Bangladesh has requested that Bahrain restore entry permits for its citizens to strengthen economic ties and personal connections between the nations, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said during talks on Sunday. The diplomat asked Bahraini Deputy Interior Minister Adel bin Khalifa Al Fadhel to reinstate access for business professionals, skilled laborers, and workers with specialized training. Hossain also pressed for family reunification permits for Bangladeshis already living in the Gulf kingdom.
Al Fadhel recognized the economic value Bangladeshi residents bring to Bahrain and indicated his administration plans to gradually restore visa services. The officials explored drafting an accord that would allow convicted individuals to...
A leader of the National Citizens' Party expressed willingness on Sunday to conduct a referendum on the July Charter alongside February elections if needed, though he said an earlier vote would be better. Nahid Islam, the party convener and former student activist from last year's uprising, accused the two largest opposition groups of manufacturing disputes about timing to distract from the charter itself.
Speaking at party headquarters, Islam said authorities could accommodate both the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's preference for a referendum during elections and Jamaat-e-Islami's call for a separate earlier vote, depending on logistical capabilities. He endorsed the National Consensus Commission's recommendation that constitutional...
Former President Barack Obama reached out by phone on Saturday to New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, offering guidance should the 34-year-old win his race and expressing admiration for his efforts. A spokesperson for Mamdani verified the conversation, which was initially disclosed by a major newspaper.
The state assembly member, who was born in Uganda, has maintained a substantial lead over his chief opponent, ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo, before Tuesday's general election. Cuomo is campaigning without party backing after his defeat to Mamdani during the Democratic primary. Curtis Sliwa of the Guardian Angels represents Republicans in the contest.
Political watchers were surprised when Mamdani secured a decisive primary win on...
Bangladesh's top election official will sit down with representatives from the National Citizens' Party on Sunday afternoon at the Election Commission headquarters, with discussions set to begin at 3 p.m. The NCP confirmed the appointment through the joint chief coordinator Khan Muhammad Mursalin late on Saturday.
The party delegation will feature chief coordinator Nasir Uddin Patwari alongside joint convener Khaled Saifullah, who heads policy and research, plus joint member secretary Zahirul Islam Musa. Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin will host the talks.
Party officials indicated the gathering will address multiple electoral topics, particularly the assignment of the Shapla symbol, which depicts a water lily, as the...
Washington and Beijing have established new military communication lines aimed at preventing conflict escalation after what US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described as an unprecedented improvement in bilateral relations following a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Hegseth announced the agreement in a social media post on Sunday, stating he and Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun decided during a Saturday night telephone conversation. The defense chiefs previously met in Malaysia after the Trump-Xi summit in South Korea and concurred that peaceful cooperation serves both nations best.
Military analysts have long urged direct contact between the two powers whose naval forces frequently...
Bangladesh is launching automated traffic cameras to address dangerous driving conditions as urban growth strains road safety infrastructure, particularly in Dhaka. The Dhaka Elevated Expressway began testing video-based speed monitoring in early July as authorities plan broader deployment of artificial intelligence systems, red-light detectors and license plate recognition technology across high-risk intersections.
The initiative will connect with digital fine issuance platforms while using existing surveillance networks as command centers. Officials aim to reduce speeding, signal violations and lane infractions that contributed to roughly 40 percent of more than 4,000 crashes recorded last year in the capital. Target locations...
Bangladesh has pledged its backing for Qatar in the face of any challenges to the Gulf nation's territorial integrity or safety, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain declared during weekend diplomatic discussions in Bahrain. The message came during his sit-down with Qatari State Minister for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi at the 21st Manama Dialogue, where the two officials tackled a range of shared concerns. Qatar renewed its pledge to assist with finding solutions to the Rohingya displacement situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on Sunday.
Hossain also engaged with the head of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia to examine potential avenues for the body to take a...
Bangladesh's top diplomat has called attention to the need for Middle Eastern stability while commending Bahrain for its role in fostering regional cooperation during talks on Saturday at the 21st Manama Dialogue. Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain met with his Bahraini counterpart, Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani, and proposed that Dhaka serve as the venue for their next round of Political Consultations in 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday.
Hossain invited the Bahraini foreign minister to lead his nation's representatives during a visit to the Bangladeshi capital. The adviser participated in multiple diplomatic discussions on the margins of the conference, which drew international leaders and officials to...
Federal authorities are investigating what officials believe was a deliberate blast at a Harvard University medical facility that occurred during the early morning hours on Saturday. Campus police responded to the Goldenson building just before 3 a.m. after a fire alarm sounded and witnessed two individuals running from the scene, according to statements from the Harvard University Police Department.
Officers discovered evidence of an explosion on the fourth floor, which arson investigators preliminarily determined had the hallmarks of an intentional act. Boston police conducted a thorough search of the structure to rule out additional explosive devices, finding none. No one was hurt in the incident. Surveillance cameras captured...
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