US plane carrying 112 deported Indians reach Amritsar
By The Daily Star The first batch of Indian deportees reached Amritsar on February 5. Several deportees on that flight claimed their hands and legs were cuffed throughout the journey and they were unshackled only after landing in Amritsar.
Bangladesh lodges strong protest against Hasina’s statements from India
By The Daily Star Through the protest note, handed over to the acting high commissioner of India in Dhaka, the ministry conveyed the deep concern, disappointment and serious reservation of Bangladesh.
Qatar royal family’s A319 air ambulance ‘a flying ICU’
By The Daily Star The aircraft is set to transport Khaleda Zia to London tonight.
Commercial airlines becoming a hot spot for jet-setting thieves
By The Daily Star A commercial pilot told The Star that these thefts happened frequently and were often orchestrated by syndicates.
‘Security breach’ at Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala ‘deeply regrettable’: India
By The Daily Star Thousands took out massive rally around the Bangladeshi mission in Tripura vandalising the flag pole, desecrating the national flag of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh willing to try former PM Hasina, allies at ICC: Chief Adviser Yunus
By The Daily Star The International Crimes Tribunal, meanwhile, has already issued an arrest warrant against Ms. Sheikh Hasina and members of her political party.
India conducts successful test of Indigenous long-range hypersonic missile
By The Daily Star The missile, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization, is designed to carry a variety of payloads over distances exceeding 1,500 km, catering to all branches of the Indian armed forces.
India raids multiple sites in West Bengal, Jharkhand to check on Bangladeshi infiltration
By The Daily Star National Investigation Agency conducted searches at multiple locations across six states, in connection with alleged activities promoted by some Bangladeshis as part of al-Qaeda’s conspiracy to “destabilise” India.
Chief Adviser Yunus asks Bangladesh to make extra efforts in COP29
By The Daily Star Mr Yunus made the call in Baku just after he arrived in the Azerbaijan capital to lead Bangladesh in the annual UN-led climate change summit.
COP29 must see a scale-up of Loss and Damage Fund
By The Daily Star Bangladesh is the poster child for climate change holding seventh position on the Global Climate Risk Index 2021.
Islanders protest in St Martin’s over Bangladeshi government tourism restrictions
By The Daily Star The government’s decision is a move to limit tourism on the coral island in an effort to ensure an eco-friendly environment.
Bangabhaban security beefed up amid calls for president’s resignation
By The Daily Star Following an attempted breach at Bangabhaban late last night and violent clashes with police, authorities have imposed a strict security lockdown to prevent further incidents.
Bangladesh embassy in Beirut temporarily relocated amid Israeli attacks
By The Daily Star There are around 90,000 Bangladeshi migrants in Lebanon.
Former Bangladesh PM Hasina ‘should be extradited’ if she committed crimes: Chief Adviser Yunus
By The Daily Star Prof Yunus also said he had no plans to run for office.
Indian left veteran Sitaram Yechury dies after prolonged illness
By The Daily Star Yechury, 72, had been in a critical condition for the last few days and was on ventilation.