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May 29 is “United Nations Peacekeepers Day

Mujtoba Ahmed Murshed On this day, we fondly remember the peacekeepers deployed around the world who risk their lives to establish peace in conflict zones. In this journey, the Bangladesh Army holds a special place. For many years, Bangladesh has participated in UN peacekeeping missions, proving its commitment to global peace. As a result, Bangladesh […]

Literature

The Independence

Mujtoba Ahmed Murshed Oh my independence, I first met you in my tender years,Barely twelve, yet standing firm upon the streets—A thousand voices rose, the banners wild with fire,“Brave Bengali, take up arms!” the clarion call aflame. My father led the vanguard, fierce with the leader’s zeal,Those golden memories still burn, the truth remains:This land […]

Bangladesh, India, International

Despite Boycott Calls, Bangladesh’s Interim Government Continues Imports from India

Dhaka, 28 May 2025 — Despite rising anti-India sentiment and calls for economic boycott from various political and civil society groups, Bangladesh’s interim government has not reduced imports from India, officials confirmed. Since the political transition following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina administration in mid-2024, several segments of the public have demanded a reevaluation […]

Asia, Bangladesh, International, US

Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser Meets U.S. Delegation Amid Rift with Military Over Rohingya Corridor Proposal

Dhaka, 29 May 2025 — Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr. Khalilur Rahman held a high-level meeting with a visiting U.S. congressional delegation on 28 May at a hotel in Dhaka’s diplomatic zone of Gulshan. The meeting came just a day after Dr. Rahman’s return from Doha. The U.S. delegation was led by Jennifer Nicole […]

Bangladesh, International

Lashkar-e-Taiba Commander Claims Role in 2024 Coup That Toppled Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh

A senior commander of the UN-designated terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has claimed that the group played a significant role in the ousting of Sheikh Hasina’s government during the political upheaval in Bangladesh in July-August 2024. The remarks, made by top LeT leader Muzammil Hashmi during a recent speech in Gujranwala, Pakistan, have sparked serious concern […]

Bangladesh, International, Myanmar

Bangladesh-Myanmar Trade Halted at Teknaf as Arakan Army Blocks Shipments

All import-export activities between Bangladesh and Myanmar through the Teknaf Land Port in Cox’s Bazar have come to a complete halt, as the Arakan Army — a separatist armed group in Myanmar — is reportedly demanding unofficial levies on all goods being traded. The group has been obstructing cargo vessels on the Naf River, effectively […]

Asia, Bangladesh, Economy, International

Bangladesh Stock Market Hits Five-Year Low Amid Political Turmoil and Central Bank Clampdown

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) plunged for the sixth consecutive session on Wednesday, reaching its lowest level in five years. Ongoing political unrest, stringent restrictions imposed by the central bank on banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and a ban on cash dividends have collectively triggered widespread panic among investors. The […]

International, Myanmar, Russia

Myanmar Junta in Talks with Russia Over Deep-Sea Port and Nuclear Power Plant Projects

Myanmar’s military junta is reportedly in advanced discussions with Russia to establish a deep-sea port and a nuclear power plant, signaling a deepening strategic and economic partnership between the two authoritarian regimes. According to regional diplomatic sources and reports in Russian state media, high-level meetings have taken place in recent months between officials of the […]

International, Israel

Israel Approves 22 New West Bank Settlements, Defying Global Pressure Amid Rising Tensions

The Voice News: RAMALLAH, West Bank — May 29, 2025:In a controversial and provocative move, Israel has approved the establishment of 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, a decision likely to deepen rifts with key global allies and further destabilize an already volatile region. The announcement came from Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel […]

International, US

U.S. Halts Chinese Student Visas, Sparking Confusion and Anxiety

The Voice News: BEIJING, May 29 (Reuters) — Chinese students accepted to U.S. universities are facing uncertainty and frustration after the Trump administration announced a suspension of new student visa appointments and a plan to “aggressively” revoke existing visas for Chinese nationals. The move has not been clarified in terms of scope or timeline, nor […]

International, US

Court Overturns Most of Trump’s Tariffs, Declaring Them Unlawful

The Voice News: A federal court on Wednesday struck down most of the broad tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump, ruling that they exceeded his legal authority. The U.S. Court of International Trade found that the administration’s sweeping 10% tariffs—introduced last month on nearly all foreign imports during “Liberation Day”—were not supported by existing […]

Asia, Europe, International

Blocked from Harvard, Top Global Students Consider Asia and Europe

The Voice News: HONG KONG — As the Trump administration moves to ban international students from enrolling at Harvard, other global universities and governments are stepping in to welcome the world’s best and brightest minds. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced that beginning in the 2025–26 academic year, new international students would be […]

May 30, 2025 9:47 pm