NEWS DESK Nineteen shops have been gutted as a devastating fire broke out in the Ismail Market area of Jaliapara Bazar in Guimara Upazila of Khagrachhari at wee hours of Sunday. Being informed, two units of Ramgarh and Matiranga Fire Service reached the spot and brought the fire under control with the help of locals. […]Continue Reading
Normalcy in public life returned in Khagrachari hill district following withdrawal of Section 144. District administration withdrew Section 144 on Saturday as an organization under the banner of Jumma Chhatra Janata called off their blockade programme, officials said. On Saturday morning, Jumma Chhatra Janata announced withdrawal of their blockade programme through a Continue Reading
A flotilla carrying aid to Gaza said dozens of its ships were still “sailing strong” towards the war-battered Palestinian territory on Thursday despite an interception by Israeli naval forces, AFP reports. The Global Sumud Flotilla — involving around 45 vessels carrying politicians and activists including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg — Continue Reading
NEWS DESK The UK has announced $27 million in new humanitarian assistance to support more than half a million Rohingya in Bangladesh, reaffirming its long-term commitment to one of the world’s most pressing displacement crises. The aid package, marking the high-level UN conference on Myanmar, will provide food, shelter, clean water, sanitation, healthcare and other Continue Reading
NEWS DESK UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi warned that the plight of the Rohingyas will not end without bold action inside Myanmar, saying that the solution to the protracted crisis lies there (Myanmar). “The most important however is not to forget that this crisis originates in Myanmar. And that, Madam President, is […]Continue Reading
NEWS DESK The Keokradong hill tourist center in Ruma upazila of Bandarban district was reopened on Wednesday for visitors, after remaining closed for 18 months due to anti-terror operations in the hill region. Marking the occasion, a colorful rally was brought out in Bandarban district town this morning under the initiative of the district administration. […]Continue Reading
NEWS DESK Rumor Scanner, one of the fact-check platforms in the country, has identified false photos being used to mislead people amid recent Khagrachari tensions. Rumor Scanner investigation team said it has identified couples of rumors centering the recent violence in Khagrachari. “A photo claiming the Bangladeshi army setting fire at the houses of hilly […]Continue Reading
NEWS DESK Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul has denied the chance of lifting ban on activities of the fallen fascist Awami League soon. The adviser said while replaying to queries of journalists after visiting a Puja Mandap at Sree Sree Sankar Math in Barishal city. The adviser said when a party’s […]Continue Reading
NEWS DESK US Special Envoy for Best Future Generations Charles Harder has said the United States will continue to support the people of Myanmar, including Rohingya and other minorities, and urged other donors to join them in this effort. “Increased contributions are vital to ensure dignity, safety, and hope for vulnerable populations. This is fundamentally […]Continue Reading
NEWS DESK Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today returned home wrapping up his nine-day New York tour to attend the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA) session. A commercial flight of Emirates airlines carrying the Chief Adviser and his entourages landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport here at 9:00am, Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam […]Continue Reading
