Indian foreign secy briefs MPs on Bangladesh tour

Shashi Tharoor, chairman of parliamentary standing committee on foreign affairs, says "a very good beginning has been made"

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Constitution Reform Commission meets chief justice

The chief justice and the Constitution Reform Commission members today exchanged views on necessary constitutional reforms

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ACC to start probe against ‘big fish’ soon: new chief

He also sought cooperation from the media to deliver the right information to people

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Relations with India will now be based on equality, justice: adviser Asif

He also expressed strong discontent over the attack at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in India's Agartala

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75pc injured protesters at NIOH suffer from depression: study

Of them, 27.3 percent are experiencing severe depression, while over half displayed mild to severe anxiety

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Misclassifying murder as unnatural death must stop: DMP chief

Says OCs of police stations will be held responsible for such acts

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Govt programmes announced for Martyred Intellectuals Day, Victory Day

The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs has announced a package of programmes to commemorate Shaheed Intellectuals' Day and Victory Day

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Babar seeks acquittal in 10-truck arms haul case

Former state minister for home affairs Lutfozzaman Babar today sought acquittal in the sensational 10-truck arms haul case in Chattogram

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CA press wing debunks two misleading, fake news pieces on Indian media

The Chief Adviser's Press Wing debunked two news stories today published by several Indian media outlets and labeled them as misleading and fake

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12 percent of Bangladesh’s population undernourished: GHI report

Bangladesh has a moderate level of hunger with a GHI score of 19.4

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TIB urges new ACC members to clarify their positions on corruption allegations

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) today urged the newly appointed chairperson and commissioners of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to proactively disclose income and asset statements for ensuring their own accountability and transparency. .In addition, TIB encouraged them to

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New commission won't be influenced by any ideology or bias: ACC chairman

'In the next seven days, we will release to the public the asset statements for both myself and the entire commission,' says Abdul Momen

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Govt officials given guidelines for foreign travel

The circular advised government officials at all levels to avoid foreign travel simultaneously

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12 districts get new SPs

A circular signed by Deputy Secretary Mahbubur Rahman Sheikh of the Ministry of Home Affairs was issued today in this regard

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Asia

Asia

Protesters barred from marching to Bangladesh mission in Delhi

Hundreds of protesters from various outfits, including Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), yesterday marched towards the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi for what they said were atrocities and human rights violations against minorities in the country.

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Status of North Korean troops in Russia and protection as POWs

With reports that about 10,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia’s Kursk region, it has become clear that North Korea is involved in Russia’s illegal act of aggression against Ukraine

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Several private schools in Delhi receive bomb threats

After receiving the threat, the school administrations sent the students back home

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Border management: India to install new system for Pakistan, Bangladesh

India will put a comprehensive integrated management system to “monitor sensitive areas” along the entire border with Bangladesh and Pakistan, Home Minister Amit Shah said yesterday.

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The North Korean troops dispatched to Russia now have an opportunity to make a choice for freedom

Russia, which initially denied the presence of North Korean troops on its soil, has finally acknowledged their deployment

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Protesters burn Dhakai Jamdani in West Bengal

West Bengal today witnessed protests organised by far-right Hindu outfits against what they said were atrocities on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. During the protests, groups set Dhakai Jamdani sarees on fire..Hundreds of people joined the protest rallies organised in Purulia, Kolkata, Ka

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South Korean interior minister resigns: media

South Korea's interior minister resigned on Sunday following the declaration of martial law that plunged the country into turmoil, local media reported

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South Korea arrests ex-defense minister over martial law

South Korean prosecutors on Sunday arrested ex-Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun over his alleged role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law on Tuesday, Yonhap News Agency said

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World

World

Russia calls for rapid Syria stabilisation, criticises Israel

"We would like to see the situation in the country stabilised somehow as soon as possible," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

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New Syria PM calls for Syrians abroad to return

"Their human capital, their experience will allow the country to flourish," Bashir said in an interview published Wednesday.

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The Israeli Jews who spied for Iran in biggest infiltration in decades

Almost 30, mostly Jewish citizens, allegedly spied for Iran in nine covert cells and caused alarm in Israel

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Trump says solving Ukraine crisis his top priority

"Both those countries are losing numbers that nobody can believe. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers are being killed," Trump said, replying to a question about his top priority on the international stage.

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Adani pulls out of US loan deal for Colombo port

The move comes weeks after a bombshell indictment in New York accused the conglomerate's billionaire founder Gautam Adani of deliberately misleading international investors as part of a bribery scheme.

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Refugees return to Syria as caretaker prime minister appointed

US officials, engaging with rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), urged them not to assume automatic leadership of the country but instead run an inclusive process to form a transitional government.

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US imposes trade curbs on China, Russia firms over human rights

The China-based companies identified include Zhejiang Uniview Technologies, which US officials accuse of enabling human rights violations such as surveillance of Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups.

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Russia transported Assad in 'most secured way'

The Kremlin said on Monday that President Vladimir Putin had made the decision to grant asylum in Russia to Assad

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News Multimedia

News Multimedia

Debunking viral lies: What’s really happening in Bangladesh?

On today's episode of Star Explains, we are breaking down some recent cases of fake news and propaganda about Bangladesh and uncovering the real stories behind the misleading claims

When will Bangladesh-India tensions end?

The Daily Star Bangla Editor Golam Mortoza discusses these issues and more with Adrita Kabir in today's Star Viewsroom

Eggs, shoes hurled at prison van carrying ex-mayor Kiran

An agitated crowd pelted eggs, shoes, and brooms at the police van carrying former Gazipur acting mayor and Tongi councillor Asadur Rahman Kiran to court yesterday.

Indian foreign secretary's Bangladesh visit: Key issues and what's next

This visit comes at a time when relations between the two countries are strained. How can Bangladesh navigate this crucial moment?

Bandwidth transit to Indian northeast thru Bangladesh scrapped

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has rejected a proposal to use Bangladesh as a transit point to supply bandwidth to India's northeastern states.

Mitali Express returns to India after five-month halt in Dhaka

Its regular operations remains suspended, with no announcement yet on resumption

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Ex-minister Anisul, 4 others shown arrested

Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Abdul Wahab passed the order after investigation officers produced them before the court and submitted four separate applications in this regard

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'India not a friend of Bangladesh as it shelters Hasina'

The march, which began at 9:00am, reached Brahmanbaria's Bishwa Road area around 2:00pm

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New ACC chairman to assume office today

One of the ACC commissioners will also assume office today

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Tasnim Jara made joint convener of Jatiya Nagorik Committee

Jara acknowledged the weight of her decision to join politics

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3 killed in three-way collision in Brahmanbaria

Three people including a child were killed and six others injured in a three-way collision involving a truck, a pick-up van and a microbus in Brahmanbaria's Bijoynagar upazila this morning

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BNP affiliates launch long march; police, BGB on alert

As of 12:30pm the march reached Kishoreganj and a roadside rally will be held at Bhairab intersection

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Detained 79 Bangladeshi crew, fishing trawlers taken to India's Odisha

Bangladesh Coast Guard officials are already in talks with Indian Coast Guard regarding the matter

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Expatriates set to receive MRP passports from Dec 15

Asif Nazrul assured that all applicants would receive their passports within three to four weeks after the distribution begins

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2 killed as gas cylinder of bus explodes in Lakshmipur

Lakshmipur Model Police Station OC Abdul Monnaf confirmed the deaths in the blast.

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