Qatar, UAE offer air ambulance for Khaleda’s medical evacuation

Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have offered to provide an air ambulance to facilitate the medical evacuation of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, who remains in critical condition at Dhaka’s Evercare Hospital.

Khaleda to be flown to London after midnight as condition remains critical

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is expected to be flown to London after midnight Thursday as her health remains in a “critical” state, her personal physician and BNP Standing Committee member Professor Dr AZM M Zahid Hossain said on Thursday.

Over 1,500 dead as floods strike four Asian countries

Catastrophic flooding across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia has claimed more than 1,500 lives, with forecasters warning of continued heavy rain that could deepen the crisis, particularly in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, where the risk of further landslides and inundation remains acute.

Jens Sumon’s last song released four days after his death

Four days after his sudden death, the late singer Jens Sumon has left behind one last musical gift for his fans, the newly released track, “Keu Janlo Na Keu Bujhlo Na” (“No One Knew, No One Understood”). Sumon, widely cherished for his 2002 hit “Ekta Chador Hobe,” died of a heart attack on November 28 at the age of 54.

HC delivers split verdict on legality of NCT operation deal

The High Court has delivered a split verdict on the rule questioning the legality of the ongoing process to sign an agreement with a foreign company for operating the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chattogram Port.

64 dists’ police officials chosen by lottery to avoid bias: Yunus

Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government, said on Thursday that police officers for 64 districts were selected by lottery to oversee the historic post-uprising elections.

Indian MLA suspended from party over Babri Masjid replica plan

Trinamool Congress has suspended MLA Humayun Kabir after he announced plans to lay the foundation stone for a Babri Masjid replica in Beldanga, Murshidabad, later this week. Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim said the party “believes in secular theory” and Kabir’s remarks conflicted with this principle.

Youth shot dead by BSF at Lalmonirhat border

Addl police super suspended for failing to join new posting

The Additional Superintendent of Police of Cumilla District, Md. Shamim Quddus Bhuiyan, has been temporarily suspended from government service for failing to join his new posting at the Dinajpur In-Service Training Centre.

Russia approves key military pact ahead of Putin’s India visit

Russia has formally approved a landmark defense logistics pact with India just days before President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi for a high-level bilateral summit. The Russian State Duma approved the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support (RELOS) agreement on December 2, completing the final legislative step on Russia’s side.

Evercare Hospital crowds drop brings relief to patients, families

A noticeable drop in crowds outside Evercare Hospital on Thursday brought much-needed relief to other patients and their families, following days of congestion linked to the hospitalisation of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

SC declares interim govt’s swearing-in legal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has upheld the High Court’s verdict, declaring legal the formation and swearing-in of the interim government led by Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus.