Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the recent killing of Yahya Sinwar, a key leader of the Palestinian group Hamas, as a pivotal turning point in the ongoing Gaza conflict. In a statement released late Thursday, Netanyahu referred to Sinwar’s death as the “beginning of the end” of the Gaza war. The announcement came…
The spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, has confirmed that former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is currently in India. During the weekly briefing on Thursday, he provided this information in response to a question from journalists. Jaiswal stated, “For security reasons, Sheikh Hasina came to India on very short notice and…
Israeli forces have confirmed the death of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, during a military operation. Sinwar’s death is being considered a significant event in the ongoing Gaza war, with Israeli media highlighting its importance. Sinwar Was Not Killed in a Planned Attack According to a BBC report, Yahya Sinwar…
The interim government has announced an extension of the holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha, and Sharadiya Durga Puja in 2025. The Eid-ul-Fitr holiday period will now last for five days, while Eid-ul-Azha holidays have been extended to six days. The Durga Puja holidays will span two days, as confirmed by the Chief Adviser’s Office. Currently, public…
The Heart-Wrenching Last Letter of a 10th Grader Who Gave His Life for Change Shahriar Khan Anas (16) was a 10th grader at Adarsha Academy Gandaria, Dhaka. On the morning of 5 August 2024, he was dead, Anas went to the protest after writing a letter to his parents. He wrote, “Ma, I’m going to…
In a sudden, devastating event, unprecedented flash floods swept through northern Bangladesh, ravaging hundreds of villages and affecting both Indigenous and Bangalee communities. Continuous heavy rains and the tidal surge from Meghalaya caused rivers in the Nalitabari, Jhenaigati, Sreebordi, Haluaghat, Dhobaura, Durgapur, and Komlakanda regions to overflow, inundating homes, livestock, crops, and vital resources. Entire…
Ratan Tata, one of India’s most respected industrialists and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 87. Tata Sons announced his passing, highlighting his profound contributions to the Tata Group and his impact on India’s growth. Admitted to Breach Candy Hospital with age-related ailments, Ratan Tata had been under intensive…
Severe rains and landslides have caused flash floods in Sherpur and Mymensingh, submerging over 160 villages and trapping hundreds of thousands of families in waterlogged areas. In Sherpur’s Nalitabari, Srivardi, and Jhenaigati upazilas, at least 113 villages were flooded, while 50 villages in Mymensingh’s Dhobaura have also been affected. The floods have devastated croplands and…
A former chairman of a cooperative bank, Mohiuddin Ahmed, has been implicated in a large-scale gold embezzlement scandal involving the sale of gold pledged by customers. Mohiuddin, a prominent figure in the Dhaka Metropolitan Awami League (South), allegedly sold 7,398 bhori of gold worth around Tk 100 crore, impacting 2,316 bank customers. The Anti-Corruption Commission…
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has established a shadow committee in response to the interim government’s formation of six commissions aimed at institutional reforms, including constitutional changes. This shadow committee was finalized during the BNP’s standing committee meeting held on Tuesday night, and has been tasked with preparing reform proposals in the coming weeks. According…
