Zelensky says Kyiv security guarantees will only work if US provides them
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said security guarantees for Kyiv to end Russia's war would only be effective if the United States provides them, and that he hoped to meet US President-elect Donald Trump soon after his inauguration. Zelensky used the three-hour interview published on YouTube to call for Ukraine's NATO membership, emphasising his belief that a ceasefire without security guarantees for Kyiv would merely give Russia time to rearm for a new attack. "Without the United States, security guarantees are not possible. I mean these security guarantees that can prevent Russian aggression," he said, tacitly acknowledging that Kyiv's European allies would be too weak militarily to manage on their own. The Ukrainian leader also said he would attend Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration if he receives an official invitation.
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January 06, 2025 04:08 UTC
Hamas and Israel wrangle over talks as Israeli strikes in Gaza intensify
REUTERSPalestinians gather at the site of an Israeli strike on a house, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, January 5, 2025. The effort comes amid a surge in Israeli military action in the enclave. This weekend, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed 105 Palestinians, medics said. Later in the day, an airstrike hit a police station in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, killing five people, medics said. The Israeli military said on Sunday its forces had attacked more than 100 targets across Gaza over the weekend, killing dozens of Hamas militants.
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January 06, 2025 02:14 UTC
BNP chief Khaleda flying to London on special air ambulance Tuesday
The BNP chief will travel on a special air ambulance from Qatar's EmirBNP Chairman Khaleda Zia is set to fly to London on Tuesday, following the completion of the formalities. She will depart at night on a specially arranged air ambulance from Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Ahead of her trip, Khaleda exchanged greetings and farewells with BNP Standing Committee members at her Gulshan residence “Feroza” around 9pm on Sunday. The air ambulance is equipped with advanced medical facilities, he added. Following a few days at her son’s residence, the BNP chief will travel to the United States for advanced liver treatment.
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January 05, 2025 17:14 UTC
Extradition in the sea: 185 Bangladeshi, Indian fishermen finally on way to home
The families of the Bangladeshi fishermen will receive them when they arrive in Chattogram on MondayExtradition in the sea: 185 Bangladeshi, Indian fishermen finally on way to homeAs many as 90 Bangladeshi fishermen, who were detained in India at different times, are finally heading home, while another 95 Indian fishermen from Bangladesh are on their way home. The foreign ministry expects the Bangladeshi fishermen to arrive in Chattogram on Monday afternoon. Indian daily Anandabazar reported that 12 Bangladeshi fishermen were already taken to Haldia on Saturday morning to hand them over to Bangladeshi authorities. On the other hand, 95 Indian fishermen from Bangladesh prison will be handed over to the Indian Coast Guard. On the other side, the Indian home ministry decided to release the 90 Bangladeshi fishermen.
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January 05, 2025 17:00 UTC
Israeli strikes kill 14 people in Gaza, mediators strive for a truce deal
REUTERS/Dawoud Abu AlkasPalestinians gather at the site of an Israeli strike on a house, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, Jan 5, 2025. Health officials said an Israeli airstrike killed five people in a house in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza, while another airstrike killed four others in Jabalia in the northern edge of the enclave, where Israeli forces have been operating for three months. Later on Sunday, an Israeli airstrike hit a police station in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, killing five people, medics said. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on Sunday's strikes. In Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, relatives and neighbours rushed to the Zuhd family's house, which was struck by an Israeli airstrike late on Saturday, killing seven people, medics said.
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January 05, 2025 15:41 UTC
Israeli strikes kill nine people in Gaza, mediators strive for a truce deal
REUTERS/Kai PfaffenbachBuildings lie in ruin in Beit Hanoun in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as seen from southern Israel, Jan 5, 2025. REUTERS/Kai PfaffenbachIsraeli airstrikes killed at least nine Palestinians in two separate attacks in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, taking the weekend death toll to 97, Palestinian medics said, as US and Arab mediators stepped up efforts to conclude a ceasefire deal. Earlier on Sunday, the health ministry of Hamas-run Gaza said Israeli strikes across the territory had killed at least 88 Palestinians and wounded more than 200 others in the past 24 hours. ISRAEL SAYS DOZENS OF HAMAS MILITANTS KILLEDThe Israeli military said in a statement on Sunday that its forces had attacked more than 100 targets across Gaza over the weekend, killing dozens of Hamas militants. Israel launched its assault on Gaza in response to an Oct 7, 2023 attack by Hamas militants on communities in southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking about 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies.
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January 05, 2025 14:02 UTC
Extradition in the sea: 90 fishermen to return Bangladesh, 95 to India
The ministry officials say 90 Bangladeshis are detained in Indian prisons, while 95 Indian fishermen are in Bangladeshi prisonsExtradition in the sea: 90 fishermen to return Bangladesh, 95 to IndiaAs many as 185 fishermen from Bangladesh and India will be returning to their homes as both countries are handing them over at the intentional sea border on Sunday. There were 95 Indian fishermen in Bangladeshi prisons. On the other hand, 95 Indian fishermen from Bangladesh prison will be handed over to the Indian Coast Guard. Then on Dec 26, the Ministry of Home Affairs in Bangladesh issued an order withdrawing the cases against 95 Indian fishermen and decided to return their trawlers. On the other side, the Indian home ministry decided to release the 90 Bangladeshi fishermen.
