The Global Sumud Flotilla, an international civilian convoy carrying humanitarian aid and activists, has come under increasing pressure from the Israeli Navy. Despite aggressive interception attempts, organizers assert that many vessels remain committed to reaching Gaza, framing their mission as a defiant effort to break the prolonged maritime blockade. On October 1, the flotilla reported that several vessels lost communications as onboard cameras went offline and GPS signals were disrupted, indicating targeted interference. The vessels faced interceptions, including a drone attack, followed by boarding operations by Israeli forces. Several activists were detained and taken away from the vessels, agencies reported.…
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Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Mahfuj Alam today said that the fair demands of the Hindu community can be fulfilled in phases, as the present interim government is working to implement their legitimate rights. “The upcoming government will also be mindful of fulfilling the rightful demands of the Hindu religious community,” he said. The adviser made these remarks while addressing the Durga Puja celebration at Dhaka University’s Jagannath Hall this afternoon. Extending Durga Puja greetings to the Hindu community, the adviser said their traditions are an integral part of the nation’s history. He emphasized that the history of Bangladesh reflects…
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul has denied the chance of lifting ban on activities of the fallen fascist Awami League soon. The adviser said while replaying to queries of journalists after visiting a Puja Mandap at Sree Sree Sankar Math in Barishal city. The adviser said when a party’s activities are banned there is a question of whether it is permanent or temporary, adding, “I don’t see any possibility that the ban on Awami League activities will be lifted soon.” The adviser said that the national elections will be held in the first half of February…
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi warned that the plight of the Rohingyas will not end without bold action inside Myanmar, saying that the solution to the protracted crisis lies there (Myanmar). “The most important however is not to forget that this crisis originates in Myanmar. And that, Madam President, is where the solution lies,” he said while addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Conference on Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar at the UN Headquarters here on Tuesday. He recalled that eight years ago, unspeakable violence by Myanmar’s military forced 750,000 Rohingyas to flee…
A flotilla carrying aid to Gaza said dozens of its ships were still “sailing strong” towards the war-battered Palestinian territory on Thursday despite an interception by Israeli naval forces. The Global Sumud Flotilla — involving around 45 vessels carrying politicians and activists including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg — left Spain last month, aiming to break Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian territory, where the United Nations says famine has set in. The Israeli navy intercepted the flotilla on Wednesday after warning it against entering waters it says fall under its blockade, with Thunberg’s ship among those stopped from going further.…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today expressed deep sorrow at the death of his friend Dr Jane Goodall, a world renowned zoologist, primatologist, anthropologist and conservationist. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend Dr Jane Goodall, a world renowned zoologist, primatologist, anthropologist and conservationist,” he said in a condolence message early hours of today. A tireless activist till her last day, the Chief Adviser said, Jane dedicated her life to the cause of peace, sustainability, justice and the “inter connectedness of all of us on the planet”. “The natural world has lost one of its greatest…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today returned home wrapping up his nine-day New York tour to attend the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA) session. A commercial flight of Emirates airlines carrying the Chief Adviser and his entourages landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport here at 9:00am, Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abdul Kalam Azad Majumder told BSS. Earlier, the flight departed from John F Kennedy International Airport in New York, USA, at 11:10pm (NY time) on Tuesday. Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury and Bangladesh Ambassador to the USA Tareq Md Ariful Islam saw the…
On the occasion of World Children’s Day on October 6, families of the children embraced martyrdom during the July Uprising will be honored. This year, it will be celebrated through various programmes, said a PID handout today. In addition, from September 29 to October 5, the Children Rights Week with the theme – “Shishur Kotha Bolbo Aj, Shishur Jonnyo Korbo Kaj (Speak about children rights today, work for children).” To celebrate the government’s World Children’s Day, the Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs and the Bangladesh Shishu Academy have organized various programmes at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium. Women and Children’s…
Malaysia has unveiled an ambitious plan to attract 47 million international visitors, including three lakh from Bangladesh, next year under its flagship Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, aiming to boost regional tourism and strengthen global connectivity. Malaysian Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan unveiled this while inaugurating the Global Travel Meet 2025 at Kuala Lumpur today, said a press release here. The three-day global tourism business event, which began at the World Trade Centre, has brought together 600 international buyers and 400 Malaysian sellers, including hoteliers, travel agents, airlines, and diverse tourism operators. Deputy Minister…
Swedish Ambassador to Bangladesh Nicolas Weeks paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman at his office in the capital’s Bashundhara area this morning. During the meeting, they discussed the overall situation in Bangladesh, bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Sweden, and issues related to trade, commerce, and diplomatic engagement. Both sides expressed hope for further strengthening of economic and developmental cooperation between the two countries. Ambassador Weeks also inquired about Dr Rahman’s health and wished him a speedy recovery. Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General and former Member of Parliament Professor Mia Golam Parwar, Assistant Secretary General and Head…
