Bollywood meets ballots: Reel and real in Indian elections
Critics says a slew of new films points to an emerging genre that aligns with the ruling BJPs ideology.
Campus protests over Gaza war hit Australia
Japan calls Biden migrant comments 'unfortunate'
The US President called Japan, China, India and Russia xenophobic because they did not welcome immigration.
Nepal court orders limit on Everest climbing
Nepal's Supreme Court has ordered the government to limit the number of mountaineering permits issued for Everest and other peaks, a lawyer confirmed Friday, just as expeditions prepare for the spring climbing season.
Bangladesh, Gambia for speedy resolution of Myanmar case at ICJ
Bangladesh and the Gambia yesterday expressed hope to witness a speedy resolution of the case filed against Myanmar on the charge of Rohingya genocide with the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Amid protests and police raids, US schools try to keep the peace at graduation
Ahead of the University of Michigan's commencement on Saturday, the school has trained staff volunteers in how to mitigate disruptions: a change from the usual duties of guiding guests around campus and showing them to their seats
Courtois to make first start for Real after ACL tear
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will make his first start of the season in the LaLiga game against relegation-threatened Cadiz on Saturday after making a full recovery from two knee injuries, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday.
Upazila polls: BNP distributes leaflets to boycott voting in Gazipur
A group of BNP leaders and activists yesteday conducted mass communication and distributed leaflets urging common people to abstain from voting in the upcoming upazila elections
Two people were killed in separate road accidents in Chattogram yesterday
Saifuddin, Tanzid make their cases in first T20I
Bangladesh were keeping an eye on two players who would have key roles in bolstering the World Cup squad. Mohammad Saifuddins three wickets and Tanzid Hasans debut fifty against Zimbabwe during the eight-wicket win in the first T20I in Chattogram on Friday would reassure the team management ahead of the T20 World Cup in June.
Lightning fatalities on the rise
Bangladesh has been witnessing a rise in casualties from lightning mainly due to drastic shifts in weather patterns.
Rafah incursion could be a slaughter of civilians
An Israeli incursion in Rafah would put the lives of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians at risk and be a huge blow to the aid operations of the entire enclave, the UN humanitarian office said yesterday, as the World Health Organization announced contingency plans for an incursion.
Women MPs in reserved seats: How empowered are they really?
Fifty-two years ago, a provision was included in the constitution to reserve seats for women in parliament for a greater representation of women in the legislative body.
All secondary edn institutions to stay shut in 25 dists today
All secondary schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical educational institutions in Dhaka and 24 other districts will remain closed today due to the ongoing heatwave.
The prices of chicken, fish, and onion have gone up in Dhakas kitchen markets, putting the low-income people in a bind.
Press Freedom: Bangladesh drops two notches on global index
Bangladesh has slipped two notches on the World Press Freedom Index 2024, published yesterday by Reporters Without Borders on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day.
3 injured as trains collide in Joydebpur
At least three people, including a loco master, were injured in a collision between a passenger train and a freight train at Joydebpur Junction Railway Station in Gazipur yesterday.
Love road at Mirpur: A youthful street
Certain neighbourhoods in Dhaka have that one spot where people gather to just sit back and relax. For Mirpur, its the frequently discussed street referred to as Love Road.
For First Time, China Publicizes Alleged 2016 South China Sea Agreement With Philippines
A statement from the Chinese Embassy in Manila described a temporary special arrangement supposedly agreed to during a visit to Beijing by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
Teen stabbed to death in Sylhet
A teenage boy was stabbed to death by miscreants in Sylhet citys Chalibandar area this afternoon
Those BNP leaders taking part in UZ polls are 'misguided': Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today criticised their party leaders for participating in the upcoming Upazila Parishad polls against the party's decisions
AL Parliamentary Nomination Board meets tomorrow
A meeting of the ruling Awami League Parliamentary Nomination Board will be held tomorrow at the Prime Minister's official residence Gono Bhaban in Dhaka
Climate victims testify at Americas rights court in historic case
From Mexicans left homeless by rising seas to Colombians affected by coral bleaching, hundreds of people are telling the top human rights court in the Americas what climate change means to them in a historic case that could shape international law
Bodi accused of shooting at UZ polls candidate
Abdur Rahman Bodi, former lawmaker of Coxs Bazar-4 (Ukhiya-Teknaf), has been accused of shooting at a chairman aspirant in the upcoming Teknaf Upazila Parishad polls
Worker dies of boiler explosion in Sirajganj, owner held for negligence
A worker died and two others sustained burn injuries as a boiler of rice mill exploded at Jamtoil Paschimpara in Kamarkhand upazila of Sirajganj this morning
Jeremiah Manele Becomes Solomon Islands Prime Minister
Whatever window of opportunity the election presented for a change of course on the geopolitical front has closed. But Manele has an opportunity still to deflate regional tensions.
