Mirza Fakhrul says “heinous” killings meant to embarrass government, condemns murder of BNP activist Azizur Rahman
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has condemned the fatal shooting of Azizur Rahman, also known as Mushabbir, a former general secretary of the party’s Dhaka North unit of…
Trump announces U.S. withdrawal from 66 international organizations, including multiple UN agencies
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to pull the United States out of 66 international organizations, including 31 United Nations bodies, and to terminate all related funding, according to…
US visa bond ‘unfortunate but not unusual,’ says Bangladesh foreign affairs adviser
Bangladesh’s foreign affairs adviser Md. Touhid Hossain said the United States’ decision to require a refundable visa bond of up to $15,000 from applicants of certain countries is “regrettable but…
María Corina Machado says she would dedicate a Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she would dedicate a Nobel Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump, making the pledge during an interview with Fox News on Tuesday.…
Venezuela to ship 30–50 million barrels of crude to the U.S. under $2bn deal, Trump says
Venezuela has reached a deal with Washington to export up to 30–50 million barrels of crude worth about $2 billion to the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on…
U.S. expands visa-bond rule to 38 countries, adding Bangladesh; deposits up to $15,000 from Jan 21
The United States has expanded its “visa bond” requirement to 38 countries—now including Bangladesh—requiring certain B-1/B-2 (business/tourist) applicants to post a refundable bond of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000. The State…
Trump Warns of “Severe” Response if Iran Kills More Protesters; Tehran Calls Remarks Incitement
US President Donald Trump has threatened to hit Iran “very hard” if authorities kill additional demonstrators amid ongoing cost-of-living protests, escalating tensions only days after Washington’s military operation in Venezuela…
Court Grants Bail to July Uprising Activist Tahrima Jannat Suravi After Revision Petition
A Dhaka court has granted bail to July Uprising activist Tahrima Jannat Suravi, according to an announcement Monday evening on the official Facebook page of the Anti-Discrimination Students’ Movement. Movement…
Trump cites list claiming 55% of Bangladeshi households in U.S. receive public assistance
U.S. President Donald Trump has shared a country-by-country table on Truth Social purporting to show the share of immigrant households receiving welfare or other government support, listing Bangladeshi households at…
Bangladesh Asks ICC to Move T20 World Cup Fixtures Out of India, Says Team Will Not Travel Amid Security Concerns
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches from India to another country, citing “serious” security concerns. Following…
Video of Woman Tied to Pole and Doused With Water Sparks Outrage in Dhaka; Five Detained
A video showing a woman bound to a pole and doused with water on a cold winter morning in Dhaka’s Gulshan–Nadda area has triggered public outrage and a police inquiry.…
UK Seeks Clarification After Trump Says U.S. Will “Run” Venezuela
The UK government has asked for clarification after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington would “run” Venezuela following what he described as a daring operation to detain President Nicolás Maduro…
Angelina Jolie Visits Egypt–Gaza Rafah Crossing, Meets Aid Workers and Palestinians Amid Blocked Relief
Hollywood actor and humanitarian Angelina Jolie visited the Rafah crossing on Friday, touring Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses and speaking with aid groups and Palestinians about conditions in Gaza, where relief…
BCCI Directs KKR to Release Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026 Squad, Allows Replacement Signing
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has instructed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 roster, with permission granted to…
Explosions Rock Caracas as Colombia’s Petro Alleges Attack; Cause Still Unclear
A series of loud explosions and the sound of jet aircraft jolted Venezuela’s capital before dawn on Saturday, sending plumes of black smoke over southern Caracas and triggering power cuts…
Tasnim Zara to Appeal Rejection of Independent Candidacy in Dhaka-9
Former NCP leader Tasnim Zara says she will appeal the returning officer’s decision to reject her nomination as an independent candidate for Dhaka-9, after scrutiny found two of her listed…
Female MPs, backed by PM Takaichi, petition for more women’s toilets in Japan’s parliament
Nearly 60 female lawmakers in Japan — including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi — have petitioned the lower house to increase the number of women’s toilets in the Diet building, arguing…
Massive crowds attend funeral prayer for Khaleda Zia in Dhaka
The funeral prayer of three-time former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia drew vast crowds on Wednesday afternoon, with hundreds of thousands gathering along Manik Mia Avenue and adjoining…
At Janaza, Tarique Rahman seeks prayers for Khaleda Zia, apologizes for any hurt caused
BNP acting chair Tarique Rahman asked for prayers for his late mother, three-time former prime minister Khaleda Zia, and offered an apology on her behalf “if anyone was hurt by…
Khaleda Zia: The Passing of an Era, the Weight of a Legacy: Alisha Pradhan
“Ms Alisha Pradhan—renowned social entrepreneur, media leader, and a steadfast voice for women’s empowerment—shared the following tribute: ‘Beyond party lines and political affiliations, I have always seen her as a…