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Bangladesh’s Prisons Bursting as Political Inmate Numbers Double in Capacity
Bangladesh’s prison system is facing severe overcrowding, with 93,440...
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...
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Wildfire Rampage Forces Canada to Declare Emergency, More Than 20,000 Evacuated
A state of emergency has been declared in Canada’s...
Explosions Reported in Two Saudi Regions as Fire Breaks Out at Energy Facilities
A powerful explosion was heard in Saudi Arabia’s Jubail...
Japan Plans Underground Missile Shelter Near Tokyo Station
Japan is planning to build an underground missile shelter...
Two Aircraft Narrowly Avoid Collision at Sydney Airport, One Crew Member Injured
Two passenger aircraft narrowly avoided a collision on the...
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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.