Bangladesh Measles Death Toll Rises to 860 as Outbreak Persists

Bangladesh's measles-related death toll has risen to 860, with three more children dying and 1,218 patients hospitalized as the outbreak continues nationwide.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy Warns Bangladesh Has Become a Major Regional Security Threat

NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON — Speaking via video conference from Maryland,...

Real Madrid Sign Iyan Diomande in Club-Record €125 Million Deal

Real Madrid have completed the signing of 19-year-old Ivorian...

CBFC Orders Four-Minute Cut in Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Awarapan 2’ Before Release

Mumbai, Aug. 7: Emraan Hashmi's much-awaited film Awarapan 2...

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Bangladesh Measles Death Toll Rises to 860 as Outbreak Persists

Bangladesh's measles-related death toll has risen to 860, with three more children dying and 1,218 patients hospitalized as the outbreak continues nationwide.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy Warns Bangladesh Has Become a Major Regional Security Threat

NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON — Speaking via video conference from Maryland,...

Real Madrid Sign Iyan Diomande in Club-Record €125 Million Deal

Real Madrid have completed the signing of 19-year-old Ivorian...

CBFC Orders Four-Minute Cut in Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Awarapan 2’ Before Release

Mumbai, Aug. 7: Emraan Hashmi's much-awaited film Awarapan 2...

Trump Says Iran Deal on Strait of Hormuz Could Be Reached ‘Very Soon’ Despite Repeated Delays

Washington, Aug. 7: US President Donald Trump has said...

Sheikh Hasina’s Democratic Voice Resonates Across the World

Politics is often measured not only by elections or...

NCP Leader Says ‘We Beat Police Until They Bled’ at Rally

NCP leader Zubairul Alam Manik says protesters beat police until they bled, renewing debate over violence, legal immunity and unequal accountability after Bangladesh’s 2024 uprising.

Bangladesh Measles Death Toll Rises to 860 as Outbreak Persists

Bangladesh's measles-related death toll has risen to 860, with three more children dying and 1,218 patients hospitalized as the outbreak continues nationwide.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy Warns Bangladesh Has Become a Major Regional Security Threat

NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON — Speaking via video conference from Maryland,...

Sheikh Hasina’s Democratic Voice Resonates Across the World

Politics is often measured not only by elections or...

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Sheikh Hasina’s Democratic Voice Resonates Across the World

Politics is often measured not only by elections or...

Behind Closed Doors: The Quiet Diplomacy Reshaping Bangladesh’s Political Future

In Bangladesh today, the most consequential political developments may...

A Request or an Unwritten Ban?

Bangladesh’s government faces criticism over its request that news outlets refrain from broadcasting statements by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

255 dreadful days in Bangladesh

A gripping first-person account of surviving political turmoil, living in hiding, escaping across the Bangladesh-India border, and reflecting on the nation's deepening crisis.

Bhangura’s Lesson: Rule of Law Begins Before an Arrest

The Bhangura incident shows how suspicion-driven arrests can weaken public trust and why due process must begin before detention, not after public pressure.

When an Accusation Becomes a Sentence in Bangladesh

Blasphemy accusations should never become a substitute for justice. Bangladesh must ensure evidence-based investigations, protect religious minorities, and uphold due process before lives are destroyed.

Hasanul Haq Inu Verdict: A Test for the Legal System, Not Just for the Man

On June 30, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) no....

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Sajeeb Wazed Joy Warns Bangladesh Has Become a Major Regional Security Threat

NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON — Speaking via video conference from Maryland,...

Sheikh Hasina’s Democratic Voice Resonates Across the World

Politics is often measured not only by elections or...

Bangladesh Chhatra League Reopens CV Submission for 12 Units After Technical Glitch

  Dhaka, 6 August 2026, The Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL)...

Handcuffed ICU Patient Dies After Nearly Two Months in Hospital Following Stroke in Custody

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Aug. 6, 2026: Mizanur Rahman Monir,...

Rajshahi University Forms Probe Committee Over Alleged Secret Campaign to Bring Sheikh Hasina Back

RAJSHAHI, Bangladesh — The Rajshahi University (RU) administration has...

Joy Warns of ISI Reach, Militant Resurgence in Bangladesh

Sajeeb Wazed Joy warns of ISI influence and militant resurgence in Bangladesh, citing prisoner releases, extremist mobilization and mounting regional security risks.

INTERNATIONAL

Trump Says Iran Deal on Strait of Hormuz Could Be Reached ‘Very Soon’ Despite Repeated Delays

Washington, Aug. 7: US President Donald Trump has said...

