The cost of the US military campaign against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, has soared to $29 billion. The Pentagon cites rising equipment repairs and operational costs for the $4 billion jump.
Journalist Shoaib Choudhury alleges China may refuse to fund the Teesta project unless Bangladesh reduces its strategic dependency on the United States and balances its global ties.
Bangladesh secured a 104-run win over Pakistan in the first Test. Nahid Rana’s five wickets and Captain Shanto’s clinical batting proved decisive as Pakistan collapsed for 163 in the final innings.
