China 'deeply concerned' over Iran president's helicopter accident
China said on Monday it was "deeply concerned" after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter went missing in what Tehran's state media described as an accident, and pledged to help the rescue operation
Iran's Red Crescent chief says Raisi's helicopter found, situation 'not good'
The chief of Iran's Red Crescent said Monday that the missing helicopter which was carrying President Ebrahim Raisi had been found but the situation was "not good"
UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences
The stranglehold on aid reaching Gaza threatens an “apocalyptic” outcome, the UN’s humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said yesterday as he warned of famine in the besieged territory.
Tunisia recovers bodies of four migrants
Tunisia recovered the bodies of four migrants off the country’s coast on Saturday, the national guard said, amid an increase in migrant boats heading from Tunisia toward Italy in recent weeks.
Slovak PM’s life no longer in danger after shooting
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s life is no longer in danger following an assassination attempt, Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kalinak said yesterday.
Suspected rebels kill BJP activist in J&K
Suspected rebels shot dead an activist from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party in Kashmir, local authorities said yesterday after the latest violent attack in the disputed region.
Bangladesh
Int'l Day for Women in Maritime: Recruit more female mariners, say speakers
Experts urged Bangladeshi flagged ocean-going vessel owning companies to come forward in giving priority to recruit more female cadets from the country’s marine academies
Australian FM's Visit: Trade, Rohingya, regional security to get priority
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is scheduled to pay an official visit to Bangladesh on May 21-22 to strengthen bilateral relationship with Bangladesh and find ways to boost cooperation for regional peace, prosperity, and security
If anyone tries to change ballot box, break his hand: Sunamganj AL president
Sunamganj Awami League President Nurul Huda Mukut has asked his party men to break hands of those who will try to change the ballot box in the upcoming upazila parishad election slated for May 21
Dhaka seeks Delhi's support in rescuing 'missing' AL lawmaker
Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and Deputy High Commission in Kolkata are in touch with the Ministry of External Affairs, India regarding the reported missing of Awami League MP Anwarul Azim Anar
Govt mulling taxi service revival
The government is thinking about reviving taxi service, which is almost non-existent in Dhaka and other major cities.
The blood river
Ershad Ali clutched a sliver of hope as he searched for a familiar face among the dead at Chuknagar Bazar.
29 MINTO ROAD to welcome opposition leader after 2 decades
From 10 Downing Street, the UK equivalent of the US’s White House, to the Gono Bhaban, the official residence of the prime minister of Bangladesh -- the head of state in every democracy has iconic residences and palaces provided to them by the state during their tenure.
Asia
What happens if an Iranian president dies in office?
Rescuers in Iran were racing on Sunday to find the crash site of a helicopter that was carrying President Ebrahim Raisi to find out the fate of all those on board. Below is brief outline of what Iran's constitution says happens if a president is incapacitated or dies in office
49 constituencies go to polls in 5th phase today
An estimated 8.95 crore people are expected to vote in the fifth phase of polling in India’s Lok Sabha elections covering 49 constituencies across eight states and union territories today.
Three Spaniards among 6 killed in Afghan shooting
The bodies of three Spanish tourists and three Afghans shot dead while visiting a market in Afghanistan were transported to Kabul along with multiple wounded, the Taliban government said yesterday.
Flash floods kill 50 in western Afghanistan
Flash flooding has killed at least 50 people in western Afghanistan, provincial police said yesterday, with some residents reaching safety on higher ground mere minutes before the water hit.
Civil War in Myanmar / Arakan Army claims control of Key town in Rakhine
A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group yesterday claimed its fighters had seized control of a town in western Rakhine state, in what would be another blow to the junta.
India polls: Benapole port closed to Bangladeshis for 3 days
Due to the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, India imposed a three-day ban on Bangladeshi passport holders entering the country through the Benapole border beginning yesterday.
'Nice for them': White House jokes about Putin, Xi meeting
The White House said Friday that it had not seen any surprising advance in relations between China and Russia despite Vladimir Putin exchanging a hug with Xi Jinping on a visit to Beijing
Safety Concerns / Nepal latest to ban Indian spice brands
Nepal has become the latest jurisdiction to ban the import and sale of two popular Indian spice brands after reports that some of their products contained a cancer-causing pesticide, officials said yesterday.
