The northeastern Indian state of Assam has announced that it will issue gun licenses to members of indigenous communities living in sensitive areas. The move, declared by Chief Minister Himanta…
Author: Moshiur Ananda
Trump’s Global Tariff Blitz Sparks Trade Tensions
New U.S. tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump took effect at midnight, triggering fresh waves of uncertainty across global trade markets. Just before the deadline, Trump posted on social media:…
Bangladesh’s Ties with ASEAN Set to Strengthen Further: Cultural Advisor Mostafa Sarwar Faruki
Cultural Advisor Mostafa Sarwar Faruki expressed optimism that the historic and cultural bonds between Bangladesh and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will deepen and grow stronger in the…
Lead Detected in Blood of 98% of Children in Dhaka, Raising Serious Health Concerns
A recent study conducted by the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B) has found alarming levels of lead in the blood of nearly 98% of children aged between…
Bold Strides in Green Governance Under Syeda Rizwana Hasan’s Leadership
Under the leadership of Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the past year has witnessed a series of groundbreaking initiatives to conserve forests,…
Devastating Wildfire in Southern France: One Dead, Thousands Displaced
A massive wildfire broke out near the village of La Ribote in France’s southern Aude region on Tuesday, claiming the life of an elderly woman. Another person remains missing as…
U.S. Doubles Tariffs on Indian Goods over Russian Oil Imports
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods in response to India’s continued purchase of oil from Russia, effectively doubling the total tariff rate to…
UN Ready to Support Bangladesh’s Reform Goals
Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has expressed the United Nations’ full readiness to assist Bangladesh in achieving fundamental changes. In a video message released on the…
Government Committed to Ensuring Voting Rights for Overseas Citizens: Chief Adviser
The interim government is actively working to ensure that Bangladeshi citizens living abroad can exercise their right to vote in the upcoming national election, said Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus.…
80 Years Since Hiroshima: A Global Call to End Nuclear Weapons
On August 6, 2025, Hiroshima, Japan, solemnly marked the 80th anniversary of the first atomic bombing. Thousands gathered to pay tribute to the victims with moments of silence and prayers.…