Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over talks, US senator warns Moscow of sanctions
Ukraine resisted US and Russian pressure to commit to attending another round of peace talks on Monday, saying it first needed to see Russian proposals, while a leading US senator warned Moscow it would be "hit hard" by new US sanctions. He did not commit Ukraine to attending on Monday, although he said he and Erdogan did discuss the possibility of organising a four-way meeting with the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the United States. Some Republicans in the US Congress and White House advisers have urged Trump to finally embrace new sanctions on Russia to put pressure on Moscow. Kyiv wants more US military aid, while Moscow hopes Trump will ease existing economic sanctions on Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Russian delegation would be travelling to Istanbul and ready for talks with Ukraine on Monday morning.
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May 31, 2025 16:06 UTC
Four flights land in Chattogram airport instead of Dhaka amid harsh weather
Four flights en route to Dhaka from different places have been rerouted and landed at the Shah Amanat International Airport due to inclement weather. These jets touched down in Chattogram between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Saturday. Shah Amanat International Airport spokesperson Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil told bddnews24.com that these jets will depart for Dhaka after the weather improves. Earlier at 4:32 pm, an Air Astra flight from Cox's Bazar also temporarily landed in Chattogram. No flights have left Shah Amanat Airport as of 7:15 pm.
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May 31, 2025 15:28 UTC
BNP’s Mintoo blames 15 years of graft, political unease for ‘dire’ state of financial sector
BNP’s Mintoo blames 15 years of graft, political unease for ‘dire’ state of financial sectorBNP's Vice Chairman Abdul Awal Mintoo has blamed political instability and over a decade and a half of institutionalised corruption for what he calls the “dire” state of Bangladesh’s financial sector. He pointed to deep-rooted political interference in banking and a collapse in private investment, describing the sector as paralysed by unchecked looting and policy failure. Mintoo also warned of widening inequality across income, assets, and political access, accusing state institutions of fuelling the divide through discriminatory policymaking. Income, social, wealth, political disparities -- all of these are on the rise,” he said. He also flagged a freeze in economic investment, saying the business community expects clear steps to restart growth.
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May 31, 2025 14:44 UTC
Six missing after trawler from Bhasan Char capsizes in Meghna River
A passenger trawler has tipped over in the Meghna River of Hatia, an island Upazila in Noakhali, owing to strong winds and waves. Around 33 people have been rescued after the incident, but six are still missing, police said. On Monday afternoon, the trawler set out from Bhasan Char carrying 39 people, including three police officers, an Ansar member, a Rohingya patient, and employees from a private development organisation. Hatia Police Station chief AKM Azmal Huda said the vessel sank near Harni Union’s Dubarchar in the afternoon.
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May 31, 2025 13:26 UTC
India warns of flood risk as Teesta water level rises, Bangladesh on alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert following heavy rainfall and a sharp rise in water levels of the Teesta River, which flows downstream from Sikkim into northern Bangladesh. Originating from Chhangu Lake in the Himalayan region of Sikkim, the Teesta River flows across the border into Bangladesh through Nilphamari's Kaliganj. Sardar Uday Raihan, the executive engineer at the centre, told bdnews24.com that water levels in rivers across the Sylhet Division are still rising. In Chattogram division, river levels may begin to fall starting tomorrow,” he said. In the Ganges-Padma basin, water levels may rise for five days but are expected to stay below the danger mark.
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May 31, 2025 11:02 UTC
Two dead as microbus ploughs into autorickshaw in Ctg
A collision between a microbus and a CNG-run autorickshaw left two people dead in Chattogram's Anwara. Two others were injured in the accident that occurred on the Anwara-PAB road in Jhiuri around 8:00 am on Saturday, according to bdnews24.com. Anwara Police Station chief Md Monir Hossain said the collision killed two autorickshaw passengers on the spot. The dead could not be immediately identified. All the victims were passengers on the autorickshaw, Monir said.
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May 31, 2025 08:33 UTC
Services at National Eye hospital remain shut for fourth day
Medical services at the National Institute of Ophthalmology & Hospital (NIOH) remained on hold for the fourth straight day following an altercation between its staff and those injured in the July Uprising. The disruption left those seeking treatment in the lurch, forcing many who arrived from outside Dhaka to return to their hometowns, according to bdnews24.com. The hospital staff went on strike early on Wednesday, demanding additional security after a clash broke out between them and injured members of the July Uprising admitted at the facility. Since Wednesday morning, all kinds of medical services at the hospital have been suspended. On Saturday, people seeking treatment were still arriving at the facility, only to find its gates locked.
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May 31, 2025 08:33 UTC
Land depression weakens further, warning signal lowered in ports
The well-marked low-pressure system that brought continuous rain across Dhaka and the rest of Bangladesh has now weakened significantly. While there is no forecast for heavy rainfall in the coming days, light drizzles are still expected, according to the Met Office. “The well-marked low has largely lost its strength,” she said. The weather system triggered heavy rainfall but weakened again into a low by Thursday night. By Friday evening, it reverted to a well-marked low, and by Saturday, it had become "unimportant", according to the Met Office.
