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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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India Is My Home Now, I May Never Return to Bangladesh”: Taslima Nasrin
KOLKATA, July 31: Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin has...
Abandoned SpaceX Rocket Stage Set to Crash Into the Moon
WASHINGTON: An abandoned upper stage of a SpaceX rocket...
Venezuela to Launch Power Transition Talks Without Opposition Leader María Corina Machado
Political talks on Venezuela's transition of power are set...
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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.