The government of Pakistan has imposed Section 144 in the capital city, Islamabad, for the next two months. On November 24, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called for a nationwide protest. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has termed this protest as the “final call.” According to a report by Pakistan-based international news outlet Dawn on Monday,…
Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has stated that Bangladesh will initiate the process to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has reportedly fled to India. He emphasized that Delhi must return Hasina to face trial. However, the Chief Advisor acknowledged that he has no objection to the Awami League participating in the upcoming elections….
Former Proctor of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Shariful Islam, has been detained in connection with the murder of Abu Sayeed, who was killed during an anti-discrimination student protest. ABM Zakir Hossain, Superintendent of Police at the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) in Rangpur, confirmed the information to Prothom Alo. This morning, the PBI officer stated…
Bangladesh’s iron lady of 15 years bowed out to a people’s uprising yesterday. Serving as the prime minister since 2009, Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign and flee the country as hundreds of thousands marched towards Dhaka defying a curfew amid a continual morning drizzle. The streets of the capital that had convulsed with violence…
Former US President Donald Trump claimed, based on intelligence reports, that Iran was attempting to assassinate him before the US elections. Last week, the US Department of Justice charged an Iranian national with plotting to kill Trump. On Friday, Washington revealed that it had received a written assurance from Tehran before the elections. The letter,…
Cyber Criminals Exploit Customs Server: A Security Breach Revealed On May 20, Mohammed Zakaria, a Deputy Commissioner at Chattogram Customs House, was undergoing medical treatment in Kolkata. That same night, at 11:33 PM, someone used his ID and password to access the National Board of Revenue’s (NBR) automated customs system, ASYCUDA. Approximately 30 minutes later,…
At least 93 people were killed and more than a thousand others injured, many with bullets, as a new wave of violence convulsed Bangladesh yesterday. Ruling party activists and police clashed with anti-government protesters in at least 20 districts on the first day of the student-led non-cooperation movement designed to keep pressure on Prime Minister…
Dozens of people including students were injured after protesters clashed with law enforcers and ruling party men in front of Zamzam Tower in the capital’s Uttara today. The clash took place near the milestone school and college in Sector 11 when protesters were heading towards the Zamzam Tower intersection with a mass rally around 4:15pm….
Death Toll Rises Amidst Protests:On August 2, 2024, two more individuals were killed in violent clashes involving police, ruling Awami League (AL) activists, and demonstrators. These deaths added to a rising toll of over 200 casualties since mid-July, intensifying public outrage and fueling nationwide protests demanding justice and political reform. Protesters accuse the government of…
Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus Emphasizes United Action to Address Global Challenges and Complexities Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus stressed the need for collective efforts to tackle global “challenges and complexities” while speaking at an international geopolitical conference on Saturday. Delivering the inaugural address, he said, “We know that when we come together and work…
