Pope Leo XIV will lead the Regina Coeli prayer from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, in his second official public appearance since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church. The noon (1000 GMT) prayer is expected to draw thousands of people anxious for a closer look at the modest pontiff, born Robert Francis Prevost, who before becoming the first US pope spent much of his life as a missionary in Peru. Cardinals chose Leo as the 267th pope at a secret conclave Thursday, praying he could heal rifts within the Church, renew faith among the world’s 1.4…
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today extended greetings and warm congratulations to all the Buddhists in Bangladesh as well as elsewhere in the world on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. In a message on the occasion of the main religious festival of Buddha Purnima, he said great Gautam Buddha was an eternal voice of non-violence, justice and equality. “His teachings were also in favor of self-victory and self-establishment,” he said. Buddha Purnima is the holiest festival of Buddhists celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Baishakh, he added. Tarique Rahman said Gautam Buddha was…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine in the coming days but did not address a 30-day ceasefire proposal drawn up hours earlier by European allies of Kyiv, reportedly with US backing. Speaking at the Kremlin in the early hours of Sunday, Putin proposed direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15 — hours after Kyiv and the leaders of France, Germany, Britain and Poland had called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire to start Monday. “We propose to the Kyiv authorities to resume the talks that they broke off in 2022,…
BSS- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today appreciated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for agreeing to a ceasefire. “I most sincerely commend Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of India and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan for agreeing to a ceasefire with immediate effect and to engage in talks,” he wrote in a message tonight. The Chief Adviser also expressed his deep appreciation to US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Rubio for their effective mediation. “Bangladesh will continue to support our two neighbours to resolve differences through diplomacy,” he said.
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today said democratic world will never speak in favour of brazenly murderous, anti-democratic and corrupt Awami League (AL) as its activities are banned by the interim government. “I don’t believe the world will lament over banning AL’s activities,” he told BSS responding to a question over the reaction of the international community to the ban on AL’s activities. Alam said this ban was necessary to protect national security and sovereignty, ensure the safety of July Movement activists, and safeguard plaintiffs and witnesses of the International Crimes Tribunal. “We have seen that entire political parties…
The council of advisers has decided to ban all activities of the Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the trial of the AL and its leaders is completed in the International Crimes Tribunal. The council came up with the decision at its special meeting held at the State Guest House Jamuna here tonight. Th council also approved the amendment to the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, inserting a provision to punish any political party, its affiliated bodies or supporters, said a statement issued by the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing tonight. According to the amendment, the International Crimes Tribunal will be…
Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today reiterated that the people whose negligence in performing duties helped former President M Abdul Hamid leave the country would be punished. “Those involved in it must face the music,” he said. The Home Adviser was replying to multiple questions from journalists after completing the inspection of the immigration process at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka. Jahangir said they have already formed a committee to probe the entire incident and it has been asked to submit the report in three working days. “After getting the probe report, legal actions will be…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today expressed deep shock at the death of renowned musician, researcher and writer Mustafa Zaman Abbasi. In a condolence message, he said the contribution of Mustafa Zaman Abbasi, an Ekushey Padak recipient, to the Bangladesh’s music will be remembered forever. The Chief Adviser prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul of Abbasi and convoyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family. “The songs and research of this multi-dimensional musicologist, born in a renowned musical family of the subcontinent, will create scopes for new thoughts in cultural arena of Bangladesh,” he said. Mustafa Zaman Abbasi passed…
Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz today said the National Charter, being prepared through dialogue with all stakeholders by the National Consensus Commission, will undoubtedly safeguard the rights of all citizens. “A democratic state cannot be built, nor can human dignity be upheld, without guaranteeing the rights of all citizens,” Prof. Riaz told a discussion between the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) and the Commission at the LD Hall of the National Parliament. Ali Riaz said, “Only a democratic state can ensure the rights of its citizens, establish the rule of law, and deliver justice to…
Eight Nepali climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest on Friday, kicking off this year’s climbing season for hundreds of others. The first Everest summit climb every year is managed by a team from a local expedition organiser, which opens the route for paying customers to follow. “The route has opened. The team reached the summit this evening,” said Pemba Sherpa of 8K Expeditions. Nepal has issued around 456 permits to mountaineers for this year’s spring climbing season, which runs from April to early June. “The route has opened a bit earlier so we hope it will help manage the…
