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Jerusalem, February 2025: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised former US President Donald Trump’s new plan for the future of Gaza as “bold and strategic.” He made the remarks after a meeting with US Senator Marco Rubio, where they discussed the Israel-Gaza situation and security in the Middle East. What is Trump’s plan for Gaza? Donald Trump recently advocated for the formation of an alternative administrative system around Gaza. According to his plan — Netanyahu’s response After the meeting, Netanyahu said, “President Trump always understands the complex situation in the Middle East well and his approach is bold and strategic. This plan can play an important role in determining the future of Gaza.” He added, “We need a long-term plan to make Gaza a terror-free zone and…

He was sent to Manikganj District Jail by a court on Sunday (February 16) afternoon. Earlier, he was arrested from his house in the morning on charges of sabotage. The arrested Md. Alamgir Hossain Alam (20) is the son of Nurul Islam of Chalitabari area of the upazila and the general secretary of Shimulia Union Chhatra League. Shibaloy Police Station OC ARM Al-Mamun said that the operation was conducted as part of Operation Devil Hunt. The Chhatra League leader was arrested in the operation. According to police sources, his involvement was found in the investigation of the case filed in the attack and sabotage on the anti-discrimination student crowd in Paturia Ferry Ghat area on August 5. He was arrested based on the investigation. The arrest of other accused in the case and those under investigation in the case…

London, February 2025: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated that the UK is prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine if a peace deal is signed with Ukraine. This is seen as a new turning point in the Russia-Ukraine war, which could bring significant changes to Western military strategy. Currently, the issue of a possible settlement between Ukraine and Russia is emerging. Although no formal peace deal has yet been signed, Britain and NATO allies are considering a new military presence to help rebuild and secure Ukraine. Starmer's position: Why the thought of sending British troops? The British government has said that British troops could be deployed there to maintain stability in Ukraine after a peace deal. Starmer's government officials say, "This is not a wartime step...

London, February 2025: India was once a favourite destination for British tourists. The beaches of Goa, the royal palaces of Rajasthan, the backwaters of Kerala and the religiously significant ghats of Varanasi – all used to attract British travellers. But in recent times, British tourists’ interest in India has been declining. According to tourism analysts, there are several reasons behind this – strict visa policies, security concerns, environmental issues and some negative aspects of the tourism system. 1. Visa complications: The first blow to India travel India’s e-visa policy for British citizens has become stricter than before. After the Covid-19 pandemic, the Indian government introduced some new rules, which has left many British tourists frustrated. A London-based traveller said, “Earlier, I used to book online for a few…

New Delhi, 17 February 2025: A tragic stampede took place at the New Delhi railway station in the Indian capital on Saturday night, killing at least 18 people and injuring over a hundred others. Police confirmed that nine women and five children were among the dead. The accident occurred when thousands of pilgrims had gathered at the station to board a train bound for Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) to attend India’s largest religious festival, the Maha Kumbh Mela. The huge crowd of passengers and the limited facilities at the station caused the situation to spiral out of control and a stampede broke out within minutes. According to eyewitnesses, the rush started due to overcrowding on platforms 14 and 15, which later turned into a stampede. The delay of the two trains and the “Prayagraj…

London, February 2025: The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that British special forces have rejected the asylum applications of around 2,000 Afghan commandos. These Afghan commandos fought alongside British and NATO forces against the Taliban in Afghanistan and were trained by the British army. But their asylum applications have been rejected due to the strictness of the UK’s immigration policy and the investigation of the special forces. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that British special forces have rejected the asylum applications of around 2,000 Afghan commandos. These commandos took part in the fight against the Taliban with British forces. However, their applications were rejected in a review by the special forces. One possible reason behind this decision could be the…

European leaders will meet in Paris today for an emergency summit to discuss the Ukraine crisis. French President Emmanuel Macron has hosted the summit, which will be attended by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Union leaders. The summit comes after US President Donald Trump surprised European allies by announcing he was starting talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine. The summit will discuss how to support Ukraine and ensure Europe's security. It will also discuss how to strengthen Europe's defense capabilities to provide credible security guarantees to Ukraine. British Prime Minister…

Demanding that Sheikh Hasina should be tried in a judicial process and the Awami League should be banned, National Citizens Committee spokesperson Samantha Sharmin said that some evil forces want to make the election a trial for the genocide committed in the July coup and face reforms. She said these things while addressing a women's rally in Shahbagh on Sunday (February 16) demanding the trial of Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League. Expressing optimism about the new political party, Samantha Sharmin said, "We cannot forget the participation of women in the July coup and their special contribution. Hopefully, we will see the participation of women in the new political parties that will come forward." The National Citizens Committee spokesperson stated that women are not sitting here just to lament...

Abdur Rahim Riyad, Dimla (Nilphamari) Representative A smart team of RAB-13, CPC-2, Nilphamari Camp has arrested a drug dealer named Zahidul Islam (47) with 149 bottles of Indian Phencidyl in Dimla, Nilphamari. On Sunday (February 16), an anti-drug operation was conducted at 11 am based on a secret tip-off and the drug dealer was arrested with 149 bottles of Phencidyl on an easy bike in front of the Dalia Water Development Board located in Khalisha Chapani Union of Dimla Upazila. The arrested drug dealer is the son of Abdul Karim of Purba Fakirpara village of Hatibandha Upazila of Lalmonirhat district. Confirming the matter, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Dimla Police Station Fazle Elahi said that a case number 7, dated February 16, 2025, was filed against the arrested drug dealer at Dimla Police Station under the Narcotics Control Act and submitted to the court…

Naogaon Correspondent:- A preparatory meeting has been held in Manda to make the public meeting in Naogaon on February 20 a success, demanding that the prices of daily necessities be kept at a tolerable level, improving the law and order situation, declaring an electoral roadmap for a quick transition to the democratic path, and confronting the various conspiracies of fascism in the state as part of the central program, a preparatory meeting has been held by Manda Upazila BNP to make the public meeting in the district on February 20 a success. This meeting was held at the Manda Upazila Teachers' Association Auditorium Hall Room at 4 pm today, Sunday. In this, the convener of Upazila BNP, 5th No. Ganeshpur UP Chairman Shafiqul Islam Babul Chowdhury…