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
India Plans to Spend 200 Billion Rupees on Military Drones
India is set to invest 200 billion rupees ($2.3 billion) in domestic military drones to boost preparedness, following border lessons and global drone usage in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Bangladesh
Ex-MP Sheikh Mujib Jailed as Debate Over July Cases Intensifies
A Dhaka court has sent former Awami League MP Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to jail in a murder case linked to the July 2024 unrest, amid continuing debate over politically sensitive prosecutions.
Bangladesh
Chhatra League Blocks Highway in Gopalganj
Chhatra League members staged a 30-minute blockade on the Dhaka–Khulna Highway in Gopalganj's Miyapara area to protest what they called an undemocratic national political climate.
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We Want All Political Parties to Operate Freely: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General and LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has vowed to ensure equal political space for all parties, stating that power cannot be sustained through state oppression.
Bangladesh
Four Bangladeshis Injured in Drone Attack at Kuwait Airport
Four Bangladeshi nationals were injured and one person was killed in a drone attack at Kuwait International Airport. The Bangladesh Embassy urged expats to follow safety laws and donate blood.
