US warns India, others against sharp rise in Russian oil imports

March 31, 2022

A significant increase in Russian oil imports by India could expose New Delhi to a “great risk” as the United States prepares to step up enforcement of sanctions against Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine, a senior US administration official said, Reuters reports. While the current US sanctions against Russia do not prevent other countries […]Continue Reading

Over 500 Bangladeshi families inside Rohingya camp fear for losing homes, lands

March 31, 2022

Ukhia Correspondent: More than 500 Bangladeshi families living inside a Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhia sub-district are in fear of losing their homes and lands. They have expressed such fear as a vested group is trying to evict them by erecting houses on their land. Palangkhali Nagarik Odhikar Parishad, a local citizens’ rights platform, […]Continue Reading

Six members of Bangladeshi separatist group held in India’s Mizoram

March 31, 2022

News Desk: Six suspected members of a Bangladeshi separatist group have been arrested from Parva under Lawngtlai district in the Indian state of Mizoram. They were arrested in possession of illegal equipment and a letter linked to the group, said India’s Border Security Force or BSF, who arrested them last week. The arrested were identified […]Continue Reading

Pakistan: Khan gov’t’s key ally quits ahead of vote to oust PM

March 31, 2022

News Desk: Pressure is growing on Pakistan’s embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan to step down after a crucial ally switched to the opposition ahead of a no-confidence vote in parliament, Al Jazeera reports. The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) party, a major political force in Sindh province, on Wednesday announced it is leaving the ruling […]Continue Reading

Border deaths a major stain on Bangladesh-India engagement: Shahriar

March 30, 2022

News Desk: The death toll of Bangladeshis on the border has become a major stain on bilateral engagement with India, along with the thorny water-sharing issue of transboundary 54 rivers, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam has said. “Witnessing rising turmoil all around borders of India and therefore, a stable, moderate Bangladesh as a […]Continue Reading

AR Rahman enthrals Dhaka audience

March 30, 2022

Oscar-winning Indian composer and musician AR Rahman has mesmerised the audience in Dhaka, including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, with songs on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangladesh. Hasina was seen filming Rahman’s performance at Cricket Celebrates Mujib 100 concert in Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Rahman took the stage at 9:40pm Continue Reading

A R Rahman to mesmerize ‘Cricket Celebrates Mujib 100’ tomorrow

March 28, 2022

News Desk: The much-awaited A R Rahman concert, which was postponed for two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, is finally going to take place at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium tomorrow (Tuesday). The Oscar-winning musician will perform in ‘Cricket Celebrates Mujib 100’ programme, organized by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to mark the birth centenary of Continue Reading

Bangladesh Independence struggle gives us strength- Arakan Army

March 26, 2022

News Desk: The United League of Arakan or ULA has extended congratulations as Bangladesh is celebrating its 52nd Independence Day on Saturday. “Bangladesh’s independence inspires us,” they said in a statement, citing Bangladesh’s struggle for independence. In a statement sent today, March 26, the Arakan Army said, On 26 March 1971, the Father of the Continue Reading

Will crack down on terrorists with iron hand: Brig Gen Jahangir

March 23, 2022

Khagrachhari Bureau, Panchhari Correspondent Brigadier General Mohammad Jahangir Alam, Regional Commander of the Army in Khagrachari, has vowed to crack down on terrorists with an iron hand. He said, “This country is ours; there is no place for terrorists in this country. There is no forgiveness either for them – who conspire against this country. […]Continue Reading

Three killed, two injured in JSS-MLP gunfight in Rangamati

March 22, 2022

Staff Correspondent Three people have reportedly been killed and two others injured in a gunfight between two rival groups of Jana Sanghati Samity or JSS and Mog Liberation Party or MLP in Rangmati. The gunfight took place in the hilly district’s Rajsthali Baindong Parha around 9:45 am on Tuesday. Only one of the dead has […]Continue Reading