Canada Reaffirms Support for ICC Despite U.S. Pressure

OTTAWA, Aug. 6: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has...

US Tightens Visa, Green Card Rules; Incomplete Applications Face Immediate Rejection

The United States has introduced stricter rules for visa,...

Neil Armstrong’s Childhood Home Listed for Sale in Ohio

Ohio, Aug. 5: The childhood home of Neil Armstrong,...
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A Request or an Unwritten Ban?

Bangladesh’s government faces criticism over its request that news outlets refrain from broadcasting statements by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

255 dreadful days in Bangladesh

A gripping first-person account of surviving political turmoil, living in hiding, escaping across the Bangladesh-India border, and reflecting on the nation's deepening crisis.

Bhangura’s Lesson: Rule of Law Begins Before an Arrest

The Bhangura incident shows how suspicion-driven arrests can weaken public trust and why due process must begin before detention, not after public pressure.

When an Accusation Becomes a Sentence in Bangladesh

Blasphemy accusations should never become a substitute for justice. Bangladesh must ensure evidence-based investigations, protect religious minorities, and uphold due process before lives are destroyed.

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Between Rumor and Rage: The Surge of Blasphemy-Linked Violence in Bangladesh

A Mob Lynching in Bhaluka: One Night of Horror On a cold Thursday night in December 2025, 25-year-old Dipu Chandra Das did not know he...

Bitcoin Falls Nearly 2% as Renewed US-Iran Tensions Weigh on Crypto Market

Bitcoin fell nearly 2% to drop below $62,800 as intensifying geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran dampened investor appetite for digital assets.

More Than 10,000 Die Across Europe as Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Continent

A deadly June heatwave claimed over 10,000 lives across Europe, primarily impacting those aged 65 and above, as Copernicus confirms record-shattering regional temperatures.

Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran, Seeks 20% Fee for Hormuz Protection

US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iran and a 20% security fee on transit cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions after recent military clashes.

Up to 1.6 Million Migrants Could Qualify for Faster UK Settlement After Policy Reversal

The UK is preparing to scrap a proposal extending the ILR wait to 10 years for post-Brexit migrants, keeping the 5-year permanent residency route for 1.6 million people.

Trump Says US Will Become ‘Guardian’ of Strait of Hormuz, Demands Payment for Security

President Donald Trump declared the US will oversee security in the Strait of Hormuz as its future guardian, arguing that wealthy nations must compensate Washington for protecting the route.

China Builds World’s Largest Railway Station by Carving Through Mountains in Just 38 Months

China has completed Chongqing East, the world's largest railway station. Built in rugged terrain over 38 months, the massive mega-hub features a 16,500-tonne steel-truss roof.

Gaibandha Temple Figure Haridas Chandra Tarani Das Arrested

Haridas Chandra Tarani Das, who proposed building Bangladesh's largest Ram statue, was arrested in Gaibandha by the CID over a money laundering case filed in Dhaka.

Strait of Hormuz More Important Than Nuclear Bombs, Says Iranian Adviser

Senior Iranian adviser Mohsen Rezaei labeled the Strait of Hormuz a key pillar of national security more vital than nuclear weapons, vowing that Iran will protect the chokepoint.

U.S. Strikes Eight Locations in Iran’s Khuzestan Province

U.S. forces conducted overnight airstrikes hitting eight locations across southwestern Iran's Khuzestan province, escalating tensions after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.

Marketing

Gold Prices Edge Higher on Geopolitical Uncertainty, U.S. Jobs Data in Focus

International Desk | August 4, 2026 Gold prices rose modestly...

India-China Border Trade Resumes Through Nathu La Pass After Six-Year Hiatus

NEW DELHI, Aug. 2: India and China have resumed...

LPG Cylinder Price Rises Again, Adding Pressure on Consumers

The price of a 12kg LPG cylinder has increased by Tk 70 to Tk 1,598, adding financial pressure on Bangladeshi households already facing higher living expenses.

Bangladesh’s Sovereign Credit Outlook Turned Negative by S&P Global Ratings

S&P Global Ratings revised Bangladesh's sovereign credit outlook from Stable to Negative, citing banking weaknesses and global energy market volatility. The agency projected a 4.5% average annual growth rate while warning of risks from US tariffs and rising external debt.

Oil Tanker Destroyed in Naval Mine Blast in the Strait of Hormuz

A crude oil tanker was destroyed after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz after leaving an approved Iranian maritime corridor. The incident follows renewed US-Iran military exchanges and heightens global energy market supply concerns.