Foreign loan inflows to Bangladesh fell 19% in FY2025-26, while debt repayments rose, raising concerns over development spending and economic stability.
The U.S. has spent $25 billion on military operations against Iran since Feb 28. Defense officials say munitions are the primary expense as "Operation Epic Fury" continues without a set end date.
Myanmar’s junta has transferred Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest. While state media signals a policy shift, her son, Kim Aris, remains skeptical of the unverified reports and outdated images.
Brent crude spiked to $126 as the U.S. considers "short and powerful" strikes on Iran. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, global food, fuel, and fertilizer costs are surging.
In her first address since exile, Sheikh Hasina accused the Yunus-led interim government of running an illegal, violent regime and pushing Bangladesh into chaos.
The US has sanctioned nine vessels and eight firms linked to Iran’s shadow fleet, accusing them of funneling oil revenue to fund repression and militant activity.
Donald Trump says US warships are heading toward Iran, warning of renewed strikes if Tehran resumes nuclear activity, even as protests and executions fuel tensions.
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator is under fire after allocating the valuable 700 MHz spectrum to Grameenphone without competition, raising allegations of corruption and revenue loss.
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved parliament and called a snap election for February 8, seeking public backing for her economic and security agenda.
