High Court orders no more hill-cutting at Sajek

April 2, 2024

NEWS DESK The High Court on Tuesday asked the government to form a monitoring team so that none could cut hills in tourist-belt regions of Sajek Valley in Rangamati without permission from the Department of Environment. The High Court also directed the environment ministry secretary to investigate, by an officer not below the rank of […]Continue Reading

Iran says Israel bombed its embassy in Syria, killing a top commander

April 1, 2024

Iran’s consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus was flattened on Monday in what Syrian and Iranian media described as an Israeli air strike, a startling apparent escalation of conflict in the Middle East that would pit Israel against Iran and its allies, Reuters reports. A Lebanese security source, speaking to Reuters, said one of the […]Continue Reading

Myanmar explosions shake Saint Martin, BGB on high alert

March 29, 2024

STAFF CORRESPONDENT Internal conflict in Myanmar sent shockwaves across the border to Bangladesh’s Saint Martin Island on Friday (March 29th). Residents reported hearing the deafening blasts of mortar shell explosions emanating from the village of Hashyurate, located south of Maungdaw Township in Rakhine State. The tremors of unease were further amplified by the Continue Reading

Explosions from Myanmar conflict heard on Bangladesh’s Saint Martin’s, Shahporir Island

March 27, 2024

STAFF CORRESPONDENT Explosions from fighting in Myanmar’s Rakhine state have been heard on Bangladesh’s Saint Martin’s Island and Shahporir Island, causing alarm among residents, local officials said on Wednesday. The explosions, which occurred on Wednesday as well as earlier in the week, were caused by clashes between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army rebel […]Continue Reading

Residents in fear as gunfire, explosions in Myanmar rattle Teknaf areas

March 26, 2024

HNILA CORRESPONDENT Mortar shells and gunfire from Myanmar are rattling the Teknaf Upazila border in Cox’s Bazar, causing homes and windows to tremble. Residents of the border areas of Teknaf Upazila are living in fear. Since 5 a.m. on Tuesday (26 March), these fierce sounds have been heard intermittently from the northern part of Mongdaw […]Continue Reading

UN Security Council passes resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire

March 25, 2024

The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution on Monday demanding an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas and the release of all hostages after the United States abstained from the vote. The remaining 14 council members voted for the resolution, which was proposed by the 10 elected members of the body. There […]Continue Reading

PM upholds national unity and harmony, says State Minister Kujendra

March 23, 2024

STAFF REPORTER Bangladesh’s commitment to diversity and communal harmony, deeply rooted in the ethos set by the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, is being continuously upheld by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, stated Kujendra Lal Tripura, the State Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs. Addressing a gathering at the Sri Sri Gita Yagya […]Continue Reading

Gaza death toll surpasses 32,000 as Israeli attacks continue

March 23, 2024

At least 32,070 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since last October, the Health Ministry in the besieged enclave said on Friday, Anadolu Agency reports. A ministry statement said that 74,298 Palestinians have also been injured in the onslaught that continued on its 168th day. Over the past 24 hours, […]Continue Reading

Myanmar soldiers to be swiftly repatriated, BGB chief says

March 22, 2024

STAFF CORRESPONDENT, RAMGARH The process of repatriating Myanmar soldiers who had fled across the border is underway, the head of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has announced. A total of 177 Myanmar soldiers are currently in Bangladesh and will be returned in a process that has already begun, said Maj Gen Mohammad Ashraful Islam Siddiqui, […]Continue Reading

Dump truck driver rescued in Bandarban After 17-hour kidnapping

March 21, 2024

BAISHARI CORRESPONDENT Naikhongchhari police in the Bandarban district have successfully rescued Didar, a dump truck driver, after a harrowing 17-hour abduction. The rescue operation took place on Thursday, March 21, in the area close to the Sonaichhari Police Outpost. Didar was abducted at approximately 7:30 PM on Wednesday, March 20. Criminals intercepted his vehicle on Continue Reading