April 13, 2025 4:24 am

Day: April 11, 2025

Death Toll in Gaza Surpasses 50,900

Over 50,900 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on the besieged Gaza Strip. According to a United Nations analysis, at least 36 Israeli attacks between March 18 and April 9 specifically targeted and killed Palestinian women and children. This information was reported by Al Jazeera. Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan strongly condemned the […]

Trump Lifts Restrictions on Household Water Use

U.S. President Donald Trump has repealed water usage limits for household activities such as bathing, washing dishes, doing laundry, and cleaning cars — restrictions previously imposed by former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden to prevent water wastage. On Friday, President Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office in Washington. During a press […]

Egg Prices in the United States Hit All-Time High

Egg prices in the United States are skyrocketing, reaching an all-time high. A dozen eggs now sells for $6.23, which is approximately 760 Bangladeshi Taka. This information has emerged from a recent report published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the data, the average price of a dozen eggs in March was […]

EU Suspends Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods

After U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs, the European Union (EU), an alliance of European countries, has also declared a suspension of its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen stated that the European Union has decided to suspend its retaliatory tariffs on […]

Saudi Arabia Rejects Proposal to Evict Palestinians

Saudi Arabia has rejected any proposal aimed at evicting Palestinians from their homeland. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan expressed his country’s stance during a ministerial-level meeting held in Antalya, Turkey, on Friday (April 11), focusing on ending the war in Gaza. He stated that the people of Gaza are being deprived of basic […]

Missing context in Yunus’s narrative at Dhaka Investment Summit 2025

Ashequn Nabi ChowdhuryJournalist, Author, Former Diplomat Professor Muhammad Yunus is renowned for his persuasive public speaking skills, capable of captivating audiences and shaping narratives to serve his interests. At the recent Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 in Dhaka, he once again seized the spotlight by delivering a passionately charged speech that garnered international attention. With dramatic […]

United States Engages in Talks with Iran, Bypassing Europe

The U.S. is facing criticism for its diplomatic decision to hold secret talks with Iran in Oman regarding its nuclear program without coordinating with European allies. Analysts and diplomats believe this move could reduce pressure on Iran and potentially heighten the risk of military action from Israel and the U.S., according to a report by […]

World Faces Recession Risk Amid Trump’s Aggressive Tariff Decision

Market volatility continues following U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt change in tariff policy. Although the new tariffs were revoked within 24 hours of being implemented, global leaders remain uncertain about how to navigate the fragile state of international trade. Trump’s temporary 90-day suspension of tariffs offered brief relief to countries, but the tension quickly resurfaced. […]

Tahawwur Rana Extradited to India in Connection with Mumbai Attacks

Tahawwur Rana, one of the key conspirators in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited to India by the United States. On Thursday, a special aircraft carrying Rana landed at Delhi’s Palam Airport. Indian intelligence and investigation officials accompanied him on the flight. Upon arrival, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) officially arrested him. Later, […]

26,000 Teachers Lose Jobs in West Bengal—Who Will Teach the Students?

The abrupt cancellation of nearly 26,000 teaching and non-teaching staff jobs has plunged West Bengal’s school education system into crisis. One such affected institution is the Birinchibari Surendranath Girls’ School in the remote Sunderbans area of Jharakhala. The school, which runs up to 12th grade, has 498 students. Last week, when India’s Supreme Court ordered […]