Staff Correspondent Following allegations that a Hindu man had hurt Muslim sentiments posting a derogatory image on Facebook, a mob in Sunamganj’s Dowarabazar upazila vandalised Hindu businesses and houses last night. Police detained one Akash Das, 21, of Manglargaon village. Zahidul Haque, officer-in-charge of Dowarabazar Police Station, said the unrest began after a local man shared a Facebook post around 7:40pm, alleging that Akash had uploaded a “religiously offensive” photo in a comment. “The post sparked outrage among locals, leading to protests,” the OC said. “We took Akash in custody for his safety, but the mob attacked our team attempting…
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Staff Correspondent BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called upon India to respect Bangladesh’s sovereignty and democracy. He also urged India not to align with any specific political party, particularly Awami League, in a way that could undermine the democratic aspirations of the Bangladeshi people. “Bangladesh is a nation that fought for its independence through immense sacrifices,” Fakhrul said during a rally in London at 2:00am (Bangladesh Time) today. “Do not stand against the people who achieved democracy shedding blood. The people of Bangladesh will never accept this,” he added. Fakhrul criticised the recent incidents involving Bangladesh’s diplomatic…
A roundtable titled “Third Terminal of Shahjalal International Airport: Opportunities and Challenges” was held on Monday at Le Méridien Dhaka. The event was organized by the Aviation and Tourism Journalists’ Forum of Bangladesh (ATJFB) and brought together key stakeholders to discuss issues surrounding the airport’s ground handling services and the operational readiness of the new terminal. Participants expressed dissatisfaction with the ground handling services provided by Biman Bangladesh Airlines at Terminals 1 and 2. They called for the inclusion of international-standard companies to ensure better services alongside Biman. The keynote presentation was delivered by Mofizur Rahman, Secretary General of the…
Staff Correspondent Recently, the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Japan Foundation, hosted a Japanese Film Festival. The event, held at the Embassy. Japanese Ambassador IWAMA and his wife warmly welcomed the audience, which included university students, particularly those from the Departments of Film and Media Studies, Japanese Studies, and Japanese Language. In his opening remarks, Ambassador IWAMA expressed his hope that the students in attendance would be inspired to learn more about Japan through its films, fostering a deeper mutual understanding and friendship between the two nations. Two exceptional Japanese films were screened during the festival:…
Staff Correspondent Recently, A Gender Charter of Commitments for News Media in Bangladesh was successfully launched with Swedish Ambassador Nicolas present. The charter as acknowledged and signed by 20 leading news outlets of the country. It lays out the standards, policies and actions necessary to ensure non-discrimination and equality – in the newsroom and in the news content. Sweden supports this initiative, promoted by MRDI and Fojo Media Institute and is encouraged by the leadership shown by the news outleds and media houses signatories of the Charter.
Bangladesh wants to sharply lower prices under a power purchase deal with India’s embattled Adani Group unless it is cancelled by a court, which has called for an investigation into the 25-year deal, its de facto energy minister told Reuters on Sunday. Adani Group founder Gautam Adani is already facing allegations by US authorities that he was part of a $265 million bribery scheme in India, charges he has denied, even as one Indian state reviews a power deal with the group and France’s TotalEnergies pauses its investments. In Bangladesh, based on an appeal by a lawyer demanding the power…
Senior Correspondent The interim government will sit with international organisations, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI, from Dec 10 to discuss efforts to recover funds laundered during the Awami League government’s tenure. “We will do whatever it takes to bring the money back. Starting the 10th of December, several initiatives will begin,” Chief Advisor’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said during a press conference at Dhaka’s Foreign Service Academy on Sunday. He added, “We will be holding meetings with international organisations, including the FBI. Our entire focus will be on how to recover the money.” The press secretary pointed…
Staff Correspondent Recently, the U.S. Embassy Dhaka inaugurated the new location of its American Corner in Sylhet. This joint partnership between the U.S. Embassy and local Bangladeshi partners is designed to promote interaction among local communities and the United States, strengthen people-to-people connections, and deepen the partnership between the United States and Bangladesh. American Spaces programming showcases the breadth and depth of American values, ideals, culture, and perspectives on a variety of themes. The inauguration of this American Corner showcases the strong partnership between the U.S. Embassy and local partners in Bangladesh, emphasizing their joint dedication to improving education and…
Staff Correspondent Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said India needs to address Bangladesh's longstanding concerns to improve bilateral ties between Dhaka and New Delhi. "Bangladesh's previous (ousted) government addressed the concerns of India, but India did not address Bangladesh's concerns," he said while speaking at a roundtable titled “Bangladesh-India Relations: Expectations, Barriers and Future.” The South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) and the Department of Political Science and Sociology (PSS) of North South University (NSU) hosted the event at its campus in the capital. Touhid said there has been no progress on crucial issues between Bangladesh and…
Staff Correspondent BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir left Dhaka for London, UK this morning on a 10-day visit. He along with his wife Rahat Ara Begum, departed from Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight at 8:25am, said BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan. He said the BNP leader is expected to return to home on December 11. According to BNP sources, Fakhrul is travelling to London to meet party Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to discuss political and party matters. Once Fakhrul returns, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia may travel to London for medical…
