Ukraine says Russia 'completely ignoring' ceasefire proposal
Firefighters work at the site an apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 7, 2025. REUTERS/Gleb GaranichFirefighters work at the site an apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 7, 2025. REUTERS/Gleb GaranichRussia is "completely ignoring" a 30-day ceasefire proposed by Ukraine and European powers that was to have begun on Monday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said. He said they had also discussed new defence assistance packages for Ukraine. Sybiha also said he had a joint phone call with European foreign ministers and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to talk about the next steps in peace talks.
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May 12, 2025 13:49 UTC
Kremlin says Putin's proposal for talks with Ukraine has drawn international support
Kremlin says Putin's proposal for talks with Ukraine has drawn international supportA general view shows the Kremlin on the bank of the Moskva River on the day of a rehearsal for a military parade, which marks the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia, May 7, 2025. REUTERS/Anton VaganovA general view shows the Kremlin on the bank of the Moskva River on the day of a rehearsal for a military parade, which marks the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia, May 7, 2025. REUTERS/Anton VaganovKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for direct talks to settle the war in Ukraine had found support among world leaders. Russia intends to find ways to achieve a long-term peaceful settlement of the war, Peskov told reporters, adding that he was unable to say any more on the subject of peace talks.
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May 12, 2025 13:48 UTC
What happened the last time Russia and Ukraine held peace talks?
Russia and Ukraine may be on the point of holding peace talks for the first time since the early weeks of the war. Here is a short guide to what was on the table back in 2022, the last time the two countries held peace talks, and why those talks broke down. - The draft proposed holding talks over a period of 10-15 years regarding the status of Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014. - Moscow demanded that Ukraine recognise Russian as an official state language and end what it considers to be discrimination against Russian-speakers, something Ukraine denies. A Kremlin aide said on Sunday that the peace talks being proposed now should take into account the 2022 negotiations and the fact that Russia now controls nearly a fifth of Ukraine.
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May 12, 2025 13:48 UTC
Student falls to death at Notre Dame College
An HSC student has died after falling from a building at Notre Dame College in Dhaka. The victim, identified as 18-year-old Dhrubabrata Das, had gone to the college to collect his admit card for the upcoming HSC exams. He later saw a group of students carrying his son, injured and bleeding. Classmates first took Dhrubabrata to a nearby hospital and then brought him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) around 4:15pm on Monday, where doctors declared him dead. Banibrata said he "had no idea" how his son fell, adding: “I called my son from outside the gate.
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May 12, 2025 13:11 UTC
Bangladesh outlaws all activities of Awami League, affiliate organisations until trial ends
The interim government has banned all activities of the Awami League and its affiliate organisations until trial in the International Crimes Tribunal is complete. The Awami League will now face trial over alleged crimes against humanity for its role in suppressing the July Uprising. So, Monday’s ban notification clears the way for the EC to decide on the registration of the Awami League as well. On Saturday afternoon, they held a mass rally there and raised three demands, including the banning of the Awami League. Later that night, Law Advisor Asif Nazrul announced the decision to ban the Awami League at a press conference.
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May 12, 2025 12:31 UTC
78 dumped by BSF in Satkhira char recount ‘inhumane treatment’
The group was rescued by the Forest Department from the Mandarbaria shoals in Shyamnagar Upazila and later handed over to the local police station by the Coast Guard. That night, they were taken to Shyamnagar Police Station, where the handover took place in the presence of Shyamnagar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Roni Khatun. At midnight, the Upazila administration and Shyamnagar Police Station took custody of those pushed in by the BSF. The 78 people in Shyamnagar were reportedly forced across the border by the BSF in a similar incident. On May 9, they were dumped on a shoal in the Bay of Bengal by an Indian ship and speedboat.
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May 12, 2025 11:20 UTC
Six-day pause on truck, covered van trips before and after Eid
The decision was announced by Road Transport Advisor Fouzul Kabir Khan at a briefing on preparations for the Eid holidays at the Bidyut Bhaban in Dhaka on Monday. He said, “To provide relief for Eid travellers, the movement of trucks, covered vans, and lorries will be suspended for six days—Jun 4, 5 and 6 before Eid and Jun 12, 13 and 14 after Eid. When asked to comment on reports that there is currently about 600MW of load shedding, the advisor said: “We are addressing the issue of load shedding. The additional load shedding is not due to a lack of power generation. If people go to the villages during Eid, the AC load will decrease.
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May 12, 2025 11:20 UTC
Hasina ordered July Uprising killings: ICT probe report
Hasina ordered July killings: probe reportThe Investigation Agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has brought five allegations of crimes against humanity against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina in its probe report on the mass killings committed by her government to quell last year's July Uprising. Alongside Hasina, the report names former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan and then-inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun as co-accused. “Within six months and 28 days of starting the investigation, the investigating officer probed the crimes against humanity, killings, shootings, and acts like the burning of bodies that occurred nationwide during the July Uprising. Based on the findings, the report identifies Sheikh Hasina as the mastermind and superior commander who gave the orders [for the atrocities].”Tajul added that five major allegations were raised in the report. After the Awami League government was ousted on Aug 5, 2024, the interim government began proceedings to try Sheikh Hasina and her allies in the same tribunal.
