Families Flee Flooded Homes as Aid Gaps Deepen in Chattogram
Families wade to shelters without food or safe water as deadly floods expose critical gaps in relief, communications and infrastructure across southeastern Bangladesh.
International
More Than 10,000 Die Across Europe as Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Continent
A deadly June heatwave claimed over 10,000 lives across Europe, primarily impacting those aged 65 and above, as Copernicus confirms record-shattering regional temperatures.
International
Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran, Seeks 20% Fee for Hormuz Protection
US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iran and a 20% security fee on transit cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions after recent military clashes.
International
Up to 1.6 Million Migrants Could Qualify for Faster UK Settlement After Policy Reversal
The UK is preparing to scrap a proposal extending the ILR wait to 10 years for post-Brexit migrants, keeping the 5-year permanent residency route for 1.6 million people.
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International
Iran Can Benefit from Deal if It Meets Conditions: JD Vance
US Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran could reap significant benefits from the recent historic agreement, but only if it strictly complies with Washington's conditions. Vance emphasized that halting nuclear ambitions and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open are non-negotiable.
Bangladesh
Shibir Leader Jisan Taken to Court in Rape Case
Expelled Shibir leader Jisan Mia has been taken to court after doctors declared him fit, amid an investigation into rape and forced abortion allegations.
Entertainment
Mosharraf Karim Rejects Kolkata ‘Attack’ Claims
Mosharraf Karim says reports of an attack in Kolkata are exaggerated, contradicting political claims that the actor was targeted over his past support for student protests.
Bangladesh
Jamaat Leader Jailed in Netrokona Extortion Case
A Netrokona court has ordered the imprisonment of a local Jamaat leader accused of demanding Tk 2 million in extortion from a businessman and threatening to kill him if he refused to pay.
Bangladesh
Politically Motivated Purge Targets Academics at JU
Following the 2024 political shift, Jahangirnagar University’s Syndicate enforces severe administrative penalties on 19 faculty members, sparking alarms over a politically driven institutional purge.
