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Bangladeshi film star Nusraat Faria granted bail
Dhaka, May 20 (Time of Bangladesh)- On Tuesday, popular film actress Nusraat Faria was granted bail by the Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court following a special submission. Her lawyer, Barrister Mohammad Iftekhar Hossain, confirmed the news. He said, “The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court-1 was satisfied with...
Bangladesh’s security forces say ‘no’ to Rakhine corridor
Despite the government’s interest and policy-level in principle agreement for the corridor, along with international momentum behind the proposal, the armed forces have taken a clear and unified stance against it
UK Parliament urges renewed talks on Kashmir
Criticises erosion of democratic rights in India-held Kashmir since 2019, aAdvises UK to take balanced stance, raise rights issues, and consult Kashmiri diaspora
India’s curbs on imports to cost Bangladesh $770 million, impacting 42% of bilateral imports: GTRI
Readymade garments, processed food, and plastic products are among the major categories affected, now restricted to select sea ports or banned from land entry altogether
Operation Sindoor no yet over, says Indian envoy to Sri Lanka
High Commissioner Santosh Jha says India is thankful to Sri Lanka for expressing solidarity in fight against terrorism. Sri Lanka is a centrepiece of India’s Neighbourhood First policy, he adds.
Ashoka University faculty protest against arrest of Prof. Ali Khan Mahmudabad following Operation Sindoor
New Delhi, May 18 – The Faculty Association of Ashoka University has strongly condemned the arrest of Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Political Science, on 18 May 2025, on groundless and untenable charges. The faculty said in a...
Bangladesh’s debate about a humanitarian corridor highlights broader issues
By Jon Danilowicz/counterpointbd.com May 18 – As a long time Bangladesh watcher, I have noticed a pattern of the country’s political analysts and actors either deliberately or unintentionally misinterpreting foreign policy and security issues. Most often, these debates end up revolving around some alleged nefarious...
Bangladesh Army chiefs – At the helm amidst turmoil
Dhaka, May 18 (Times of Bangladesh) -Throughout Bangladesh’s turbulent political history, army chiefs have often played roles far beyond the barracks. From guarding democracy to disrupting it, these military leaders have stood at the intersection of statecraft and power—often amidst national crises. Their actions have,...
Fears of ‘mass arrests’ spark exodus of over 3,000 hill people
Dhaka, May 16 (Times Of Bangladesh) – An atmosphere of fear has gripped several remote hill villages in Bandarban as security forces continue operations against the armed insurgent group Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF). Locals and community leaders allege that, in the name of anti-insurgency, hundreds...
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