Middle East
Workers under free visas should not be subjected to uncertainty
The lives of Bangladeshi migrant workers are becoming increasingly precarious. Most of the workers are going abroad with loans, borrowing from relatives. Even before reaching their destinations, they are falling into dire situations. In many cases, they are compelled to sell off their lands and meager assets just to go abroad. However, for various reasons, they are forced to return to the country empty-handed. Such news is not pleasent for our country.
33 die after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast
At least 33 Ethiopian migrants - including an eight-year-old boy - have died after their boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti, officials have told the BBC.
UN chief says Mideast 'cycle of retaliation' must stop
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an end to "the dangerous cycle of retaliation" in the Middle East following reports of Israeli strikes against Iran.
Floods in desert lands, heat wave in Bengal with fog
In the desert countries of Oman and the United Arab Emirates, it's often said that it doesn't rain. However, both of these countries recently experienced record rainfall and devastating floods. Last Tuesday, from the roads to the airports, everything was submerged in water. In various cities of these two wealthy nations, expensive cars were seen submerged in the flow of water. The UAE's Meteorological Department states that such a quantity of rainfall hasn't been seen in the past 75 years. Now the question arises: why did such sudden rainfall occur in these desert countries? While some experts attribute it to cloud seeding, others blame La Niña. On the one hand, intense heatwaves are prevailing in South Asia, especially in West Bengal of India and Bangladesh, while on the other hand, thick fog has been descending in many districts of this region in the past few days. Many attributes, this unusual weather behavior to the influence of La Niña. However, there is no doubt among experts worldwide that climate change is responsible for this abnormal behavior of weather in the region of Middle East and Bengal.
PM orders to monitor Middle East situation
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has instructed the authorities concerned to keep an eye on the volatile Middle East situation after Iran's attack on Israel.
Ramadan is being observed in Gaza amidst the ruins
Fasting is being observed in Gaza amidst the gradual attacks by the Israeli military. Alongside, famine and diseases are rampant in Gaza. While Muslims around the world observe fasting throughout the day, the people of Gaza spend their days searching for the bodies of their loved ones amidst the ruins.
The new Middle East that will emerge after the end of Gaza conflict
The opposition between the United States and Israel is now apparent. President Joe Biden has cautioned that Israel is losing international support in its campaign against Hamas. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected the U.S. plan regarding post-war Gaza. This division has been veiled under the curtain for quite some time. Occasionally, news has emerged suggesting strains in the relationship between the two staunch allies due to extensive civilian casualties in Gaza. However, despite the claims of the American president, support from a significant portion of the world still stands with Israel.
Hamas says "no compromise" in Gaza truce talks
Hamas's armed wing on Friday (March 8) said there would be no compromise on the movement's demand that Israel withdraw from Gaza to secure the release of hostages seized in the October 7 attack.
Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Hamas hostage talks
Israel's war cabinet approved on Saturday sending negotiators to Qatar to continue talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in the war against Hamas and the return of hostages being held in Gaza, officials and local media said.
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