Bangladesh deploys the army in six districts ahead of the Awami League’s founding anniversary, raising concerns over political exclusion and civil liberties.
High-level US-Iran negotiations concluded with key breakthroughs on maritime security and Lebanon, overcoming a last-minute disruption caused by renewed threats from Donald Trump.
The first round of Iran-US talks in Switzerland concluded after 80 minutes, with discussions focused on Lebanon, regional stability, and implementing a new interim agreement.
A ceasefire understanding has been achieved in Lebanon involving Hezbollah following days of escalating border tensions. Lebanese officials stated the agreement aims to avoid further military confrontation, though Hezbollah warned it remains ready to counter future aggression.
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.
Expelled Shibir leader Jisan Mia has been taken to court after doctors declared him fit, amid an investigation into rape and forced abortion allegations.
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.
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.
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.
