World
Yemen conflict displaces more than 100,000 as Red Sea risks grow
Renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced more than 100,000 people and pushed thousands toward Djibouti as Red Sea security deteriorates.
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World
Gaza at a Breaking Point, Civilians Caught Between War and Diplomacy
The UN says Gaza's humanitarian crisis is worsening as ceasefire diplomacy struggles to translate into relief for civilians.
Business
Dhaka’s Utility Crisis Deepens as Jurain and Shyampur Residents Protest Shortages
Residents in South Dhaka demand reliable gas and electricity after prolonged disruptions disrupt daily life and local businesses.
Business
High LNG prices continue to slow Bangladesh’s industrial growth
Bangladesh’s reliance on costly imported LNG is putting pressure on industry, electricity supply and public finances as Dhaka seeks alternatives.
Education
Bangladeshi Students May Lose the Right to Bring Spouses to Australia
Australia has announced proposed restrictions that could prevent most new Bangladeshi students from bringing spouses or children as dependants.
Business
Bangladesh Cuts Solar Equipment Import Tax Burden to 1% for 180 Days
Bangladesh has reduced the import tax burden on eligible solar equipment from about 17% to 1% for 180 days.
World
Israel expands ground assault in Gaza City as humanitarian crisis deepens
Israel’s expanded Gaza City operation is driving displacement as humanitarian access, shelter and essential services remain severely strained.
Politics
Bangladesh heads to UN General Assembly with Rohingya crisis and reforms in focus
Bangladesh is preparing for the UN General Assembly with Rohingya repatriation, democratic reforms and international partnerships at the centre of its diplomatic agenda.
Mother Earth
Super El Niño strengthens as scientists warn of wider climate impacts
Scientists warn that a strengthening Super El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole could reshape weather, agriculture and water risks across South Asia.
Abdul Momen Talukder
BSS, MSS, MPH, Fellow Researcher, BUHS. RA, CCRS
Revisiting the Ban on Honorific Titles in Official State Protocols
The recent prohibition of traditional honorifics in state communications raises concerns regarding state protocol, dignity, and global norms.
Abdul Momen Talukder
BSS, MSS, MPH, Fellow Researcher, BUHS. RA, CCRS
New Horizon in Energy Security: IDB Signs $1B Eastern Refinery Deal
Bangladesh secures a $1 billion IDB deal to expand Eastern Refinery Limited in Patenga, tripling processing capacity and saving foreign currency.
Abdul Momen Talukder
BSS, MSS, MPH, Fellow Researcher, BUHS. RA, CCRS
Nepal’s Deadly Flash Floods; An Occupational Safety Perspective
Himalayan debris-laden flash floods trigger multi-hazard emergencies, demanding urgent workplace safety updates and climate-risk management.
World
Israel expands ground assault in Gaza City as humanitarian crisis deepens
Israel’s expanded Gaza City operation is driving displacement as humanitarian access, shelter and essential services remain severely strained.
World
UK Unity Under Pressure as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Join Forces
Leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed a pact challenging Westminster’s authority over their constitutional futures.
World
Unpacking the Roots and Regional Fallout of Escalating Violence in Balochistan
Modern weaponry, deep economic grievances, and complex proxy dynamics fuel a long-standing conflict in Pakistan's resource-rich Balochistan province.
Business
High LNG prices continue to slow Bangladesh’s industrial growth
Bangladesh’s reliance on costly imported LNG is putting pressure on industry, electricity supply and public finances as Dhaka seeks alternatives.
Business
Bangladesh Cuts Solar Equipment Import Tax Burden to 1% for 180 Days
Bangladesh has reduced the import tax burden on eligible solar equipment from about 17% to 1% for 180 days.
Business
Bangladesh Bank to Offer Young Entrepreneurs Up to Tk 20 Lakh
A new programme will provide selected young entrepreneurs with up to Tk 10 lakh in loans and Tk 10 lakh in grants.
Technology
Why Bangladesh Is Turning Back to the 1980s Through AI
A viral AI photo trend is bringing 1980s fashion and memories to Bangladeshi social media, offering a playful escape from digital life.
