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Chittagong, Bangladesh — Tensions escalated in Bangladesh’s port city of Chittagong on Tuesday following the arrest of ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, leading to violent clashes and the alleged murder of a lawyer, Saiful Islam Alif. The incident has sparked nationwide concern, with the Chittagong Bar Association suspending court activities in protest. “Saiful Islam Alif […]
National Cricket League (NCL) 2024/25 witnessed an extraordinary moment during the match between Dhaka Metropolis and Rangpur Division, leaving both players and spectators stunned. In an unusual turn of events, Dhaka Metropolis’ wicketkeeper-batter, Tahjibul Islam, lost his wicket in one of cricket’s rarest dismissals when a piece of his bat broke off and hit stumps.Â
Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon are reportedly nearing fruition, with US mediators driving negotiations forward. However, regional analysts warn that any agreement is unlikely to alleviate the dire situation in Gaza, where conflict shows no signs of abating. Separate Conflicts, Diverging Outcomes potential ceasefire with Hezbollah, facilitated by the
The United States and France are on the verge of announcing a ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah, according to multiple senior Lebanese officials. Truce, mediated after months of escalating violence, could mark a pivotal moment in the region’s stability. Diplomatic Efforts Gain Momentum In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby
A DHL cargo plane en route from Leipzig, Germany, crashed near Vilnius, Lithuania, early Monday, leaving one person dead and three others injured.  Boeing 737 476 aircraft, operated by Swiftair, went down in the Liepkalnis area, just over half a mile from Vilnius International Airport, where it had been scheduled to land. Crash Details Lithuanian
The murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been labeled an act of terrorism by Israeli authorities, following his disappearance on Thursday.  36-year-old rabbi, a prominent member of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, was found dead early Sunday, prompting widespread condemnation from both Israeli and Emirati officials. Arrests Made UAE’s government announced
Bangladesh’s interim government, under Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, is stepping up its examination of power sector agreements signed during the tenure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (2009-2024). National Review Committee on Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources announced on Sunday that it had recommended the appointment of an internationally reputed legal and investigative agency to
Baku, Azerbaijan – The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) concluded in Azerbaijan after two weeks of intense negotiations. While the summit achieved notable advancements in climate finance and carbon trading, it failed to deliver decisive action on transitioning away from fossil fuels, leaving many developing nations and environmental advocates dissatisfied. Climate Finance: Incremental
Zillow economists have revised the housing market outlook, forecasting a 2.9% increase in U.S. home prices over the next year, as measured by the Zillow Home Value Index. The updated projection, which covers the period from October 2024 to October 2025, reflects the interplay of factors influencing the real estate market, including tight inventory, shifting
Following President Vladimir V. Putin’s escalation of rhetoric and actions in Russia’s ongoing confrontation with the West, anxiety over the specter of nuclear conflict looms larger among Russians. The launch of the nuclear-capable Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, framed by the Kremlin as a response to Ukraine’s use of U.S. and British missiles within Russian borders,
