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.

Egypt Hit for the First Time as Iran-US Conflict Expands Across the Middle East

Cairo, July 30: Egypt has confirmed that a drone...

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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.

Egypt Hit for the First Time as Iran-US Conflict Expands Across the Middle East

Cairo, July 30: Egypt has confirmed that a drone...

British Airways Jet Narrowly Avoids Disaster During Landing at London Heathrow

LONDON, July 30: A British Airways passenger aircraft narrowly...

More Than 260,000 People Living With HIV in India’s Karnataka

BENGALURU, July 30: India's southern state of Karnataka is...

Saudi Arabia Joins U.S. Strikes After Facing Attacks on Three Fronts

Riyadh, July 30: Saudi Arabia has abandoned months of...

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.

Petronas Offers Bangladesh LNG at Triple Gas Price

Dhaka, July 28: Malaysia's state-owned energy company Petronas has...

Bangladesh Weighs BRICS Summit Visit as U.S. Envoy Arrives Amid Complex Regional Diplomacy

Bangladesh is considering whether Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will...

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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.

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.

Tarque Rahman’s China-First Diplomacy Risks Regional Tensions

Tarque Rahman’s first foreign visit to China signals a major diplomatic shift that could unsettle Bangladesh’s delicate balance between Beijing, New Delhi, and Washington.

When a Chief Justice Needs Justice in Bangladesh

Justice A.B.M. Khairul Haque’s repeated arrests despite bail expose a justice system increasingly shaped by political vengeance rather than due process.

Bangladesh Must Not Abandon Its Minorities to Fear

Growing intimidation of Christian charities and minorities in Bangladesh signals a dangerous erosion of pluralism under rising Islamist influence.

Bangabandhu: The Father of the Nation and the Greatest Bengali

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman led the struggle that created Bangladesh and shaped its diplomacy. More than 50 years later, his legacy continues to define the nation’s identity.

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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.

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.

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Egypt Hit for the First Time as Iran-US Conflict Expands Across the Middle East

Cairo, July 30: Egypt has confirmed that a drone...

British Airways Jet Narrowly Avoids Disaster During Landing at London Heathrow

LONDON, July 30: A British Airways passenger aircraft narrowly...

More Than 260,000 People Living With HIV in India’s Karnataka

BENGALURU, July 30: India's southern state of Karnataka is...

Saudi Arabia Joins U.S. Strikes After Facing Attacks on Three Fronts

Riyadh, July 30: Saudi Arabia has abandoned months of...
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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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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.

Taylor Swift Makes First Public Appearance with Husband Travis Kelce After Wedding

Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce made their first public appearance as a married couple, attending a wedding in California following their reported July 3 vows.

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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.

Bangladesh Cuts Jet Fuel Prices for July, Offering Relief to Airlines

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced jet fuel prices for July, cutting domestic rates by over Tk19 per litre and international rates to $0.8556 per litre.

Bangladesh Factory Closures Signal Export Crisis

Factory closures in Gazipur expose a deeper national crisis in Bangladesh’s garment-led export economy, raising fears over jobs, investment and competitiveness.