Author: MOST. JESMIN AKTER

In a strong statement highlighting the ongoing water disputes between Bangladesh and India, there is a growing call for the construction of a second Farakka Barrage, located just 40 kilometers away from the existing one, at a height of 7,500 feet. The proposal aims to address the challenges Bangladesh faces due to the release of water from the Farakka Barrage by India, particularly during the monsoon and dry seasons. The Need for a Second Barrage According to experts, the current situation has become increasingly untenable for Bangladesh. The existing Farakka Barrage, built by India on the Ganges River, has long…

In the aftermath of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, Japan faced unparalleled devastation. The bombs, dropped by the United States, marked the end of World War II but left the nation grappling with enormous challenges. However, in a remarkable display of resilience and determination, Japan managed to rebuild itself from the ashes, emerging as one of the world’s leading economic powers. Unprecedented Destruction On August 6, 1945, Hiroshima became the first city in history to suffer a nuclear attack. Three days later, Nagasaki met the same fate. The immediate impact was catastrophic—over 200,000 people lost…

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has submitted his nomination to contest for the position of Chancellor at Oxford University. On Sunday, August 18, his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), made this announcement. According to a report by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency, this information was shared. The report states that since Imran Khan is currently imprisoned in a Rawalpindi jail, his representative submitted the nomination on his behalf. His party has stated that he will contest the Chancellor position from prison. Recently, the position of Chancellor at Oxford University became vacant after 80-year-old Chris Patten, former chairman of the UK’s Conservative…

Although this is not new information, the significance of the event calls for a detailed discussion. On August 9, 1945, the U.S. dropped the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan, just days after Hiroshima suffered the same fate. Over 150,000 people were killed instantly in both cities, and the death toll exceeded 200,000 within a year. The cities were reduced to ashes, and many survivors lived with permanent disabilities due to the radiation exposure. The most dangerous aspect was the lack of knowledge about the effects of radiation. Many survivors, known as “Hibakusha,” suffered from various illnesses throughout their lives.…

Tension has been prevailing inside the Rangpur Central Jail since Friday morning following the death of a prisoner. To bring the situation under control, prison guards fired blank shots. The Deputy Commissioner of Rangpur, along with law enforcement personnel, is currently inside the jail. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Mobassher Hasan confirmed the incident to Prothom Alo around 1:15 PM. He explained that the tension arose after a fight broke out between two inmates over picking and eating hog plums from a tree inside the jail around 8:15 AM. The two prisoners involved were Bahar and Rafiqul. During the altercation, Rafiqul struck…

A top Ukrainian commander has claimed that Kyiv’s forces are in control of at least 1,000 square kilometers of Russia’s Kursk region. British news outlet BBC reported this on Tuesday, August 13. The report states that this is Ukraine’s largest cross-border incursion in the two-and-a-half-year war. Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said that Ukrainian forces will continue to carry out offensive operations in the Kursk region. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia had brought the war to Ukraine, but now that war is being brought back to Russia. In response, Russian authorities have evacuated approximately 121,000 residents from the Kursk…

In the U.S. presidential election, Republican candidate Donald Trump has begun his highly anticipated interview with billionaire Elon Musk. However, the live broadcast on social media started over half an hour later than scheduled. It is being reported that this delay was caused by a cyberattack. It was previously announced that Donald Trump would be giving an interview to the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, on Monday. The timing for the live broadcast on Elon Musk’s social media platform X had also been shared. But the interview did not start at the scheduled time. Trump and Musk appeared over half…

Protesters in Gopalganj set fire to an army vehicle and seized a weapon during a demonstration against the forced exile of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The incident occurred around 3:30 PM near Gopinathpur Bus Stand in Sadar Upazila’s Gopinathpur Union. Five soldiers and two journalists were injured during the clash. The protest was organized by local Awami League leaders and activists who blocked the Dhaka-Khulna highway. When army personnel arrived at the scene, protesters chanted slogans and eventually attacked the soldiers. The soldiers attempted to control the situation by firing blank shots, but the protesters overpowered them, seizing a…

Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder has resigned. He submitted his resignation letter to the Secretary of the Financial Institutions Division, Mohammad Abdur Rahman Khan, citing personal reasons. The resignation letter was sent around 3 PM today, and the Secretary has not commented on the matter. Governor Talukder has not been seen at the Bangladesh Bank since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation on August 5. He has also been absent from his residence, the Governor House. The spokesperson for Bangladesh Bank, Mezbaul Haque, stated that he was unaware of the resignation. According to regulations, the appointment and resignation of the…

In light of the current situation, high-ranking military officials have assured the business community that the army, along with other law enforcement agencies like the BGB and police, will ensure the security of industrial factories, shopping malls, and business establishments to keep the economy running. During a meeting with business leaders at the Army Headquarters on Thursday evening, the military pledged to enhance security measures. Business leaders expressed their concerns over recent incidents of looting and arson, which have caused fear among entrepreneurs. They requested visible army presence and increased patrols to safeguard industrial areas. The military assured sufficient security…