Author: News Desk

Cilia Flores, the former First Lady of Venezuela currently held in a high-security US detention facility, has submitted a formal motion requesting to be placed under house arrest ahead of her trial, citing critical cardiovascular complications. Her legal defense team filed the motion in a New York federal district court seeking bail on humanitarian and medical grounds. According to legal documents presented to the court on Thursday, Flores’s cardiac health has deteriorated sharply due to inadequate specialized medical care while in US federal custody. The motion alleges that she suffered a mild heart attack while incarcerated on July 29, 2026.…

Bangladeshi star all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz delivered a stellar spin-bowling performance on his Caribbean Premier League (CPL) debut for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, taking three crucial wickets to restrict Saint Lucia Kings to a low total and guide his side to a vital victory. On Friday (September 11, 2026), Saint Lucia Kings won the toss and elected to bat first at the Providence Stadium. Replacing Afghan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi in Guyana’s playing XI, Miraz immediately justified his selection. Coming into the attack in the seventh over of the innings, Miraz provided the initial breakthrough off his final delivery by having…

The highly anticipated 18th summit of BRICS, the grouping of emerging and developing economies, officially commences on Saturday (September 12, 2026) in host nation India. Capital city New Delhi has been wrapped in a tight blanket of security to accommodate the high-profile international gathering. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi late Friday night (September 11) to attend the summit. Additionally, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and heads of state from South Africa, Brazil, and Indonesia have already landed on Indian soil. Against the backdrop of intensifying military conflict in the Middle East, a global energy…

Crude oil output from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) took a severe hit in August due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the direct impact of US sanctions, according to a survey published by news agency Reuters. The survey, released on Thursday (September 10, 2026), indicates that the overall production slump was triggered by fresh disruptions to Saudi Arabian oil exports tied to the Iran war, alongside a sharp decline in Iranian supply caused by tightened US sanctions. According to survey statistics, the 11 OPEC member states bound by production targets cut crude output by…

At least five people have been confirmed dead and 87 remain missing after a catastrophic fire engulfed a passenger ferry carrying 134 people off the coast of Palawan, a popular tourist island in the Philippines. Citing the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), international news outlets reported that the vessel, named MV June Aster, caught fire on Wednesday (September 9, 2026). The ferry was carrying 117 passengers and 17 crew members—a total of 134 people—en route from the capital city of Manila to Coron Island in Palawan, when a sudden fire broke out mid-sea and rapidly engulfed the entire ship. Search and…

No representative from Bangladesh—including Prime Minister Tarique Rahman—will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, confirmed State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir. Speaking to journalists during a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka on Thursday morning (September 10, 2026), the State Minister clarified the government’s official position regarding the event scheduled for September 12–13 at Bharat Mandapam. State Minister Humayun Kabir explained that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman received an invitation to the summit in his capacity as the Chairman of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), rather than…

The transition from the elite Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) to a newly formed force must not be restricted to cosmetic changes in names and uniforms, but should drive visible, positive reform in conduct and operations, stated Barrister Rumeen Farhana, the newly elected independent Member of Parliament for Brahmanbaria-2. She made these observations on Thursday (September 10, 2026) while participating in the general discussion on the Armed Police Battalion (APBn) Amendment Bill in the National Parliament. MP Rumeen Farhana reminded the House that beyond consensus among major political parties regarding RAB’s abolition, there were strong calls from international human rights organizations…

The High Court has ordered ‘Grameen Kalyan’, a social business enterprise founded by Professor Muhammad Yunus, former Chief Adviser to the interim government, to pay BDT 666 crore in income tax claimed by the National Board of Revenue (NBR). On Thursday (September 10, 2026), a High Court bench led by Justice Md. Mozibur Rahman Miah delivered the high-profile verdict after discharging the rule previously issued regarding this matter. Grameen Kalyan filed a writ petition in the High Court in 2017 challenging the validity of the NBR’s revenue demand. Following initial hearings, the court issued a rule at that time. Today,…

A sustainable resolution to the prolonged displacement of the Rohingya people can only be achieved through genuine political will and effective political solutions, stated State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir. He affirmed that Bangladesh will maintain direct bilateral dialogue with both China and Myanmar to secure a peaceful and permanent end to the crisis. The State Minister delivered these remarks on Thursday morning (September 10, 2026) while addressing an international conference on the Rohingya crisis held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka. Humayun Kabir highlighted that Bangladesh currently holds the presidency of the 81st Session of the United…

English giants Liverpool launched their new UEFA Champions League campaign with a thrilling comeback victory on opening night, defeating Spanish powerhouse Atlético Madrid 2–1 at a packed Anfield. The visitors stunned the home crowd in the 17th minute when Marcos Llorente capped off a swift attack with a clinical finish to put Atlético ahead. Absorbing the early setback, Arne Slot’s side gradually asserted control over the tempo and drew level in the 40th minute courtesy of a fine finish from Dominik Szoboszlai. Just five minutes into the second half (50th minute), Alexis Mac Allister sealed the match with a moment…