Israeli air strike damages Syria's Aleppo airport
An Israeli air attack on Syria's Aleppo airport on Tuesday has damaged the runway and taken the airport out of service, the Syrian defence ministry said.
Britain would see sunnier days despite current economic gloom: Truss
Liz Truss on Tuesday promised that Britain would see sunnier days ahead despite the current economic gloom, as she made her first speech as prime minister after taking over from Boris Johnson.
Al-Qaeda releases video of kidnapped Bangladeshi UN worker in Yemen
Underlining Yemen's parlous security, on Saturday AQAP released a video showing a United Nations worker who was abducted more than six months ago, the SITE Intelligence Group reported.
Rahul Gandhi calls on PM Hasina
Former Congress party president Rahul Gandhi today (September 6, 2022) met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her hotel suite at ITC Maurya in New Delhi.
At least 60 killed in ethnic attacks in Ethiopia's Oromiya: Rights body
Gunmen killed more than 60 people and displaced 20,000 during three days of ethnically motivated violence in late August in Ethiopia's most populous region, Oromiya, the country's human rights commission said on Tuesday.
Delhi again assures Dhaka of resolving Teesta issue: Shahriar Alam
India has again assured Bangladesh of resolving the issue of Teesta water sharing, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam said today (September 6, 2022).
Bangladesh
Al-Qaeda in Yemen: Video of kidnapped ‘Bangladeshi UN official’ released
Al-Qaeda’s Yemen branch released a video on Saturday showing a “Bangladeshi UN official” who was abducted in the war-torn country more than six months ago, the SITE Intelligence Group reported.
Foreign minister undergoes check-ups at BSMMU
BSMMU physicians yesterday recommended Foreign Minister Abdul Momen stay on “complete home rest” as he went to the healthcare facility for check-ups.
Jubo Dal leader lands in jail in DSA case
A local Jubo Dal leader was sent to jail in Pirgachha, Rangpur, yesterday, hours after he was accused of “insulting the prime minister on Facebook” in a case filed under the Digital Security Act.
Lightning strikes kill 3 in Kushtia, Natore
At least three people were killed and seven others injured by lightning strikes in Kushtia and Natore yesterday morning.
Kushiyara water-sharing deal: Hope rekindled after all these years
The Rahimpur canal in Sylhet’s Zakiganj upazila is only about three kilometres away from the source of the Surma and the Kushiyara rivers.
Three held over double murder in Jamalpur
Police yesterday arrested three men for their alleged involvement in the murders of a mother and her daughter in Jamalpur.
Dengue claims 5 more lives
At least five dengue patients died while 284 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.With the 284 new patients, the total number of dengue cases this year rose to 7,397. A total of 850 dengue patients are still undergoing treatment.
OMS rice sale to continue
The government will continue the Open Market Sale (OMS) programme as long as it needs to keep the rice market stable, said Food Minister Shadhan Chandra Majumder during a press conference at the secretariat yesterday.
Asia
UN preparing for worse to come in Pakistan floods
The United Nations warned yesterday that the humanitarian situation in flood-ravaged Pakistan was expected to get worse, a day after establishing an air bridge to deliver aid to victims.
India approves its first nasal vaccine for Covid
India yesterday approved a locally developed, needle-free and nasally administered Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, in a boost to the country’s homegrown pharmaceutical industry.
China earthquake toll rises to 66
Chinese firefighters worked in treacherous terrain yesterday to help evacuate more than 11,000 people after a magnitude-6.8 quake struck China’s mountainous southwestern province of Sichuan a day earlier, killing at least 66 people.
“Economic connection between 2 nations crucial to deal with global crisis”
Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina today (September 6, 2022) called on Indian President Draupadi Murmu at India’s Rashtrapati Bhavan.
India largest market in Asia for Bangladeshi exports: Modi
Bangladesh and India will soon start negotiating on a bilateral comprehensive economic partnership agreement, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today (September 6, 2022).
Hasina, Modi inaugurate Maitree thermal power plant at Rampal
Prime Ministers Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi today (September 6, 2022) virtually opened the 1320 (660x2) MW Maitree super thermal power project at Rampal in Khulna and four other projects, including a rail bridge on Rupsha River and Khulna-Darshana and Parbatipur-Kaunia rail link projects.
Bangladesh biggest development, trade partner of India: Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said Bangladesh is the biggest development and trade partner of India.
STRONG EARTHQUAKE / 30 people killed in southwest China
At least 30 people were killed when a strong earthquake struck southwestern China yesterday, state media reported, as violent tremors in a remote region damaged homes and left some areas without electricity.
World
Five major challenges Truss faces as UK PM
The Conservative Party election has been proclaimed Liz Truss the winner, and she took over for Boris Johnson as prime minister of the United Kingdom. But given the country’s cost of living issue, it won’t be an easy feat. As UK PM, she must address the following major issues:
shelling at Ukraine’s zaporizhzhia / IAEA calls for ‘security’ zone at nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency yesterday called for the establishment of a security zone around Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, occupied by Russia and the site of fighting in recent weeks.
Iron Age ivory plaques found in Jerusalem
Archaeologists revealed ivory plaques found in a luxurious Jerusalem Iron Age residence, a first-of-its-kind discovery at this location that sheds light on the owner’s wealth and social status.
European news agencies launch joint newsroom
A coalition of European news agencies, backed by funding from the European Commission, launched a new joint newsroom in Brussels yesterday.
‘We’re facing global headwinds’
Liz Truss took over as Britain’s prime minister yesterday, vowing immediate action to tackle one of the most daunting set of challenges for an incoming leader in post-War history led by soaring energy bills, looming recession and industrial strife.
What challenges lie ahead of UK PM Truss?
Liz Truss became UK prime minister on Tuesday and immediately confronted the enormous task ahead of her amid increasing pressure to curb soaring prices, ease labor unrest and fix a health care system burdened by long waiting lists and staff shortages.
How will Europe cap surging energy prices?
The European Union is preparing emergency plans to cap gas prices or separate power prices from the soaring cost of gas - as well as longer-term reforms aimed at ensuring electricity prices reflect cheaper renewable energy.
27 dead as al-Qaeda launches attack on Yemen separatists
Twenty-one separatist fighters and six members of al-Qaeda’s Yemen branch were killed yesterday as an attack by the jihadists punctured months of relative peace in the war-torn country, government and security sources said.
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Exploring Mirsarai waterfalls
These 4 waterfalls in Khoiyachhara union of Mirsarai upazila, Chattogram can be your next travel destination.
Why does Bangladesh export hilsha to India?
Durga Puja, one of the biggest Hindu festivals, will be celebrated next month. Like previous year, Bangladesh will export its national fish hilsha to the neighbouring nation, India, this year too.
Passion for pigeons
Pigeons have historically been popular as pets. Watch the story of modern-day pigeon lovers of Dhaka in today’s Inside Bangladesh.
Bangamata Begum Fazilatun Nesa bridge opens in Pirojpur
The much anticipated 8th Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge, named after Bangamata Begum Fazilatun Nesa Mujib, spans the Kacha River in Pirojpur.
Veteran Tariq Anam Khan’s advice for emerging actors
For several decades, veteran actor Tariq Anam Khan has been a strong presence in theatre, television, and films. Now he is seen in OTT platforms too. He is a founding member of the theatre group Natyakendra that has developed many prominent actors so far.
