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A senior opposition figure warned against political exploitation of the activist's murder. He condemned the killing but stressed that all parties must guard against anyone using the tragedy to sow chaos or disrupt the upcoming election. He made these comments to reporters before attending the...

The UN Secretary-General condemned the activist's killing and called for a peaceful election environment. He urged all parties in Bangladesh to avoid violence and show restraint ahead of the February vote. His spokesperson relayed the message, extending official condolences to the victim's...

The Chief Adviser stated the activist's principles would permanently inspire the country. He declared that Bangladesh would never surrender its dignity, calling this Hadi's lasting ideal. Speaking before the funeral prayer, he described the deceased not merely as a leader, but as someone who...

The victim's older brother called the investigation a national disgrace. He stated that the failure to capture the killers after a week brings shame upon the state. Addressing a large crowd before the funeral, he said every person present now carried his brother's identity. He emphasized that...

A senior figure from the activist group claimed the shooting was a coordinated plot, not a lone attack. He insisted that every person involved in planning and assisting must face legal consequences. Speaking before the funeral, he demanded a public update from top security officials within a...

Police are deploying a massive security detail for the funeral, including a thousand body cameras. A DMP deputy commissioner stated the move aims to boost safety and test the surveillance gear's effectiveness for field operations. He claimed no specific threat exists, framing the camera use as a...

The body of activist Sharif Osman Hadi was moved under heavy guard for an autopsy at a medical college hospital. Following the procedure, it will be prepared for his funeral prayer at the National Parliament Plaza. His burial will occur at Dhaka University, next to the grave of the National...

The funeral prayer for Sharif Osman Hadi is scheduled at the national parliament building's south plaza. This follows the return of his body to the country via a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight. Hadi, a prominent activist and political candidate, died after being shot earlier in the month in...

A poetry reading happened right at the Joydebpur Railway Station in Gazipur for Victory Month. The local chapter of an organization called Bashundhara Shuvosangho set it up. Students from a primary school for underprivileged kids, Musafir Ishkul, took part in the recitation. They held it in the...

The heads of the Army, Navy, and Air Force are meeting with the Chief Election Commissioner, AMM Nasir Uddin. That meeting is happening at the main election building. Later the same day, the Election Commission will hold a major law and order review. A bunch of top security and intelligence...

Today is the sixth year since Sir Fazle Hasan Abed died. He founded BRAC, a massive global development NGO. He was 83 when he passed in Dhaka after an illness. His career path changed completely because of a huge cyclone and the Bangladesh Liberation War. He quit his corporate job in Pakistan...

The Austin Reggae Festival is returning with new producers for a three-day weekend at Auditorium Shores. Reggae Rise Up now runs the event, promising bigger production and a wider lineup while keeping its philanthropic focus on supporting the Central Texas Food Bank. The 2026 headliners are...

Venezuela's president accused the American president of finally showing his hand about the country's oil and land. This came after public statements saying the United States wanted its assets back there, referring to oil rights and other properties claimed to have been seized. The Venezuelan...

Bounty Killer is firing back online after getting heat from Vybz Kartel's fans. The backlash started because he publicly backed Masicka in his clash with Tommy Lee Sparta. A leaked voice note, supposedly from the 53-year-old artist, explained his stance, saying he was always with the Alliance...

Just as Jamaica is trying to recover from Hurricane Melissa's destruction, people are getting hit with higher power bills. The utilities office approved a seven percent hike on December statements for electricity used in November. This comes after many customers dealt with long blackouts from...

Hurricane Melissa wrecked western Jamaica, flattening parishes like Westmoreland, Hanover, St. Elizabeth, and Trelawny. Many residents lost everything, needing basic shelter, food, and clothes. The Alkaline Foundation jumped in with a relief project, assembling packages with essential items and...

Masicka threw some serious shade on a new track called 'System,' targeting Tommy Lee Sparta and name-checking fellow artists Gaza Kim, Lisa Hyper, and Gaza Slim. Kim first seemed stunned, but then a social media post showed her flipping the bird while the song played, a clear sign she was...

A musician named Marcue just dropped a video for his track 'just can't let go' that's hitting different, putting a raw spotlight on alcohol dependency. This Kingston-based artist, who blends Reggae with Dancehall, R&B, Pop, and hip-hop, made the clip to start real talk about a tough subject that...

A religious leader called for calm and fairness as the election season approaches. The Archbishop of Kampala, Paul Ssemogerere, spoke at a large Christmas event hosted by the Buganda Kingdom at Bulange. He told the crowd to select their leaders without violence, contrasting Uganda's often bloody...

A cultural leader warned people to avoid dangerous holiday behavior. The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, told a crowd at Bulange that overexcitement during Christmas often results in reckless driving and fatal accidents. He spoke during an event where the Buganda Kingdom handed over...