0 Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, currently residing in Delhi, India, has announced her plan to return to Bangladesh in December with senior leaders of the Awami League and voluntarily surrender to court. In an almost hour-long interview with Reuters, she stated that she might be arrested or even killed upon her return, but she would still come back. The 78-year-old Sheikh Hasina said, “They might arrest me, or even kill me. Still, I must return.” She alleged that widespread repression is ongoing against Awami League activists and leaders, with most facing legal cases. Many have been forced…
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1 A senior US administration official has stated that despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the United States remains committed to finding a diplomatic solution to its disputes with Iran. On Thursday (July 10), the official stated that Washington has kept the path for dialogue open, and technical-level discussions between both sides are ongoing. These discussions are focusing on various technical aspects of a potential understanding. This comment by the US official comes at a time when renewed military tensions have flared between the US and Iran in recent weeks. Following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz,…
1 Amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, news of a new attack in Iran has emerged. Iran’s local administration claims that its naval military area in the southern city of Konarak was targeted by airstrikes from fighter jets. However, the United States has explicitly stated that it has no involvement in this recent attack. According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, Mohammad Younes Hakkani, the governor of Sistan and Baluchestan province, stated that the Konarak naval military zone was subjected to two rounds of airstrikes, with two consecutive explosions heard. Following the attack, rescue teams, security forces, and…
1 Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman stated that to benefit from all of nature’s creations, humans also have certain responsibilities and duties. Maintaining the balance of ecosystems, caring for the environment, and nurturing all living beings are among the primary responsibilities of human society. He made these remarks on Thursday (July 9) at the China-Bangladesh Friendship Conference Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka, during an event organized for World Environment Day, Environment Fair, and National Tree Plantation Campaign & Tree Fair-2026. The Prime Minister stated that modern science has proven that the relationship between ecosystems and human society is extremely…
4 The ongoing military tension between the United States and Iran has escalated to a new level. Tehran has claimed a US attack on a critical railway bridge in Iran’s northeastern Golestan province. Simultaneously, a missile and drone attack alert has been issued in Kuwait. Both sides are exchanging harsh threats, creating new concerns about the security situation in the Middle East. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB reported that seven missiles were fired at the Ak Tekeh Khan railway bridge, located outside Akkala city in Golestan province, at approximately 1:30 AM local time. Two of these missiles struck the railway lines…
0 The United States launched fresh attacks overnight in Iran. In response, Iran is carrying out missile and drone strikes in Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. The targets of these attacks are US bases and other military infrastructure located in these countries. Due to missiles or drones launched by Iran, warning sirens have already begun to sound in Bahrain. The country’s Ministry of Interior has urged the general public not to panic and to seek shelter in nearby safe locations. Iranian news agency Tasnim News reported that a base in Kuwait was shaken by attacks from their forces. Another source stated…
1 Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has stated that there will be no ‘haircut’ on the funds of any depositor in the country’s affected banks. All depositors will receive their principal amount along with interest. However, due to the financial condition of the loss-making banks, the entire process will take some time. Responding to an urgent public interest notice in the Jatiya Sangsad on Wednesday (July 8), he said that the government has adopted integrated legal and institutional measures to restore stability in the financial sector, protect depositors’ interests, and recover money laundered from the banking sector. The Finance…
3 A devastating landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall has reportedly buried a madrasa in the Kutupalong Rohingya refugee camp in Ukhia, Cox’s Bazar, killing at least 7 students, according to locals. It is feared that many more children might be trapped under the debris, and the death toll could rise further. The incident occurred around 1:15 PM on Wednesday in block A-03 of Kutupalong’s Camp 5 in Ukhia Upazila. Eyewitnesses and camp sources reported that days of incessant heavy rain had softened the hillside soil. Suddenly, a large section of the hill collapsed onto an adjacent madrasa where numerous…
0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that the salaries of primary teachers will be increased in phases. He also stated that training arrangements would be made for teachers to improve the quality of education. The Prime Minister made this announcement while addressing the National Parliament session on Wednesday (July 8). He further stated that school uniforms and bags would be provided to approximately 1.2 crore students across 65,000 government schools nationwide. Regarding the education sector, the Prime Minister commented that during the autocratic Awami League government’s tenure, only infrastructure was developed in education, with little initiative taken for human resource…
2 Tensions have once again intensified in the Middle East. The United States has launched a military operation against Iran following attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident has further complicated the security situation across the region and raised new concerns about global energy supply. US officials claim that the operation targeted specific military objectives with the aim of ensuring the security of international waterways and deterring similar attacks in the future. Several installations associated with Iran’s military infrastructure were reportedly targeted in the operation. On the other hand, Iran has strongly condemned the US…