Shipbreaking workers rally for ration
Shipbreaking workers today demanded a food rationing system due to the rising essential commodity prices
Brothers taste first win in BPL 2024
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Friday decided to relegate only the bottom team instead of bottom two teams from the ongoing BPL.
Shamar Joseph in as co-hosts West Indies announce T20 WC squad
Shamar Joseph, who impressed in his Test debut series against Australia earlier this year, is now poised to mark his T20I debut after being picked in the T20 World Cup squad.
Urgent steps need to save Kharia language
Chief justice says while meeting two last speakers
Dengue: 3 die, 9 get hospitalised in a day
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 27 this year
Top four WFL clubs to get BFF voting rights
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), on Friday, decided to award voting rights to top four finishers of ongoing Womens Football League in the upcoming BFF elections, which is expected to take place in either October or November this year.
Acute water crisis in the hills
Amid the ongoing heatwave, there is an acute water crisis in the villages along the Chimbuk-Nilgiri road in Bandarban
Bhutans Tourism Dilemma: Balancing Economy and Sustainability
Bhutan has long artificially capped tourism to prevent adverse impacts on the environment. With the economy suffering, is it time for a change?
Gang-rape: Fugitive death-row convict arrested near Dhaka airport
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) have arrested a fugitive convict who was sentenced to death in a case filed over rape of a college student in Natore in 2012
North Sumatra police hunt drug courier after 117kg meth seizure
The North Sumatra police are continuing to search for a drug courier who transported 117 kilograms of crystal ...
Shakib, Mosaddek end ton drought of five years
Shakib Al Hasan raised both hands in the air, but his celebration was a little muted for someone who struck his first ton in five years, during a Dhaka Premier League match for Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club against Gazi Group Cricketers at BKSP Ground 4 on Friday.
Upazila polls: Only children, spouses are categorised as relatives, says Quader
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina specifically meant children and spouses as relatives of party lawmakers and ministers regarding participation in upazila polls, said Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today
Gazipur train collision: Probe committee formed, 3 suspended
A three-member enquiry committee was formed as a commuter train hit a stationary oil tanker train at Joydebpur Outer Signal (Kazibari) area on Dhaka-Tangail rail route today
Treat people displaced by Mt Ruang eruptions well: Widodo to officials
President Joko Widodo has directed government officials to treat all residents displaced by Mount Ruang's eruptions ...
UK sanctions Israeli groups, individuals for violence in West Bank
Britain on Friday imposed sanctions on two extremist groups and four individuals in Israel who it blamed for violence in the West Bank, its latest package of measures against Israeli settlers
Indonesia replaces imported COVID vaccines with safer domestic ones
The Indonesian government has replaced imported COVID-19 vaccines with domestically produced ones that have lower ...
My Lifes on the Line: Imran Khan
Imran Khan alleged that Pakistans powerful military leadership could make an attempt to eliminate himreports Hamza Ameer Former Pakistan Prime Minister and chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, Imran Khan... The post My Lifes on the Line: Imran Khan first appeared on India Daily Digital .
Saikat named in umpires list for T20 World Cup 2024
Sharfuddoula had earlier become the first Bangladeshi umpire to be included in the ICC Elite Panel of umpires on March 28.
Namibia to Welcome Indias UPI Payment System
The partnership aims to assist Namibia modernise its financial ecosystem by leveraging Indias UPI technology and experiencereports Asian Lite News NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the... The post Namibia to Welcome Indias UPI Payment System first appeared on Asian Lite USA .
Curious About BMWs Latest in India?
