By M. Rahman, PhD, Adviser, Dhaka Straits Times, The recent attack on Osman Hadi is more than an assault on an individual; it is an attack on the fragile hope that Bangladesh can move toward a peaceful and credible political
DST News: As Washington tightens the pressure on Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro may be quietly asking himself an uncomfortable question: who, exactly, is still standing with him? For years, Maduro could count on two powerful friends—Russia and China. The alliance,
DST News: Long overshadowed by Siem Reap, Phnom Penh is stepping confidently into 2026 with a renewed sense of purpose and pride. The launch of Techo International Airport—Cambodia’s largest-ever infrastructure project—signals a turning point for the capital. Its futuristic terminal,
The recent violent attack on Osman Hadi, a venerable figure of the July Mass Uprising and a tireless voice for justice, is not merely an assault on an individual; it is an attack on the conscience of the nation. Hadi’s
DST News: Bangladesh will head to the polls on February 12 for a national election that marks the country’s first major vote since last year’s student led uprising that forced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from power. The announcement came
DST News: Germany has accused Russia of carrying out a cyber attack on its air traffic control systems and attempting to interfere in the recent federal election. The Russian ambassador in Berlin has been summoned following the allegations. A spokesperson
DST News: BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is scheduled to return to Bangladesh on December 25, ending almost 18 years of self-imposed exile in London, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced on Friday night. Addressing reporters at the
DST News: Independent candidate Sharif Osman Hadi, also the spokesperson of Inquilab Manch, sustained critical injuries on Friday afternoon after being shot while travelling by rickshaw along Purana Paltan Culvert Road following Jumma prayers. According to Inspector Md Faruk, who
