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Iran War Escalates into Regional Conflict

Iran War Escalates into Regional Conflict

Tensions across the Middle East have intensified within a week of the start of the U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran. Despite extensive military attacks by land, sea, and air, the situation is rapidly escalating into a larger regional conflict.

Fuel Oil Prices Rise, Surpass $100 Per Barrel

Fuel Oil Prices Rise, Surpass $100 Per Barrel

Global fuel oil prices have increased by about 20 percent in the world market, reaching the highest level since July 2022. The main reason behind this is the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel, which has further tightened the supply system and created concerns about prolonged disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Fertilizer Supply Becomes New Concern for Bangladesh Amid Energy Crisis

Fertilizer Supply Becomes New Concern for Bangladesh Amid Energy Crisis

The impact of the ongoing instability in the Middle East is now beginning to affect not only the energy sector but also the fertilizer market. Experts fear that import-dependent Bangladesh may face major fertilizer challenges in the future due to uncertainty in natural gas supply in the international market, increased transportation costs, and disruptions in the supply chain.

Energy-Saving Move: Universities and English Medium Schools Closed From Today

Energy-Saving Move: Universities and English Medium Schools Closed From Today

Due to the war in the Middle East, the government has decided to close all universities in the country to save electricity and fuel. At the same time, English medium schools have also been declared closed on the occasion of the holy Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr.

Blast at Temple in Cumilla Injures Priest, Sparks Panic in Area

Blast at Temple in Cumilla Injures Priest, Sparks Panic in Area

Four people, including a priest, were injured in a cocktail explosion left by miscreants at a temple in Cumilla city. The incident occurred around 6:30 PM on Saturday (March 7) at the Kali Gachtala Shiva Temple in the South Thakurpara (Baganbari) area of the city. Police said that two more cocktail explosions took place at nearby locations around the temple at the same time.

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CHT Accord Implementation Committee Holds 11th Meeting

CHT Accord Implementation Committee Holds 11th Meeting

The 11th meeting of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Accord Implementation and Monitoring Committee was held on Sunday, January 18, at the conference room of the Complex Building adjacent to the Toll Plaza of the Karnaphuli Tunnel Site Office in Anwara, Chittagong.

Taliban’s Top Leadership Power Struggle Comes into the Open

Taliban’s Top Leadership Power Struggle Comes into the Open

The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 by ousting the US-backed government. Since then, the Taliban have been running the country amid various ups and downs, including international sanctions. However, divisions among the top leadership of the Taliban over governing authority and dominance have begun to surface publicly.

2025 Marks a Year of Deep Crisis for Women’s Rights, Safety and Freedom in Bangladesh

2025 Marks a Year of Deep Crisis for Women’s Rights, Safety and Freedom in Bangladesh

In the history of Bangladesh, the year 2025 will be remembered as a year of deep contradiction and conflict regarding women’s rights, freedom, and security. On the one hand, initiatives for women’s rights reform, women’s visible presence, and protests became stronger; on the other hand, violence, hatred, harassment, and conservative pressure reached alarming levels. Across various layers of the state, society, religion, and politics, the question of women remained at the centre of intense debate throughout the year.

Bangladesh Education Sector Ends 2025 in Turmoil

Bangladesh Education Sector Ends 2025 in Turmoil

The education sector experienced another turbulent year in 2025, marked by uncertainty, repeated movements by teachers and students over various demands, and the continued absence of comprehensive reform and development plans.

Human Rights Situation ‘Disappointing and Alarming’ in 2025: HRSS Report

Human Rights Situation ‘Disappointing and Alarming’ in 2025: HRSS Report

The human rights situation in the country remained “disappointing and alarming” throughout 2025 due to the failure of law enforcement agencies, ineffective government responses, and the irresponsibility of major political parties, according to the annual report of the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).

Bangladesh’s plate is shifting northeast and hitting the Myanmar plate

how big is the quake risk? Bangladesh’s plate is shifting northeast and hitting the Myanmar plate

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh, with its epicenter 10 kilometers beneath the surface. Despite being moderately strong, it caused severe devastation in the country. Ten people have died, and more than six hundred have been injured. The damage has also been extensive. Scientists, however, are not surprised by these numbers. According to them, Bangladesh’s geographical and geological conditions are responsible for this earthquake. They also warn that the region faces the possibility of even larger quakes in the future.

The Small Island Causing Big International Tensions

Saint Martin Island The Small Island Causing Big International Tensions

Bangladesh, located in South Asia, has emerged as a key focal point in global geopolitical competition following months of unrest and shifts in its power structure over the past year. Although the interim government has pledged to hold elections, the political climate remains tense, clouded by accusations of foreign interference. At the heart of this crisis is a controversial allegation concerning the United States' attempt to secure access to a military base on Saint Martin Island—an issue raised by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, which continues to echo in Dhaka’s political and media spheres despite the passage of time.

Crisis Point for Media Freedom in Bangladesh

CJA Report Highlights Alarming Repression Crisis Point for Media Freedom in Bangladesh

The Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) has sounded the alarm over a “crisis point” for press freedom in Bangladesh, citing mass arrests, fabricated charges, and harassment of journalists under the interim administration of Mohammad Yunus.

AI Could Eliminate 100 Million U.S. Jobs Within a Decade, Warns Bernie Sanders Report

AI Could Eliminate 100 Million U.S. Jobs Within a Decade, Warns Bernie Sanders Report

ARSA–RSO Clash with Arakan Army, Panic Spreads on This Side of the Border

ARSA–RSO Clash with Arakan Army, Panic Spreads on This Side of the Border

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Maha Saptami, the second day of the five-day Sharadiyo Durga Puja, was celebrated on Monday amid due religious fervour and gaiety across Bangladesh.

Employees of the Rural Electrification Board (REB) have announced an indefinite work stoppage starting Sunday

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