Bangladesh leader calls for unity as Gaza faces food aid cuts

In Bangladesh, Prime Minister Tarek Rahman emphasized national unity during a visit to the Dhakeshwari National Temple for Durga Puja. He stated that while religious identities may differ, the state belongs to everyone, calling for citizens to work together regardless of faith.

In the Gaza Strip, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced significant cuts to food assistance due to a severe funding crisis. Approximately 500,000 people will lose monthly aid, with the number of recipients reduced from 1.6 million to 1.1 million. The agency is seeking $450 million to maintain life-saving operations.

Other regional reports include a violent incident in Bhola, Bangladesh, where a BNP leader was injured in an attack and a young man died following a mob beating. Additionally, actress Pori Moni spoke out against the misuse of AI technology following the spread of deepfake videos, and France Football launched a paid voting system for a ‘Ballon d’Or of All Time’ poll.