New US Bill Puts India at Risk of 100% Tariff Over Russian Oil Imports

Bipartisan Senate bill could empower Trump to impose up...

Trump’s Former Lawyer Todd Blanche Narrowly Confirmed as US Attorney General

WASHINGTON — Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to US...

US Pledges $1 Billion Security Package for Colombia as Trump Ally Takes Office

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — The United States has pledged $1...

28 Years After CHT Accord, Indigenous Land Rights Remain Elusive

More than 28 years after the CHT Peace Accord, Indigenous communities say unresolved land disputes and incomplete rehabilitation continue to deny thousands the rights promised in 1997.

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New US Bill Puts India at Risk of 100% Tariff Over Russian Oil Imports

Bipartisan Senate bill could empower Trump to impose up...

Trump’s Former Lawyer Todd Blanche Narrowly Confirmed as US Attorney General

WASHINGTON — Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to US...

US Pledges $1 Billion Security Package for Colombia as Trump Ally Takes Office

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — The United States has pledged $1...

28 Years After CHT Accord, Indigenous Land Rights Remain Elusive

More than 28 years after the CHT Peace Accord, Indigenous communities say unresolved land disputes and incomplete rehabilitation continue to deny thousands the rights promised in 1997.

Meta Fined $567 Million Over Harm to Children’s Mental Health

August 7, 2026 Meta, the parent company of Facebook and...

Typhoon ‘Dolphin’ Hits Japan as China, Taiwan Issue Warnings

August 8, 2026 Powerful Typhoon Dolphin has struck Japan’s southern...

Gaza Board of Peace Awards First Construction Project, Plans Military Base

GAZA, Aug. 7: The Gaza Board of Peace, established...

Former Army Member Rearrested in Tanu Murder Case

Former army senior warrant officer Hafizur Rahman has been rearrested in the Sohagi Jahan Tanu murder case after the Appellate Division suspended his interim bail.

Greece Rescues Dozens of Migrants, Most from Bangladesh and Sudan

Greek authorities have rescued dozens of migrants off the...

Shakib Al Hasan Says He Wants to Return to Bangladesh With Sheikh Hasina

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has said he...

OPINION

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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28 Years After CHT Accord, Indigenous Land Rights Remain Elusive

More than 28 years after the CHT Peace Accord, Indigenous communities say unresolved land disputes and incomplete rehabilitation continue to deny thousands the rights promised in 1997.

Shakib Al Hasan Says He Wants to Return to Bangladesh With Sheikh Hasina

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has said he...

Six Awami League Activists Arrested While Dining at Dhaka Restaurant

DHAKA, August 8, 2026: Police have arrested six activists...

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)...

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New US Bill Puts India at Risk of 100% Tariff Over Russian Oil Imports

Bipartisan Senate bill could empower Trump to impose up...

Trump’s Former Lawyer Todd Blanche Narrowly Confirmed as US Attorney General

WASHINGTON — Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to US...

US Pledges $1 Billion Security Package for Colombia as Trump Ally Takes Office

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — The United States has pledged $1...

Meta Fined $567 Million Over Harm to Children’s Mental Health

August 7, 2026 Meta, the parent company of Facebook and...
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OPINION

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.