Special Correspondent : Iran has said it will allow Bangladeshi oil tankers to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz despite rising tensions in the Middle East. Iran’s Ambassador to Dhaka Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi made the announcement on Friday, following requests from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood. “I have […]
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Desk Report : Major General Mohammad Kaiser Rashid Chowdhury, head of Bangladesh’s DGFI, conducted a low-profile visit to India in early 2026, marking a significant step toward repairing bilateral ties. Meeting with top Indian security officials, including NSA Ajit Doval and R&AW Chief Parag Jain, the visit aimed to address security concerns and reopen communication
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By choosing a known hardliner with deep military ties during an active conflict with the U.S. and Israel, the Islamic Republic has signaled a pivot toward long-term defiance, effectively crushing investor hopes for a swift diplomatic resolution. Diplomatic Correspondent: Iran’s clerical establishment has formally consolidated power behind Mojtaba Khamenei as the nation’s new Supreme
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Kapur will also meet with heads of diplomatic missions in Bangladesh and pay respects at the graves of former president Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Khaleda Zia.The day will conclude with talks with Tarique’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Humayun Kabir and an Iftar event hosted by the foreign ministry. Senior Reporter : US Assistant Secretary
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The building housing Iran’s Assembly of Experts, tasked with choosing a leader to replace Khamenei, was also flattened by an air attack in the city of Qom south of Tehran, Iranian news agencies said.It was not immediately clear if anyone died in the raid, but Trump said senior Iranians had perished on Tuesday
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In its statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not name any country as responsible for the attack, but emphasised that Bangladesh does not believe any crisis can be resolved through conflict Diplomatic Correspondent : Expressing profound sorrow at reports of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Iranian “betrayer” within the regime. These informants confirmed the exact location of a high-level secret meeting, which was then pinpointed on radar with the help of precision technology. Labonno Chowdhury: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed following a massive information leak by Iranian “betrayer” within the regime. These informants confirmed the exact
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US and Israel launched massive coordinated strikes targeting Iranian military commanders, nuclear facilities, and the leadership compound in Tehran.
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“Sports Desk: Finally, Pakistan has managed to ‘kill the snake without breaking the stick!’ That’s Pakistan for you! They always understand their own interests best. Meanwhile, Bangladesh has left its fans disappointed by not even participating in the World Cup. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officially withdrew from the 2026 T20 World Cup on January 24, 2026, after
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He was brought up with an English nanny who once chided him for learning to count by copying the family’s driver: “that’s the servants’ language, not yours,” he was told. He eventually became fluent in Hindi, a rare achievement in Delhi’s foreign press corps and one which endeared him to many Indians for whom he
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Special Correspondent : Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian PM Mark Carney have announced lower tariffs, signalling a reset in their countries’ relationship after a key meeting in Beijing.China is expected to lower levies on Canadian canola oil from 85% to 15% by 1 March, while Ottawa has agreed to tax Chinese electric vehicles at
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International Desk : Thousands of people braved icy conditions on Friday to protest the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis and businesses closed their doors amid anger over the detention of a five-year-old migrant boy.Dozens of eateries, attraction sites and other businesses shuttered as part of a day of coordinated action to defy the weeks-long
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