Sheikh Hasina congratulated Suvendu Adhikari after the BJP’s sweeping victory in West Bengal, praising his leadership and calling for stronger Bangladesh-West Bengal ties.
Thalapathy Vijay has officially claimed the majority to form the Tamil Nadu government. Supported by 120 MLAs, the TVK chief will be sworn in as Chief Minister this Sunday in Chennai.
President Trump has brokered a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine from May 9–11. The deal includes a total exchange of 2,000 prisoners of war during the Victory Day commemorations.
The US has released the first classified UAP (UFO) files, including Apollo mission images and reports of glowing spheres. Officials say the move aims to increase government transparency.
Three journalists were harassed by Jamaat-linked lawyers and threatened with jail by a Dhaka magistrate, drawing sharp condemnation from Bangladesh’s press community.
Bangladesh and India are closely monitoring the visit of a Pakistani cleric traveling through northern border districts amid renewed regional security concerns.
Ahmad Mostafa Khan Bacchu, president of the Enayetpur Thana Awami League, has died in Sirajganj District Jail. Family members claim he was denied medical care.
The S Alam Group has filed an ICSID claim alleging Bangladesh’s interim administration froze assets and destroyed value, seeking compensation in the hundreds of millions.