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May 31, 2025 06:33 UTC
Turmoil at Nagad as corruption allegations swirl
A report published by the Daily Manabzamin on Friday titled "How hundreds of crores were siphoned off from Nagad" alleged that over Tk 1.5 billion had been misappropriated. Faiz demanded evidence from the Manabzamin, while Atik refuted all allegations, including claims of misuse of funds and nepotism. On August 21, the Bangladesh Bank dissolved Nagad’s previous board and appointed Badiuzzaman Didar, a central bank director, as administrator. However, former Nagad director Shafayet Alam challenged the appointment in court. FORENSIC AUDIT, WIDER FRAUD ALLEGATIONSAccording to the ministry, a forensic audit initiated under the interim administration has already uncovered evidence of large-scale financial fraud at Nagad.
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May 31, 2025 04:50 UTC
Chattogram sees season’s heaviest rainfall, loudspeaker alerts issued over landslide risk
Chattogram has recorded its highest rainfall of the season, prompting the district administration to begin loudspeaker announcements to evacuate residents from landslide-prone areas. Chattogram district authorities began public announcements over loudspeakers in vulnerable areas from Thursday night, warning residents to evacuate from unauthorised settlements on hillsides. Met Office forecaster Md Zahirul Islam told bdnews24.com that heavy rainfall was likely again overnight Friday, raising fresh concerns over landslides and localised tidal surges. A 2023 survey by the Chattogram district administration listed 6,558 illegal structures on 26 hills in the city, both public and privately owned. On Jun 11, 2007, 127 people were killed in landslides in Chattogram and its surrounding areas following torrential rain.
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May 31, 2025 02:18 UTC
Mumbai eliminate Gujarat to keep alive IPL final hopes
Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Eliminator - Gujarat Titans v Mumbai Indians - Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, India - May 30, 2025 Mumbai Indians' Ashwani Kumar, Hardik Pandya and teammates celebrate after the match REUTERS/Anushree FadnavisCricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Eliminator - Gujarat Titans v Mumbai Indians - Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, India - May 30, 2025 Mumbai Indians' Ashwani Kumar, Hardik Pandya and teammates celebrate after the match REUTERS/Anushree FadnavisPowerhouse Mumbai Indians kept alive their hopes of reaching the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a 20-run victory against Gujarat Titans in the eliminator of the 10-team league on Friday. Electing to bat, Mumbai racked up a commanding 228-5 after their frontline batters hit a combined 17 sixes. Gujarat managed 208-6 in reply despite defiant knocks by opener Sai Sudharshan (80) and all-rounder Washington Sundar (48). Five-time champions Mumbai will play Punjab Kings on Sunday for a place in Tuesday's final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Suryakumar Yadav (33), Tilak Varma (25) and Pandya (22 not out) produced whirlwind cameos to take Mumbai past the 200-mark.
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May 30, 2025 20:39 UTC
Stalled politics, strained economy: What’s next for Bangladesh?
In April 2024, migrant workers sent just under $3 billion through formal banking channels, compared to $2.04 billion in April 2023, according to Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan. Yet data from the Bangladesh Bank shows a stark decline in net FDI inflows. As a result, the Annual Development Programme (ADP) implementation remained sluggish throughout the first ten months of the current fiscal year. To ease the crisis, Bangladesh Bank disbursed Tk 225 billion in liquidity support to six banks in November 2024. Despite repeated assurances from the government and Bangladesh Bank, no concrete results have materialised.
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May 30, 2025 20:17 UTC
Aminul Islam new BCB president
Aminul Islam, a former national team captain, has been elected as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), reports bdnews24.com. The meeting began with the National Sports Council (NSC) officially naming him as a BCB director. The board members subsequently elected Aminul as president through a vote. Aminul becomes the 16th president of the BCB. The 57-year-old has spent many years working as a development manager for the International Cricket Council (ICC).
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May 30, 2025 18:57 UTC
US Supreme Court lets Trump revoke 'parole' status for migrants
Law enforcement officers, including HSI and ICE agents, take people into custody at an immigration court in Phoenix, Arizona, US, May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Caitlin O'Hara/File PhotoLaw enforcement officers, including HSI and ICE agents, take people into custody at an immigration court in Phoenix, Arizona, US, May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Caitlin O'Hara/File PhotoThe US Supreme Court on Friday let President Donald Trump's administration revoke the temporary legal status of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan, Cuban, Haitian and Nicaraguan migrants living in the United States, bolstering the Republican president's drive to step up deportations. The administration said revoking the parole status would make it easier to place migrants in a fast-track deportation process called "expedited removal." The Supreme Court on May 19 also let Trump end a deportation protection called temporary protected status that had been granted under Biden to about 350,000 Venezuelans living in the United States, while that legal dispute plays out.
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May 30, 2025 17:51 UTC