In a dramatic reversal of his "lots of bombs" warning, President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire following direct requests from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. While the immediate threat of airstrikes has receded, the U.S. Navy continues its strict blockade of Iranian ports, a move Tehran describes as an act of war that threatens to collapse the fragile peace.
In a series of aggressive statements on CNBC and Bloomberg, President Donald Trump has set a volatile stage for the upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations in Pakistan. Asserting that military action provides a "better negotiating position," the President confirmed he is unwilling to extend the current ceasefire past Wednesday night, leaving Tehran with a stark choice: immediate diplomatic concession or a return to large-scale military confrontation.
A high-stakes diplomatic gamble is unfolding in Islamabad as U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are reportedly headed for direct negotiations. Despite public denials from Iranian state media, regional officials confirm that Pakistan has cleared the way for a second round of talks aimed at preventing a return to full-scale hostilities following the recent U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel.
In a scathing critique of the current interim leadership, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alleged a systematic dismantling of Bangladesh's infrastructure. Citing a drop in immunization and the idling of national power plants, Hasina defended her Tk 797,000 crore budget legacy while accusing Muhammad Yunus and Tarique Rahman of causing a surge in child mortality and agricultural distress.
A devastating combination of diesel scarcity and rolling blackouts has brought irrigation to a standstill across major agricultural hubs in Bangladesh. From Rangpur to Cox’s Bazar, thousands of pumps are idle as the boro rice crop enters its most sensitive growth stage. Experts warn that unless fuel distribution stabilizes within two weeks, the nation faces a significant reduction in rice yields and food security risks.
Bollywood’s "Khiladi" is back in form as Bhoot Bangla smashed worldwide box office records this week. Collecting over ₹100 crore in its first 96 hours, the film marks a successful reunion for Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan. Despite a predictable Monday dip in domestic collections, the film's strong start has injected fresh optimism into the 2026 Bollywood theatrical calendar.
A group of 50 SSC examinees from Giridharipur Adarsha High School staged a midnight blockade of the Dhaka–Rangpur highway in Palashbari, Gaibandha, after failing to receive their admit cards on the eve of the national exam. The rare night protest, joined by anxious parents, created severe traffic disruption and ended only after high-level assurances from the local administration.
The 2026 SSC and equivalent examinations kicked off today across 3,885 centers in Bangladesh, but the academic milestone is being overshadowed by a nationwide energy crisis. With power generation falling 1,200 MW short of demand, students in rural districts face the most significant hurdles, relying on kerosene lamps and daylight to complete their most critical papers.
