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Investigative Report By Mohammed Shahid Miah: In a startling turn of events, Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has fled the country amid a massive student-led revolution. Protests erupted in the capital, Dhaka, demanding an end to Hasina's alleged political corruption and her undemocratic attempts to hold onto power. As the public outcry grew, so did the violence. Initially, Hasina resorted to using police forces to control the escalating demonstrations. These brutal crackdowns, however, resulted in the deaths of hundreds of innocent students, further intensifying public outrage. In a last-ditch effort to maintain control, she declared a nationwide curfew and called on the military to restore order, but the military refused to follow he...

Nearly 40,000 people were found dead alone in their homes in Japan during the first half of 2024, according to a report by the National Police Agency. Of these, almost 4,000 individuals were discovered more than a month after their deaths, while 130 bodies remained unnoticed for a year before being found. Japan, which currently has the oldest population in the world according to the United Nations, is increasingly facing the issue of elderly citizens living and dying alone. The National Police Agency hopes that its report will draw attention to this growing problem. The data from the first half of 2024 reveals that 37,227 people living alone were found deceased in their homes. The report highlights that over 70% of these individuals were aged 65 and above, underscoring the vulnera...

The search for an Indian tourist who disappeared after being swallowed by a sinkhole in Malaysia's capital has been halted, as authorities have deemed it too "high risk" to continue. The search has now been stalled eight days after the incident occurred. Vijaya Lakshmi Gali, 48, was walking along a road in Kuala Lumpur on 23 August when the pavement beneath her suddenly gave way. The ground collapsed into an eight-meter sinkhole, causing Ms. Gali to plunge into it and vanish from sight. The shocking incident has since captivated the attention of Malaysia. Despite extensive search efforts, rescuers have found no trace of Ms. Gali except for her slippers, which were discovered during an initial 17-hour search. Rescue teams have been attempting to locate her in the city's sewer syste...

News Desk: Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Investment and Industry Advisor, Salman F Rahman, who has been in the custody of Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Branch (DB) police since his arrest, has allegedly disclosed startling information during interrogation. According to sources involved in the investigation, Rahman has provided details implicating Sheikh Hasina and her family in large-scale financial misconduct and corruption. Rahman reportedly revealed that members of Sheikh Hasina's family often pressured for the initiation of new projects, knowing they would yield large commissions. He claimed that the Prime Minister was fully aware of the situation and never objected. He further alleged that the extreme greed of Sheikh Hasina’s family has played a significant role in th...

By International Desk | Chief Advisor of Bangladesh,Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to enhance economic collaboration in the region. During a courtesy meeting with Syed Ahmed Maroof, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, held on August 27 at the state guesthouse Jamuna in Dhaka, Dr. Yunus emphasized the importance of greater regional cooperation. He stated that SAARC could serve as a model for relations similar to that of the European Union, advocating for unified efforts to promote mutual benefits. In the meeting, Pakistan's High Commissioner stressed the necessity of revitalizing trade, economic ties, and people-to-people connections between the two nations. He highlighted the importance of...

Report by Mohammed Shahid Miah: On August 10, 2024, Bangladesh's Chief Justice, Obaidul Hassan, officially resigned from his position. His resignation follows massive protests outside the Supreme Court in Dhaka, where students and lawyers gathered to demand his departure. The protestors issued an ultimatum, giving the Chief Justice one hour to step down. As tensions escalated, Obaidul Hassan decided to resign, citing concerns for safety. The resignation letter was promptly submitted to the Ministry of Law, with Asif Nazrul, an advisor to the ministry, confirming that it would be forwarded to the President for swift action. Sources indicate that five other Justices from the Appellate Division—Justices Borhan Uddin, M Enayetur Rahim, Md. Abu Zafar Siddique, Jahang...

Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, has been appointed as the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government. This position, akin to that of a prime minister, was entrusted to him following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5, 2024. Hasina's resignation came in response to a powerful student-led protest that demanded her exit, eventually gaining the backing of the military. The interim government under Dr. Yunus was formed in the aftermath of intense political unrest. His appointment has attracted widespread international attention, with some analysts speculating that foreign interests, particularly from the United States, may have played a role in his rise to this position. Known for his impartial stance and past conflicts with Hasina’s ad...