Author: International Desk
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed that the country shot down five Indian fighter jets in retaliation to recent Indian missile strikes. In an interview with U.S. news outlet ‘Bloomberg’, Asif also stated that several Indian soldiers have been captured as prisoners of war. The defence minister emphasized that Pakistan is open to dialogue if India abandons what he described as its “aggressive posture.” However, he warned that any hostile action from New Delhi would be met with a strong response. “If these hostile activities stop, we are certainly ready to talk with India. We do not want the…
In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, India and Pakistan have launched reciprocal military operations, marking the most severe confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors in recent years. Operation Sindoor and Retaliation On May 7, 2025, India initiated “Operation Sindoor,” a series of air and missile strikes targeting nine sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Indian government stated that the operation aimed at dismantling terrorist infrastructure linked to groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, which were allegedly responsible for the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26 civilians, including Indian and Nepali nationals.…
BNP’s National Executive Committee member, Tariqul Alam Tenzing, extended support to SSC and Dakhil equivalent exam candidates by providing free purified drinking water and oral saline at various examination centers across Sandwip. The initiative was organized on Tuesday by Yasin Riyad, Joint General Secretary of Chattogram North District Chhatra Dal, and Mosharraf Hossain Arian, a member of the organization. Volunteers from the BNP’s student wing distributed water and saline to help students stay hydrated and healthy during the exams. Several leaders from Chhatra Dal were present during the distribution, including Abdur Rahman, Vice President of Chattogram North District…
Pakistan carried out a second missile test in three days on Monday after saying it was preparing for an incursion by India, as Moody’s warned that the standoff over violence in Kashmir could set back Islamabad’s economic reforms. Relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours have nosedived since gunmen killed 26 people on April 22 in an attack targeting Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir, the worst such assault on civilians in India in nearly two decades. India has accused Pakistan of involvement. Islamabad has denied the allegations but said it has intelligence that New Delhi intends to launch military action…
Bangladesh have slipped to 10th place in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings, following a disappointing year in the format that saw them win just one of eight matches. The latest rankings, released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday, reflect team performances over the past three years, with recent results carrying more weight. Bangladesh’s continued struggles in ODIs led to a four-point rating drop, pushing them below West Indies, who moved up to ninth after winning six of their last nine games. Despite the setback in ODIs, Bangladesh managed to hold on to their ninth-place…
The National Citizen Party (NCP) on Tuesday attended talks with the National Consensus Commission for the second day. A four-member NCP delegation, led by its member secretary Akhtar Hossain, attended the dialogue that began at 10:40am with Consensus Commission Vice Chairman Prof Ali Riaz in the chair at the LD Hall of Jatiya Sangsad. The discussion is part of the series of dialogues with political parties to reach a national consensus over the state reform initiatives taken by the interim government. Earlier on April 18, the NCP participated in the talks with the Consensus Commission. The…
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said the return of party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia from London will play a crucial role in restoring democracy in Bangladesh. Speaking to reporters at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Fakhrul emphasized the significance of Khaleda’s homecoming amid the country’s current political landscape. “Her presence is vital for the people. We believe her return will help ease the path toward democratic restoration,” he said. Khaleda Zia landed in Dhaka on Monday morning aboard a Qatari royal air ambulance following nearly four months of advanced medical treatment in London. She was…
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, along with her two daughters-in-law, including Tarique Rahman’s wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, returned home on Monday after nearly four months of advanced treatment in London. A Qatari royal air ambulance carrying Khaleda and her entourage landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 10:42am, said BNP Media Cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan. Meanwhile, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, along with several senior party leaders, arrived at the airport around 8:30am to receive Khaleda. The special air ambulance, provided by Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, departed Heathrow Airport at around…
Brunei is poised to strengthen academic ties with International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC), opening new avenues for future collaboration between the two sides. A courtesy meeting held yesterday, Sunday, at the Brunei High Commission in Dhaka marked a significant step toward this goal. The IIUC delegation, led by Chairman of the Board of Trustees Maulana Shamsul Islam, included Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ali Azadi, Vice Chairman Muhammad Shahjahan, and Dr. A J M Obaidullah, Chairman of the International Affairs and Student Welfare Committee. Brunei High Commissioner Haji Haris bin Haji Osman warmly welcomed the delegation and expressed his…
The Government of Bangladesh has officially launched ‘Nagorik Sheba Bangladesh’, a centralized digital platform designed to provide citizens with easy access to a wide range of government services through a single online portal and nationwide network of physical service points. Announced by the Office of the Chief Adviser on April 30, the platform went live on May 1, 2025. Through the official website — [www.nagoriksheba.gov.bd](http://www.nagoriksheba.gov.bd) — individual entrepreneurs can now apply to become certified service agents. Existing union digital centres will also be integrated into the network to ensure broad coverage. Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, Faiz…