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Saturday, 22 February, 2025

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Arab leaders to meet to counter Trump's Gaza plan

Arab leaders will convene in Saudi Arabia on Friday to counter Donald Trumps controversial plan for U.S. control of Gaza and the forced displacement of its inhabitants. The proposal has united Arab states in opposition, but disagreements persist over governance and reconstruction responsibilities....

Govt to export 11,000 tonnes of hilsa to KSA, UAE for Bangladeshi expatriates

The government has decided to export 11,000 metric tonnes of hilsa to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Bangladeshi expatriates. Following the request from Bangladeshi expatriates, who contribute significantly to the countrys economy through remittances and have shown...

Saudi, IMF discuss recovery of conflict-affected economies

At the inaugural annual AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, Saudi Arabias Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) co-hosted a high-level roundtable to address the recovery of conflict-affected economies in the Middle East, with a special focus on Syria. The session...

Rohingyas travel to Saudi with Bangladeshi passport

Over the past few decades, at least five million Rohingyas have entered Saudi Arabia with Bangladeshi passports, living there as illegal migrants from the country. They not only stay there illegally, but also conduct various misdeeds, creating negative perception of Bangladeshis among Saudi...

Biman reduces ticket prices for Saudi and Malaysia-bound workers

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has reduced the ticket prices for workers traveling to Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, reports UNB. The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism introduced the initiative, according to a press release issued on Thursday. Under the new pricing, the national flag carrier has...

Moving Palestinians 'unacceptable for Arab world': Arab League chief

Arab League secretary-general Ahmed AboulGheit on Wednesday rejected any displacement of Palestinians from the GazaStrip and West Bank, calling it unacceptable for the region. The focus is on Gaza today and tomorrow it will shift to the West Bankwith the objective of emptying Palestine of its...

Import-export strategy between Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia stressed

Saudi Arabian Trade Minister Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi on Tuesday underlined the need for formulating an import-export strategy for Bangladesh and the oil-rich nation to advance the economic ties between the two countries. He made the suggestion when Bangladesh Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Md....

Arab states oppose Trump's Gaza plan, Egyptian FM tells Rubio

Egypts top diplomat informed U.S. Senator Marco Rubio that Arab nations stand united with Palestine in opposing Donald Trumps plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza and take control of the besieged enclave. In a statement, Egypts foreign ministry noted that Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry...

Trinamool BNP chairman Shamsher Mobin remanded for 4 days

Trinamool BNP Chairman Shamsher Mobin Chowdhury has been granted a four-day remand by a Dhaka court in connection with the murder of Parvez Mia, a student from the Jatrabari area. The decision was made following a hearing on Monday in the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate GM Farhan Ishtiaq....

Iraq, Kuwait reject Netanyahu’s comments on Saudi Arabia

Israeli officials have suggested the establishment of a Palestinian state on Saudi territory. Netanyahu appeared to be joking on Thursday when he responded to an interviewer on pro-Netanyahu Channel 14 who mistakenly said Saudi state instead of Palestinian state before correcting himself....

Meta to launch 'Hypernova' AR glasses and expand wearables in 2025

Last week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company has sold over a million pairs of its Augmented Reality-enabled Ray-Ban smart glasses, with plans to eventually sell hundreds of millions and ultimately billions of AI-powered glasses, reports The Indian Express. Now, the company is...

Saudi Arabia rejects Netanyahu's remarks on displacing Palestinians

Saudi Arabia affirmed its categorical rejection of remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about displacing Palestinians from their land, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday (February 9). Israeli officials have suggested the establishment of a Palestinian state on...

'11yr old girl' missing from Dhaka found in Naogaon

An 11-year-old girl who went missing from Dhakas Mohammadpur area on Sunday has been rescued from Naogaon district, law enforcement officials said on Tuesday. A team from the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-5) recovered the girl, identified as Arabi Islam Subah, from the Madhyapara area of Naogaon...

We have new Bangladesh because of brave children like Shrabon: Dr. Shafiqur Rahman

Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, visited the village home of Martyr Shrabon, who was tragically shot by terrorists in Mohipal, Feni during the anti-discrimination student movement. On Monday morning, Dr. Shafiqur visited Shrabons grave in Anandpur, Fulgazi police station,...

