Category: Special News

Pakistan train hijacking rescue operation; security forces assisting injured passengers.

Explainer: Pakistan Train Hijack – What We Know So far

March 12, 2025

Pakistani security forces say they have rescued 127 passengers from a train hijacked by separatist fighters as it traveled from Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, to Peshawar on Tuesday. The attack, claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), has left at least 10 passengers dead, including the train driver, while dozens remain in captivity. The […]

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte questions ICC arrest warrant while seated in a high-backed chair.

Explainer: What’s Next for Former Philippines President Duterte After Arrest on ICC warrant?

March 11, 2025

The arrest of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte at Manila’s international airport today (March 11, 2025) has sent shockwaves through the country and the international community. Duterte, 79, was taken into custody on orders from the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has been investigating alleged crimes against humanity linked to his deadly war on drugs. […]

Mark Carney and Donald Trump in a tense political standoff, representing Canada’s upcoming leadership challenge against U.S. trade policies.

Can Crisis Manager Mark Carney, Set to Become Canada’s PM, Take on Trump?

March 10, 2025

Mark Carney, a name that might not have graced dinner table conversations – unless, of course, you’re the type to discuss monetary policy over dessert – is poised to become Canada’s next prime minister. With a career spanning global financial institutions and central banks, Carney’s ascent from the quiet town of Fort Smith to the […]

Explainer: What is an Auxiliary Police Officer?

March 10, 2025

With Eid shopping in full swing and a shortage of police personnel this Ramadan, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) plans to deploy private security personnel as an “auxiliary force” to help maintain order. DMP Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali recently announced that 500 private security personnel are being recruited as auxiliary police officers to support regular […]

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 […]

Brugmansia plant with yellow trumpet-shaped flowers, a source of the powerful and potentially dangerous scopolamine drug.

Explainer: What Makes Devil’s Breath a Dangerous Crime Drug?

March 5, 2025

Imagine strolling through a busy public place. Amidst the crowd, a harmless-looking stranger approaches, asking for directions, handing you a piece of paper that supposedly has the address. You take it, thinking nothing of the encounter. Moments later, the world around you blurs, your thoughts become muddled, and your free will slips away like sand […]

Zelensky and Trump in a serious conversation at the White House

Explainer: What Lies Ahead for Zelensky and Ukraine – Triumph, Truce, or Turmoil?

March 4, 2025

In the grand theater of international politics, where alliances are as fickle as the weather, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky finds himself center stage, navigating a labyrinth of diplomatic challenges that would make even the most seasoned statesman break into a cold sweat. The Oval Office in the White House recently became the stage for a […]

Apple to Build AI Server Factory in Texas, Add 20,000 U.S. R&D Jobs

February 24, 2025

Feb 24, 2025 – Apple has announced plans to establish a 250,000-square-foot factory in Texas by 2026, dedicated to assembling artificial intelligence (AI) servers. In addition, the tech giant will add approximately 20,000 research and development (R&D) jobs across the United States, reinforcing its long-term commitment to domestic innovation and manufacturing. Apple stated that it […]

New High-Yielding ‘Bau Sweet Potato-5’ Shows Great Potential: BAU Researchers

February 22, 2025

MYMENSINGH, Feb 22, 2025 (BSS) – Researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) have introduced a high-yielding variety of sweet potato named “Bau Sweet Potato-5,” which is proving to be more productive and profitable than the local varieties. A team of researchers, led by BAU Professor Dr. ABM Arif Hasan Khan Robin from the Department of […]

KCC Intensifies Efforts to Eliminate Waterlogging in Khulna

February 20, 2025

The Khulna City Corporation (KCC) is making significant progress in its Waterlogging Removal Implementation Project, aiming to free the city from chronic water stagnation issues and improve urban drainage systems. Under this initiative, KCC is rapidly constructing roads, drainage networks, sluice gates, and pump houses to ensure efficient water flow in canals and the Moyur […]

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Category: Special News

Explainer: Pakistan Train Hijack – What We Know So far

Explainer: What’s Next for Former Philippines President Duterte After Arrest on ICC warrant?

Can Crisis Manager Mark Carney, Set to Become Canada’s PM, Take on Trump?

Explainer: What is an Auxiliary Police Officer?

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

Explainer: What Makes Devil’s Breath a Dangerous Crime Drug?

Explainer: What Lies Ahead for Zelensky and Ukraine – Triumph, Truce, or Turmoil?

Apple to Build AI Server Factory in Texas, Add 20,000 U.S. R&D Jobs

New High-Yielding ‘Bau Sweet Potato-5’ Shows Great Potential: BAU Researchers

KCC Intensifies Efforts to Eliminate Waterlogging in Khulna

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