April 30, 2025 10:27 pm

Day: April 30, 2025

ISKCON Leader Chinmoy Das Granted Bail by High Court

The High Court has granted bail to former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in a sedition case. The bench of Justice Md. Ataur Rahman and Justice Md. Ali Reza passed the order on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Chinmoy Das was represented by lawyer Apurba Kumar Bhattacharya, while Barrister Anik R Haque and Abdul Jabbar […]

Bangladesh’s Humanitarian Corridor: A Benevolent Gesture or a Prelude to Chaos?

By: Sayed Abedin (Barrister & Solicitor), Date: April 29, 2025 In a move that has sent tremors across the region, the so-called interim government of Bangladesh, led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, has unilaterally decided to open a “humanitarian corridor” into Myanmar’s war-ravaged Rakhine State. Cloaked in the language of aid and compassion, this decision may […]

U.S. Loses Seven Drones in Yemen, Damage Exceeds Tk 2,500 Crore

The United States has lost seven MQ-9 Reaper drones in Yemen since March 15, according to a U.S. official on Monday (April 28). It is believed that Houthi rebels in Yemen shot down the drones. Each drone is worth approximately USD 30 million, or about BDT 365 crore, bringing the total estimated loss to BDT […]

Chief of Israel’s Shin Bet Intelligence Agency Announces Resignation

Ronen Bar, the head of Israel’s internal intelligence agency, Shin Bet, has announced his resignation following weeks of conflict with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the military operations in Gaza. He declared his decision on Monday, April 28, stating that he will step down on June 15. In a statement released by the security agency, […]

Dramatic Victory for Canada’s Liberal Party in Federal Election

Canada’s center-left Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, has secured a dramatic victory in the federal election held on Monday, April 28. The result was significantly influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of economic warfare and a potential takeover of Canada. In his victory speech at the Liberal Party headquarters in Ottawa, […]

Russia Awaits Ukraine’s Response to Ceasefire Proposal

The Kremlin stated on Tuesday that Ukraine has not yet responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal for peace talks and a three-day ceasefire in May. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that President Putin has repeatedly expressed Russia’s willingness to start peace talks without preconditions. However, there has been no response from the Ukrainian […]

Aamir’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ Trailer Out May 1

After more than two years, Aamir Khan is finally set to return to the big screen with his much-anticipated film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’. The film has generated buzz for months, and now it’s been confirmed that PVR Inox Pictures will be distributing the film. Moreover, the trailer is set to hit cinema screens across India […]

17 Bangladeshi Stars Face Attempted Murder Case in Alleged False Lawsuit

A wave of controversy has struck Bangladesh’s entertainment industry as 17 prominent actors and cultural figures — including Apu Biswas, Nusrat Faria, Zayed Khan, and Meher Afroz Shaon — have been named in an attempted murder case. The news has sent shockwaves through the media, not for a film release, but due to their alleged […]

Starlink Receives Final Approval to Launch Satellite Internet Services in Bangladesh 

Dhaka, April 29, 2025 — Bangladesh has officially granted a license to Elon Musk’s Starlink, paving the way for the satellite internet provider to begin operations in the country. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus approved the license on Monday, following a recommendation from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) . This move positions Bangladesh as […]

Security Concerns: India Shuts Down Over Half of Jammu and Kashmir’s Tourist Spots

Following the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, security forces and police have launched anti-terror operations across Jammu and Kashmir. To facilitate these operations and prioritize tourist safety, the central government of India has temporarily shut down more than half of the tourist centers in Kashmir. According to reports, there are a total of 87 tourist […]