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Brazil prosecutor charges Bolsonaro over 2022 coup plot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro knew of and approved a plot to assassinate his successor, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as part of a coup attempt, Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet said Tuesday. Bolsonaro and 33 others have been formally charged with trying to overturn the 2022 election...

Israel to free 369 Palestinian prisoners in Saturday swap: NGO

Israel is to free 369 Palestinian inmates on Saturday in the sixth exchange of prisoners for hostages of theGazaceasefire, the Palestinian Prisoners Club advocacy group said. A total of 36 prisoners serving life sentences are expected to be released in the sixth swap -- 24 of them will be...

UK must respect Trump's mandate, new US ambassador says

The United Kingdom (UK) must respect President Donald Trumps strong and clear mandate for change, according to Lord Peter Mandelson, the newly appointed UK ambassador to the US, speaking on his first day in the role. In an interview with the BBC, Lord Mandelson acknowledged that while the UK may...

Hamas, Israel to begin fifth hostage-prisoner exchange

Hamas is set to release three Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for 183 prisoners held by Israel in the fifth exchange of a fragile Gaza ceasefire, reports BSS. The exchange comes despite uproar in the region over a proposal by US President Donald Trump to clear out the Gaza Strip of its...

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ trailer reveals action-packed adventure with Scarlett Johansson

The full trailer for Jurassic World Rebirth, starring Scarlett Johansson, has dropped. In the action-packed clip, Johansson teams up with Jonathan Bailey to battle dinosaurs and secure their genetic material. As expected, the clip checks all the right boxes of humour, fear, awe and adventure,...

'Load shedding likely in summer, not Ramadan'

A plan has been devised to ensure uninterrupted power supply during Ramadan, although Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser to the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, has indicated that some load shedding may occur during the summer season. He made the remarks at an inter-ministerial...

Department of Prisons gets new logo

The Ministry of Home Affairs has changed the logo of the Department of Prisons. The home ministry issued a notification in this regard on Sunday, reports UNB. In the new logo, the boat symbol has been replaced with a key symbol, it said. Bd-pratidin English/Fariha Nowshin...

World leaders condemn Myanmar military regime on coup anniversary

Marking four years since the military coup in Myanmar, world leaders have issued a strong joint statement condemning the regimes escalating violence against civilians. Representatives from Australia, Canada, the European Union, South Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and...

Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners

A total of 200 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails have been freed under the terms of a Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Seventy of them will be deported to countries in the region, Al Jazeera and BBC reported. However, the Israeli government accuses Hamas of breaching...

Madison Keys wins first Grand Slam trophy in Australian Open

US tennis player Madison Keys won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday, defeating two-time defending championAryna Sabalenkaof Belarus in the Australian Open final at Melbourne Park. The 29-year-old Americantennisplayer, who was ranked 14th and seeded 19th, won the match in three sets, 6-3,...

US rejects clemency, Pakistan seeks legal action for Aafia Siddiqui

The US government has rejected a clemency petition for the release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist imprisoned in the United States, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) was told on Friday, reports DAWN. This disclosure came during the hearing of a petition filed by Dr. Siddiquis...

Robert Pattinson laughs at ‘Twilight’ critics over vampire genre claim

Despite starring in major hits like Batman, Robert Pattinson continues to be caught up in the Twilight debate. Even though its been years since the films were released, some people still voice their dislike for the franchise. The actor frequently encounters individuals who express their...

Khaleda Zia acquitted in Cumilla sabotage case

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)s Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has been acquitted in the 2015 sabotage case involving vandalism and arson in Cumillas Chauddagram. The verdict was delivered by Judge Afroza Sheuly of Cumillas Additional District and Sessions Judge Court No. 1. Public Prosecutor...

Taliban government announces prisoner swap with US

A prisoner swap between the US and Afghanistans Taliban freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California on drug trafficking and terrorism charges. The Associated Press reported, quoting officials as saying on Tuesday that the deal was brokered by Qatar....

