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Day: February 26, 2025

Bangladesh, India, International

India to Introduce ‘Universal Pension Scheme’ Following Bangladesh’s Model

India is set to launch a Universal Pension Scheme similar to Bangladesh’s. This scheme will be open to all Indian citizens, including workers from the unorganized sector, according to sources from the Indian Ministry of Labor. Currently, workers in the unorganized sector, such as construction workers, domestic workers, and gig workers, do not have access […]

Bangladesh, International, Pakistan

Bangladesh Buying Rice at Higher Prices from Pakistan

For the first time since the 1971 Liberation War, Bangladesh has begun direct trade with Pakistan. As part of this, the country is importing 50,000 metric tons of rice. The first shipment is being prepared for dispatch from Karachi’s Qasim Port. However, according to Reuters, Bangladesh is purchasing rice from Pakistan at a higher price […]

News

152 Dead from Consuming Adulterated Alcohol in Turkey

At least 152 people have died in Turkey from consuming adulterated alcohol since the beginning of this year, according to a report by Turkey’s state-run news agency Anadolu on Wednesday. Earlier, last Friday, Turkish media published updated statistics on deaths caused by counterfeit alcohol. At that time, it was reported that 133 people had lost […]

Bangladesh, International, Lead, Pakistan

Bangladesh and Pakistan Reopen Trade Ties After Five Decades

Historic Rice Shipment Marks Renewed Economic Cooperation Bangladesh has resumed direct trade with Pakistan for the first time in over 50 years, with an initial shipment of 50,000 tonnes of rice departing from Port Qasim under a newly established trade agreement. Bilateral relations between Dhaka and Islamabad have improved significantly since Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus […]

Bangladesh, International

Blogger Forhad Hossain Fahad Sentenced to Six Years Under Digital Security Act

Forhad Hossain Fahad, a blogger, human rights activist, and journalist, has been sentenced to six years in prison under the Digital Security Act (DSA). On Monday, Judge Nure Alam of the Dhaka Cyber Tribunal delivered the verdict in Fahad’s absence. He was convicted under Sections 25, 28, and 31 of the DSA 2018, receiving two […]

Culture, Entertainment

Mufasa: The Lion King Surpasses USD 700 Million at the Box Office

Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King has surpassed expectations, roaring past USD 700 million at the global box office. As of February 24, the film added USD 180,000 domestically, bringing its U.S. total to USD 245.6 million. Internationally, it earned USD 650,000 across 53 markets, pushing its overseas total to USD 454.4 million. With these strong […]

Culture, Entertainment

Superman’s Marketing Will Mirror ‘Barbie’ Success

Warner Bros. is preparing an extensive global marketing campaign for James Gunn’s upcoming Superman, drawing inspiration from the highly successful promotional strategy behind Barbie. Reports suggest that the studio aims for a wide-reaching, cross-platform campaign that mirrors the approach used for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, which earned $1.44 billion at the global box office. With Josh […]

Culture, Entertainment

Oscar Nominees Gather for Pre-Awards Dinner at the Academy Museum

Hollywood’s brightest stars gathered on Tuesday evening at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures for a special dinner celebrating this year’s Oscar nominees. The event offered a rare opportunity for contenders, from actors to directors and sound editors, to mingle ahead of Sunday’s prestigious Academy Awards ceremony. Over 200 nominees from various categories, including Timothée […]

Culture, Entertainment

Nicole Kidman’s Thriller ‘Holland’ Drops First Trailer

Nicole Kidman stars in the highly anticipated thriller Holland, which has just released its first trailer ahead of its Prime Video debut on March 27, 2025. The “wildly unpredictable” mystery-thriller sees Kidman play Nancy Vandergroot, a meticulous teacher and homemaker who appears to lead a perfect life with her husband, Fred (Matthew Macfadyen), and their […]

International, Israel, Lead, Palestine

Israeli Representatives Head to Talks for Next Phase of Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Israeli representatives were en route on February 25 to attend talks on the next phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal following an agreement on exchanging Palestinian prisoners for the bodies of Israeli hostages, according to a US envoy. Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s point person on the Middle East, reiterated his readiness to head […]

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