Twenty-eight Bangladeshis made it back home after getting stuck in Iran during the fighting with Israel. The group touched down at Dhaka airport around half past seven Tuesday morning on a flight from Dubai. Most of the travelers were women and kids who had gone to Iran for medical help. They found themselves trapped when the conflict made travel dangerous and difficult.
The long trip home started back on June 25 when they left Tehran by car. The group drove across the border into Pakistan through a place called Taftan in Balochistan province. They made their way to Karachi and caught a flight to Dubai on Monday night. From Dubai they finally boarded the plane that brought them back to Bangladesh.
Government officials say things are...
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam crushed rumors about his political future Wednesday. The top government spokesman told everyone he plans to skip politics completely after his current job ends. Alam wants to go back to his writing desk and chase his journalism dreams instead. He mentioned having several book projects ready to tackle once he leaves his government post. Friends had been spreading word that he might jump into party politics after serving as press secretary.
Alam made it clear he has zero interest in the political game or the fancy lifestyle that comes with being a lawmaker. The veteran journalist said he could easily dedicate his entire remaining career to documenting the July uprising that changed...
Prosecutors slammed formal charges against 16 suspects who killed and torched six people during last year's mass protests in Ashulia. The paperwork hit the International Crimes Tribunal-2 desk Wednesday morning after investigators dug deep into the horrific case. Prosecutor Saimum Reza Talukder confirmed the charges landed right on schedule. The tribunal had originally wanted the charges submitted July 2nd but gave lawyers extra time to prepare. Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mojumder leads the three-judge panel handling this explosive case.
Police have grabbed seven suspects out of the 16 people named in the charges. The arrested crew features some heavy hitters from law enforcement ranks. Former police bosses Md Abdullahil Kafi and Md...
Firefighters battled flames at a chemical storage building in Old Dhaka for two straight hours Wednesday morning. The blaze started around 5am on the third floor of a tall 12-story structure located on Hatkhola Road in the Wari neighborhood. Emergency crews rushed to the scene just seven minutes after getting the call about the dangerous fire. Six fire trucks showed up to fight the chemical warehouse inferno that threatened the entire area. Brave firefighters managed to stop the flames from spreading at exactly 7am.
Station officer Talha-Bin-Zashim from Fire Service and Civil Defence headquarters confirmed nobody got hurt during the scary incident. Officials have not figured out what caused the fire to start burning inside the chemical...
Cricket star Mohammed Shami must hand over way more cash to his ex-wife and kid each month. The Calcutta High Court just made him pay four times what he was giving before. Hasin Jahan will receive 150,000 rupees monthly and their daughter gets 250,000 rupees. The judge said Shami makes enough money to afford these bigger payments. His family situation has been messy for years with lots of legal drama.
Jahan first took Shami to court back in 2018 with some serious accusations. She claimed he hurt her physically and mentally and ignored their child completely. The woman also said his family harassed her about dowry money and even accused him of fixing cricket matches. They had been married since April 2014 but things went downhill fast...
Four major countries just made a deal to fight back against China's control over important materials. The United States, Japan, India and Australia met Tuesday to start their new plan. They want to make sure they can get the metals and minerals needed for phones, cars and other tech gadgets. Marco Rubio brought the other foreign ministers to Washington for the big meeting. The group worries that China has way too much power over these supplies.
China controls most of the world's graphite, which goes into electric car batteries. The four nations created something called the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative to break free from depending on China. They think relying on one country for these materials puts them at risk. China could cut off...
The Dalai Lama just made a huge announcement that will change everything for millions of Buddhists around the world. The 89-year-old spiritual leader told everyone that his ancient position will keep going after he dies. He made this statement just days before celebrating his 90th birthday on July 6. Followers from Tibet, Mongolia, Russia and China have been asking him for 14 years to make sure someone takes over. The religious leader finally gave them the answer they wanted to hear.
Tibetans believe he represents the 14th comeback of their most important spiritual figure. He has been living in India since Chinese soldiers forced him out of Tibet back in 1959. Thousands of other Tibetans followed him into exile and still live there...
Mehidy Hasan Miraz walks around with a huge grin on his face everywhere he goes. The new Bangladesh cricket captain loves talking to reporters and fans after every game. Team officials have to drag him away from conversations because he never wants to stop chatting. His friendly attitude makes everyone around him feel comfortable and happy. The 27-year-old all-rounder brings positive energy to every room he enters.
Behind that cheerful smile lives a fierce competitor who hates losing matches. Miraz has become Bangladesh's best player over the past five years with amazing performances. He can change games with both his batting and bowling skills when the team needs him most. Cricket experts believe he will make a great leader for the...
K-pop superstars BTS just shocked fans everywhere with huge comeback news. The seven-member group announced they will drop a brand new album and hit the road for concerts during 2026. More than 7.3 million people watched their special livestream announcement on Tuesday. The band members looked excited as they revealed their return plans after finishing military duty. HYBE entertainment company confirmed all the details about their major comeback.
BTS had been away from music since 2022 because South Korean law requires all young men to serve in the military. Each member completed their service and earned their discharge papers. The group will fly to America this July to start working on fresh songs together. Their upcoming album will...
