Foreign loan inflows to Bangladesh fell 19% in FY2025-26, while debt repayments rose, raising concerns over development spending and economic stability.
Admiral Brad Cooper is briefing President Trump on new military options, including "powerful" strikes and seizing parts of the Strait of Hormuz to secure Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
Trump reveals Putin's offer to manage Iran's enriched uranium. Despite a "very good" 90-minute call, Trump insists on ending the Ukraine war before accepting Russian help on Iran.
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".
Russia’s unprecedented strike on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has left millions at risk. President Zelenskyy condemns the attacks as temperatures hit record lows.
Allegations of personal interest and a lack of transparency are rocking Bangladesh’s aviation sector, with major deals like the Boeing purchase and HSIA terminal handling under fire.
Leaked emails link DP World’s Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem to Jeffrey Epstein, casting a shadow over a secretive deal to manage Bangladesh’s Chittagong Port.
Video footage shows Dr. SM Khalikuzzaman confronting on-duty soldiers after being told his private gunman could not enter the cantonment. Despite being offered military protection inside, the candidate accused the army of political bias before leaving the scene in frustration.
Speaking at The Daily Star Conference Hall, Mujahidul Islam Selim accused the administration of using state funds to push the "July Charter" referendum. Simultaneously, indigenous leaders presented a 6-point demand, including land reform and reserved parliamentary seats, warning that "inequality persists" despite the 2024 uprising.
