Desk Report: Sudan Gurung, one of the leaders of Nepal’s recent Gen-G movement, has announced that he will contest the country’s general elections in March. He has also announced the formation of his own party. The movement he led to oust the Nepalese government earlier this month. “Our movement will continue to form a people’s government,” Sudan said. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera‘s Sandra Guthman, 36-year-old Sudan Gurung said that his party is not a historical political party, but is gathering supporters from across the country “for change.”…
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We have never stopped tourists from entering St. Martin’s Island: Environmental Advisor
Desk Report: Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, said that the entry of tourists to St. Martin’s Island in Teknaf has never been stopped. She said this while speaking as the chief guest at the Marc Angelo River Award ceremony at Pani Bhaban in Panthapath in the capital today (September 27). The advisor said, “There is a lot of propaganda about the entry of tourists to St. Martin’s Island. We have never stopped the entry of tourists to…
Read MoreAt least 31 people, including children, killed in stampede at Thalapathy Vijay’s rally
Desk Report: Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay’s rally has suffered a terrible disaster. At least 31 people, including children, were killed in a stampede at a rally of his party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu’s Karur district on Saturday (September 27, 2025). The Hindu reported this, citing state Health Minister Maa Subramanian. According to his information, at least 31 people have died in the rally. Among the deceased are 9 men, 14 women and 4 children. The death toll may rise, NDTV reported, citing local hospital sources. About 500…
Read MoreEarthquake hits country for third time in September
Desk Report: Earthquake hits country for third time in September An earthquake has occurred in Monirampur, Jessore. It has been identified as a mild earthquake on the Richter scale. It was detected at 2:27 pm today, Saturday. Its magnitude was 3.5 on the Richter scale. Meteorologist of the Meteorological Department in Dhaka Dr. Abul Kalam Mallick told Ajker Patrika, ‘An earthquake occurred in Monirampur, Jessore at 2:27:29 am. It was 157 km southwest of the Meteorological Department in Agargaon, Dhaka. Its magnitude was 3.5 on the Richter scale. It was…
Read MoreFox News host threatens to bomb UN headquarters
Desk Report: US President Donald Trump has been the victim of a disturbance during the United Nations General Assembly session. Angered by this, Fox News host Jesse Waters threatened to bomb the UN headquarters. However, Waters later apologized personally for the comment. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that they were “surprised” by Fox News host Jesse Waters’ comment. He said, “For technical reasons, there was a problem with President Trump’s escalator and teleprompter. Therefore, the threat to bomb the UN headquarters is disappointing.” According to a Reuters report, Jesse Waters…
Read MoreChandpur Homeopathic Medical College alleges irregularities in teacher recruitment, administration to investigate
Desk Reports : Chandpur’s Doabhanga area in Shahrasti Upazila has come under the spotlight following allegations of large-scale irregularities in the recruitment of teachers at Chandpur Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital. According to the complaint, at least 10 individuals were appointed as lecturers despite failing to meet key requirements such as age limit, academic qualifications, and valid medical registration. Some of the accused even secured lecturer positions while still being students themselves, while others were appointed after crossing the maximum age limit or before receiving their professional registration certificates. Names…
Read MoreChittagong’s Dapute wins in Joy-Dipur clash
Desk Report: To win, you need to score 186 runs. This would be considered a big target by any standard. But in the National Cricket League (NCL), Chittagong made light of this target set by Dhaka Metto. They defeated the Rajdhanipara team by a huge margin of 8 wickets. This victory for Chittagong came thanks to the batting prowess of Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Shahadat Hossain Dipu. Both of them got fifties. Dipu remained unbeaten on 64 runs off 36 balls. This top-order batter hit 2 fours and 5 sixes…
Read MoreLetter to FIFA and UEFA demanding a ban on Israel
Desk Report: The demand to isolate Israel from competitive football has been met. In the meantime, Turkey has sent a letter to FIFA and UEFA to ban them (Israel). A final decision may come very soon. Turkey’s local media outlet Anadolu Agency confirmed last night that Turkey had sent a letter. Turkish Football Federation President Ibrahim Haciosmanoğlu wrote a letter to FIFA, UEFA and the heads of national football bodies demanding a ban on Israel. In the letter, Haciosmanoğlu wrote, “Despite claiming to be the protector of civilizational values and…
Read MoreShant surprised by Razzak’s resignation
Desk Report: Abdur Razzak was on the selection panel for a long time with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu. Razzak resigned from the post of selector today. Razzak has decided to participate in the BCB elections. The star left-arm spinner of Bangladesh will be selected from Category-1 as the councilor of Khulna Divisional Sports Organization. Hasibul Hasan Shanto, who has just joined the selection panel, confirmed Razzak’s resignation to Ajker newspaper. Shanto expressed surprise at Razzak’s sudden resignation. Because, the three-match T20 series between Bangladesh…
Read MoreIt is very difficult to work in a place like Bangladesh: CEC
Desk Report: The Election Commission will not give any illegal instructions or ask officials to favor anyone in the upcoming parliamentary elections to be held in February 2026, said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin. He said, “We will definitely give instructions, but no illegal instructions will ever be given. No instructions will be given to favor anyone or on behalf of anyone. Our instructions will be in accordance with the law and rules—to do the right thing correctly.” The CEC said these things at the Election Officers Conference-2025…
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