Author: DMN Desk

0 A total of 35 people were killed in an armed attack on Thursday morning at Diori Hamani International Airport, the largest and most important airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey. Among the deceased, 22 were attackers, 11 were security force members, and two were civilians, according to the country’s Ministry of Defence. A statement from the Ministry of Defence said that a group of armed attackers targeted the airport and surrounding security installations in the early morning. Security forces launched a counter-operation immediately after the attack, leading to a several-hour-long confrontation. The situation was later brought under control, and most…

The government has initiated action to send Md. Golam Saklayen, former Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) and currently Additional Superintendent of Police, into forced retirement. This decision comes after allegations of a close relationship with actress Pori Moni and violation of the code of conduct were proven against him. Related sources have informed that Home Advisor Salahuddin Ahmed has already signed the summary of the prepared gazette notification regarding this matter. For subsequent approval, it will be sent to the President’s office via the Prime Minister’s Office. A formal gazette notification will be issued after…

0 Moving beyond her familiar charming smile and graceful waist movements, Alia Bhatt is set to appear in a completely different avatar in the world of spy thrillers. Glimpses of her new look were already seen in the teaser. In the two-and-a-half-minute trailer for ‘Alpha,’ released on Wednesday (June 18), Alia appears in an entirely new form—like a hungry hyena, embodying a fierce blend of rage and beauty. The trailer opens with a young Alia Bhatt, training as ‘Sita’ under the guidance of Bobby Deol, who plays her father. After completing her initial introduction and training, she signals her readiness…

2 Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has announced that a plan has been adopted to operate public transport on every route in Dhaka by forming separate companies with bus owners. He stated that these buses would be operated ensuring specific standards, uniform color, fitness, and necessary facilities. He made these remarks on Thursday at the ‘BSRF Dialogue’ organized by the Bangladesh Secretariat Reporters Forum (BSRF) at the Media Centre of the Secretariat. The Minister informed that the government is working to restore discipline in bus management. To this end, the use of electric vehicles is being encouraged,…

4 A total of 64 individuals and institutions, both local and foreign, including former Governor Dr. Atiur Rahman, have been accused in connection with the Bangladesh Bank reserve heist. In this widely discussed case, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has prepared a draft charge sheet and case docket and sent it to the Attorney General’s Office for legal opinion. According to documents, individuals and entities from seven countries, including Bangladesh, are involved in this international cyber hacking and money laundering case. Among the accused, 36 are from the Philippines, 10 from Bangladesh, 2 from North Korea, 3 from China, 8…

0 Brazil’s star footballer Neymar will miss the second group stage match due to injury. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced that he will not be traveling with the team to Philadelphia, to focus entirely on his rehabilitation. According to the CBF, Neymar will remain in New Jersey to fully regain his fitness. There, he will continue his rehabilitation exercises, utilizing the modern facilities available at the hotel and training center. Earlier, Brazil drew 1-1 against Morocco in their first group stage match of the World Cup. Neymar was sidelined for that game as well due to injury and…

1 UN Secretary-General’s spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that the border situation between Bangladesh and India, and the ‘push-in’ issue, should be resolved through mutual discussions between the two countries. He made this remark on Wednesday (June 17) in response to a question at the regular press briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York. There, a journalist asked how the UN Secretary-General views the situation where hundreds of women and children are currently at extreme risk along the Bangladesh-India border. Many children are suffering from hunger, and women are spending nights in inhumane conditions under the open sky. In response,…

0 US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that if Iran fails to implement the terms of the agreement, the United States is prepared to launch military operations again and impose strict sanctions. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with NATO defense ministers in Brussels, he stated, “The President has made it clear that if Iran does not act according to its commitments within the stipulated timeframe for negotiations, we will be prepared to take the necessary steps.” Hegseth further added, “If Iran does not adhere to the agreement, we are fully capable of re-imposing strict and effective sanctions.” His…

1 Five more children have died with measles symptoms in the country in the last 24 hours (from 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM Thursday). During the same period, 1,148 people were affected, including those with measles symptoms and suspected cases. With this, the total number of deaths from measles and measles symptoms in the country has now reached 666. Of these, 573 children died with measles symptoms, and 93 children died from confirmed measles. These details were provided in the latest report by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Thursday. Of the five children who died in…

0 Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman remarked that practicing religious values and adhering to religious discipline in military life is paramount. He stated that a skilled, modern, and patriotic army is of immense importance for upholding the independence and sovereignty of the motherland. The leadership responsibility of this army primarily rests with the officers. The Army Chief said that the Bangladesh Military Academy was established in 1974 with the aim of creating dedicated, skilled, smart, talented, and suitable army officers for 21st-century leadership within the Bangladesh Army. He further added that under the leadership of officers commissioned from this…