Shafqat Munir, Senior Fellow, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies, said that Bangladesh's first woman Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, was known for her steely, unwavering resolve and not bowing in the face of pressure.
Soni, in a conversation with ANI, said that after living in London in exile for 17 years BNP (Bangladesh Nationalist Party) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman might not know the pulse of the crowd after being absent for so long.
In an X post after the meeting, he wrote, "Israel has never had a friend in the White House like President Trump. His leadership, clarity, and unwavering support for Israel are exceptional.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated Taiwan is an inseparable part of China and opposed any form of independence for the island. He said the issue is China's internal matter, criticised Western involvement, and reiterated Russia's support for China's sovereignty and territorial i
Argentina has reiterated its long-standing claim over the Malvinas and praised India's historic role in supporting decolonisation, while also expressing understanding for India's aspiration to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC).
Indian-origin US Congressman Shri Thanedar described the current India-US relationship as "a little bit strained" due to hefty tariffs imposed by Washington on New Delhi, most of which is due to India's purchase of Russian oil, claiming that it fuels Moscow's war purpose in Ukraine.
Pakistan High Commissioner Imran Haider met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, discussing expanded cooperation in trade, investment, aviation and exchanges. Haider said Dhaka-Karachi direct flights are expected to begin in January, while both sides stressed boosting bilateral
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly, a model, recently exchanged vows with Olympic gold-medal-winning swimmer Adam Peaty at The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (a.k.a. the Bath Abbey) in the UK.
Tensions have escalated along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border in Central Asia, with Tajik authorities reporting several armed crossings in recent weeks, putting added strain on already fragile ties with Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration.
India reiterated its support for free, fair and inclusive elections in Bangladesh, stressing peace, stability and strong ties with its people, while saying it is examining the interim government's request for the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad warned that rising extremism in Bangladesh is fueling anti-India sentiment and cannot be treated as isolated incidents, urging the government to take responsibility, protect places of worship and minorities, and assure India that such actions will not be