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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Sports
Congo-Chile Friendly Match Cancelled Amid Ebola Concerns
Spain has cancelled the June 9 Congo vs. Chile friendly over Ebola fears. The setback hits Congo’s first World Cup campaign since 1974 as the US tightens border controls for Group K teams.
Bangladesh
Veteran Awami League Leader AKM Rahmatullah Dies at 76
AKM Rahmatullah, a five-time MP, Freedom Fighter and Awami League Advisory Council member, has died in Dhaka at the age of 76.
Economy
One in Every Three Taka Lent by Bangladesh’s Banks Is Now in Default
Bangladesh's defaulted loans spiked by Tk 31,487 crore in Q1, reaching Tk 588,704 crore. The official NPL ratio now sits at 32.26%, ten times higher than the international risk threshold.
International
US and Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes as Ceasefire Negotiations Remain Deadlocked
Direct conflict has reignited in the Gulf after U.S.-Iran peace talks failed. CENTCOM disabled an oil tanker with a Hellfire missile and struck an Iranian ground-control station on Qeshm Island.
International
Zelensky Urges Trump to Supply Patriot Missiles After Deadly Russian Strikes
Following a massive overnight strike by 73 Russian missiles and 656 drones, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has sent an urgent plea to President Trump for immediate Patriot defense support.
