Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia refusing to accept a ceasefire was complicating efforts to end Moscow’s more than three-year-long conflict. “We see that Russia rebuffs numerous calls for a ceasefire and has not yet determined when it will stop the killing. This complicates the situation,” he said in a social media post late Saturday. “If they lack the will to carry out a simple order to stop the strikes, it may take a lot of effort to get Russia to have the will to implement far greater — peaceful coexistence with its neighbors for decades.”
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Hurricane Erin rapidly strengthened offshore to a “catastrophic” Category 5 storm on Saturday, as rain lashed Caribbean islands and weather officials warned of possible flash floods and landslides. The first hurricane of what is expected to be a particularly intense Atlantic season, Erin is expected to drench Caribbean islands with rain and strong winds but not make landfall. “The center of Erin is expected to move just north of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico through Sunday, and pass to the east of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas Sunday night and Monday,” the US National Hurricane…
Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan today said that the green shipbuilding industry could become the country’s next forex giant after the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector. “If the garment sector is our first great leap into global trade, green shipbuilding can be our next great leap-delivering both economic growth and environmental stewardship. Globally compliant green ships carrying the ‘Made in Bangladesh’ brand with pride-this is not an impossible dream. It is within our grasp if we act now with vision, urgency, and unity,” he said. The adviser said this while speaking as the chief guest at a seminar on “Green Shipbuilding:…
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has extended his heartfelt greetings to the Hindu community on the occasion of Janmashtami, wishing them continued good health, prosperity and well-being. In a message, issued on Friday night, he described Janmashtami as a significant religious festival for the Hindus, one that is celebrated with great devotion. He noted that the festival’s spirit transcends religious boundaries, welcoming people from all faiths to partake in its celebrations. “Janmashtami is not mere a religious festival for Hindus rather a symbol of unity,” Fakhrul said, adding, “Religious harmony is the cornerstone of Bangladesh’s society and culture,…
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has praised Lord Krishna for establishing justice, truth and welfare on earth by suppressing injustice and misrule. In a message, marking Janmashtami, he said Lord Krishna’s actions to remove sinners have left a lasting impact on human society, according to a party press release signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday. “The teachings and deeds of Lord Krishna offer inspiration to oppressed people everywhere to resist tyranny and injustice,” he said, adding, “The message of Krishna continues to resonate with those fighting for justice.” Tarique Rahman…
Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus today greeted the members of the Hindu community on the occasion of Janmashtami the birthday of Lord Sri Krishna. In a message issued on the eve of the festival, the Chief Adviser said Janmashtami is one of the major religious observances of the Hindu community. “Lord Sri Krishna has spread the message of justice, human compassion, and peace in society. Wherever he witnessed injustice or oppression, he appeared to protect the forces of good from the forces of evil. His philosophy and values which is centered on devotion to the creator and the establishment…
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today said that the next national election will be held in February next year as announced by the Chief Adviser, and there is no possibility of any postponement. “There is no doubt about the February election. The Election Commission has already started its work. Those who are casting doubts have nothing to worry about,” he said. The press secretary said this while talking to journalists this afternoon after visiting the July Mass Uprising martyrs’ memorial in the Dhaka Road area at Magura town. Shafiqul Alam said the government has already fixed the election timeline.…
Donald Trump said Friday the onus was now on Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky to build on the Alaska summit between the US leader and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and secure a deal to end Russia’s three-year invasion. “Now it’s really up to President Zelensky to get it done. And I would also say the European nations, they have to get involved a little bit, but it’s up to President Zelensky,” Trump told Fox News after the summit, saying he rated the meeting as ten out of ten.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on Friday made no breakthrough on Ukraine at their high-stakes summit, pointing to areas of agreement and rekindling a friendship but offering no news on a ceasefire. Trump, fond of calling himself a master deal-maker, rolled out the red carpet for Putin at an Alaska air base in the first time the Russian leader was allowed on Western soil since he ordered the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. After an abrupt ending to three hours of talks with aides, Trump and Putin offered warm words but took no questions from reporters — highly unusual…
The Council of Advisers held a meeting here today. The meeting was held at the Chief Adviser’s Office (CAO) in Tejgaon with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair.