Syria’s interim president Sharaa embarks on 1st official visit to Saudi Arabia

Syrias interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa is heading to Saudi Arabia for his first international visit since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, according to his office. A photo shared on X by the presidency shows Sharaa and his foreign minister aboard a private jet, captioned: President Sharaa and...

Nirab, Keya Payel remake 90s commercial

A remake of a widely acclaimed 90s television commercial (TVC) is currently in production, featuring popular actor -- Nirab Hossain and Keya Payel, directed by Probir Roy Chowdhury. The original advertisement, which became a sensation during the decade, starred famous models -- Nobel and Mou,...

Saudi Arabia deports 10,000 expats, arrests over 21,000

Saudi authorities have deported 10,000 expats over the past week as part of a nationwide crackdown on residency, labor, and border violations. According to the Ministry of Interior, in joint field operations conducted across the kingdom, authorities apprehended more than 21,000 violators,...

ICT sets April 6 for submitting Jatrabari genocide probe report

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday set April 6 as the deadline for submitting the probe report in a crimes against humanity and genocide case related to crimes committed in the Jatrabari area during the student-led July-August mass uprising. The three-member tribunal, led by...

Turkey eyes $6B defense deal with Saudi Arabia, expanding military cooperation

Turkey is reportedly aiming to secure a $6 billion defense deal with Saudi Arabia, which would encompass warships, tanks, and missile systems, according to a Monday report. The agreement, which may also see Saudi Arabia participating in Turkeys fighter jet development program, could be finalized...

Extortion, plot trading persist in Keraniganj, says Sarjis Alam

Sarjis Alam, chief organiser of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee, has alleged that extortion and illegal plot trading, rampant during the tenure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, continue unabated in Keraniganj. Speaking at a roadside gathering at the Keraniganj Upazila Parishads Shaheed Minar...

Saudi Ambassador honored with prestigious ‘Bangladesh Medal for Diplomatic Excellence’

Bangladesh on Tuesday honored Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan with prestigious award Bangladesh Medal for Diplomatic Excellence for his profound and enduring contributions toward elevating Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia bilateral relationship to...

Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal terminates Neymar's contract by mutual consent

Saudi football club Al-Hilal announced on Monday that its contract with Brazilian striker Neymar has been terminated by mutual agreement, reports UNB. The details of the termination were not revealed. Neymar, once regarded as one of the best players globally, played just seven matches for the...

Japanese man arrested for kicking rabbit

Japanese police said Thursday that they arrested a man for kicking a rabbit, as authorities probe the deaths of more than 70 bunnies on an island well-known for its large rabbit population. The incident took place on Okunoshima island in Hiroshima prefecture, where more than 1,000 rabbits frolic...

Saudi to invest $600bn in US

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Thursday that the kingdom aims to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years, reports UNB. His remarks followed former President Donald Trumps earlier mention of Saudi Arabia as his potential first foreign visit since...

Saudi Arabia sets deadline for Hajj service contracts

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has announced that February 14 will be the deadline for Hajj affairs offices in various countries to finalize their contracts for services related to this years Hajj season. It said that these contracts must be completed through the Nusuk Masar...

Nirab set to shine in 'Golaap'

Dhakas popular actor Nirab is currently juggling multiple projects, with a growing list of commitments beyond his film career, including various shows. In an exciting update, he has revealed his role in the upcoming film Golaap, directed by Shamsul Huda. Written by Anik Biswas, the films first look...

Prabir Mitra, "Nawab of the Silver Screen," passes away

Renowned actor Prabir Mitra, fondly known as the Nawab of the Silver Screen, has passed away. He was 84. He breathed his last on Jan 5 at 10:10 pm while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Dhaka. Today (Jan 6), following the Juhur prayer at FDC, his funeral prayer will be held,...

Came for short term but want to leave footprint

Finance adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said they have come to power for one to one and half years to make reforms and they want to leave a footprint. He on Sunday made the remarks while addressing an event at the foreign ministry as chief guest. The event was organized on the occasion of release...