FGN45: BANGLADESH-5THLD ELECTIONS
Counting underway after Bangladesh votes in crucial general elections
Dhaka: The counting of votes was underway on Thursday after Bangladeshis cast ballots in the crucial general elections to elect a new government to replace the interim administration, which took charge after the collapse of the Awami League regime in August 2024.
FGN39: BANGLADESH-ELECTIONS-2NDLD LEADERS
Will accept results if elections are free and fair: BNP, Jamaat chiefs
Dhaka: Leaders of top Bangladesh contending parties on Thursday said that they will accept the results of the elections if they are held in a “free, fair, impartial manner.”
FGN35: BANGLADESH-ELECTIONS-REFERENDUM
'Yes' to referendum may halt Bangladesh’s constitutional continuity, experts warn
Dhaka: A referendum to elicit public consent in favour of a complicated reform package of Muhammad Yunus’ Interim government may threaten the foundational history and bring an end to the continuity of post-independent Bangladesh’s 1972 Constitution, experts said Thursday.
FGN16: US-INDIA-TRUMP
US President Trump hails trade deal with India as 'historic'
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump has hailed the trade deal with India as “historic” and said America will increase its coal exports dramatically to the country and to others with which it has trade agreements.
FGN46: PAK-LD IMRAN
Imran Khan complains about ‘denial’ of health services, satisfied with security and food in prison
Islamabad: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan is reportedly facing a loss of vision in his right eye and has complained about denial of health services in jail while showing satisfaction with the security and food being provided, it has emerged.
FGN43: US-INDIAN-LD STUDENT
Family of Indian student killed in 2023 by Seattle police officer reaches USD 29 million settlement: report
New York: The family of an Indian student, killed in January 2023 when she was struck by a police vehicle in Seattle, has reached a USD 29 million settlement with the city, according to a media report.
FGN41: CHINA-US-RAREEARTHS
China tightens grip on rare earth metals to counter US-led push to end its monopoly
Beijing: China has stepped up efforts to consolidate its monopoly over rare earth metals to counter the United States move to form an international alliance with over 50 nations, including India, to secure the supply chains of the precious metals to reduce reliance on Beijing.
FGN26: BANGLADESH-ELECTIONS-LD BOAT SYMBOL
No 'boat' symbol on ballot for first time in 30 years in Bangladesh's election
Dhaka: For the first time in 30 years, the election symbol of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League - boat - has not appeared on the ballot paper in Bangladesh's crucial general election, voting for which is being held on Thursday.
FGN27: BANGLADESH-HINDU-MURDER
Hindu tea worker killed in Bangladesh
Dhaka: A young Hindu tea garden worker's bloodied body was found with his hands and legs tied with ropes in the Moulvibazar area in northeast Bangladesh, a media report said Thursday.
