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Trump dismisses concern regarding Bangladesh, leaves it to Modi

President Donald Trump has distanced the United States from any involvement in Bangladesh’s ongoing political crisis. Speaking to the media alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following a bilateral meeting in Washington, which primarily focused on trade and India-US relations, Trump dismissed concern regarding the situation in Bangladesh, making it clear that it was not a priority for his administration. “I’ll leave it (to say) to Prime Minister Modi,” Trump stated in response to...

Naf River opens to fishermen again after nearly 8 years

Staff Reporter: After nearly eight years, the government has lifted the ban on fishing in the Naf River, allowing fishermen to resume their activities. The ban, which had been imposed in April 2017, was lifted following a ruling from the High Court and a subsequent memorandum issued by the Cox's Bazar district administration. Fishermen, however, will need to comply with five specific conditions to fish in the river, according to a memorandum seen by The Business Standard, which was sent to the Teknaf Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) from the district administrati

Mir Mughdo killed by high-powered rifle: UN Report

Staff Reporter A UN report has revealed that Mir Mughdo was fatally shot in the head with lethal ammunition from a high-powered military rifle during the anti-discrimination student movement in Uttara on July 18, last year. The 25-year-old student was killed while distributing water to protesters on that day. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released its Fact-Finding Report titled ‘Human Rights Violations and Abuses Related to the Protests of July and August 2024 in Bangladesh’ on Wednesday.

GOP gears up for national polls, demands genocide trial

Our Correspondent: The Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP) has declared its intent to contest all 300 seats independently in the upcoming national elections while reaffirming its commitment to working for the people and upholding democracy. GOP General Secretary Rashed Khan made the announcement in an interview with bdreports24.com on Thursday (February 13, 2024). He stated that while the party had previously collaborated with the BNP to uphold democratic values, GOP members are now actively engaging with the public to solidify their presence. Rashed Khan also revealed that the GOP has launched a nationwide programme demanding a ban on and trial of ousted Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, along with other AL leaders, for their ...

UN probe reveals Hasina, top leaders led brutal repression

The UN Human Rights Office has released a report detailing severe human rights violations committed during last year’s student-led protests in Bangladesh, which resulted in the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government. According to the report, the security and intelligence forces, along with Awami League-affiliated violent elements, carried out systematic and widespread repression, leading to as many as 1,400 deaths in just 46 days. Thousands were injured, with most of the casualties attributed to security forces’ gunfire. Among those killed, approximately 12–13 per cent were children. Additionally, Bangladesh Police reported 44 officer deaths.

UAE wants to expand trade ties with Bangladesh

bdreports24 Desk: Minister of health of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Abdul Rahman bin Mohamed Al Owais  called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday on the sidelines of the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai. The minister thanked the Chief Adviser during the meeting, for joining the prestigious annual summit of top government leaders, saying his presence has uplifted the gathering, according to a message received. "We learn from people like you," the UAE health minister said as they discussed various aspects of the WGS. "The WGS is learning from the experiences of people, who have come from all over the world," he said.
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