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Saturday, 22 February, 2025

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Students demand fairness in medical admissions; protests against quota system intensify

Students across the country rallied on Monday to demand the abolition of the quota system in educational institutions and the re-evaluation of recent medical admission test results. The protest, held at the Central Shaheed Minar, drew participants from various academic levels, including Dhaka...

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...