Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, provided false information in her CV to secure a position at the World Health Organization (WHO), Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Secretary Saidur Rahman Khan has said. He disclosed the information at a press conference on Continue Reading

Canada has announced grants worth 45 million Canadian dollars (approximately Tk 3.9 billion) to support agricultural innovation, economic reforms, business financing and trade expansion in Bangladesh. The funding will be provided through four new initiatives aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries and expanding mutual economic Continue Reading

Member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have reaffirmed their support for the Rohingya genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), expressing hope that the legal proceedings will help pave the way for a lasting solution to the protracted Rohingya crisis. The solidarity and commitment were reiterated at a meeting of […]Continue Reading

France woke up to scenes of destruction on Sunday after protests over the rising cost of living and deteriorating public services turned into severe violence. One protester died, hundreds of police officers were injured, and nearly 1,800 people were arrested. The unrest was among the most violent the country had experienced in recent years. According […]Continue Reading

For years, researchers and observers have debated a troubling question about press freedom in India: Were Indian journalists worse off during Indira Gandhi’s 21-month declared “Emergency 1.0” in the mid-1970s, or is the undeclared “Emergency 2.0” under Narendra Modi’s government even more frightening and nightmarish, despite never being formally declared? The horrors of Continue Reading

The new political party ‘Makhi Janta Party’ (MJP) has now joined the street protests alongside the ongoing ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ (CJP) movement in India. The party has already created a massive stir on social media. Its emergence has added a new dimension to the anti-Modi movement, creating fresh discussions and widespread curiosity. Centered Continue Reading

Pakistan has further extended the ban on the use of its airspace for Indian-registered aircraft, as well as those operated, owned, or leased by Indian airlines. According to the new directive, the restriction will remain in effect until 4:59 AM on November 24. Military aircraft are also covered under these restrictions. On Saturday, October 17, […]Continue Reading

Fuel oil prices have seen a major surge in the international market. Last week, the price of Brent crude oil settled at $109.86 a barrel, the highest weekly closing price since May. In a single day, the day before yesterday, oil prices rose by $3.94, or 3.7 percent, while the increase over the whole week […]Continue Reading

Popular YouTuber and content creator Dhruv Rathee has announced that he will take the controversy over the transparency of India’s Election Commission and the revision of electoral rolls to the international stage. Hardly had the controversy over his detention and release in India died down when he travelled straight to the United Kingdom. From there, […]Continue Reading

Six Democratic lawmakers in the United States have expressed anger at India over police use of excessive force in suppressing student protests and alleged surveillance of CJP supporters based in the United States. They have called on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to raise the matter in his meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister […]Continue Reading