World,WAR,Middle East

China calls for ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ in Iran war during talks with Tehran

China's foreign minister Wang Yi has called for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in the ongoing Iran conflict, expressing deep concern over the war that has continued for more than two months.He made the remarks on Wednesday after holding talks in Beijing with Iranian Foreign Minister Ab...

World,ICT,Science & Technology

Pen pal culture endures in digital age as interest in handwritten letters grows

Despite the dominance of digital communication, pen pal programmes continue to survive and even attract renewed interest, with many people rediscovering the value of handwritten letters.The trend is reflected in stories like that of a woman who recently travelled thousands of miles to fulfil a decad...

National,Agriculture & Farming,Country, Districts,Business & Commerce

Low paddy prices leave Naogaon farmers reeling despite bumper yield

UNB, Naogaon:: In Naogaon, one of Bangladesh’s leading rice-producing districts, a season of abundance has turned into one of distress as farmers struggle with falling paddy prices.Despite a bumper Boro harvest this season farmers said they are incurring significant losses, with market prices ...

World,WAR,Middle East

US, Gulf states push UN resolution for safe passage in Hormuz

The United States and several Gulf countries have drafted a resolution at the United Nations aimed at ensuring safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with a vote expected at the UN Security Council in the coming days.US Senator Marco Rubio said the proposed resolution urges Iran to stop attacki...

World,WAR,Middle East

‘No one can make us surrender’: Iranian President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has rejected US demands for concessions in talks to end the ongoing conflict, warning that Iran will not bow to pressure.Responding to US calls to compromise or face possible military action, Pezeshkian said, “No one can make us surrender”, adding that...

National,Country, Districts,Accident, Fire, Disaster

Two trucks set on fire after trader killed in Rajshahi road accident

UNB, Rajshahi:: Local people set two dump trucks on fire after a trader was killed after being hit by one of them on Dhaka–Rajshahi highway in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi district on Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Akram, 60, owner of a tailoring shop in Sardah Thanapara of Rajshahi dist...

National,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Country, Districts

Govt stands by orphaned girl after father killed in mob violence in Faridpur

UNB, Faridpur:: The government has extended support to Muslima, the orphaned daughter of truck driver Hannan Sheikh who was killed in a mob attack following rumours of a road accident in Boalmari upazila on May 1.On Tuesday morning, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Boalmari SM Rakibul Hasan visited ...

World,Politics

Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign; alleges irregularities

A day after a major defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that she would not resign, insisting that her party had not actually lost the mandate.She alleged that the Election Commission of India engaged in “nasty games” targeting her party ...

World,Accident, Fire, Disaster

Explosion at Fireworks Factory in China Kills 26, Injures 61

At least 26 people were killed and 61 others injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in central China, state media reported on Tuesday.The blast occurred on Monday afternoon at a facility in Changsha, the capital of Hunan province, according to Xinhua News Agency. The factory was operated by ...

World,Politics

West Bengal polls: Suvendu defeats Mamata in Bhabanipur

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress Supremo Mamata Banerjee suffered a high-profile defeat in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, losing to Suvendu Adhikari of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by 15,114 votes.The TMC supremo had built a commanding early lead, but it steadily narrowed...

World,WAR,Middle East

US-Iran ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks

A ceasefire between Iran and the United States was teetering Monday as the two countries traded fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates reported attacks for the first time since the truce was declared nearly a month ago.A day after President Donald Trump announced an op...

National,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Country, Districts,Women & Children

Housewife ‘gang raped’ in Cumilla; 4 held

UNB, Cumilla:: A housewife has allegedly been gang raped by a group of people in Chandina upazila of Cumilla district.Police rescued the victim early Monday and arrested four suspects over the incident, which took place at Madarpur village in the upazila, said Atiqur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Cha...

World,WAR,Middle East

Iran outlines 14-point plan to end war, defer key issues

Iran has clarified that its proposed 14-point plan sent to the United States is primarily aimed at ending the ongoing war, while postponing more complex and sensitive issues for later discussions.Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the proposal focuses on reaching an agreement to stop...

National,Country, Districts,Accident, Fire, Disaster

4 killed as truck hits autorickshaw in Mymensingh

UNB, Mymensingh:: Four people were killed and two others injured as a sand-laden truck crashed into a CNG-run autorickshaw at Montalat Samitighar in Muktagachha upazila of Mymensingh district on Monday.The identities of the deceased and injured could not be confirmed immediately.All of the victims w...

World,Election

Early trends show BJP edging ahead in high-stakes Bengal polls

Midday trends from West Bengal suggest a strong early lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party, intensifying pressure on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress in a crucial state election.Although leads are shifting across counting rounds, the BJP has established a noticeable edge in s...

World,WAR

NATO, top Republicans question US troop withdrawal from Germany

NATO said on Saturday it was working with the United States to understand Washington's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the Middle East war.The Pentagon's announcement of the troop withdrawal follows a spat between US President Donal...

World,WAR,Middle East

Two Gaza flotilla activists to appear in Israeli court

Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla, who were taken to Israel for questioning, are expected to appear in court on Sunday, according to an Israeli rights group.The flotilla, comprising more than 50 vessels, had departed from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking I...

World

China pressure blamed as Zambia cancels rights summit over Taiwan issue

Organisers of a global human rights conference have cancelled the event in Zambia just days before it was set to begin, alleging pressure from China to bar Taiwanese activists.New York-based advocacy group Access Now, which hosts the annual RightsCon summit, said Friday it decided to call off the ga...

World,Accident, Fire, Disaster

Locked terrace door traps residents in deadly Delhi building fire

A locked terrace door and lack of emergency exits trapped residents inside a residential building in Delhi, leaving at least nine people dead in a devastating fire early Sunday.The blaze broke out around 3:30am at a building in Vivek Vihar when most residents were asleep, making escape difficult as ...

World,WAR,Middle East

Israel warns of strikes on 12 Lebanon towns, tells residents to flee

Israel has issued fresh warnings of attacks on 12 towns and villages in southern Lebanon, directing residents to immediately evacuate their homes.The Israeli military said it could strike the targeted areas and ordered civilians to move at least 1,000 metres away into open spaces for their safety.Th...