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FARC Dissidents Seize 29 Colombian Soldiers and Police

March 8, 2025

CALI, Colombia, 8 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Colombian guerrillas have taken 29 soldiers and police officers hostage following a gunfight in a key coca-producing region, the government confirmed on Friday, dealing a fresh blow to the country’s already fragile peace process. Authorities have attributed the mass abduction to a dissident faction of the Revolutionary Armed […]

Scientists Protest Across US Cities Against Trump Administration’s Cuts to Research

March 8, 2025

WASHINGTON, 8 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Scientists, academics, and professionals took to the streets in cities across the United States on Friday, protesting against sweeping cuts to research funding and the dismissal of key staff across multiple federal agencies by President Donald Trump’s administration. Since returning to office, Trump’s government has significantly reduced federal research […]

Two Dead, Nearly 230 Infected in US Measles Outbreak, Authorities Warn

March 8, 2025

WASHINGTON, 8 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – A measles outbreak in the southwestern United States has resulted in two deaths and more than 200 infections, prompting health officials to issue a travel advisory. As of Friday, Texas had reported 198 cases and New Mexico 30, bringing the total to 228. Each state confirmed one fatality, both […]

Group of arrested suspects in the Dhaka gold heist case, standing with law enforcement officers.

Six Arrested Over Shooting, Robbing Jewelry Trader in Dhaka’s Banasree

March 8, 2025

The Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested six suspects in connection with the violent gold heist and shooting of a jewelry trader in the capital’s Banasree area on February 23. Police recovered 4.9 tola of gold, Tk 2.44 lakh in cash from sold gold, a revolver with ammunition, and a […]

Jewel Rana standing on a street in Dhaka’s Gulshan area.

Man Attacked, Car Vandalized in Dhaka’s Gulshan; Suspect Arrested After Social Media Uproar

March 8, 2025

A man was attacked and left bloodied, and his car was vandalized in Dhaka’s Gulshan area on Thursday, allegedly by a man named Jewel Rana (31). The incident gained attention after the victim’s social media post went viral, prompting police to intervene. The victim, Mahbub Alam, recounted the ordeal in a Facebook post, describing how […]

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir addressing concerns over violence against women.

BNP Deeply Concerned by Alarming Rise in Violence Against Women

March 7, 2025

Expressing grave concern over the increasing incidents of harassment and abuse against women, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has called on the government to take decisive action against perpetrators. In a statement issued today, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir strongly condemned the surge in violence targeting women, including harassment in educational institutions and […]

Architectural designs from Egypt’s $53 billion Gaza reconstruction plan, highlighting sustainable and locally inspired government and public buildings.

Explainer: Can Egypt’s $53 Billion Plan Counter Trump’s “Gaza Riviera” Vision?

March 7, 2025

In a move resonating with both political defiance and humanitarian commitment, Arab leaders have thrown their weight behind Egypt’s ambitious $53 billion initiative to reconstruct the Gaza Strip. This endorsement stands in stark contrast to U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal, dubbed the “Gaza Riviera,” which envisions the depopulation of Gaza for redevelopment purposes. Egypt’s […]

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk speaking at an event, with a UN flag in the background.

“Warned Bangladesh Army, Saw Changes in Response”: UN Rights Chief

March 7, 2025

During the July Uprising, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned the Bangladesh Army that any involvement in the violence could lead to a ban from UN peacekeeping missions. Türk revealed this in a recent interview, saying that the warning played a role in shaping the military’s response. Speaking on BBC’s HARDtalk […]

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and international lawyer Toby Cadman discussed Bangladesh's potential ICC referral for July massacres.

Toby Cadman Calls On Bangladesh to Refer July Massacre Cases to ICC, Rename ICT

March 7, 2025

Toby Cadman, Special Adviser to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor, has called on the interim government to refer the July-August 2024 massacre cases to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. During a meeting yesterday (March 6) with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna, Cadman emphasized the […]

Niqab-Wearing Dhaka University Students to be Identified at Exam Centers by Female Staff

March 7, 2025

Dhaka University (DU) has decided that female students wearing the niqab or hijab will be identified at examination centers by female teachers and staff, ensuring proper verification while respecting their religious attire. The decision was made during a meeting of the university’s deans’ committee, chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan, according to a press […]

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Author: News Desk, Khaborwala

FARC Dissidents Seize 29 Colombian Soldiers and Police

Scientists Protest Across US Cities Against Trump Administration’s Cuts to Research

Two Dead, Nearly 230 Infected in US Measles Outbreak, Authorities Warn

Six Arrested Over Shooting, Robbing Jewelry Trader in Dhaka’s Banasree

Man Attacked, Car Vandalized in Dhaka’s Gulshan; Suspect Arrested After Social Media Uproar

BNP Deeply Concerned by Alarming Rise in Violence Against Women

Explainer: Can Egypt’s $53 Billion Plan Counter Trump’s “Gaza Riviera” Vision?

“Warned Bangladesh Army, Saw Changes in Response”: UN Rights Chief

Toby Cadman Calls On Bangladesh to Refer July Massacre Cases to ICC, Rename ICT

Niqab-Wearing Dhaka University Students to be Identified at Exam Centers by Female Staff

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