Bangladesh Responds to India’s Concern Over Dr. Zakir Naik’s Planned Dhaka Visit Dr. Zakir Naik is scheduled to visit Dhaka later this month, an arrival that is being viewed unfavorably by New Delhi. On October 30th, Randhir Jaiswal, the Spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), issued a statement to Bangladesh regarding the visit. The Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has now responded to that statement. Dr. Zakir Naik is currently residing in Malaysia. He is expected to arrive in Dhaka toward the end of this month. If…
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Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain Stresses Mideast Peace
Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain Stresses Mideast Peace, Invites Bahraini Foreign Minister to Dhaka Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain emphasized the importance of peace and stability in the Middle East during a bilateral meeting with the Bahraini Foreign Minister, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, on Saturday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 21st IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain. This information was shared in a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday (November 2nd). Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain Stresses Mideast Peace…
Read MoreTraffic Congestion and Public Suffering in Dhaka
Traffic Congestion and Public Suffering in Dhaka: DMP Expresses Regret The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced that several organizations and groups simultaneously began protests in various parts of the capital to press for different demands. This has led to the disruption of traffic on several crucial roads, causing widespread public suffering and severe traffic congestion across parts of the city. This information was highlighted in a press release signed by DMP DC Muhammad Talebur Rahman on Sunday (November 2nd). Details of the Protests The release stated that several organizations…
Read MoreShaykh Ahmadullah Voices Concern Over ‘Genocide’ in Sudan
Shaykh Ahmadullah Voices Concern Over ‘Genocide’ in Sudan, Questions Global Response Shaykh Ahmadullah, a popular Islamic speaker and Chairman of the Assunnah Foundation, has posted on Facebook regarding the alleged genocide in the African nation of Sudan. In the post shared on Saturday night, he highlighted the dire humanitarian situation: He wrote: “The African country of Sudan is facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. At least fifteen hundred people have been killed by terrorists in the last three days, including nearly 500 patients and their relatives in hospitals.” “Not only…
Read MoreMan Arrested at Dhaka Airport for Smuggling 6,378 Yaba Tablets in St
Man Arrested at Dhaka Airport for Smuggling 6,378 Yaba Tablets in Stomach The Airport Armed Police Battalion (APBN) arrested an airline passenger at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) for attempting to smuggle a large quantity of Yaba tablets inside his stomach from the domestic terminal. The passenger, identified as Md. Pannu Howladar (30), was detained based on confidential information on Saturday night from the road in front of the airport’s arrival gate, shortly after he arrived in Dhaka from Cox’s Bazar on US-Bangla Airlines flight BS-142. The Concealment Method The…
Read MoreShops Vanish Overnight Inside Uttara Market
Shops Vanish Overnight Inside Uttara Market; Owner Alleges BDT 18 Lakh Worth of Goods Stolen A bizarre incident has occurred in the capital’s Uttara area, where two shops, along with their contents, reportedly “vanished” inside a market building. The victimized shop owner claims that after locking up her shops on the night of October 26th, she returned the next morning to find the two shops, containing approximately BDT 18 lakh (1.8 million Taka) worth of goods, gone. This overnight disappearance took place on the ground floor of a market named…
Read MoreChhatra Shibir Holds Public Reception for Freshers at JU
Chhatra Shibir Holds Public Reception for Freshers at JU The Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir (BICS) has publicly welcomed the 2024–25 academic year’s freshers (54th batch) at Jahangirnagar University (JU). The organization hosted a ‘Freshers’ Reception and Career Guideline Program-25′ on Saturday for the occasion. The organization distributed gifts among nearly two thousand students at the University’s Zahir Raihan Auditorium. Attendees and Key Statements The event was attended by high-ranking university officials, including: • Professor Mahfuzur Rahman, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) • Professor Dr. Sohel Ahmed, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) • Professor Dr.…
Read MoreNCP Leader Calls Referendum
NCP Leader Calls Referendum ‘Normal Process’ to Implement July Charter Hasanat Abdullah, Chief Organizer for the Southern Region of the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP), stated that a referendum is a normal process for the implementation of the July Charter. He criticized those who initially signed the Charter but are now claiming that its original provisions are no longer valid. He made these comments while delivering a speech as the Chief Guest at a coordination meeting organized by the Patuakhali District Nagorik Party at the District Shilpakala Academy on Saturday evening.…
Read MoreDhaka Records 32mm of Rainfall in Six Hours
Dhaka Records 32mm of Rainfall in Six Hours; Night Temperature Expected to Drop Dhaka recorded 32 millimeters of rainfall over a six-hour period, from noon until evening. The night temperature is also predicted to fall by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius. This information was released in the weather forecast published by the Meteorological Department’s Storm Warning Center on Saturday evening (November 1st). Forecast for Dhaka and Surrounding Areas The forecast states that the sky over Dhaka and its surrounding areas is expected to remain cloudy to overcast during the six…
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Bangladesh Election Schedule in Early December, Voting Set for February Election Commissioner (EC) Md. Anwarul Islam has announced that the schedule for the next National Parliamentary Election will be declared in the first week of December, with voting to take place in February. He shared this information while speaking with journalists at the Patuakhali Circuit House on Friday. Anwarul Islam stated: “We want to complete the election before Ramadan in February. Our action plan has already been published. The schedule will be announced in the first part of December.” Commission…
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