Putin refuses to agree to a full ceasefire despite Trump’s call

Putin refuses to agree to a Russian President Vladimir Putin has not agreed to a full ceasefire in Ukraine despite US President Donald Trump’s call. The two leaders held a long phone call on Tuesday, but the Russian president only agreed to stop attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. BBC and Reuters reported. US President Donald Trump spoke to Russian President Putin, calling for a full 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. However, White House sources said that despite the two leaders talking for a long time on the phone to stop the…

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Trump’s policies raise questions about buying American weapons

Trump’s policies raise questions Canada and European countries are reconsidering their purchases of expensive American weapons, such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, due to the controversial foreign policy of US President Donald Trump. The Trump administration’s unexpected decisions and doubts about its commitment to the NATO alliance have raised questions about whether the arms purchase is strategically sound. Trump has moved away from traditional US foreign policy, increased closeness to Russia and suspended most foreign aid. He has also expressed doubts about America’s commitment to defending NATO members from…

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Army Chief meets with Chief Advisor

Army Chief meets with Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman today paid a courtesy call on Principal Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release that during the meeting, the Army Chief briefed the Principal Advisor about the overall security situation in the country and the ongoing activities of the army. He also discussed various steps taken by the army for national development and stability. General Waqar-uz-Zaman also briefed the Principal Advisor about his recent visit to the Central African…

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BFF gets sponsorship for national football team after 12 years

BFF gets sponsorship for national After almost 12 years, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has secured a sponsor for the national men’s football team. United Commercial Bank Limited (UCB) has been contracted to sponsor the national team for the next five years. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between BFF and UCB at the bank’s head office in the capital on Sunday (March 16). UCB Chairman Sharif Zahir and BFF President Tabith Awal were present on the occasion. As the new sponsor, UCB will bear various matches, training camps…

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Bangladesh strongly protests US intelligence chief’s comments

  Bangladesh strongly protests The interim government has expressed deep concern and outrage over recent comments by US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard on Bangladesh. In a statement, the government called Gabbard’s remarks “misleading, harmful and baseless”. In an interview with Indian television channel NDTV World, Gabbard made comments about “torture and killings” of religious minorities in Bangladesh and the “Islamic terrorist threat”. She also accused the country of “establishing an Islamic caliphate”. The government statement said that Bangladesh is a traditionally tolerant and peace-loving country and has made significant progress…

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Israeli attacks on Gaza break ceasefire, killing 200 in one day

Israeli attacks on Gaza break Israel has attacked dozens of targets across the Gaza Strip. At least 200 people have been killed in a sudden Israeli airstrike early Tuesday. The attack came amid talks to extend the ceasefire in Gaza. Reuters and Al Jazeera reported. Palestinian health authorities said that attacks were reported in several places, including Gaza City, northern Gaza, Deir al-Balah, Khan Yunis and Rafah in the central and southern Gaza Strip. Palestinian health ministry officials said that Israeli airstrikes hit dozens of targets in Gaza early Tuesday.…

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Inauguration of Jamuna Rail Bridge: New chapter in Dhaka-Uttaranchal rail connectivity

Inauguration of Jamuna Rail Bridge The much-awaited 4.8-km-long Jamuna Railway Bridge with dual gauge double lines built over the Jamuna River has been officially inaugurated. The bridge is expected to usher in a new era in rail connectivity between Dhaka and the northern region. The bridge was inaugurated by Railways Ministry Secretary Md. Fahimul Islam in a grand ceremony at Ibrahimabad Railway Station in Tangail on Tuesday. Japanese Ambassador to Dhaka Mr. Saida Shinichi and JICA’s South Asia Regional Director General Mr. Ito Teruyaki were present as special guests at…

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Amazing Barca, great Lewandowski! The Catalans won 2-0 to 4-2

Amazing Barca great Lewandowski Barcelona came from two goals down to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 to go top of La Liga. Robert Lewandowski was the hero of the match at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Sunday night. Although they were a little uncomfortable in the first half due to Atletico’s dominance, Barca turned the tide of the match in the second half with a brilliant performance. The hosts took a 2-0 lead through goals from Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sorloth in the 45th and 70th minutes. However, Barcelona saw a…

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Home Affairs Advisor: Demand to reinstate ‘Except Israel’ on passports is reasonable

Home Affairs Advisor: Demand Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that the demand to restore ‘Except Israel’ or excluding Israel in Bangladeshi passports is ‘very reasonable’. He said that a decision on this issue will be taken after discussing with the Foreign Ministry. On Tuesday, a memorandum demanding the restoration of ‘Except Israel’ was submitted to the Home Affairs Advisor by the National Revolutionary Council at the Secretariat. The Home Affairs Advisor made this comment while accepting the memorandum. Home Affairs Advisor: Demand Md.…

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