Two Killed as Firefighting Helicopters Collide Over Greek Wildfire; British Pilot Survives

ATHENS, Aug. 3: Two crew members were killed and...

Trump’s Envoy Meets Former Bangladesh Foreign Minister Ahead of PM Tarique Talks

DHAKA, Aug. 3: Sergio Gor, U.S. President Donald Trump's...

Massive Attack Challenges Singapore Ban After Pro-Palestine Detention

SINGAPORE, Aug. 3 — British trip-hop band Massive Attack...

Saudi Crown Prince Holds Phone Call With Trump Over Iran Strike Concerns

Riyadh/Washington, Aug. 3: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman...

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Two Killed as Firefighting Helicopters Collide Over Greek Wildfire; British Pilot Survives

ATHENS, Aug. 3: Two crew members were killed and...

Trump’s Envoy Meets Former Bangladesh Foreign Minister Ahead of PM Tarique Talks

DHAKA, Aug. 3: Sergio Gor, U.S. President Donald Trump's...

Massive Attack Challenges Singapore Ban After Pro-Palestine Detention

SINGAPORE, Aug. 3 — British trip-hop band Massive Attack...

Saudi Crown Prince Holds Phone Call With Trump Over Iran Strike Concerns

Riyadh/Washington, Aug. 3: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman...

Dubai Files $1.3 Million Embezzlement Case Against Shama Obaid’s Son’s Father-in-Law

The Voice Desk A criminal case has been filed in...

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

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

Trump Says Fresh U.S.-Iran Talks to Begin Monday, Pauses Planned Military Strikes

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3: U.S. President Donald Trump announced that...

Trump’s Envoy Meets Former Bangladesh Foreign Minister Ahead of PM Tarique Talks

DHAKA, Aug. 3: Sergio Gor, U.S. President Donald Trump's...

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

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

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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....

From Liberation to Crisis: Awami League’s Enduring Fight

On its 77th anniversary, the Awami League pledges unity and resilience against repression, recalling its historic struggle for democracy and the spirit of liberation.

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Bangladesh’s Hindu Families Fear Extortion Threats

NATORE, Bangladesh, Aug. 3: Panic has gripped a Hindu...

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

A Mob Lynching in Bhaluka: One Night of Horror On...

Sergio Gor Optimistic About Bangladesh-US Relations

US Special Envoy Sergio Gor says his first official visit to Bangladesh produced "positive progress" as Dhaka and Washington seek to deepen bilateral cooperation.

Attempted Murder Case Filed Against RUCSU GS Ammar

An attempted murder case has been filed against RUCSU GS Salahuddin Ammar and eight others over the alleged assault on a student inside Rajshahi University's Central Library.

Latif Siddiqui Says He Is Ready for Death at ICT Hearing

Former minister Abdul Latif Siddiqui declared he was ready for death after ICT-2 declined to hear him during proceedings in the 2013 Shapla Chattar crimes against humanity case.

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.

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Two Killed as Firefighting Helicopters Collide Over Greek Wildfire; British Pilot Survives

ATHENS, Aug. 3: Two crew members were killed and...

Massive Attack Challenges Singapore Ban After Pro-Palestine Detention

SINGAPORE, Aug. 3 — British trip-hop band Massive Attack...

Saudi Crown Prince Holds Phone Call With Trump Over Iran Strike Concerns

Riyadh/Washington, Aug. 3: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman...

Dubai Files $1.3 Million Embezzlement Case Against Shama Obaid’s Son’s Father-in-Law

The Voice Desk A criminal case has been filed in...
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OPINION

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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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

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.

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.

Qatar Halves LNG Supply to Bangladesh Amid Hormuz Disruptions

Bangladesh's largest LNG supplier, Qatar, has halved scheduled energy deliveries this year due to conflict-related disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Petrobangla toward alternative source options.