US backs interim govt efforts to chart democratic path: New envoy

New Charge daffaires (CDA) in US embassy in Dhaka Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson on Sunday retreated Washingtons support for the interim government efforts to chart a prosperous and democratic path for the Bangladeshi people. She reassured the US support when met for the first time with Adviser...

Australia to continue support for Bangladesh's reform initiatives

Australia has reiterated its support for the interim government and its reform initiatives. Acting Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Nardia Simpson, made the assurance when she made a farewell call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital...

Russia sentences Navalny lawyers to prison for relaying his messages

Russia has sentenced three lawyers who defended opposition leader Alexei Navalny to prison terms for passing on his messages from behind bars. This case, unfolding amid a broader crackdown on dissent during Russias invasion of Ukraine, has sparked alarm among rights groups, who fear an escalation...

Unsweetened coffee reduces Alzheimer's disease risk by 30%

Dietary choices are undeniably linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimers, and research continues to explore foods and drinks that may either reduce or increase the risk. Coffee, a widely consumed beverage, is often sweetened with honey or sugar to enhance its bitterness, but how does...

Israel delays approval of Gaza ceasefire, but US confirms deal on track

Israel has postponed approving a ceasefire deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas, which includes the release of hostages, but the United States remains confident the agreement will proceed as planned. Despite the delay, the US expects the ceasefire to take effect by Sunday, citing no...

Don’t know whether Sheikh Hasina taken Indian citizenship or not: Spokesperson

The Foreign Ministry does not have information on whether ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has taken Indian citizenship or not, said Mohammad Rafiqul Alam, director general and spokesperson of the Public Diplomacy Division of the Foreign Ministry. He also commented that the status of Sheikh...

Jason Roy expresses regret over national team exclusion

Jason Roy, Englands World Cup-winning batsman, has expressed regret over his exclusion from the national team, despite consistently performing in the ODI format. While he is unclear about the reasons behind his omission, he remains hopeful and eager for a return to the England squad if given the...

Jacobson looks forward to lead US Mission Dhaka with vision: Embassy

Tracey Ann Jacobson, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, joined the US Embassy Dhaka as Chargé daffaires (ad interim) on Saturday. With extensive experience in diplomacy, having served as US Ambassador to Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kosovo, and a commitment to fostering strong...

Tetulia records season’s lowest temperature at 7.8 degrees

The northern district of Panchagarh is shivering at the lowest temperature of the season. The temperature was recorded at 7.8 degrees Celsius in Tetulia of the district at 6 am on Friday. The information about the temperature record was given by the First Class Meteorological Observatory of the...

Tracey Ann Jacobson appointed Chargé d'Affaires at U.S. Embassy Dhaka

Tracey Ann Jacobson, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, will join US Embassy Dhaka as Chargé daffaires, ad interim, on 11 January 2025. Over the course of her distinguished career, she has served as U.S. Ambassador three times to Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kosovo, said the US...

UK to provide 'VIP protocol' to Khaleda Zia

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is going abroad for better treatment after a long time. She last visited abroad in July 2017. Currently, Khaleda Zia, 79, has been suffering from various physical problems. Finally, on the advice of doctors, she will leave for London from Hazrat Shahjalal...

Israeli power station targeted with hypersonic missile

Yemeni armed forces have claimed responsibility for an operation against a power station located on the Mediterranean coast in the Israeli-occupied territories, in retaliation for the Tel Avivs genocide against Palestinians. The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree...

Learn from downfall of autocratic rulers like Hasina: Moyeen Khan

BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Saturday urged politicians to take lessons from the downfall of autocratic rulers like Sheikh Hasina and her subsequent escape. The students and the masses brought about a positive change in Bangladeshs politics through the revolution, ending the...

World's oldest person, 116-year-old Japanese woman passes away

Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman recognized as the worlds oldest person by Guinness World Records has passed away at the age of 116, an official from Ashiya city said on Saturday, reports AP. Yoshitsugu Nagata, an official in charge of elderly policies said Itooka died on Dec. 29 at a care home...