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0 Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman has announced that the government is determined to eradicate corruption from the judiciary. He stated that while many cite the Masdar Hossain case as an example of judicial independence, the government has no intention of establishing a corrupt judicial system like that example. Instead, the government aims to completely eliminate the roots of corruption within the judiciary. He made these remarks as the chief guest at the inauguration of the new building of the Jashore District Bar Association and a মতবিনিময় (exchange of views) meeting on Friday (April 24). Referring to the…

1 New tensions have arisen following reports of the sudden activation of air defense systems in various areas of Iran’s capital, Tehran. Nour News and Mehr News Agency of the country reported that air defense batteries have been activated in some parts of the capital. However, no detailed information regarding the reason for this activation has been provided yet, nor have there been any reports of attacks or damages. Reacting to the situation, former US General Mark Kimmitt told Qatar-based news agency Al Jazeera that it could be a drill by the Iranian military. In his words, “This is very…

0 Bangladesh began this home ODI series with a loss to New Zealand. However, the Tigers bounced back in the next match, making the final game the series decider. In this crucial match, Nazmul Hossain Shanto scored a century, helping Bangladesh post a total exceeding 250 runs. Following the batters, the bowlers also dominated the Kiwis, especially Mustafizur Rahman. With a five-wicket haul from the left-arm pacer, New Zealand was bowled out for just over two hundred. The Tigers secured the series 2-1 with a 55-run victory. Batting first after losing the toss in Chattogram, Bangladesh scored 265 runs for…

1 At least five people, including a journalist, have been killed in multiple Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon. The incidents have further escalated tensions, jeopardizing the fragile ceasefire ongoing in the country. Lebanon’s state news agency NNA reported that two people were initially killed on Wednesday in an Israeli attack on a car in the village of At-Tiri. The Israeli army claimed it attacked two vehicles in southern Lebanon that had emerged from a military compound used by the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. Later, in the same area, a journalist was injured and trapped under rubble in another airstrike on…

1 Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the country maintains its position in favor of dialogue and understanding, and continues these efforts. However, he noted that the negotiation process is being hampered by three reasons. In a social media post on Wednesday (April 22), Pezeshkian said, “Broken promises, sanctions, and threats—these are the main obstacles to effective dialogue.” Hinting at the United States, he further added, “The world can now clearly see your incessant hypocritical statements and the inconsistency between your words and actions.” Earlier, in a post on social media platform X, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf…

3 On the advice of Prime Minister Tareque Rahman, various galleries of the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) have been named after the seven Bir Sreshthas, who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War of Liberation. This initiative has been undertaken to pay deep respect and gratitude to the nation’s greatest sons and to keep their memories eternally alive. Consequently, the Parliament galleries will now be known by the names of the Bir Sreshthas. Through this decision, the heroic saga of independence has permanently found its place in the Jatiya Sangsad, the vibrant heart of the country’s democracy. The previous…

1 US President Donald Trump has shared a controversial letter from radio host Michael Savage on his social media platform ‘Truth Social’. It has been alleged that the letter contains offensive and racist remarks about several countries, including India and China. In the letter, Savage referred to India and China as ‘hellholes’ and claimed that some people from these countries come to the US to give birth so that their children can obtain birthright US citizenship. He called this an abuse of the US birthright citizenship law and urged an end to the practice. According to an NDTV World News…

0 Israel and the United States launched attacks on Iran starting February 28, creating instability in the Middle East with global repercussions. Against this backdrop, former US Secretary of State John Kerry has commented on the Iran war. He stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously proposed war against Iran to various US Presidents. However, he claims that all former presidents rejected those proposals. John Kerry said, “Obama said no, Bush said no, and President Biden also said no. I was part of those discussions.” He further stated that previous US administrations, instead of pursuing war with Iran,…

2 In light of the increase in fuel oil prices, the government has decided to raise bus fares by 11 poisha per kilometer. This information was announced by Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam on Thursday (April 23) after a meeting with workers and owners at the Secretariat to determine transport fares. The Minister stated that a decision has been made to increase fares by 11 poisha per kilometer for long-distance vehicles between Dhaka and Chattogram. Additionally, inter-district fares will also be increased by 11 poisha per kilometer. Sheikh Rabiul Alam informed that this decision will not be…

2 Experts and defense analysts report that the US military’s significant use of missiles in recent wars and operations with Iran has created a major deficit in their crucial armaments. They have warned that the United States could face a ‘short-term weapons crisis’ if a new major war erupts in the future. According to CNN’s analysis, in the conflicts of the past few weeks, the US utilized approximately 45 percent of its precision strike missiles, nearly half of its THAAD anti-missile systems, and about 50 percent of its Patriot defense missiles. Concurrently, around 30 percent of Tomahawk missiles, over 20…