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February 27, 2025

Bangladesh Reaffirms Strong Ties with India, Emphasizes Mutual Respect

International Desk

Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strong ties with India based on mutual respect and shared interests. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain emphasized this on Monday, addressing recent concerns raised by Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar about violence against minorities in Bangladesh. Hossain dismissed these concerns, asserting that incidents of violence against minorities should not be a concern for India. He also responded to Jaishankar’s remarks regarding accusations that Dhaka was blaming New Delhi for its internal issues, reiterating that Bangladesh remains focused on fostering a respectful and cooperative relationship with India.

Chinese Businessman Linked to Prince Andrew Denies Spy Allegations Amid UK Security Concerns

Americas

How One Picture Demonstrates Trump’s Strong Leadership in Congress

Editorial, Finance

Game Changers for a Livable Planet: World Bank Report Highlights Adaptation Strategies

Bangladesh, Literature

Jessore Road: 1971

Culture, Entertainment

Keira Knightley Explains Why She Won’t Return to Movie Franchises

Americas

Trump Confident About Election Outcome, Complains About Slow Results

Culture, Entertainment

Mystery Surrounds Death of Oscar-Winning Actor Gene Hackman and His Wife

Culture, Entertainment

Popular Telugu Actor Posani Krishna Murali Arrested

Entertainment

Supernatural Stars to Appear in ‘The Boys’ Season 5

Culture, Entertainment

Shakira’s Lamborghini Giveaway Winner Selling the Car

Culture, Entertainment

Stars Announced to Present at 97th Oscars

Bangladesh, International

Bangladesh Interim Government Accused of Patronizing Militants and Terrorists

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International, Sports

James Rodriguez wants 14 bodyguards to join club

Colombian star James Rodriguez was very close to joining Colombian club Junior de Barranquia. It seemed like a matter of time before he finally returned home. But at the last minute, everything was turned upside down. Multiple media outlets have confirmed that Rodriguez’s talks with Barranquia have failed. It is known that Rodriguez can be […]

International, Middle East, News

Nawaf Salam named Lebanon’s prime minister, Hezbollah angry

Hezbollah accuses opposition parties of trying to exclude them from the political decision-making process. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has summoned International Court of Justice chief Nawaf Salam to nominate him as the country’s prime minister. On Monday, 84 of the 128 lawmakers in Lebanon’s parliament backed Salam as prime minister. Reuters writes that this is […]

Asia

Trump’s Return Clouds Future of US Chip Initiative, Taiwan Braces for Impact

Taipei, Taiwan – The looming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump has cast uncertainty over the CHIPS and Science Act, a cornerstone initiative of outgoing President Joe Biden to revitalize semiconductor manufacturing in the United States.The CHIPS Act, signed into law in 2022, allocated $280 billion to boost domestic semiconductor research and production, including $39 billion […]

India

Indian Man Pleads Not Guilty in Rape and Murder Case That Sparked National Outrage

KOLKATA – A 33-year-old man on trial for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor in Kolkata has pleaded not guilty, claiming he was framed, his lawyer said on December 21. The brutal crime, which occurred on August 9, has ignited widespread protests across India and renewed outrage over violence against women. Sanjoy Roy, […]

Bangladesh, International, Lead, Opinion

Bangladesh’s caretaker government, led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammad Yunus, has destroyed the careers of hundreds of journalists- in just the first 100 days of its rule

Charlotte Jacquemart Bangladesh has never seen such a ferocious attack on press freedom since independence in 1971. Journalists and the media, of whatever kind, have always had to walk a tightrope in Bangladesh. Under all previous governments, whether it was the Awami League, the BNP or the military: Working as a journalist has never been […]

Pacific

Three Migrants Die Attempting to Cross the English Channel

Three migrants tragically lost their lives on Sunday morning while attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, according to the French coastguard. The incident occurred near Sangatte, close to Calais, at around 06:00 local time (05:00 GMT), when people fell into the water while boarding the vessel. The deceased individuals were recovered […]

Bangladesh, International

Wife charges false case against 130 people, including ousted PM Hasina for ‘pretending her dead’ husband

After three months, husband Al Amin appeared at the police station with his father and brothers Three months after the wife filed a death case against 130 people, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the husband appeared at the police station, alleging that the husband was “killed” during the anti-discrimination student movement in Bangladesh. He […]

Africa, Americas, International, Lead, News, US

Trump Halts Aid to South Africa, Proposes Resettlement for White Farmers

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to halt aid to South Africa. This controversial law has led to the decision to stop assistance to the country. The executive order accuses the South African government of violating the rights of an ethnic minority group known as “White Farmers.” The order alleges that farmland […]

International, Middle East, Pacific

Archbishop of Canterbury Under Pressure to Resign Over Church Abuse Failures

Calls for Resignation Amid New Report The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, faces mounting calls to step down after a report accused him of failing to adequately address the abuse committed by John Smyth, a British lawyer and church figure involved in severe abuse cases. Smyth’s “prolific, brutal and horrific” abuse, affecting as many as […]

Middle East

Babies in Gaza at Risk of Disease and Death as Winter Approaches

The ongoing war in Gaza, Palestine, has forcibly displaced over 1.9 million people, leaving families to face the harsh winter in makeshift tents that provide minimal protection from the cold. Children are particularly vulnerable, as dropping temperatures and inadequate access to essentials like water, food, and warm shelter put their lives at risk. On December […]

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