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May 12, 2025 10:51 UTC
US, China reach deal to temporarily slash tariffs, easing slump fears
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer attend a news conference after trade talks with China in Geneva, Switzerland, May 12, 2025. REUTERS/Olivia Le PoidevinUS Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer attend a news conference after trade talks with China in Geneva, Switzerland, May 12, 2025. The duties are also still higher than before US President Donald Trump announced a raft of tariffs on Apr 2. In April, it said it was looking to resell potentially dozens of planes locked out of China by tariffs. "Over the next 90 days we have a mechanism to meet with the Chinese trade delegation," he told MSNBC in a separate interview.
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May 12, 2025 09:38 UTC
NCP distances itself from controversial slogans at rally for ban on AL
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has clarified its position amid criticism and controversy over certain slogans chanted during the movement to ban the Awami League, which many viewed as opposing Bangladesh’s historical struggles. The NCP launched its sit-in protest on April 8 led by party leader Hasnat Abdullah, demanding justice for the crackdown on the 2024 Uprising and a ban on the Awami League. Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Chhatra Shibir, Islami Andolan, and other groups like Aam Bangladesh joined the programme alongside the NCP. The movement concluded on April 10 when the interim government’s Advisory Council decided to ban the Awami League. While NCP leaders began singing the national anthem, some youths shouted, “No national anthem”, and eventually disrupted the performance.
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May 12, 2025 09:30 UTC
NCP distances itself from controversial slogans at rally for ban on Awami League
NCP distances itself from controversial slogans at rally for ban on Awami LeagueThe National Citizen Party (NCP) has clarified its position amid criticism and controversy over certain slogans chanted during the movement to ban the Awami League, which many viewed as opposing Bangladesh’s historical struggles. The NCP launched its sit-in protest on Apr 8 led by party leader Hasnat Abdullah, demanding justice for the crackdown on the 2024 Uprising and a ban on the Awami League. The movement concluded on Apr 10 when the interim government’s Advisory Council decided to ban the Awami League. However, controversy erupted during the second day of the Shahbagh rally when slogans like “No place for Awami League in Ghulam Azam’s Bangladesh” and “No place for Awami League in Sayeedi’s Bangladesh” were chanted, videos of which went viral online. While NCP leaders began singing the national anthem, some youths shouted, “No national anthem”, and eventually disrupted the performance.
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May 12, 2025 08:39 UTC
Stocks, dollar gain on US-China trade talks, detail needed
US dollar banknote and rising stock graph are seen in this illustration taken April 25, 2025. REUTERSUS dollar banknote and rising stock graph are seen in this illustration taken April 25, 2025. REUTERSWall Street stock futures jumped and the dollar firmed against safe haven peers on Monday as signs of progress in US-China trade talks boosted hopes a global recession might be avoided, though details of any deal were still to come. The dollar added 0.4% on the safe haven yen to reach 145.90, though it was off an early five-week peak of 146.31. Oil prices went the other way on hopes progress in trade talks would lessen the risk of a major economic downturn, though plans for increased supply by OPEC+ remain a headwind.
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May 12, 2025 03:00 UTC
Battle against religious nationalism in Bangladesh is next, Farhad Mazhar says
Battle against religious nationalism in Bangladesh is next, Farhad Mazhar saysWriter and political philosopher Farhad Mazhar believes that following the decision to ban the Awami League and the issuance of the July Proclamation, Bangladesh is now entering a critical phase—a struggle against religious nationalism. One is their secular nationalism, the other is religious nationalism. We have already begun the fight against religious nationalism, and public awareness of its dangers is growing. WHY FIGHT RELIGIOUS NATIONALISM? “If the Awami League collapses, religious nationalism will also begin to fade,” he asserted.
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May 12, 2025 01:58 UTC
Gazette issued empowering ICT to run trials against political parties
The government issued a gazette notification amending the International Crimes (Tribunal) Act 1973, granting the tribunal the authority to take punitive action against political parties, their affiliates, or supporter groups involved in crimes under international law. According to the gazette, the president has enacted and promulgated the International Crimes (Tribunals) (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 under the powers granted by Article 93(1) of the Constitution, as per a bdnews24.com report. The party that led Bangladesh’s independence struggle is now set to face trial for alleged crimes against humanity in connection with its crackdown on the July movement. The Advisory Council also approved amendments to the International Crimes Tribunal Act to facilitate this move. Law Advisor Asif Nazrul announced the decisions on Saturday night following an emergency meeting of the advisory council.
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May 12, 2025 01:48 UTC
Ordinance issued: Any bank, financial institution can bow be temporarily taken under state ownership
Ordinance issued: Any bank, financial institution can bow be temporarily taken under state ownershipTo rehabilitate bankrupt or at-risk banks, the government and Bangladesh Bank can now temporarily bring any scheduled bank or financial institution under state ownership, according to the Bank Resolution Ordinance, 2025, published in the official gazette on Friday. The Bank Resolution Ordinance, 2025 also allows for the creation of one or more “bridge banks” to ensure uninterrupted operations. A bridge bank is a temporary institution set up by Bangladesh Bank to manage the operations of a failing or bankrupt bank. Bangladesh Bank is empowered to suspend or prohibit all business activities of a financially weak bank. The government and Bangladesh Bank may also temporarily take ownership of any bank or financial institution, including Shariah-based banks.
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May 12, 2025 00:52 UTC