82 more Bangladeshi citizens return from Lebanon, total reaches 697
82 more Bangladeshi citizens return from Lebanon, total reaches 697

A total of 82 Bangladeshi citizens returned home from war-torn Lebanon on November 22, bringing the overall number of returnees to 697. The group arrived on an Emirates Airlines flight and was welcomed at the airport by officials from the government and the International Organization for Migration...

US condemns unjust sentencing under Hong Kong’s national security law
US condemns unjust sentencing under Hong Kong’s national security law

The United States has strongly condemned the sentencing of pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong under the National Security Law (NSL), a case known as the NSL 47. On Tuesday (Washington time), 45 defendants were handed severe sentences after being aggressively prosecuted for their peaceful...

Cyber Security Act to be replaced with new Cyber Protection Act: Asif Nazrul
Cyber Security Act to be replaced with new Cyber Protection Act: Asif Nazrul

On Tuesday, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul announced that the interim government plans to replace the existing Cyber Security Act with a new proposed Cyber Protection Act. Briefing the press about the law ministrys achievement during the first 100 days of his tenure, the law adviser said the government...

US, Romania lead international effort to strengthen radiological-nuclear security
US, Romania lead international effort to strengthen radiological-nuclear security

The United States and Romania, along with 29 partner nations, reaffirmed their commitment to global radiological and nuclear (R/N) security during the Global Forum to Prevent Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism (Global FTPRNT) held in Bucharest from November 13-15, 2024. In a joint statement, the...

UNSC condemns attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon
UNSC condemns attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon

The UN Security Council (UNSC) condemned recent attacks on the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Wednesday, urging all parties to ensure the safety and security of its personnel. Reports AFP In a statement, the Council condemned the attacks on October 29, November 7 and November 8,...

Trump may pick China hawk for crucial national security role
Trump may pick China hawk for crucial national security role

US President-elect Donald Trump has picked former a army special forces veteran and noted China hawk, Michael Waltz, for the crucial National Security Advisor post in the White House, reports said on Monday. Waltz looks set to be a key advisor in the incoming adminstration as it faces a raft of...

All cases will be abolished with repeal of DSA: Asif Nazrul
All cases will be abolished with repeal of DSA: Asif Nazrul

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Friday said that the Digital Security Act (DSA) will be repealed by the interim government. He said this at the DRU-Desh TV Best Reporting Award-2024 ceremony at Dhaka Club this afternoon. Asif Nazrul said, With the repeal of...

Iran’s help turns Houthi rebels into military force: UN
Iran’s help turns Houthi rebels into military force: UN

UN experts in a new report said that Yemens Houthi rebels have been transformed from a local armed group with limited capabilities to a powerful military organization with support from Iran, Iraqi armed groups, Lebanons Hezbollah militants and others, reports UNB. The Iranian-backed Houthis have...