Author: Bangla FM

12 February 2025: Efforts to end the Ukraine war are moving forward rapidly, but sadly Kiev is not leading the talks. The leaders of the world's two major nuclear powers, Russia and the United States, held a constructive and cordial 90-minute phone call. While it may seem like a positive step towards peace, it could be uncomfortable for Ukraine. Former US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have developed a strong relationship, which is a stark contrast to the administration of former President Joe Biden. While this relationship has made the atmosphere for the talks somewhat comfortable, its results could be alarming for Ukraine. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's statement today was like a cold…

Washington, February 12, 2025: Former US President Donald Trump has announced that formal talks on the Ukraine war have begun. After a direct phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he said, “We are moving towards peace, the talks have begun.” Trump has long been in favor of establishing diplomatic relations with Russia. It is believed that the phone call could create the possibility of a new agreement to end the war. Although how the talks will proceed is still unclear, it is being widely discussed in international circles. White House and Ukrainian officials have not given any official response to the matter. However, experts say that doubts remain about Russia’s true intentions and they are concerned about the future of the talks…

This signals a crucial political situation where a new political party led by students is about to emerge. This party, formed on the basis of a single demand, is receiving support from the leaders of the anti-discrimination student movement and civic committees. Last-minute preparations are underway to decide on the name, symbol and constitution of the new party and the party is likely to be officially announced in the last week of February. According to reliable sources, the party may be announced on February 24 as February 25 is the day of the Peelkhana massacre. Only time will tell how much impact this political change will have on the democratic and social structure of the country.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to resume the Gaza offensive if the Palestinian independence movement Hamas does not comply with the ceasefire terms. He has already ordered his army to adopt a combat posture in and around Gaza; so that it is possible to resume the offensive in Gaza as soon as it receives the green light. Anadolu Agency reports. Netanyahu said, "Hamas must comply with the ceasefire terms. If Hamas does not return our hostages by noon on Saturday (February 15), the ceasefire will be canceled and the Israeli army will return to intense fighting until Hamas is finally defeated." Netanyahu said this in a video statement after a four-hour security cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdellatti said that the Palestinians must be allowed to remain in their own land and the reconstruction of Gaza must be completed quickly. The Egyptian Foreign Minister gave this message during a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Wednesday (February 12). Anadolu Agency reported. During the meeting, he made it clear that Arab countries will never accept the plan to forcibly transfer Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. A statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said that it is necessary to take effective measures to resolve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, but Palestinians cannot be forced to leave their homes under any circumstances. On the other hand, although the US State Department did not directly mention Trump's plan, Marco Rubio discussed the future governance and security of Gaza...

New Delhi, February 12, 2025: A new study on the rise in anti-minority sentiment and communal violence in India has revealed alarming data. The study said that there has been a recent increase in cases of atrocities, persecution and discrimination against minority Muslims, Christians, Dalits and other communities in the country. The study found that physical and psychological violence against minorities has increased significantly in the last five years. In particular, there has been a huge increase in multiple attacks, murders and social harassment against the Muslim community. The researchers said, “Religious differences, politically motivated communal tensions and propaganda on social media have further increased violence against minorities in recent years.” In addition, discrimination and lack of opportunities against minorities are also evident in various states of the country…

On December 4, 2013, former general secretary of Dhaka Metropolitan BNP, Sajedul Islam Sumon, went missing from the Bashundhara residential area of the capital. Sajedul has not been found since then. Interim government chief advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, along with local and foreign media workers and victims, visited the mirror house on Wednesday (February 12) morning. On that day, they visited the DGFI mirror house in Kachukhete, Dhaka, and the RAB mirror house in Uttara and Agargaon. Social media has been abuzz all day today about this mirror house created during the Awami League era. Many are posting about the mirror house on Facebook. This time, cultural affairs advisor Mostafa Sarwar Farooqui has also spoken out on social media about the mirror house. He asked how BNP leader Sajedul was seen in the mirror house…