1 More than 7,500 expatriates have been arrested in Saudi Arabia in one week on charges of violating residency, labor, and border security laws. This news was reported by the UAE-based English daily Gulf News on Sunday (June 7), citing a statement from the Saudi Ministry of Interior. It stated that 7,760 expatriates were arrested during raids across various parts of Saudi Arabia from May 28 to June 3. They were apprehended as part of extensive security operations nationwide. Among them, 4,690 individuals have already been repatriated to their respective countries. The Ministry of Interior said that among those arrested,…
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1 West Bengal-based human rights organization Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR) has alleged that many people, including women, children, and families, are being forcibly pushed towards the zero line of the India-Bangladesh border on suspicion of being Bangladeshi. The organization claims that such actions have created a severe humanitarian crisis in the border areas. In a statement released on Sunday, Ranjit Sur, Vice-President of APDR, stated that the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) is attempting to send many detained individuals, especially women and children, suspected of being Bangladeshi, towards Bangladesh by taking them to various border areas and…
2 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided against an immediate military response following Iran’s recent missile attack in northern Israel. Israeli media reports indicate he made this decision after a request from US President Donald Trump. According to reports, Trump spoke with Netanyahu by phone after the Iranian missile strike. During the call, he urged Israel to exercise restraint to avoid a new escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Trump reportedly feared that any new Israeli attack against Iran could jeopardize ongoing diplomatic efforts. Citing sources close to the US President, various international media outlets reported that Trump…
0 Amidst ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Israeli military has reported that multiple missiles were launched from Iran towards Israel. The country’s armed forces claim their air defense systems are actively working to intercept the incoming missiles. In a brief statement on Wednesday (June 7), the Israeli military announced that missiles were fired from Iran towards various regions of Israel. Immediately after the attack, sirens blared in several areas of the country, and citizens were instructed to seek safe shelter. Minutes earlier, the Israeli military had issued a ‘high alert’ nationwide due to intelligence indicating a potential retaliatory…
0 An earthquake was felt in the capital Dhaka and various parts of the country. The tremor occurred around 11:42 PM on Sunday (June 7). The tremor, which lasted for several seconds, was also reportedly felt in various districts. However, detailed information regarding the earthquake’s magnitude and epicenter was not immediately available. So far, no reports of major damage or casualties have been received. More to follow… Source link
1 Former national team captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected as a director to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Executive Committee, securing the highest number of votes in the recent elections. In the election held on Sunday (June 7) at the BCB office in Mirpur, he topped the list with 73 votes. Voting took place from 10 AM to 4 PM, with results announced in the evening. A total of 16 candidates contested from the Club Category, out of which 12 directors were elected. Besides Tamim Iqbal, the other elected members include Masuduzzaman, Rafiqul Islam Babu, Yasir Abbas, Israfil Khosru,…
1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed his resolve to rebuild a new democratic Bangladesh. He stated that the prolonged fascist rule of over a decade and a half not only deprived the people of their democratic and political rights but also weakened and damaged various state institutions, including the education system. However, a democratic environment has now created an opportunity for the country’s reconstruction. He made these remarks as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of the ‘Teacher Training on Vocational and Technical Education’ program at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the capital on Sunday (June 7).…
1 The verdict has been announced in the case filed concerning the rape and murder of eight-year-old school student Ramisa Akter in Pallabi, Dhaka. The court has sentenced the accused, Sohel Rana, and his wife, Swapna Akter, to death. Following widespread public outrage across the country and assurances of swift justice from the government, the court announced the verdict in this high-profile case on Sunday (June 7), merely 19 days after the incident. Special Public Prosecutor Azizur Rahman Dulu stated that Judge Masrur Salekin of the Dhaka Metropolitan Child Violence Prevention Tribunal announced the verdict around 11 AM. The tribunal…
2 Today, the verdict will be announced in the high-profile case filed over the rape and murder of eight-year-old child Ramisa Akter in Pallabi, Mirpur, Dhaka. Security measures have been heightened in the Dhaka Metropolitan Court premises in anticipation of the verdict. The verdict in this case is expected to be delivered after 10 AM on Sunday (June 7) at the court of Judge Masrur Saleheen of the Dhaka Metropolitan Child Violence Suppression Tribunal. The two accused in the case are Ramisa’s tenant neighbors, Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Akter. The trial of the case was completed in just…
0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has invited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit Bangladesh at a convenient time. He extended this invitation on Saturday (June 6) when Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon, Dhaka. During the meeting, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman thanked Hakan Fidan for his visit to Bangladesh. At this time, the Turkish Foreign Minister conveyed President Erdogan’s greetings to the Prime Minister. Hakan Fidan stated that his visit is the first step towards elevating Bangladesh-Turkey relations to a strategic partnership. To this end,…