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Day: January 8, 2025

Asia, Bangladesh, International, Lead, News

General Waker-uz-Zaman: The Power Broker Shaping Bangladesh’s Future

The summer of 1985 was a defining moment for Bangladesh, not just due to the catastrophic cyclone that claimed over 11,000 lives, but also because it marked the entry of Waker-uz-Zaman into the Bangladesh Army. Fast forward nearly four decades, and General Waker-uz-Zaman has emerged as one of the most pivotal figures in the country’s […]

Americas

Two bodies found in plane wheels in US

In December last year, a body was found in a hole in the wheel of an aircraft that landed in Hawaii. Two bodies have been found in the wheels of a New York Airlines JetBlue plane after landing at Fort Lauderdale International Airport in Florida. The airline announced the news on Tuesday. The same thing […]

Americas, Tech & Startup

Meta Overhauls Content Moderation: Ditches Fact-Checkers, Boosts Political Content

In a groundbreaking policy shift, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has announced that the company will cease its third-party fact-checking operations on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. This decision is part of a broader initiative to “dramatically reduce censorship” and foster what Zuckerberg describes as a return to the company’s core value of […]

Bangladesh, International, Lead, News, UK

Yunus Regime in Bangladesh Targets UK Politician Tulip Siddiq in Harassing Corruption Probe

In what has been described as a clear case of political harassment, Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has launched an extensive investigation into the finances of UK Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, alongside Sheikh Hasina and her family and party leaders. The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), under Yunus’s administration, has demanded detailed bank […]

International, Middle East

Severe Floods in Saudi Arabia, High Red Alert Issued

Heavy rains in Saudi Arabia have caused severe flooding in various cities across the country. It is expected that the situation will persist for several more days. On Wednesday, January 8, Turkish state news agency Anadolu Agency reported the news. On Tuesday, January 7, the local weather office issued various levels of alerts across the […]

Asia, Bangladesh, International, Lead

Millions of Bangladeshi Girls Face an Uphill Battle to Stay in School

IntroductionIn Bangladesh, education is seen not just as a right but as a lifeline out of poverty. Yet, for millions of girls, this lifeline is increasingly out of reach. Recent reports shed light on a troubling trend where economic hardship, natural disasters, and the lingering impacts of the global health crisis are driving unprecedented numbers […]

Editorial, Lead

Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala Freed from Iranian Detention, Returns Home

ROME – Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been freed from detention in Iran and is flying home, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office said in a statement on Jan 8. Ms Sala, 29, who had been working under a regular journalistic visa, was detained in Tehran on Dec 19 and held in solitary confinement in […]

Asia, Bangladesh, International, Lead, News

Bangladesh Leader Sheikh Hasina’s Passport Among 97 Cancelled; List Includes 5 Former DGs of DGFI

In a significant move by the current administration, passports have been revoked for 97 people linked to incidents of alleged enforced disappearances and alleged killings during the Awami League’s governance, specifically during the unrest in July. The list prominently includes ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was forced out of power due to a July […]

International

Azerbaijan’s President Accuses Armenia of Being a “Fascist Threat

Baku, Azerbaijan – In a recent interview, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Armenia of posing a “fascist” threat to the region, suggesting that the country must be “destroyed” to eliminate this threat. Aliyev’s comments have sparked concerns about a potential escalation in the already tense relations between the two nations2. Armenia and Azerbaijan have a […]

Americas, Economy

Trump Revives Interest in Greenland, Citing Strategic and Economic Benefits

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has reignited his interest in making Greenland a part of the United States, emphasizing the island’s strategic military importance and mineral wealth. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump stated, “Greenland is an incredible place, and the people will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our […]

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