April 28, 2025 3:38 am

Day: April 7, 2025

Prominent Bangladeshi Barrister Turin Afroz Arrested Under Mysterious Circumstances

Dhaka, April 7, 2025 —Renowned legal scholar and former prosecutor at Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal, Barrister Turin Afroz, was arrested on Monday in Dhaka under unclear circumstances. Police officials have confirmed her detention but have yet to provide any details regarding the grounds for her arrest or whether formal charges have been filed. The operation […]

Bangladeshi Law Adviser of the Interim Goverment of Bangladesh Under Fire for Sharing Video Urging Boycott That Critics Say Promotes Antisemitism

April 7, 2025 —A recent social media post by Dr. Asif Nazrul, a law professor at Dhaka University and a well-known public intellectual in Bangladesh, has ignited widespread backlash and international condemnation for promoting what critics are calling clear antisemitism. The controversy centers around a Facebook share by Dr. Nazrul of a video originally posted […]

NY Rally Demands End to Oppression in Bangladesh, Calls for Diaspora Unity

A peaceful rally was held on April 6 in New York’s Jackson Heights at Diversity Plaza by the “Sylhet Division Awami Family” to protest ongoing oppression in Bangladesh. The gathering aimed to demand the resignation of Professor Yunus, who is accused of spearheading extremist activities that, according to rally speakers, are part of an international […]

Klaus Schwab to Step Down: Global Power Shift as WEF Influence Diminishes, Ripples in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 7:After more than five decades at the helm, Klaus Schwab, the founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), is preparing to step down. As reported by Reuters on April 3, Schwab has begun the process of resigning from his role as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, a move confirmed […]

Dr. Yunus very smart to retain his job?

Shamima Choudhury Controversial Bengali writer Taslima Nasreen recently wrote that Dr. Yunus is a type of man who always tries his best to retain his job. For example, when the Sheikh Hasina government in 2009 asked all officials particularly of the financial institutions to follow the government regulations and retire from active service once they […]

Dr. Yunus Lied About Receiving UNESCO’s ‘Tree of Peace’ Award, Says BNCU

Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus is under fire after falsely claiming to have received the prestigious ‘Tree of Peace’ award from UNESCO. The claim, circulated through a press release by an organization identifying itself as the UNESCO Center in Italy, was made public on March 21 and credited Yunus for contributions to education, science, and […]

China Vows to Protect US Firms Amid Trade War Escalation

Beijing, April 7 – A senior Chinese official has pledged to safeguard the interests of US companies and maintain China as a “promising land” for foreign investment, even as Beijing retaliates against US tariffs with sweeping measures. The announcement follows China’s imposition of 34% tariffs on US imports, mirroring levies introduced by President Donald Trump […]

Ukraine Heads to Washington for Critical Minerals Deal Talks

Kyiv, April 7 – Ukraine is set to send a delegation to Washington this week to advance negotiations on a revised minerals deal proposed by the United States. The draft agreement, significantly broader than earlier versions, has raised concerns in Kyiv over its potential long-term impact on the country’s natural resource income.Deputy Prime Minister Yulia […]

Russia Offers Mediation as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

Moscow, April 7 – The Kremlin has expressed its readiness to mediate between the United States and Iran as tensions rise over Tehran’s nuclear program. The situation has intensified following U.S. President Donald Trump’s ultimatum demanding a nuclear deal with Iran or the threat of military action.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated, “We are in constant […]

South-East Asia Seeks Unity Amid US Tariff Fallout

South-East Asian nations are rallying to form a united front in response to the sweeping tariffs imposed by the United States under President Donald Trump. The region, unexpectedly hard hit by the measures, is exploring strategies ranging from increased trade purchases to leveraging its geopolitical position in the South China Sea.The tariffs, set to take […]