Bangladesh records one of its lowest development spending rates in years, with political transition and governance challenges slowing project execution.
The 142m superyacht Nord, linked to Alexei Mordashov, crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite a U.S. blockade. The transit comes as oil prices surge to $109/barrel due to regional tensions.
Federal prosecutors have charged Cole Tomas Allen, 31, with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump after he opened fire at a security perimeter during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Iran has unveiled a 3-stage plan to end conflict with the US and Israel. Channeled via Pakistan, it prioritizes a ceasefire and maritime security before addressing the nuclear program.
Former adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan is under ACC scrutiny for an alleged Tk 120 billion laundering scheme spanning the US, Dubai, and Azerbaijan. Allegations include project fraud and shell firms.
Hollywood mourns Robert Carradine, who died at 71. His family revealed his long battle with bipolar disorder, hoping to reduce stigma, while Hilary Duff remembered her on-screen dad as a "light."
BNP-backed candidates secured the presidency and secretary posts in the Lakshmipur Bar election, while Awami League-supported lawyers won 8 other seats despite an earlier boycott declaration.
Investigation reveals how ICT’s Tajul Islam allegedly used July uprising cases for extortion. Bank deposit slips and internal whistleblower claims point to a massive financial "settlement trade."
Sheikh Hasina has ordered the Awami League working committee to return to Bangladesh and launch protests, calling the recent election illegitimate and the ban on her party "entirely unlawful."
