi, India’s capital, has transitioned schools to online classes starting Monday, as the city grapples with worsening toxic smog. The move is the latest effort to address a persistent health crisis in the sprawling metropolis. PM2.5 pollutant levels—microparticles that can cause cancer and enter the bloodstream through the lungs—were measured at 57 times the […]

OCAB demands withdrawal of cancellation of accreditation for journalists in Bangladesh

The Overseas Correspondents Association Bangladesh (OCAB), a Dhaka-based platform of journalists representing global media, has condemned the decision of cancelling accreditation for independent journalists without showing any reasons in Bangladesh. OCAB issued a press release signed by the President Nurul Islam and General Secretary Julhas Alam on Monday, November 18, regarding the matter. OCAB has […]

Clash Between Garment Workers and Locals in Gazipur, Factory Set on Fire

A factory in the Panishail area of Gazipur City has been shut down indefinitely, leading to protests by garment workers. During this time, clashes broke out between workers from two factories and local residents, resulting in at least five people being injured. The protests turned violent when angry workers set fire to a factory named […]