November 7, 2025

UN Alarmed by Rising Hunger Crisis in Eastern DR Congo

Geneva: The number of people facing emergency levels of hunger in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has nearly doubled since last year, the United Nations said Friday. The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) expressed concerns about a “deepening hu…

Tolerance Nearly Absent in Political Culture: TIB

Savar: Dr Iftekharuzzaman, executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), today said that tolerance, a core value of debate, is almost absent in political culture. “Tolerance for differing opinions, compassion, respect for others’ …

Historic “Revolution and Solidarity Day” Observed in Sunamganj

Sunamganj: The historical “Revolution and Solidarity Day” was observed in a befitting manner in the district. Sunamganj district BNP and its affiliated organisations marked the occasion with the theme “Proponent of multi-party democracy, architect of …