INTERNATIONAL

Dhaka: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has accused interim government head Muhammad Yunus of acting outside the framework of the Constitution and orchestrating a conspiracy to remove him from office, intensifying political tensions in the country. In remarks reported by local media, President Shahabuddin alleged that certain recent administrative and constitutional decisions were taken without adhering…

Washington, February 21, 2026: In a landmark decision, the Supreme court of United States of America has struck down most of the import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, ruling that he exceeded his executive authority under federal law. The 6–3 judgment marks a significant constitutional setback for Trump’s trade policy and has triggered fresh…

Background On February 20, 2026, the the Supreme Court of United States of America delivered a landmark 6–3 ruling invalidating sweeping global tariffs imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The tariffs had been introduced under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977, a federal law that grants the president certain powers during…

Dhaka, February 17: Bangladesh entered a new political phase on Tuesday as Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the country’s Prime Minister, ending two years of political uncertainty and unrest. Rahman took the oath of office following his party’s decisive victory in the parliamentary elections held on February 12. The…

Dhaka: In the crucial general election held after the 2024 mass uprising, the (BNP) has taken a clear lead and is moving closer to forming the next government. Reports indicate that guided the party to victory following his return to the country after 17 years in exile. Seat Trend and Electoral Momentum With vote counting…

Bangkok: A gunman attacked a childcare centre in northeastern Thailand, killing at least 34 people, including 22 children, in one of the deadliest mass killings in the country’s history, authorities said. The incident took place in Nong Bua Lamphu province, where a former police officer forced his way into the daycare facility and opened fire…

Minority Safety Back in Focus; Possible Impact on India–Bangladesh Relations Dhaka: The discovery of a 28-year-old tea garden worker found dead in Bangladesh’s Moulvibazar district ahead of national elections has once again raised serious concerns about the safety of minority communities in the country. The Incident — What Happened? Police said the bloodied body was…

Dhaka: Bangladesh is holding a landmark parliamentary election today — the first since the 2024 student-led uprising that toppled long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina — with more than 127 million citizens eligible to vote under heavy security nationwide. The vote is widely seen as a critical test of whether the country can restore democratic norms…

Washington: Newly released records from the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) have placed prominent UAE diplomat and human-rights advocate Hind Al-Owais under international scrutiny after her name appeared in hundreds of email exchanges with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Massive Document Release The emails surfaced as part of a large batch of documents—often referred to as…

Dhaka/Mymensingh: A 62-year-old Hindu rice trader was brutally killed by unidentified attackers in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district, in an incident that has heightened concerns about law and order and minority safety in the country. Trader Murdered Inside Shop The victim, Susen Chandra Sarkar, owned “Bhai Bhai Enterprise” and lived in Southkanda village. Police said the attackers…