Flash Floods Are the ‘Hardest Kind’ of Disaster to Prevent, Experts Say
Scholars and designers of early warning systems say that there are still huge gaps in our ability to predict flash floods and warn those at risk.
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Bangladesh caretaker government overturns use of ‘sir’ to address female officials
Protocol was ‘clearly odd’ relic of regime of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina, administration says in revision of directivesBangladesh’s caretaker government has overturned a longstanding protocol requiring female officials to be addressed as “sir”, callin…
As Trump Sows Tariff Confusion, Rules of Global Commerce Give Way to Chaos
Blunt letters dictating terms posted to social media and changes late in negotiations have left trading partners wondering what President Trump will do next.
Bangladesh’s ousted Sheikh Hasina charged with crimes against humanity
Former leader, who is in hiding in India, indicted over deadly crackdown on anti-government protests last yearBangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina has been formally charged with crimes against humanity after being accused of ordering a deadly crack…
‘There’s No Fool Proof Air Defence’: CDS Anil Chauhan Warns of A ‘Fourth Evolving Military Threat’ To India
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has issued a comprehensive warning about a rapidly evolving security environment for India, emphasising the emergence of a “fourth evolving military threat” that challenges the nation’s traditional defence paradigms.He highlighted the increasing alignment of interests among China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, noting that this convergence poses significant
India Confronts Twin Drone Threats From Pakistan And Bangladesh
A new and dangerous security flashpoint has emerged in South Asia as Turkish-origin Bayraktar-TB2 drones, already used by Pakistan in recent military operations against India, have now surfaced in Bangladesh. This development is causing serious alarm within Indian defence and intelligence circles, raising the spectre of coordinated drone-enabled surveillance and potential strike threats along
India illegally deporting Muslim citizens at gunpoint to Bangladesh, say rights groups
There are fears the crackdown against ‘outsiders’ is driving widespread persecution as expelled Indians are returned by Bangladesh border guardsThe Indian government has been accused of illegally deporting Indian Muslims to Bangladesh, prompting fears …
India illegally deporting Muslim citizens at gunpoint to Bangladesh, say rights groups
There are fears the crackdown against ‘outsiders’ is driving widespread persecution as expelled Indians are returned by Bangladesh border guardsThe Indian government has been accused of illegally deporting Indian Muslims to Bangladesh, prompting fears …
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk, Expresses Concern Over Ban On Political Parties In Bangladesh
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has voiced significant concern regarding the recent ban on political parties and their activities in Bangladesh. In his address during the 59th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Türk highlighted that such measures unduly restrict fundamental freedoms, including the rights to association, expression, and assembly.He
BSF Apprehend 5 Smugglers; Rescues Cattle, Seizes Contraband In Tripura
In a series of coordinated operations along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura, the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully thwarted multiple smuggling attempts, demonstrating heightened vigilance and operational efficiency.On June 14, 2025, at approximately 3:45 PM, BSF personnel from the Dholakcheri Border Outpost in South Tripura district apprehended five cattle smugglers, all residents