Desk Report, Trump takes a swipe at Khamenei, threatens to attack Iran again Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed victory in a 12-day war with Israel. US President Donald Trump has strongly criticized his claim. He has threatened that his country will bomb Iran again if it tries to build nuclear weapons. Trump takes a swipe at Khamenei, threatens to attack Iran again Trump has vented his anger at Iran’s supreme leader in a post on his social media account Truth Social. The US president claimed that he saved Khamenei…
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What’s next for Kamala Harris?
Desk Report, What’s next for Kamala Harris? After losing the election to Donald Trump exactly two months ago, US Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the certification of her defeat on Monday (January 6). What’s next for Kamala Harris? As President of the Senate, she led the Electoral College vote count from the House Speaker’s podium on Monday. This officially confirmed her rival Trump’s victory. Trump will return to the White House two weeks after the vote count. The whole thing is painful and embarrassing for Kamala. As a presidential…
Read MoreTrump mocks Zohrab as ‘crazy communist and terrible’
Desk Report, Trump mocks Zohrab as ‘crazy communist and terrible’ Indian-origin Zohraan Mamdani has made history in the US. He has been nominated for the post of mayor by a large margin in the Democratic Party primary of New York City. If elected, the 33-year-old Mamdani will be the youngest and first Muslim mayor of New York. President Donald Trump has reacted strongly to his victory. In several posts, Trump has mocked Democratic candidate Zohraan Mamdani’s appearance, voice and intelligence and has strongly criticized him as a ‘100% crazy communist’.…
Read MoreLower courts’ power to block Trump’s executive orders reduced
Desk Report, Lower courts’ power to block Trump’s executive orders reduced The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled in favor of President Donald Trump on the issue of birthright citizenship. The order has been given to limit the power of lower courts to suspend the
Read MoreGovernment forms committee to investigate allegations of three controversial elections
Desk Report, Government forms committee to investigate allegations of three controversial elections The government has formed a committee to investigate allegations raised about the three controversial parliamentary elections (held in 2014, 2018 and 2024) held during the Awami League government that was ousted in a student-public uprising. The committee has also been tasked with making recommendations for holding fair elections in the future. Government forms committee to investigate allegations of three controversial elections Former High Court Justice Shamim Hasnain has been appointed as the chairman of the five-member committee. The…
Read MoreOutgoing Foreign Secretary to go to Canada, not the US
Desk Report, Outgoing Foreign Secretary to go to Canada, not the US The interim government has decided to appoint outgoing Foreign Secretary Md. Jasim Uddin as Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Canada. This has been informed by government sources. The proposal for his appointment as High Commissioner is expected to be formally submitted to Canada in a couple of days. Outgoing Foreign Secretary to go to Canada, not the US The interim government removed Foreign Secretary Md. Jasim Uddin from his post eight months after being given the responsibility. Bangladesh’s Ambassador…
Read MoreMinistry of Foreign Affairs: Sufiur has not joined even after 66 days, is the appointment still valid?
Desk Report, Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Sufiur has not joined even after 66 days, is the appointment still valid? Former Mohammad Sufiur Rahman was appointed as the special assistant to the chief advisor about two months ago. He did not join the work even after 66 days of his appointment to perform duties in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the status of a Minister of State. As a result, it is still unclear whether the appointment he was given on April 20 is still valid or has been canceled.…
Read MoreChittagong jail has more than tripled the number of prisoners, land is not available for a new prison
Desk Report, Chittagong jail has more than tripled the number of prisoners, land is not available for a new prison The Chittagong Central Jail now has more than three times the capacity. They have to live in crowded conditions. Although an initiative has been taken to build a new prison to remedy this situation, land has not been available even after five years. Despite repeated requests from the Prisons Department, no progress has been made. Chittagong jail has more than tripled the number of prisoners, land is not available for…
Read MorePeople don’t want to see parties formed using money and power: Jonayed Saki
Desk Report, People don’t want to see parties formed using money and power: Jonayed Saki The chief coordinator of the mass solidarity movement, Jonayed Saki, said, “After the mass uprising, people want to see real leadership to continue the fight. They don’t want to see people who have formed a party using money and power. Even today’s Turkish youth, many of them, did not expect that they would get involved in this mess. People want to have hope.” Jonayed Saki said this in his speech as the main discussant at…
Read MoreSalahuddin calls for clarification on what the chief advisor-CEC discussed
Desk Report, Salahuddin calls for clarification on what the chief advisor-CEC discussed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin paid a courtesy call on the interim government’s Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday. BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed called for clarification of what was discussed or met during this meeting. He said, “If the issue is clarified before the nation from both sides, then we will be assured.” Salahuddin calls for clarification on what the chief advisor-CEC discussed Salahuddin Ahmed said this while talking to reporters at his…
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