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Real Madrid Stalemated Again at Vallecas
Sports Desk: Real Madrid’s struggles at Rayo Vallecano’s stadium continued as they were held to a 3-3 draw. The Madrid-based club has had a difficult time at this ground in recent years, dropping points in three of their previous four visits. Despite falling behind twice early in the match, Real Madrid fought back to take…
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Delhi Tops Air Pollution List, Dhaka Ranked Fifth
Desk Report: Delhi is at the top of the global air pollution list today, with the air quality in the Indian capital categorized as highly hazardous. Meanwhile, Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, ranks fifth. This information was revealed by the Air Quality Index (AQI) monitoring organization, IQAir, at 8:29 AM on Monday, December 2. Delhi,…
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Bangladeshi Patients in Kolkata Face Medical Service Denial Amid Tensions
Foreign Desk: Recent tensions between India and Bangladesh, sparked by the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das and allegations of persecution against minorities, have escalated diplomatic strains. In response to the situation, several hospitals in Kolkata have reportedly decided to stop providing medical services to Bangladeshi patients. However, only the J.N. Roy Hospital in North Kolkata…
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Benapole Port Authorities Deny 54 ISKCON Devotees Entry to India
Jessore Correspondence: Fifty-four devotees of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) were not allowed to enter India by the authorities at the Benapole Checkpost in Jessore while attempting to travel on Saturday. The devotees, from various districts of Bangladesh, arrived at the Benapole port to travel to India but were denied permission by immigration…
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FBI Director Position to be Taken by Indian-Origin Kash Patel
Foreign Desk: Former U.S. National Security official, Indian-origin Kashyap Pramod ‘Kash’ Patel (44), has been nominated by newly elected President Donald Trump for the position of FBI Director. Known widely as Kash Patel, he previously worked as a U.S. federal attorney and prosecutor. In 2023, Patel published an investigative book titled Government Gangsters, which received…
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No Specialized Hospital for AIDS Treatment in Bangladesh
Khairul Alam, Dhaka: The number of people living with HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh continues to rise, and there has been an increase in the number of patients seeking treatment. However, there is no specialized hospital in the country for the treatment of this disease. The only facility treating AIDS patients is the Infectious Disease Hospital in Mohakhali,…
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The Great Victory Month Begins
Khairul Alam: The great Victory Month, December, has begun. This victory was achieved at the cost of 3 million martyrs and the dignity of 200,000 mothers and sisters. The greatest event in Bangladesh’s long political history is the Liberation War of 1971. Through an historic armed struggle for independence, the Bengali nation fulfilled its social,…
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At Least 100 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza
Foreign Desk: At least 100 Palestinians were killed in a series of devastating Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Saturday (November 30). Among the casualties, 40 people died in an attack on the Jabalia refugee camp. The victims included women and children. According to the news agency Wafa, many people remain trapped under the…
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England Thrash New Zealand by Huge Margin in Christchurch Test
Sports Desk: The outcome of the Christchurch Test was nearly certain by the third day. New Zealand ended their second innings with 155 runs for 6 wickets, giving them a slim lead of just 4 runs. It was expected that this lead would not prove to be substantial, and in the end, New Zealand could…
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Youth Hacked to Death in Broad Daylight in Ashulia
Savar Correspondence: A young man has been hacked to death in broad daylight by criminals in Ashulia. Despite the police visiting the crime scene after receiving the news, no suspects have been arrested so far. The incident took place on Saturday evening (November 30) in front of Kazi’s house in the Uniq area of Ashulia.…
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Verdict on August 21 Grenade Attack Case to be Announced Tomorrow
Court Report: The much-discussed verdict on the August 21 grenade attack case will be delivered by the High Court on Sunday. The bench of Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayet Hossain will announce the ruling. The case, which was revived after the fall of the Awami League government, involves the death reference (approval of…
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BGB Warns Against False Propaganda on Social Media
Desk Report: The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has issued a warning regarding the spread of baseless and fabricated information on social media about the BGB and its Director General, Major General Ashraf, in relation to the anti-discrimination student protests. On Saturday, November 30, the BGB shared a statement on its verified Facebook page, stating that…
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Sharlini Chopra Diagnosed with Rare Disease
Entertainment Desk : Controversial figure Sharlini Chopra, known for her involvement in adult modeling and erotic films, has revealed a painful personal experience. In a recent interview, she shared details about her health condition, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with in 2021. Chopra explained that the disease led to kidney…
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Trump Seeks Ceasefire in Gaza Before Inauguration
Foreign Desk: Donald Trump, set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, has expressed a desire to secure a ceasefire agreement in Gaza before taking office. The information was revealed by Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of Trump and a prominent figure in the Republican Party,…
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Bangladesh’s Concerns Not Taken Seriously by India
Diplomatic Correspondence: Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser, Touhid Hossain, has stated that India has not given sufficient importance to Bangladesh’s concerns, and if it had, the situation would not have escalated as it has. He made these comments at a seminar titled “Bangladesh-India Relations: Expectations, Challenges, and Future” held at North South University in the capital…