Election likely before Ramadan: Press Wing BNP’s Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman and Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus held a crucial meeting in London on Friday, discussing the political roadmap ahead of the next national election. The meeting, held in a cordial atmosphere, was followed by a joint press conference signaling a potential breakthrough. According to the Chief Adviser’s Press ...

Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan has stated that recent claims circulated by Indian media regarding minority repression in Bangladesh have been thoroughly disproven by the country’s interim government, independent fact-checkers and media professionals. In a verified Facebook post, Adviser Asif Mahmud highlighted that the wave of misinformation began following the ousting of former Prime ...

Oil prices surged sharply on Friday following Israel’s announcement of a “preemptive strike” on Iran, heightening fears of broader instability in the Middle East — a key oil-producing region. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark U.S. crude, climbed 6.3 percent to $72.29 per barrel. Meanwhile, Brent North Sea crude, the international benchmark, rose 5.7 percent to $73.29. The escalation raised ...

After clinching a long-awaited return to the Champions League on the final day of the Premier League season, Chelsea now have an early opportunity to prove they belong among football’s elite once again — this time on the global stage at the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. New head coach Enzo Maresca guided the Blues to ...

Iran launched a counterattack on Israel, firing nearly 100 drones toward Israeli territory in response to an airstrike in Tehran, according to IDF spokesperson Brigadier General Effi Defrin, reports BBC. The IDF spokesperson stated that measures are being taken to intercept the drones launched toward Israeli territory. Earlier, after 4:00 AM local time on Friday, Israel conducted multiple airstrikes in ...

Israel has launched a series of massive airstrikes across Iran, targeting multiple key locations in what appears to be a highly coordinated military operation. According to an unnamed Israeli military official cited by The Times of Israel, the strikes have been carried out in five distinct phases. At least eight major locations across Iran have been hit, with over a ...

At least 290 people have been confirmed dead after an Air India passenger jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on Friday morning, Indian health officials said. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London, struck a nearby doctors’ hostel on the airport’s perimeter, leaving its tail section protruding from the building. The death toll includes passengers, crew, and individuals ...

Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman have begun a one-on-one meeting in London. The meeting started at 9:00 AM local time on Friday (2:00 PM Bangladesh time), at Dorchester Hotel. While specific agenda details remain undisclosed, the high-level discussion is expected to focus on Bangladesh’s current political landscape and potential steps toward a resolution. Prior ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus was awarded the prestigious King Charles III Harmony Award on Thursday at a ceremony held at St James’s Palace in London. His Majesty King Charles III personally presented the award to Prof Yunus, recognising his lifelong efforts to promote harmony between people, nature and the environment. The award honours his transformative work in uplifting marginalised ...

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