May 12, 2025 12:10 pm

Day: May 11, 2025

Goyeshwar Chandra Roy Demands Clarity on Tareq Rahman’s Prolonged Absence in Bangladesh

BNP Standing Committee Member Goyeshwar Chandra Roy has urged the government to explain the prolonged absence of the party’s Acting Chairman, Tareq Rahman, from Bangladesh. Speaking at a program organized by the 12-Party Alliance at the National Press Club on Saturday afternoon, Roy alleged that the government is creating obstacles that prevent Tareq Rahman from […]

Militant Leader Jasim Uddin Rahmani Seen at Shahbagh Protest Demanding Ban on Awami League in Bangladesh

Jasim Uddin Rahmani, the notorious leader of the banned militant group Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), appeared publicly at a protest in Shahbagh on Friday, demanding a ban on the Awami League. ABT is linked to Al-Qaeda and has been involved in several high-profile killings in Bangladesh. Rahmani, convicted for inciting the 2013 murder of blogger […]

Putin Signals Readiness for Ukraine Talks, Proposes May 15 Start in Turkey

Moscow — Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Sunday that Moscow is prepared to resume direct peace negotiations with Ukraine and proposed that new talks begin on May 15 in Turkey. He added that he would be speaking with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan later in the day to discuss holding the meetings in Istanbul. […]

Tk 250 Billion Flows Out of Banks in Just One Month

Amid persistent inflation, Eid-ul-Fitr-related spending, and a partial return of confidence in the banking sector, the Bangladeshi economy moved in two opposite directions in March. On one hand, banks recorded the highest deposit growth in nine months; on the other, nearly Tk 250 billion in cash flowed out of the banking system. This sudden outflow […]

Trump Announces ‘Total Reset’ in U.S.-China Trade Talks, Reports Major Progress

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has announced “great progress” following the first day of high-level trade talks between the United States and China, calling the negotiations “a total reset” in the relationship between the world’s two largest economies. On May 10, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Chinese officials […]

Awami League Banned: A Historic Party Falls Victim to Vengeance

The Awami League, a name deeply engraved in every chapter of Bangladesh’s political history, now faces one of its darkest moments. The state has officially banned all activities of the party—a move that effectively amounts to outlawing it altogether. This decision is not the outcome of any democratic or constitutional process. Rather, it is the […]

Punjab Schools and Colleges to Reopen Amidst Ongoing Tensions

LAHORE, Pakistan — Following a period of heightened tensions and military confrontations between India and Pakistan, educational institutions in Punjab province are set to reopen on Monday, May 12, 2025. The closures were a direct response to the recent escalation in hostilities, which saw missile and drone strikes exchanged across the border, leading to significant […]

Pakistan Breaks Ceasefire Agreement: India Issues Strong Warning

Following a short-lived ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, tensions have flared again along the international border. Just hours after the truce was announced, India accused Pakistan of violating the agreement by initiating fresh gunfire. According to Indian media outlet Anandabazar Patrika, on Saturday (11 May), Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri condemned the actions of […]

Global Protests by Bangladeshi Diaspora Against Ban on Awami League

Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, leading Bangladesh’s interim government, has banned the country’s oldest political party, the Awami League, under the Anti-Terrorism Act. This move has sparked widespread outrage among Bangladeshi expatriates, particularly in the United States and across the globe. Critics view the ban as an attack on democratic values, alleging that it paves […]

Major Changes Coming to UK Immigration Law

The UK government is set to introduce significant changes to its immigration laws to reduce immigration pressure. On Monday (May 12), the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill report will be presented in the House of Commons. The proposed changes include raising the eligibility for skilled worker visas to the graduate level and tightening the […]