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Workers block roads in Ashulia over unpaid wages
Disgruntled workers in Ashulia, near Savar, staged a road blockade on Monday, demanding payment of overdue salaries and other benefits. The demonstration caused severe traffic congestion along a six-kilometer stretch of the Ashulia-DEPZ-Abdullahpur road between Jamgora and Zirabo. The protest...
Thousands protest in Georgia as new president sworn in
Georgians took the road in the capital Tbilisi as a new president allied with the ruling Georgian Dream party was inaugurated, reports BBC. Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former footballer, has been sworn in during a critical political period after the government suspended its application to join the...
Admin cadres demand resignation of Public Administration Reform Chief
Former and current officials of the administrative cadre have called for the resignation of Abdul Mueed Chowdhury from his position as the head of the Public Administration Reform Commission. We demand his removal within 48 hours. Otherwise, the administrative cadre knows how to arrange for his...
What will impact after South Korea's Yoon’s 2nd impeachment vote over martial law attempt
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to face a crucial second impeachment vote on Saturday following his controversial attempt to impose martial law earlier this month. The decree, which lasted less than six hours, shocked the nation, divided his political party, and left his presidency...
South Korean President faces close second martial law impeachment vote
South Koreas opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, has urged lawmakers to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law declaration. The National Assembly will hold its second vote on impeachment Saturday, requiring 200 votes to pass. Opposition members need support from eight ruling...
Farmers resume 'March to Delhi' as police uses tear gas to disperse protesters
Police deployed tear gas on Sunday afternoon to disperse farmers protesting at the Shambhu border, which separates Haryana and Punjab, as they resumed their march towards Delhi. A group of 101 farmers, many of whom were wearing masks, goggles, and other protective gear to shield themselves from...
Protesters in Madrid criticize government over Valencia flood response
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Madrid on Friday during Spanish Constitution Day to protest against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Valencias provincial leadership, criticizing their handling of Octobers devastating floods. The rally, held at Plaza de la Puerta del Sol, featured...
Prolonged closure of Sylhet 'Stone Quarries' pushes thousands into unemployment
Thousands of workers face dire circumstances as the ongoing closure of Sylhets major stone quarriesBholaganj, Jaflong, and Bichnakandicontinues, despite a recent High Court ruling permitting extraction through traditional methods. The quarries, once vibrant hubs of economic activity, have been...
Thailand seeks release of crew after Myanmar seizes fishing boat, protests gun attack
Thailand is negotiating for the release of four Thai crew members detained by Myanmar after their fishing boat was seized early Friday morning. The Thai Defence Ministry has also expressed strong condemnation over a gun attack on 15 Thai fishing boats,reports Bangkok Post. Maj Gen Thanathip...
Bangladesh calls on India to ensure security for diplomatic missions
Bangladesh has urged India to guarantee the safety of diplomatic and non-diplomatic staff at its missions in India, particularly at the Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, following violent protests outside the mission on Thursday. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on...
Ex-food minister Qamrul on 4-day remand in Khaled murder case
A Dhaka court on Wednesday placed former food minister Advocate Qamrul Islam on a four-day remand in connection with the murder of Khaled Hasan Saifullah in Lalbagh during the recent anti-discrimination student protests, reports BSS. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Belal Hossain passed the order...
Imran approves march diversion, but Bushra opposes the move
Efforts to peacefully resolve the issue of PTIs protest march towards Islamabads D-Chowk were thwarted by a combination of physical and technological obstacles, as well as the firm opposition of former First Lady Bushra Bibi, according to credible sources familiar with the behind-the-scenes...
Two Bangladeshi citizens injured in BSF firing at Kasba border
Two Bangladeshis injured in Indias Border Security Force (BSF) firing at Kasba border; victims hospitalized with bullet wounds. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) confirmed the incident and lodges protest against the attack. Two Bangladeshis were injured on Monday afternoon (November 25) when the...
Govt aims for peaceful resolution, not harsh measures: Home Adviser
Adviser to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, said that students can express their grievances at Suhrawardy Udyan instead of blocking roads. He also mentioned that they are welcome to engage in dialogue with the authorities. Emphasizing the governments...
Thousands lured to Dhaka with promises of loans, police arrest ringleaders
In a strange turn of events on the night of Sunday, November 24, thousands of people from across the country began converging on Dhaka, drawn by promises of loans ranging from one to five lakh taka. The gathering, which took place at Dhaka Universitys TSC and Shahbagh areas, was organized under the...
Protesters injured in July-August movement meet advisers
A meeting between five advisers of the government and the injured students and other people in the July- August uprising began on Thursday afternoon. The meeting started in the conference room of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at the Secretariat. This meeting is being held to...
Protesters hurt in agargaon road blockade
Injured individuals from the July Movement, who were on their way to the hospital for treatment, staged a road blockade on the Shyamoli-bound lane of Agargaon, directly in front of the National Orthopaedic Hospital and Rehabilitation Institute (NITOR). The protest began around 1:20 p.m. on...
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested in Amsterdam
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on Sunday as they defied a ban on demonstrations in Amsterdam following violence incidents involving supporters of an Israeli football club, reports the Dawn. Holding placards that said We want our streets back and chanting Free Palestine,...
Farooq: Can't deceive the nation with fake voices
Zainul Abdin Farooq, Advisor to BNP Chairperson and former Chief Whip of the Awami League, criticized Sheikh Hasinas continued influence despite her departure from power. Farooq claimed that although Hasina is no longer in office, she is still conspiring with her ghosts. He further commented on the...
Law enforcers stop protesters from breaking thru barricade in front of Bangabhaban
A group of protesters attempted to break through the security barricade in front of Bangabhaban in the capital around 8:30pm on Tuesday. Members of the army and police were seen intervening to stop them. Police also charged batons at protesters and fired a tear gas canister to disperse them,...