June 5, 2025 2:44 pm

Day: June 2, 2025

Allegations of Corruption Against APS and Personal Officers – Are Advisors Not Responsible?

The Voice News:Irregularities in recruitment and embezzlement of Tk 150 crore at ‘Nagad’ have sparked widespread controversy. Following allegations of corruption and irregular recruitment in Bangladesh’s mobile financial service Nagad, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) summoned a special assistant’s personal officer and his wife, bringing the issue to the forefront of public discussion. The accused official, […]

White House Nearing Trade Agreements Ahead of Tariff Deadline, Says Treasury Official

The Voice News: The Trump administration is close to finalizing multiple trade deals before the end of a 90-day tariff pause, according to Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box Monday, Faulkender said the administration is making “very good progress” and is “close to the finish line on a couple” of agreements. […]

US Urges Australia to Ramp Up Defense Spending Amid China-Taiwan Tensions

The Voice News: Canberra, June 2, 2025 —The United States has formally urged Australia to significantly increase its defense expenditure, calling for military spending to rise to 3.5% of GDP, a notable escalation from Canberra’s current commitment of 2.4% by the mid-2030s. The appeal was made by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during a […]

Mount Etna Erupts with Lava Fountain and Ash Cloud

The Voice News: Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, erupted dramatically on Monday, sending hot ash and lava shooting into the sky over Sicily. Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) reported near-continuous explosions from the volcano’s Southeast Crater, which intensified into a “lava fountain” by midday. Infrared images shared by INGV showed lava […]

Bangladesh Sets Record Revenue Target with One of the Highest Budget Deficits in History

As Bangladesh prepares to enter the new fiscal year, the government has set an ambitious revenue target of Tk 5.64 trillion (5,64,000 crore). However, the proposed national budget also reveals one of the highest deficits in the country’s history—Tk 2.26 trillion (2,26,000 crore). To bridge this significant budget shortfall, the government plans to rely heavily […]

Trump Ally Karol Nawrocki Wins Poland’s Presidential Election

The Voice News: Karol Nawrocki, a politician widely regarded as a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, has won Poland’s presidential election. However, the victory did not come easily, as he had to overcome stiff competition from rival candidate Rafal Trzaskowski. On Sunday, Poland’s National Election Commission announced the official results. Nawrocki, representing the […]

China Warns US Against Provoking Conflict Over Taiwan

The Voice News :China has issued a strong warning to the United States, urging it not to “play with fire” over the Taiwan issue after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labeled China a regional threat at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Hegseth accused China of preparing for military action that could alter Asia’s balance of […]

Bangladesh Records Lowest Investment in a Decade

Bangladesh has recorded its lowest level of investment in the past ten years, raising concerns among economists and business leaders about the country’s economic momentum and long-term growth prospects. According to recent data, both domestic and foreign investments have seen a significant decline, with private sector investment particularly affected. Analysts point to several contributing factors, […]

Germany’s Defense Chief Warns: Russia May Attack NATO Countries Within 4 Years

The Voice News :Russia could potentially launch an attack on NATO member countries within the next four years, warned Germany’s Defense Chief, General Carsten Breuer. He believes that the alliance must begin preparations immediately to face this possible threat. Speaking to the BBC at the ‘Shangri-La Dialogue’ in Singapore—an event organized by the International Institute […]

Ukraine Strikes Deep Inside Russia: Nuclear-Capable Bombers Hit in Siberian Drone Assault

The Voice News: MOSCOW – In a bold escalation of the conflict, Ukraine launched a long-range drone attack on Sunday, targeting Russian strategic bombers stationed at a military base in Siberia—over 4,300 kilometers from the front lines. The strike marks one of the deepest known penetrations into Russian territory since the start of the war, […]