US welcomes Dr. Yunus’s call to end violence in Bangladesh
The United States has expressed its strong support for the recent appeal by Bangladesh’s interim government Chief Adviser, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, urging an end to the ongoing violence in the country.
In a statement released on Thursday, the U.S. government reiterated its commitment to working closely with the interim government under Dr. Yunus's leadership, as it seeks to steer Bangladesh towards a democratic future. The statement was reported by the United News of Bangladesh (UNB).
During a press briefing in Washington, U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized the importance of the interim government in shaping a peaceful and stable future for Bangladesh. "I’m not going to speak to the private diplomatic conversations, but one of the things that we
Cabinet Division declares portfolios of interim govt
The Cabinet Division has announced the portfolios of the members of the interim government that was sworn-in on Thursday night.
A gazette notification was published in this regard on Friday.
The portfolios of the advisers to the interim government are as follows:
Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus: Cabinet Division, defence ministry, armed forces division, education ministry, road, transport and bridges ministry, food ministry, housing and public works ministry, land ministry, textiles and jute ministry, agriculture ministry, science and technology ministry, railways ministry, public administration ministry, power, energy and mineral resources ministry, shipping ministry, water resources ministry, women and children affairs ministry, disaster management and relief ministry, information and...
Missing number climbs to 8 as trawler capsize in Meghna
Eight people have been missing since a fishing trawler capsized in the Meghna River in Char Fasson upazila of Bhola.
Five fishermen were rescued alive in this connection.
The incident took place in the Meghna river in Shibchar area of Dhalchar union in the upazila on Friday (August 2) night.
Maruf Hossain Minar, senior fisheries officer of Char Fasson upazila, confirmed this information.
He said that a week ago, 13 fishermen went for fishing amid inclement weather. While returning from fishing on Friday night, the trawler carrying 13 fishermen overturned due to strong current in the river. 13 fishermen in the trawler fell into the river. Later in the night, being informed, another fishing trawler rescued five fishermen alive. The remaining 8 fishermen are still missing.
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Massive clashes in Khulna, policeman killed
The clashes took place from Friday afternoon to evening in three phases. A police constable, Md Sumon, was killed. About 20 to 25 policemen were injured in the clashes.
Quota protesters set fire to a police van at that time.
The conflict began when police fired tear shells to disperse students protesting against killings during the recent quota reform movement.
Earlier, the students brought out a procession from the New Market area of...
Trump confirms to debate with Harris on Fox News
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Trump said the date the debate is scheduled for, Sept. 4, was "convenient and appropriate." He had previously refused to do so until she was officially selected as the Democratic candidate.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has agreed to hold a debate with his Democratic counterpart Kamala Harris on Fox News, he posted on Truth Social late on Friday.
The debate, which Harris has yet to formally agree to, would take place on Fox News on September 4. Trump described the date as "convenient and appropriate," as it comes ahead of the September 6 start of early voting for the presidential election.
"The Rules will be similar to the rules of my debate with Sleepy Joe, who has been treated horribly by his party – but with a full arena audience," Tru...
US to deploy more warships, fighter jets to Mideast
The United States will bolster its military presence in the Middle East, deploying additional warships and fighter jets to protect US personnel and defend Israel amid soaring tensions in the region, the Pentagon said Friday.
The announcement comes after Iran and its regional allies vowed retaliation for the killings of a Hamas leader in Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut, fueling fears of a broader Middle East conflict.
"The Department of Defense continues to take steps to mitigate the possibility of regional escalation by Iran or Iran's partners and proxies," deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sa...
