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Place of the hungriest people in the world is Gaza
Gaza at this moment is the place of the hungriest people on earth, every person in Gaza is suffering from famine. The Israeli forces are indulging in a frenzy to completely destroy Gaza. They have not stopped at just evicting them from their homes, the UN has warned that there are now plans to flatten them into the ground. The situation in Gaza is now such that even food aid cannot reach there. Last Friday the UN stated that even while trying to deliver food, they are facing obstruction. In recent history, they have not had to struggle this much to help the Palestinians.
Al Jazeera reports on Teesta campaign
In demand for a fair share of water, a massive crowd gathered at the banks of the Teesta River on Tuesday (February 18). The campaign, demanding a fair share of Teesta water and the implementation of the Teesta Master Plan, began on Monday with a 48-hour program. On the previous day, sit-in protests were held simultaneously at 11 locations across five districts surrounding the Teesta River. Along with BNP leaders and activists, thousands of local residents participated in the program. Central leaders of the BNP also joined the demonstration.
Israeli destruction turns Northern Gaza into a ‘Ghost Region’
Since early October 2023, the Israeli military's devastating assault on northern Gaza has claimed the lives of 5,000 people, injured 9,050 others, and displaced thousands more. Those who still survive describe the area as a "ghost region." Hospitals, schools, refugee camps, mosques, churches, and countless buildings have been damaged or destroyed in the relentless attacks.
US blacklists former army chief Aziz Ahmed
"His actions have contributed to the undermining of Bangladesh's democratic institutions and the public's faith in public institutions and processes," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement.
Fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections begins
The fourth phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections began today in 96 Lok Sabha constituencies across 10 states and Union Territories. Voting started at 7.00am on Monday and will continue till 7.00pm, reports Al Jazeera and NDTV.
Israel’s Knesset passes law to close Al Jazeera
Israel’s Knesset on Monday passed legislation allowing the closure of the Al Jazeera television. The law was passed 71 to 10 in its second and third readings in the Knesset plenum.
Unarmed Palestinians killed, buried by bulldozer
Al Jazeera has obtained footage showing Israeli forces in Gaza shooting two unarmed Palestinians dead at close range.