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Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025 rankings showing Bangladesh at 35th place with a score of 3.03.

Bangladesh Ranks Safer Than India, Pakistan, and US in Global Terrorism Index 2025

March 6, 2025

Bangladesh has outperformed Pakistan, India, and even the United States in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025, reflecting a continued improvement in the country’s security landscape. With a score of 3.03, Bangladesh now ranks 35th, moving up from its 32nd position in 2024. The latest GTI report, published by the Sydney-based Institute for Economics and […]

Bangladesh Interim Government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus during an interview.

“They Have to Decide”: Chief Adviser on Awami League’s Election Future

March 6, 2025

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that the country’s next general elections will take place between December 2025 and March 2026, depending on how quickly his interim government can implement necessary reforms. “If reforms can be done as quickly as we wish, then December would be the time that we would hold elections. If […]

China to Increase Defence Spending by 7.2% in 2025

March 5, 2025

BEIJING, 5 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – China’s defence budget is set to rise by 7.2 per cent in 2025, maintaining the same growth rate as the previous year, according to an official government document reviewed on Wednesday. The budget expansion comes amid Beijing’s ongoing military modernisation and intensifying strategic competition with the United States. Despite […]

Sheik Moinuddin appointed special assistant to Chief Adviser

US-based infrastructure expert to oversee Road Transport and Bridges Ministry

March 5, 2025

The interim government has appointed Sheik Moinuddin as a special assistant to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, granting him authority over the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges, according to a Cabinet Division notification issued today (March 5). Moinuddin, a seasoned public infrastructure expert, currently serves as the chief of safety and operations at the California […]

CNG filling station closing hours during Ramadan in Dhaka

Dhaka’s CNG Filling Stations to remain closed 2:30PM-7:00PM During Ramadan

March 5, 2025

All CNG filling stations in Dhaka will remain closed daily from 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM throughout Ramadan. The Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources issued a directive to Petrobangla today (March 5), instructing authorities to implement the closure and ensure compliance. The revised timing is designed to meet the increased gas demand for […]

CR Abrar Interim Government of Bangladesh

CR Abrar Joins Interim Government as Adviser

March 5, 2025

CR Abrar, a former professor at Dhaka University, was sworn in today (March 5) as an adviser to the interim government, expanding the advisory council to 23 members. President Mohammed Shahbuddin administered the oath at Bangabhaban around 11:00 AM. According to Shafiqul Alam, the chief adviser’s press secretary, Abrar is expected to take charge of […]

Interim Government to Appoint New Adviser

March 4, 2025

Professor Dr. M Aminul Islam, Special Assistant to the Ministry of Education, is set to be sworn in as an adviser to the interim government. The oath-taking ceremony will take place at Bangabhaban on Wednesday, March 5, according to sources. Dr. Aminul Islam brings a strong academic background to his new role. He previously served […]

Jatiya Nagorik Party: From Movement to Mainstream Politics

February 28, 2025

Nearly seven months after the ousting of Sheikh Hasina, activists from the July uprising are set to launch their own political party today, aiming to become a significant force against various forms of discrimination. Named Jatiya Nagorik Party in Bengali, it will be officially unveiled at a rally on Manik Mia Avenue in the capital. […]

Uprising Aftermath: Human Rights Violations in 11,348 Incidents

February 28, 2025

A staggering 11,348 individuals were victims of human rights violations, including murders, injuries, torture, and attacks on minority communities, in July and August 2024, according to a report by the Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation. The study, based on interviews with key informants, focus group discussions, and surveys conducted with 12,434 people, paints a grim picture of […]

India’s Grand Kumbh Mela Festival Concludes Amid Triumph and Tragedy

February 26, 2025

PRAYAGRAJ, India, Feb 26, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – The Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, comes to a close today, marking the end of six weeks of sacred rituals and devotion. The festival, held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, saw its final ceremonial river baths as millions of pilgrims sought spiritual purification. […]

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Category: Asia

Bangladesh Ranks Safer Than India, Pakistan, and US in Global Terrorism Index 2025

“They Have to Decide”: Chief Adviser on Awami League’s Election Future

China to Increase Defence Spending by 7.2% in 2025

US-based infrastructure expert to oversee Road Transport and Bridges Ministry

Dhaka’s CNG Filling Stations to remain closed 2:30PM-7:00PM During Ramadan

CR Abrar Joins Interim Government as Adviser

Interim Government to Appoint New Adviser

Jatiya Nagorik Party: From Movement to Mainstream Politics

Uprising Aftermath: Human Rights Violations in 11,348 Incidents

India’s Grand Kumbh Mela Festival Concludes Amid Triumph and Tragedy

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