Jailed Swechchhasebak League leader Shah Alam Khandaker attended his mother's funeral under three-hour parole while handcuffed, raising renewed questions about humanitarian treatment of detainees.
Commercial traffic through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has decelerated following targeted attacks on the container ship Ever Lovely and the oil tanker M/T Kiku. While US CENTCOM confirmed retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets after a drone strike, Washington and Tehran have reportedly agreed to a temporary pause in hostilities ahead of scheduled diplomatic talks in Doha.
On its 77th anniversary, the Awami League pledges unity and resilience against repression, recalling its historic struggle for democracy and the spirit of liberation.
Bangladesh Medical University has stripped renowned physician and Ekushey Padak recipient Professor Dr. ABM Abdullah of his lifetime Emeritus Professor status. The administration has ordered the return of all financial benefits drawn under the post, sparking strong reactions from the veteran medical scholar.
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.
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.
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.
President Donald Trump declared the US will oversee security in the Strait of Hormuz as its future guardian, arguing that wealthy nations must compensate Washington for protecting the route.