The car exudes remarkable dynamism and premium allure, highlighting its independent, performance-driven character. Undoubtedly, it stands as an emblem of elite athleticismreports Asian Lite News Luxury car maker BMW on... The post Curious About BMWs Latest in India? first appeared on Asian Lite USA .
Govt picks Morocco as hub for African market
The Directorate General of National Export Development (PEN) of the Trade Ministry has selected Morocco as a hub for ...
New Delhi rejects USCIRF report on religious freedom in India
USCIRF report alleged that Indian government failed to address communal violence disproportionately affecting Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Dalits, Jews, and Adivasisreports Asian Lite News India on Thursday rejected the report of... The post New Delhi rejects USCIRF report on religious freedom in India first appeared on Asian Lite USA .
Barrackpore braces for tight race
BJPs Barrackpore constituency candidate Arjun Singh, who is candid about his switching parties, is aiming to repeat victory in the Lok Sabha pollsreports Asian Lite News The electoral battleground of... The post Barrackpore braces for tight race first appeared on India Daily Digital .
Meet the multimillionaires in fray in Andhra Pradesh
TDPs Guntur Lok Sabha candidate Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar is leading the list of multimillionaires in Andhra Pradeshreports Asian Lite News Several multimillionaires are in the fray for simultaneous elections to... The post Meet the multimillionaires in fray in Andhra Pradesh first appeared on India Daily Digital .
Do I look like a goonda or mafia?
Dimple Yadav, the daughter-in-law of former Chief Minister late Mulayam Singh Yadav, speaks on a range of topics concerning the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, in conversation with Vivek Tripathi Sitting... The post Do I look like a goonda or mafia? first appeared on India Daily Digital .
Rab busts fake currency gang in Brahmanbaria, 3 arrested
Rapid Action Battalion members have busted a gang involved in the printing and circulation of counterfeit Bangladeshi notes in Brahmanbaria
India fired up for a busy slate of space missions in 2024
Taking forward the countrys walk to space, ISRO started 2024 with a big announcement as the space agency declared the names of four astronauts for its Gaganyaan mission, which isIndias... The post India fired up for a busy slate of space missions in 2024 first appeared on India Daily Digital .
Driver of pickup that ran over Rab official arrested
The driver of a pick-up that ran over and killed a Rab member in Dhakas Uttara area on April 28 was arrested early this morning
Mustafizur thanks Dhoni for everything
Thanks for everything Mahi [Dhoni] bhai, Mustafizur wrote on Facebook in the caption of a photo where he was receiving a signed CSK jersey from Dhoni.
Govt to permanently relocate 301 families living near Mount Ruang
The government has decided to permanently relocate 301 families living near Mount Ruang in North Sulawesi to a new ...
Jokowi chairs meeting on relocation of Mt Ruang eruption survivors
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) chaired a limited meeting with several cabinet members here on Friday to ...
Kalpurush: Chanchal brings yet another thriller to screen
Director Salzar Rahman used to direct music videos and ad-films. Sharing about the plot of Kalpurush he said, I had visited a medicine shop in Old Dhaka a long time ago. The story of this series came to mind for various reasons from there. Then I wrote the series during the time of Covid-19 quarantine period.
BRIN warns of rising heat impact on Indonesia's food crop production
Head of the Food Crop Research Center of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Yudhistira Nugraha, warned ...
Govt preparing 301 instant homes for Mt. Ruang victims
The Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) will allocate 301 Simple Healthy Instant Housing (RISHA) units ...
Indian, Hong Kong satirists win press cartoon award
Indian cartoonist Rachita Taneja and Hong Kong's Zunzi were awarded the biennial Kofi Annan Courage in Cartooning Award on Friday, which is international press freedom day
Indonesia, Japan discuss new regulations for migrant workers
Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah met with Japanese Deputy Minister of State for Health, Labor, and WelfareMiyazaki ...
Australia replace India at top of Test rankings
The ICC updated their annual team rankings on Friday and Pat Cummins' side rose to the top in five-day cricket
The Battle to Restore Public Trust in Malaysian Media
A revised code of ethics overseen by the government rightly raises concerns about press freedom in Malaysia. There is an alternative solution.
Tanzid debuts as Tigersbowlfirstin T20I opener against Zimbabwe
Opener Tanzid Tamim was handed his T20I debut as Bangladesh opted to field first in the opener of the five-match series against Zimbabwe at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Friday.
