Trump warned Iran to "get smart soon" and sign a deal as he ordered an extended naval blockade. The move rejects Iran's proposal to delay nuclear talks while the U.S. military "turns the screws".
Aid groups call for a humanitarian corridor in the Strait of Hormuz as the US-Iran conflict halts shipping, doubles oil prices, and leaves 45 million people at risk of severe food shortages.
James Comey faces up to 10 years in prison over an Instagram post of seashells forming "86 47." Prosecutors claim it was a threat to President Trump, while Comey denies any malicious intent.
Bangladesh’s IGP Baharul Alam has requested to surrender his diplomatic passport for a regular one. The move comes as a major political party demands his removal ahead of the Feb 12 election.
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) warned on Saturday that the 2026 national election will lack inclusivity due to the ban on the Awami League. Survey data suggests exclusion could severely impact voter turnout.
Unidentified personnel identifying as army members reportedly detained several journalists from the Bangladesh Times office in Dhaka. The incident has triggered a sharp backlash from press freedom groups.
Ramesh Chandra Sen died in prison custody on Feb 7, 2026. Human rights monitors report 112 custodial deaths of Awami League affiliates since August 2024, sparkings calls for judicial inquiry.
In a viral video message, Sajeeb Wazed Joy urged Bangladeshis to reject the upcoming national election, claiming the process is a "charade" designed to install a BNP-Jamaat coalition.
