World,WAR,Middle East

Iran warns of regional trade blockade if US keeps port restrictions

Iranian state media reported that the commander of Iran’s joint military command warned that Iran would completely block exports and imports across the Persian Gulf region, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea if the United States does not lift its blockade on Iranian ports.“Iran will act wi...

World,Diplomachy,WAR,Middle East

British PM stands firm against Trump pressure on Iran

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would not alter his stance to stay out of the war in Iran after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to tear up a trade deal with the U.K.Trump told Sky News on Tuesday night that the U.K. had not been there when the U.S. needed their help. Trump said th...

World,Diplomachy,WAR

Trump says China supports reopening of Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has claimed that China is pleased with his efforts to “permanently open” the Strait of Hormuz and that the two countries are working together on the issue.In a post on social media, Trump said China was “very happy” with the move, adding that reopeni...

Business & Commerce,Healthcare

Labaid brings a new age of digital insurance

Starting a new technology-based phase in Bangladesh’s insurance sector, the soft launch of Labaid InsureTech Company Limited was held today in the capital. This digital-first platform will provide simple, low-cost, and tech-based insurance services to common people and small business owners. T...

World,WAR,Middle East

Palestinian leader Barghouti endures ‘violent’ assaults in Israeli prisons

Popular Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti has faced a series of “violent” assaults in Israeli jails in recent weeks, raising new concerns that his life may be at risk, according to his lawyer.Lawyer Ben Marmarelli said in a statement published on Wednesday on the Telegram page of the P...

World,WAR,Middle East

Trump says Iran talks could resume within 'days'

President Donald Trump has indicated peace talks with Tehran could resume this week, as the United States turned the screws Wednesday with a naval blockade it said had cut off maritime trade with Iran.Trump's hint came as Israel and Lebanon agreed to open direct negotiations after a rare face-to...

National,World,Passport, Vissa, Immigration

Over 250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Andaman Sea on Malaysia route including Bangladeshis

At least 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, are missing after a boat sank in the Andaman Sea while heading to Malaysia, according to the United Nations refugee and migration agencies.The UNHCR and International Organization for Migration said the boat departed from Te...

World,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance

Japan announces $10bln fund to help Southeast Asia tackle oil price spike

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, after holding a video conference with leaders from Southeast Asia, told reporters that the assistance, dubbed as “Power Asia,” is aimed at providing loans needed to secure crude oil, petroleum products and to maintain the supply chain in an emergency respon...

National,Healthcare,Women & Children

Special medical camp held for underprivileged children to prevent Measles and promote health awareness

On the occasion of World Health Day 2026 and Bengali New Year 1433, a day-long free medical camp and discussion session was held this morning at the premises of J.S. Grammar High School in Mugda, Dhaka. The event was organized by SSED Foundation in collaboration with “Nirapod Chikitsa Chai (NI...

National,Weather

Mild heat wave grips parts of country: BMD

A mild heat wave is sweeping across several parts of the country and may continue further, according to a bulletin issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Wednesday morning.“A mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts over Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Jashore, Chuadanga ...

National,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Country, Districts

Case filed over attempted assault on LGED engineer in Brahmanbaria

UNB, Brahmanbaria:: A case has been filed in Nabinagar upazila of Brahmanbaria over allegations of chasing and attempting to assault a Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) sub-assistant engineer.The victim, sub-assistant engineer Mirza Md Tariqul Islam, filed the case at Monday night at Na...

World,WAR,Middle East

Israel-Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993 in Washington

Israel and Lebanon have held their first direct talks since 1993, with the United States brokering high-level discussions aimed at securing a ceasefire, though major obstacles remain, particularly Hezbollah’s rejection of the process.The meeting took place Tuesday at the US State Department in...

World,Diplomachy,WAR

Diplomats push for fresh US-Iran talks as blockade enters first full day

Diplomats worked through back channels on Tuesday to arrange a new round of talks between the United States and Iran, as Washington enforced its blockade of Iranian ports and Tehran warned of possible retaliation across the region.US President Donald Trump said a second round of talks could take pla...

World,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,WAR

US Navy forces 8 Iran-linked oil tankers to turn back amid Iran blockade

US naval forces have forced eight Iran-linked oil tankers to turn back since Monday, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).Citing officials, WSJ reported that US forces contacted the vessels via radio after they departed from or approached Iranian ports and instructed them to reverse course, re...

National,Art& Culture,Fair & Festivals

Gulshan Society hosts Baishakhi Fair

On the occasion of Bengali New Year 1433, a colourful Baisakhi Fair was organised by Gulshan Society at Lake Park in the Gulshan-2 area on Tuesday afternoon.The event began with a performance by Parampara Sangeet Academy.In the evening, renowned Rabindra exponent Rezwana Choudhury Bannya enthralled ...

National,Media,Diplomachy

SAARC Journalist Forum president Raju Lama attends 25th session of UN CEPA.

New York:: The 25th session of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) opened on Tuesday at UN Headquarters, bringing together global governance experts, policymakers, and civil society representatives to discuss reforms aimed at strengthening public institutions and ...

World,WAR,Middle East

Efforts underway for second round of US-Iran talks as US blockade takes effect

The standoff between the United States and Iran deepened Tuesday as the U.S. declared it had blockaded Iran’s ports, Tehran threatened to strike targets across the region, and Pakistan said it was racing to bring the sides together for more talks.Though last week’s ceasefire appeared to ...

National,Country, Districts,Accident, Fire, Disaster

7 killed as truck plunges into ditch in Cumilla

UNB, Cumilla:: At least seven people were killed and six others injured after a rice-laden truck plunged into a roadside ditch on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Daudkandi upazila of Cumilla district early Tuesday.The deceased were identified as Sohrab hossain, son of Alam of Khalibpur village, Afza...

World,WAR

Trump vows US will sink any Iran boats that challenge blockade

US President Donald Trump warned Monday that any Iranian attack boats that approach the American naval blockade around Iran's ports would be destroyed, despite international calls for a ceasefire to be respected and negotiations to resume.The US military said the blockade, which took effect at 1...

National,Art& Culture,Entertainment & Glomour,Fair & Festivals

Nation celebrating Bengali New Year, Pahela Baishakh amid festivity

The nation is celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year 1433, on Tuesday with vibrant festivities and traditional enthusiasm across the country.Shedding the sorrows, fatigue and burden of the outgoing year, the nation is embracing the New Year with renewed energy and optimism.&n...