The Inevitability of Indian Spies in Australia
Indias emerging great power status comes with great power behavior.
Met office issues 48-hour heat alert
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today issued a countrywide heat alert for 48 hours starting this evening
World Water Forum: Navy to station seven ships in Bali on May 13
The Indonesian Navy is planning to put on standby seven ships and two helicopters in Bali Province on May 13, five days ...
President-elect Prabowo urged not to bring oxic people in cabinet
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan advised President-elect Prabowo ...
Independent journalism key to empowering journalists
Speakers tell discussion on World Press Freedom Day
PM receives eye treatment at NIO as general patient
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received treatment at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital in the city's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar this morning
No overwhelmed health facilities amid increasing dengue cases: Govt
The Health Ministry clarified that health service facilities were not overwhelmed amid a three-fold spike in cases of ...
Biden calls for order at universities
Dissent is essential for democracy, but dissent must never lead to disorder, says Bidenreports Asian Lite News President Joe Biden on Thursday rejected calls from student protesters to change his... The post Biden calls for order at universities first appeared on Asian Lite USA .
Herzog says universities contaminated by hatred
Demonstrators have gathered in at least 30 US universities since last month, often erecting tent encampments to protest the soaring death toll in the Gaza Stripreports Asian Lite News Israels... The post Herzog says universities contaminated by hatred first appeared on Asian Lite USA .
Starlink launch in Indonesia set for next two weeks: Minister
SpaceX's satellite constellation, Starlink, will launch its broadband services in Indonesia in the next two weeks, ...
Erdogan criticizes US crackdown on college protests
Turkiye, a NATO ally of the United States, has sharply criticized Israels assault on Gaza and what it calls the unconditional support it receives from Western countriesreports Asian Lite News... The post Erdogan criticizes US crackdown on college protests first appeared on Asian Lite USA .
Labour wins Blackpool South by-election
Labour candidate overturned a majority of 3,690 to defeat Conservative David Jones in the constituency, which was previously held by Labour from 1997 to 2019reports Asian Lite News Labour has... The post Labour wins Blackpool South by-election first appeared on Asian Lite USA .
BMKG stresses Great Sumatran Fault to not trigger tsunami
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) emphasized that the Great Sumatran fault ...
Apply Pancasila Industrial Relations Implementation Guide: ministry
Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor called on the industrial world to support the government to realize ...
CPO, coal, and durian constitute largest exports to China: Kadin
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) stated that crude palm oil (CPO), coal, and durian are the top ...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and the Sheikhs carried the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed to his final resting place in Al Bateen Cemetery in Abu Dhabireports Asian Lite... The post Sheikh Tahnoun laid to rest first appeared on Asian Lite USA .
Minister Hartarto meets ASEAN Secretary General at Paris OECD meeting
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto met with ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim ...
Air Force Chief of Staff, Defense Minister discuss air defense
Chief of the Air Force Staff Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono discussed approaches to strengthen air defense with Defense ...
Dengue fever symptoms changed in COVID-19 survivors: Ministry
The Health Ministry confirmed changes in the symptoms of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DBD) among persons who had ...
Ministry of Transportation, BKI cooperate for ship maintenance
The Ministry of Transportation collaborates with PT Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (BKI) to maintain state vessels in order ...
Govt prepares operational targets to eradicate land mafia
Indonesia's Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) stated that he had ...
Industry minister confirms Apple's keenness to invest in Indonesia
The US-based global technology corporation Apple is still committed to actualizing its plan on placing capital in ...
Russian, US troops operating at same base in Niger
The presence of Russian troops at the base has fueled tensions between the US and Nigers military junta, which seized power in a coup in July 2023reports Asian Lite News... The post Russian, US troops operating at same base in Niger first appeared on Asian Lite USA .
Heatwave: Secondary schools, colleges in several districts closed tomorrow
All secondary schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical education institutions in several districts across the country including Dhaka, will be closed tomorrow due to the ongoing heatwave
US stresses necessity of direct talks with Taliban
Their history of human rights violations, particularly their treatment of women and girls, restrictions on education, and reintroduction of harsh punishments, has elicited widespread condemnationreports Asian Lite News The US... The post US stresses necessity of direct talks with Taliban first appeared on Asian Lite USA .