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January 05, 2025 05:52 UTC
DSE suspends trading after FlexTrade system failure
A technical glitch in the FlexTrade software provided by a Singapore-based company disrupts tradingA technical glitch in the trading software delayed the Dhaka Stock Exchange, or DSE, from commencing transactions on the week's first day. The issue in the order management system of the FlexTrade software, provided by a Singapore-based company, prevented trading from starting on time on Sunday. A DSE official said the problem originated in the order management system of the FlexTrade software. DSE trading begins at 10am. After market hours, brokerage houses automatically receive settlement data from the FlexTrade Order Management System, or OMS.
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January 05, 2025 05:22 UTC
Shishu Hospital faces surge in patients
On Saturday, Halima told bdnews24.com: “The cold air hits his ears when the boy goes to school at 7 in the morning. Scenes like these have become common at Dhaka’s Shishu Hospital, where doctors report an uptick in patients suffering from cold-induced ailments. On Saturday, Maliha Keya, a resident of Old Dhaka, brought her 2-year-old to the Shishu Hospital. They’ll get better eventually, so I did not take them to the doctor.”Shishu Hospital Director Dr Mahbubul Alam told bdnews24.com that although the total number of patients at the hospital has decreased, the number of cold-related patients has increased. After they recover from the cold, they should be given normal temperature water and bathed in warm water.”
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January 05, 2025 04:23 UTC
Election will be free and fair, Yunus tells UK MP Rupa Huq
The election date depends on how much reform people want, the chief advisor saysReiterating two tentative times for the next general election, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has said balloting will be fully free and fair. “The election date depends on how much reform people want,” he said. There was a fake parliament, fake MPs, and a fake speaker. The whole country has now got their voices back; their voice was taken away forcibly,” the chief advisor was quoted as saying. She expressed her willingness to return to Bangladesh to observe the next general election.
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January 04, 2025 22:29 UTC
How much opportunity does Bangladesh have in healthcare sector as India limits visas?
Experts say reforms in service quality are crucial to fully seize the opportunityHow much opportunity does Bangladesh have in healthcare sector as India limits visas? The exact number of people who travel to India for treatment each year is not available from the relevant government department. "In India, doctors are trained in counselling. Specialised centres for cancer and cardiac treatment have been established in the private sector, with a few private cancer hospitals already operational. Our doctors treated patients in the country.”He added that despite some limitations, Bangladesh’s healthcare sector is ahead of many countries, with private healthcare improving as well.
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January 04, 2025 21:38 UTC
Six-day nationwide campaign on 'revolution proclamation' from Jan 6
The Anti-discrimination Student Movement and the National Citizens’ Committee have announced a joint nationwide public relations campaign from Jan 6 to Jan 11. They announced the programme at a press conference at the central office of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement on Saturday at 11:30am, reports bdnews24.com. Hasnat said that they will hold public relations events across the country over the five days, "At this time, we will distribute leaflets, hold rallies and conduct public relations at various levels. Nasiruddin also said, “There has been a positive response and cooperation from all political parties in formulating the declaration. Although there are some differences in viewpoints, the work of formulating the declaration is underway based on everyone's opinions.”
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January 04, 2025 18:15 UTC
Cold wave eases as sunlight returns
Rickshaw-puller Md Rasel of Dhaka's Mohakhali told bdnews24.com: "This morning feels less cold compared to previous days. Night temperatures may rise slightly, while daytime temperatures are expected to increase by one to two degrees Celsius. A mild cold wave is sweeping over the northern district of Panchagarh, where the lowest temperature of the day was recorded at 9.4 degrees Celsius in Tentulia. Other low temperatures recorded include 11 degrees Celsius in Jashore, 11.4 degrees Celsius in Kushtia's Kumarkhali, and 11.8 degrees Celsius in Nilphamari's Syedpur. Dhaka's minimum temperature stood at 13 degrees Celsius, while Teknaf recorded the highest at 28.2 degrees Celsius.
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January 04, 2025 18:03 UTC
Mother, boyfriend arrested over murder of infant in Dhaka
Baby Amena’s identity was later confirmed by officials and Fatema was arrested in Pallabi on Friday night. DMP spokesperson Md Jahangir Kabir said, “The child was murdered due to an extramarital affair between the child's mother, Fatima, and a man named Zafar. When baby Amena began crying, investigators say, Zafar mixed sleeping pills into soup to subdue her. After the murder, Zafar reportedly wrapped Amena’s body in a bedsheet, placed it in a shopping bag, and abandoned it near the metro rail pillar. Jahangir added, “Fatema, who was arrested in the murder case, has given her confession in court.
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January 04, 2025 16:42 UTC
Political divisions could lead to uprising’s failure, warns Ganosamhati Andolon
The party leader urges students to remain united to uphold the spirit of the mass uprisingGanosamhati Andolon has cautioned that divisions or distrust in the political process could jeopardise the outcomes of the July-August uprising. "Stay united and continue fighting to ensure that this dream is realised throughout the election process," he said. Saki also called for the interim government to facilitate the political process. Saki, leader of Ganosamhati Andolon, which has been engaged in joint action with the BNP against the Awami League government, stressed the importance of unity among political forces. The leader reminded the history of attempts to depoliticise or exclude people from the political process.
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January 04, 2025 14:09 UTC