World
HEAVY RAIN, FLOODS / 66 more killed in north Afghanistan
Fresh floods killed 66 people in Faryab province in northern Afghanistan, a provincial official said yesterday, in the latest deadly flooding to hit the country.
Iran hands down jail terms to pop singer Tataloo
An Iranian court has sentenced popular singer and rap artist Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, to prison for disseminating “obscene content”, state media reported yesterday.
Al-Aqsa hospital overwhelmed as Gaza camp bombed
An Israeli strike killed 31 Palestinians and wounded 20 more in a family house in the central Nuseirat refugee camp, Gaza’s civil defence agency said yesterday, as White House national security adviser travelled to the region amid US calls for a more focused military campaign.
Russian strikes on Kharkiv kill 10
Russian strikes killed at least 10 people, including a pregnant woman, and injured 25 others in two separate attacks in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region yesterday, local officials said.
Helicopter carrying Iran president crashes
Iran launched a large-scale search and rescue effort to scour a fog-shrouded mountain area after President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter went down yesterday in what state media described as an “accident”.
Gaza hospital says 20 killed in Israeli strike on Nuseirat
A Gaza hospital said Sunday that an Israeli air strike targeting a house at a refugee camp in the centre of the Palestinian territory killed at least 20 people
Oil tanker hit by missile off Yemen
A missile fired by Iran-backed rebels hit a Greek oil tanker off Yemen early Thursday, causing some damage but no casualties, US Central Command said
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Netanyahu in trouble as Israel's wartime govt divided
Benny Gantz, a member of Israel's three-member War Cabinet, threatened to resign from the government if it doesn't adopt a post-war Gaza plan by June 8
Battery-run rickshaw drivers set fire to police box in Kalshi
Battery-run rickshaw drivers set fire to a police box in the Kalshi area this evening following a clash with law enforcers in Mirpur-10 area
Mob violence: Bangladesh’s envoy in Uzbekistan to visit Kyrgyzstan
Bangladesh expressed deep concerns over the mob attacks on South Asian students, including Bangladeshis, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Protesters demand reopening of Anwara Udyan in 30 days
An organisation, Shaheed Anwara Udyan Raksha Andalan, held a solidarity gathering in front of the park to press home their demand
Fierce combat between Israeli forces and Hamas in Jabalia
Abu Obeida, a spokesman for Hamas' military wing, stated in a video message that Palestinians will fight ground attacks in Rafah and other areas within Gaza no matter how long Israel's assault continues
More than 57pc aspirants businesspeople
More than 57 percent candidates running in the second phase of the upazila polls are businesspeople, according to the affidavits they submitted to the Election Commission.
X-ray machine gathers dust for 8 years
The lone Chest Diseases Clinic in Mymensingh has been operating without X-ray imaging services for patients. After the old X-ray machine went out of order in early 2000, the district Civil Surgeon’s Office got a new machine for the clinic around eight years back.
AL MP Azim ‘traceless in India for three days’
Awami League lawmaker Anwarul Azim Anar of Jhenaidah-4 constituency has been “missing in India” for three days.
Al Musabbir Sadi’s death anniversary
The 13th death anniversary of Al Musabbir Sadi, a renowned sports journalist and former general secretary of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), will be observed today.
Kyrgyz Capital: Bangladeshis stay indoors for fear of mob attacks
Out of fear, foreign students, including Bangladeshis, are mostly staying indoors in Bishkek of Kyrgyzstan even though the situation, following attacks on foreigners, has largely been stable since Saturday night.
Anwara Ahmed passes away
Anwara Ahmed, wife of Manzoor Ahmed, professor emeritus at Brac University, chair of Bangladesh ECD Network (BEN), and adviser to CAMPE Council, passed away on May 18. She was 86, said a press release.
Metro Rail Services: PM requested to review NBR’s decision on VAT
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said he requested Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to reconsider NBR’s decision to impose 15 percent VAT on metro rail service.
Jashore highway: HC issues status quo on cutting trees
The High Court yesterday issued a status quo on the cutting of trees on the roadsides in the proposed six-lane Jashore-Narail highway.
Library with 15,000 books on verge of collapse
A village with its own library, that too with a collection of around 15,000 books, is a wonderful, yet rare feat in our country’s context.
Cop, informant held while snatching gold from expat
A police official and his informant were caught red-handed by people while they were allegedly snatching gold ornaments from an expatriate in Chattogram city’s Panchlaish area today