Technology
AI Becomes a Geopolitical Race as Governments Expand National Strategies
Governments are treating AI as strategic infrastructure, competing over chips, computing power, talent, data and technological sovereignty.
Technology
Europe Begins Enforcing Tougher Rules on AI, Deepfakes and Transparency
The EU has entered a major AI enforcement phase, targeting deepfakes, AI-generated content and powerful general-purpose AI models.
Education
Bangladeshi Students May Lose the Right to Bring Spouses to Australia
Australia has announced proposed restrictions that could prevent most new Bangladeshi students from bringing spouses or children as dependants.
Education
Bangladesh’s Labour Market Faces Growing Pressure from the Youth Skills Gap
A widening gap between education and employer demand is making it harder for Bangladesh’s young graduates to secure productive employment.
Education
Two Dhaka University Students Expelled from Hall Over Homosexuality
Dhaka University authorities have permanently expelled two residential students from their dormitory following allegations of homosexual activities.
Health
Bangladesh Plans New Measles Catch-Up Campaign as Toll Passes 1,000
Bangladesh is preparing another measles-rubella vaccination drive as more than 171,000 suspected cases expose persistent immunity gaps.
Health
August Dengue Cases in Bangladesh Third-Highest in 26 Years
Bangladesh recorded 20,536 dengue cases and 43 deaths in August, the third-highest August totals since the country's first major outbreak in 2000.
Health
Daily Fruit Juice Linked to Lower Depression Scores
A four-week UK trial found lower depression scores among adults who added daily juice or smoothies while increasing fruit and vegetable intake.
Mother Earth
Super El Niño strengthens as scientists warn of wider climate impacts
Scientists warn that a strengthening Super El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole could reshape weather, agriculture and water risks across South Asia.
Mother Earth
June 2026 Was the World’s Second-Warmest June on Record
Global temperatures reached 16.54°C in June, while oceans recorded their warmest June and western Europe suffered record heat.
Mother Earth
Europe’s Heatwave Dries Rivers, Fuels Wildfires and Strains the Economy
Repeated heatwaves and drought are pushing European rivers to record lows while worsening wildfires and pressuring farming, energy and transport.
Sport
Lionel Messi retires from Argentina duty after sixth World Cup campaign
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has retired from international football following his side’s World Cup final defeat by Spain.
Sport
Bangladesh Rise to Sixth in Test Rankings Despite Heavy Australia Defeat
Bangladesh lost the second Test by an innings and 51 runs, but the 1-1 series result lifted them to a historic sixth in the ICC Test rankings.
Sport
Roberto Carlos Reportedly Converts to Islam
Turkish reports say Roberto Carlos embraced Islam after reciting the Shahada, but the former Brazil star has not publicly confirmed the claim.
Politics
Bangladesh heads to UN General Assembly with Rohingya crisis and reforms in focus
Bangladesh is preparing for the UN General Assembly with Rohingya repatriation, democratic reforms and international partnerships at the centre of its diplomatic agenda.
Politics
Bangladesh Pushes Administrative Reform as Implementation Becomes the Test
Bangladesh advances public service reforms, facing the critical test of turning plans into faster, accountable outcomes.
Politics
New Pay Scale, Inflation, and Tax Reform: Is Bangladesh Easing the Cost-of-Living Crisis?
Bangladesh's latest pay scale and tax reforms aim to ease inflationary pressure, but economists say lasting relief depends on controlling prices.
Culture
When everyone becomes an expert; Bangladesh’s social media dilemma
Social media has widened public participation in Bangladesh, but unchecked certainty is increasingly blurring the line between opinion and expertise.
Culture
When everything becomes content: the changing culture of privacy in Bangladesh
Weddings, relationships, travel and family moments are increasingly being documented and shared, changing how Bangladeshis understand privacy and visibility.
Science
Artemis program reaches key milestone in preparations for lunar return
Engineers complete critical testing as NASA and international partners move closer to future crewed Moon missions.