Author: News Desk

Two key leaders of the fringe political initiative ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ (CJP)—Saurabh Das and Ashutosh Ranka—have been ordered released after spending seven days in judicial custody. A Special Executive Magistrate court in New Delhi granted their bail and release order, as confirmed in a report published by Indian news outlet NDTV on Wednesday (October 21, 2026). CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka and leader Saurabh Das had been incarcerated since October 14 following their arrest for unlawfully entering New Delhi’s historic Jantar Mantar—a location delisted from approved protest venues—and hoisting the Indian national flag. On October 13, defying designated security restrictions, Das…

In a firm declaration amid rising regional and global tensions, Major General Mostafa Izadi, Deputy Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), asserted that the Iranian Armed Forces hold total control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. He warned that Tehran’s absolute military control over the vital maritime choke point will persist for as long as the Islamic Republic desires. The statement, initially reported by Iran’s state news agency IRNA, was highlighted on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) by Pakistani news outlet Dawn. Amid lingering volatility in global energy markets, the IRGC deputy commander emphasized that Iran’s geopolitical and military…

In a high-stakes do-or-die encounter, Bangladesh suffered an all-round collapse as they were comprehensively beaten by 7 wickets against Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, officially knocking Phil Simmons’ squad out of the T20 Tri-Nation Series. Afghanistan effortlessly chased down Bangladesh’s target of 160 runs with 3 wickets down and a staggering 87 balls to spare, shattering the Tigers’ hopes of reaching the tournament final after back-to-back defeats. Despite fielding three tactical changes in the XI, Bangladesh endured a disastrous start after being put in to bat. Afghan pacer Yamin Ahmadzai struck immediate double blows on back-to-back deliveries to remove…

Indian gangster and criminal syndicate leader Lawrence Bishnoi has kept Bollywood—India’s largest film industry—on edge for the past several years. The Bishnoi gang frequently dominates news headlines by hurling death threats at Mumbai-based superstar and “Bhaijaan” Salman Khan. The gang’s notoriety was further underscored recently following a shooting incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. The burning question remains: Who is Lawrence Bishnoi, what is the story behind his ascent as a gangland kingpin, how did his relentless rivalry with Salman Khan begin, and why does it continuously make front-page news? Lawrence Bishnoi’s criminal trajectory began when pressure from Punjab Police…

Aimed at deepening strategic economic partnerships, expanding bilateral trade, and attracting significant Japanese foreign direct investment to Bangladesh, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will hold an official bilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on October 27, 2026. Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam detailed the high-level itinerary during a press briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), highlighting the official schedule for the state visit taking place from October 26 to 29. Simultaneous formal announcements were released in Dhaka and Tokyo. Bilateral Summit & State Luncheon: On the second day of the visit…

A high-profile raid by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on a rented multi-story building owned by Additional DIG Abdullah Al Zahir in Dhaka’s Bhatara area, the officer has been closed and attached to Police Headquarters. The 16-hour operation resulted in the seizure of a massive consignment of narcotics and shisha equipment, as well as the arrest of 84 individuals, including 26 women. In an emergency official order signed on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir directed the immediate withdrawal and attachment of the officer to headquarters. IGP Withdrawal Directive:…

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to pay a four-day official state visit to Tokyo from October 26 to 29, aimed at bolstering bilateral trade, investment, infrastructure development, and strategic cooperation between Bangladesh and Japan. Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam officially confirmed the finalized schedule and strategic objectives of the high-profile visit during a press briefing held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday afternoon (October 20). Signing of 8 Bilateral MoUs: Bangladesh and Japan are set to sign at least eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) spanning bilateral trade, economic partnership, physical infrastructure, information technology, and mega-project financing. High-Level…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye has formally submitted the recently signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement—a tripartite military pact between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan—to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey for official parliamentary ratification. In accordance with Article 90 of the Turkish Constitution, which stipulates that international treaties require parliamentary approval to take effect, the bill was forwarded to Parliamentary Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, who referred it to the Foreign Affairs Commission for detailed review. However, constitutional and legal frameworks dictate that treaty ratification and the deployment of Turkish Armed Forces overseas remain two entirely distinct legal procedures. The…

Mounting geopolitical tensions across the Middle East have driven crude oil prices higher, reigniting global inflation fears and placing fresh pressure on precious metals markets. Concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) will maintain a hawkish monetary stance and elevated interest rates for an extended period have triggered a downturn in international gold bullion prices. According to a report by Reuters, spot gold dropped 0.5% to $4,120.49 per ounce on Tuesday (October 20). Energy Market Surge: Crude oil prices—particularly Brent crude—surged to five-month highs following reports of Houthi drone strikes on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure and attacks on commercial vessels…

Amid escalating military hostilities across the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made an unannounced high-level visit to Israel for a secretive meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the strategic Ovda Airbase in the Negev region. According to reports by U.S. news outlet Axios and diplomatic sources, the classified talks took place on Monday (October 19, 2026). The high-profile encounter comes just eight days before Israel’s upcoming general election, sparking intense debate over shifting regional geopolitical dynamics. Focus on Joint Iran Strategy: Deliberations centered on potential joint military options, strategic deterrence, and operational blueprints against Iran…