DHAKA : Chief Justice of Bangladesh, Obaidul Hassan, who assumed leadership of the Supreme Court last year and is widely regarded as a close ally of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, is reportedly preparing to step down. This decision follows a large-scale protest on Saturday, where hundreds of demonstrators besieged the Supreme Court in…
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August 10 2024 : In a poignant announcement on social media, Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed the passing of Susan Wojcicki, former CEO of YouTube, who succumbed to cancer after a two-year battle. Pichai expressed deep sorrow in his message on X, stating, “Unbelievably saddened by the loss of my dear friend @SusanWojcicki after two…
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São Paulo August 10 2024 : A regional turboprop plane carrying 61 passengers and crew crashed near São Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board, according to local officials. The ATR 72-500 aircraft, operated by Voepass, went down near the town of Vinhedo, approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) northwest of…
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Male August 10 2024 : External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in Male for a three-day official visit aimed at revitalizing India-Maldives relations. His arrival marks the first high-level diplomatic engagement since Maldives’ pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu took office last year. This visit comes after a period of strained relations exacerbated by controversial remarks about…
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Tim Walz, Minnesota Governor and vice presidential candidate, has garnered attention for his notably modest financial profile, which stands out in stark contrast to his peers. According to reports from The Fortune, Walz’s net worth is notably lower than the average American’s, with minimal assets and no significant investments. He lacks stocks, bonds, or real…
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Microsoft has reported that Iranian hacker groups are allegedly attempting to interfere in the 2024 U.S. presidential election through various means. According to their findings, these groups are involved in setting up covert news websites and engaging in phishing activities. The goal appears to be influencing U.S. voters and gathering intelligence. The report highlights that…
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A new interim government in Bangladesh, led by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, is scheduled to be sworn in this evening at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban. President Mohammed Shahabuddin will administer the oath of office to the new administration, according to Bangabhaban sources reported by the Dhaka Tribune. Dr. Yunus will serve as the…
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Cairo, August 8, 2024: The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed the country’s airlines to avoid Iranian airspace for three hours on Thursday morning due to a planned military exercise in Iran. The restriction will be in place from 0100 to 0400 GMT and aims to enhance aviation safety. This directive comes amid escalating…
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Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been chosen chairman of Bangladesh’s interim administration, a day after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and departed the country. The protest leaders expect the members of Yunus’ interim administration to be announced on Wednesday. Yunus’ appointment followed a meeting on late Tuesday with student protest leaders, military officers, civil…
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Dhaka, August 7, 2024: Bangladeshi immigration authorities at the Akhaura border check post prevented journalist Shyamol Dutta and his family from leaving the country due to travel restrictions imposed by the Special Branch of police. Shyamol Dutta, editor of the newspaper Bhorer Kagoj and general secretary of the Jatiya Press Club, is known for his…
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