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Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin met Singapore’s Foreign Minister on April 14, 2025. Bangladesh seeks increased Singaporean investment in energy, ICT, and infrastructure. Discussions emphasized cooperation in health sector capacity building and infrastructure development. Both nations aim to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by 2026. Singapore reaffirmed support for Bangladesh’s ASEAN sectoral dialogue partner bid. On April 14, 2025, Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin met Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan in Singapore. They discussed boosting bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and healthcare. Jashim Uddin emphasized Singapore’s key role as a major source of FDI for Bangladesh. He…

Israeli forces raided Palestinian homes in Khalil al-Louz, Bethlehem, causing civilian distress. Overnight operations across the West Bank led to multiple arrests and injuries. Hundreds of Israeli military personnel and veterans signed petitions demanding an end to the Gaza war. Israeli settlers, under military protection, stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque, escalating tensions. Gaza’s health system is collapsing due to medicine shortages amid ongoing conflict. On April 14, 2025, Israeli forces and settlers raided Palestinian homes in Khalil al-Louz, near Bethlehem. Settlers grazed sheep on Palestinian-owned land, which had olive and almond trees. Soldiers used live ammunition and tear gas to disperse protesting…

Israeli forces bombed al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, causing severe structural damage and casualties. Emergency departments and oxygen units destroyed, forcing hundreds of patients and staff to flee. Health infrastructure in Gaza is on the verge of collapse due to continued Israeli air raids. A senior Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo for ceasefire negotiations with Egyptian mediators. The international community raises concerns over violations of international humanitarian law and calls for accountability. On Saturday, April 12, 2025, Israeli airstrikes severely damaged al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, intensifying the humanitarian catastrophe in the region. The attack occurred as diplomatic…

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus calls for swift reforms to enable elections between December 2025 and June 2026. National Consensus Commission engages with political parties to build consensus on reform proposals. Discussions with 29 political parties completed; talks with BNP scheduled for Thursday. Commission aims to implement recommendations from six key reform commissions. Public opinion being assessed to ensure inclusive reform process. On Saturday, April 12, 2025, Professor Muhammad Yunus stressed the urgency of election reforms. He spoke at his residence, Jamuna, during a meeting with Professor Ali Riaz and Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar. Monir Haider, his special assistant, also joined…

Dhaka court issues arrest warrants for Hasina, her daughter Saima Wazed, and 16 others. Charges stem from alleged irregularities in Rajuk’s Purbachal New Town project plot allocations. Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed the case in January 2025. Court sets May 4 for report on execution of arrest warrants. Defendants include high-ranking officials from Rajuk and the Ministry of Housing and Public Works. On Thursday, April 10, 2025, Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib issued arrest warrants against former Prime Minister Hasina, her daughter Saima Wazed, and 16 others. The warrants are related to alleged irregularities in the allocation of…

US President Trump’s tariffs, including 104% duties on Chinese goods, came into effect. European Union, China, and Canada have retaliated with their own countermeasures. Global markets, including the S&P 500, suffered severe losses, nearing a bear market. Consumers in the US are expected to face higher prices on everyday goods. The US administration is contemplating further tariff adjustments in response to market feedback. On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on numerous countries, including an unprecedented 104% duty on Chinese imports, officially took effect. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing trade conflict between the US and its trading…

President Prabowo Subianto pledges temporary shelter for Palestinians displaced by Gaza conflict. Nearly 400,000 people displaced since Israel resumed military operations. First wave of evacuees could number around 1,000, prioritizing the wounded and orphaned. Indonesia’s foreign minister instructed to liaise with Palestinian officials for evacuation. Prabowo Subianto to visit UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, and Jordan to discuss regional support. Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto made a bold move on Wednesday, offering temporary shelter to Palestinians displaced by the Gaza conflict. Nearly 400,000 people have been displaced, according to the United Nations. President Prabowo emphasized, “We are ready to receive wounded victims.”…

Nine men arrested in connection to the gang-rape of a 19-year-old woman in Varanasi. Victim endured six days of repeated assault by 23 perpetrators in total. The police delayed action, only responding after a formal complaint was filed on April 6. Majority of the accused remain at large, highlighting the system’s inefficiency. The victim’s family refrains from speaking to the media, citing social pressures. On March 29, 2025, a 19-year-old woman from Varanasi became a victim of a brutal gang-rape lasting six days. This crime shows not only its cruelty but also the failure of India’s justice system. The victim…

Kihak Sung, Chairman of Youngone Corporation, received honorary citizenship of Bangladesh for his contributions to the textile sector. The award was presented by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025. Other awardees included Fabric Lagbe Ltd, Walton, bKash, and Square Pharmaceuticals for their investment excellence. Prof Yunus highlighted Bangladesh’s rapid progress and invited global investors to explore opportunities in the country. The summit featured discussions with international and local business leaders on enhancing Bangladesh’s investment climate. Kihak Sung, Chairman of Youngone Corporation, has been awarded honorary citizenship of Bangladesh. This recognition was bestowed for his significant…

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, British nationals in their 70s, have been detained by the Taliban since February 1. The couple ran a non-profit educational organization, Rebuild, in Afghanistan for nearly two decades. Taliban authorities allege they possessed books “against Islam” and taught women and children. They are being held without formal charges in Kabul’s Pul-e-Charkhi prison under harsh conditions. Their family and human rights groups are urging immediate release due to declining health. Peter (79) and Barbie Reynolds (75) are a British couple who spent 18 years in Afghanistan. They founded Rebuild, an Afghan non-profit, in 2009, focusing on education…