Category: World

US Senate Passes Budget Plan Without Trump’s Support

February 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, Feb 21, 2025 (AFP) – The US Senate passed a budget blueprint early Friday, overcoming Democratic opposition and moving closer to securing funds for border security and other Republican priorities. However, the plan lacks former President Donald Trump’s endorsement, as it does not include the tax cuts he wants to extend. A Narrowly Approved […]

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Bathing Once Every 10 Days: The Harsh Reality of Northern Gaza’s Water Crisis

February 21, 2025

Beit Lahiya, Gaza, Palestine – Among the ruins of what was once their home, Faten Abu Haloub, a mother of five, has set up a makeshift shelter with her family and in-laws. Their life now unfolds in tents pitched on shattered concrete, where every drop of water is a battle. Her husband Karam’s parents, Dalal […]

Kash Patel Confirmed as FBI Director in Tight Senate Vote

February 21, 2025

Kash Patel has officially been confirmed as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Senate approved his nomination in a narrow 51-49 vote on Thursday, marking a significant victory for former President Donald Trump, who has long been at odds with the agency. Every Senate Democrat opposed Patel’s confirmation, along with Republican […]

RAB Implements Special Security Measures for Peaceful Observance of International Mother Language Day

February 20, 2025

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has deployed special security measures across the country, including Central Shaheed Minar and other key locations, to ensure a peaceful observance of International Mother Language Day 2025, according to a press release. A large number of RAB personnel have been stationed nationwide, particularly in Dhaka, to prevent any disruptions or […]

Biman flight makes emergency landing at India’s Nagpur

February 20, 2025

A Dubai-bound Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Dhaka with 395 passengers today made an emergency landing at Nagpur in India due to technical glitch. “At approximately 10:45 PM, while in mid-air, the captain received a technical signal, prompting an emergency landing at the nearest airport, Nagpur in India,” said a Biman press release here. All […]

Youth Festival 2025 Concludes with Historic Women’s Participation

February 20, 2025

Bangladesh’s Youth Festival 2025 concluded on Wednesday with an unprecedented level of women’s participation, marking a milestone in the nation’s sports and cultural landscape. The month-long festival, themed “Let’s Change the Country, Let’s Change the World,” saw millions of young women actively engage in various competitions across the country. For the first time in Bangladesh’s […]

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