M23 pushing advance toward 'strategic zones' in DR Congo, warns UN
M23 pushing advance toward 'strategic zones' in DR Congo, warns UN

The M23 armed group is advancing on strategic zones in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after taking two key cities, the United Nations warned on Wednesday, underscoring the threat of a regional conflict. Recent weeks have seen the rapid progression of the Rwanda-backed M23, which has...

Four alliances in upcoming election
Four alliances in upcoming election

Four major alliances are being discussed widely in political arena as the 13th National Parliament Election approaches and efforts are underway to form alliances. There is tension regarding the expansion of alliances, and seat-sharing negotiations are ongoing. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party...

Instagram hides search results for 'Democrats'
Instagram hides search results for 'Democrats'

Meta announced it is working quickly to resolve an issue on Instagram that displays a results hidden message when users search for the terms Democrat or Democrats. Some social media users have accused the company of political bias, pointing out the issue has been occurring after President Donald...

Get ready to face movement for delay in election: Oli warns Govt
Get ready to face movement for delay in election: Oli warns Govt

Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Col (retd) Oli Ahmed on Monday warned that they would launch a movement against the interim government if it does not take steps to arrange the next national election soon. Today we are demanding that parliamentary elections be held first. If...

Oli Ahmad rejects president's invitation to join Victory Day reception
Oli Ahmad rejects president's invitation to join Victory Day reception

Dr. Colonel (Retd.) Oli Ahmad Bir Bikram, President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has declined the invitation to attend the Victory Day reception at Bangabhaban hosted by the President. Although invited to the Victory Day event, he decided not to participate. He rejected the...

Ambassador Jurg Lauber elected president of UN Human Rights Council for 2025
Ambassador Jurg Lauber elected president of UN Human Rights Council for 2025

The United Nations Human Rights Council has elected its leadership for the coming year, selecting Ambassador Jürg Lauber of Switzerland as its President for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2025, according to a statement. Ambassadors Tareq Md Ariful Islam of Bangladesh, Razvan Rusu of...

Democrats decry ‘sham for justice’ as prosecutors drop Trump charges
Democrats decry ‘sham for justice’ as prosecutors drop Trump charges

Democrats decry shame for justice as the special counsel Jack Smith has dropped all charges against president-elect Donald Trump. He has been relieved from allegation of making an effort to overturn the 2020 election and retention of classified information. Dan Goldman, a prosecutor turned...