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EU commits €68 million to support Rohingya refugees and conflict-affected communities in Myanmar. EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib met with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka. Lahbib emphasized the need for peace as the ultimate solution to the crisis. Bangladesh seeks EU support for hydroelectricity imports to boost renewable energy efforts. EU expresses commitment to strengthening cooperation with Bangladesh on disaster preparedness and reform initiatives. The European Union has announced €68 million in aid to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and people affected by conflict in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. The funding, aimed at humanitarian assistance and crisis management, marks an…

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander successfully touches down on the Moon. The mission is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. Blue Ghost aims to study lunar soil, radiation, and dust behavior. Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission follows, targeting the Moon’s south pole. These missions mark a major step in private sector lunar exploration. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander has successfully landed on the Moon, making it the second private US company to achieve this milestone. The landing took place at Mare Crisium, a vast lunar basin on the Moon’s northeastern near side, at approximately 3:34 a.m. Eastern Time…

Arezo TV reopens in Kabul after being shut down by the Taliban in December 2024. The station was accused of violating Islamic values and having ties to exiled media. Seven employees were arrested but later released before the station resumed operations. The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) condemned the shutdown as a violation of press freedom. Media rights groups report worsening conditions for journalists under Taliban rule. Arezo TV, a private Afghan television station, is back on air in Kabul after the Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (PVPV) shut it down in December 2024. The…

Russia reports 652 civilian deaths from Ukrainian attacks on border regions. Among the deceased, 23 were children, according to Russian authorities. Nearly 3,000 individuals have been injured in these attacks. Ukraine has not officially responded to these specific claims. Both nations deny deliberately targeting civilians in the conflict. Russian authorities have claimed that Ukrainian attacks on Russian regions bordering Ukraine have resulted in the deaths of 652 civilians. This figure includes 23 children. Alexander Bastrykin, head of Russia’s Investigative Committee, disclosed these numbers in an interview with the TASS news agency. He also stated that nearly 3,000 people have been…

Ukrainian soldiers express frustration over Trump’s comments about Zelensky. The ongoing war in Ukraine is intensifying, especially around Pokrovsk. Ukrainian troops fear a reduction in US military aid. Soldiers hope European countries will increase their support. Many believe Russia’s aggression could extend beyond Ukraine. A few kilometers from the front line in eastern Ukraine, 21-year-old army lieutenant Nadija shared her frustration. She watched the heated exchange between President Volodymyr Zelensky and former US President Donald Trump. Speaking to AFP in the Donetsk region, she admitted feeling “empty” after Trump and Vice President JD Vance accused Zelensky of lacking gratitude for…

The Bangladeshi government assures stable essential commodity prices during Ramadan. Prices of food items are lower than last year, according to official data. Increased supply of edible oil, chickpeas, and dates to meet high demand. Authorities actively monitor markets to prevent price manipulation. Consumers share mixed experiences on market prices despite government efforts. The Bangladeshi government has assured citizens that essential commodity prices will remain stable during Ramadan. Shafiqul Alam, the Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, stated that data indicates prices of most necessities are lower this year compared to last Ramadan. The government is working to keep prices…

Hamas rejects Israel’s 42-day ceasefire extension proposal. No progress made in second-phase ceasefire talks. First phase of ceasefire concludes amid uncertainties. Hamas emphasizes commitment to complete remaining ceasefire stages. Arab League summit on Gaza scheduled for March 4. The first phase of the Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ended on Saturday, March 1, 2025, without an extension deal. Hamas refused Israel’s proposal to prolong the truce by 42 days, saying it went against the original terms. The group stood firm on its decision, rejecting any modifications to the agreed timeline. Hamas officials reported no progress in negotiations for the…

Ariane 6’s first commercial mission scheduled for March 3, 2025. Launch set from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana at 13:24 local time. CSO-3 satellite to enhance France’s military reconnaissance capabilities. Mission underscores Europe’s pursuit of independent space access. International collaborations bolster the satellite’s operational scope. After multiple delays, Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket is finally set for its first commercial mission on March 3, 2025. It will carry France’s CSO-3 military intelligence satellite into a sun-synchronous orbit. The launch will take place at 13:24 local time (16:24 GMT) from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. CSO-3 is the final satellite in France’s…

USAID funding freeze leads to closure of India’s first transgender healthcare clinics. Nearly 5,000 individuals affected as healthcare services for the transgender community shut down. Elon Musk-led DOGE cancels $21 million USAID grant for India’s voter turnout initiatives. US accuses India of benefiting from foreign aid without transparency. Political tensions rise as India’s government faces scrutiny over alleged electoral interference. India’s first three transgender healthcare clinics were shut down in January 2025 after the US Agency for International Development (USAID) halted funding. The closure affected thousands who relied on these clinics for critical healthcare services. The decision came after former…

Over 2.39 billion BDT recovered for financially insolvent litigants through Legal Aid services. Compensation was secured via district Legal Aid offices and specialized Legal Aid Cells. The funds were retrieved from pre- and post-litigation cases between 2009 and January 2025. Legal Aid operates under the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs. Services are provided at government expense to assist underprivileged litigants in Bangladesh. The National Legal Aid Services Organization (Legal Aid) has successfully recovered 2.39 billion 25 million 39 thousand 596 BDT for financially insolvent litigants in Bangladesh. The compensation, secured between 2009 and January 2025, was obtained through…