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The Bangladesh Police force has undergone major promotions and reshuffles. Six officers holding the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) have been promoted to Additional Inspector General of Police (Additional IGP). In a separate order, two other DIGs have been attached to the Prime Minister’s Office for posting as Directors of the National Security Intelligence (NSI). These decisions were announced through separate notifications issued by the Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Public Administration. According to the notification from the Ministry of Public Administration, Md. Aminul Islam (DIG, Rangpur Range) and Dr. Mohammad…

The Mauritanian Coast Guard has rescued 315 migrants—including 40 children and infants—from a wooden boat found adrift in the Atlantic Ocean near the port city of Nouadhibou. According to news agency AFP, the individuals aboard were stranded in dire humanitarian conditions. Migrants from various African countries frequently undertake this hazardous sea route in an attempt to reach Europe. Just days prior to this incident, the Mauritanian Coast Guard intercepted and rescued another 42 migrants in the same area. Overcrowding on unseaworthy vessels along this stretch of the Atlantic Ocean leads to numerous drownings and disappearances every year.

China has firmly opposed the United States’ strategy of maximum pressure and economic sanctions against Iran, asserting that coercive measures will not resolve conflicts in the Middle East. The response came after US President Donald Trump announced plans for an “Economic D-Day” targeting Iran’s economy and warned of financial penalties for nations assisting Tehran. Beijing urged all involved parties to remain responsible and prioritize political and diplomatic dialogues over unilateral sanctions. During a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responded to US threats by reiterating that “sanctions and pressure will not play a positive role in resolving any…

The Cabinet Division has issued an official gazette assigning portfolios to the newly inducted ministers and state ministers in the government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. This reshuffle redistribution comes six months into the government’s tenure, expanding the total cabinet size to 51 members (28 Ministers and 23 State Ministers). Administrative Impact & Portfolio Realignments Foreign Affairs Expansion: Humayun Kabir joins the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a second State Minister alongside Shama Obayed, serving under Cabinet Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman. Elevations & Transfers: M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, who previously served as State Minister for Civil Aviation & Tourism, has…

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has officially been sworn in as the 23rd President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The solemn ceremony took place on Friday evening at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban, where Acting Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal administered the oath of office. The oath-taking event was conducted by Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani and attended by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, cabinet members, Members of Parliament, foreign diplomats, and high-ranking civil and military officials.

Following Bangladesh’s historic Test victory over Australia, head coach Phil Simmons has advised his team to keep their emotions in check ahead of the second Test in Mackay. The Tigers registered a landmark 9-wicket victory against top-ranked Australia in the first Test at Darwin. However, the Caribbean coach urged his players to put aside the initial euphoria and maintain a pragmatic mindset. The 63-year-old Trinidadian, who has coached five international sides—including Ireland, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and West Indies—described the victory in Darwin as the greatest Test achievement of his coaching career. Despite nationwide celebrations following the historic achievement, Simmons reminded the…

India, led by captain Shubman Gill, secured a dominant 165-run victory over hosts Sri Lanka in their historic 600th Test match at the Galle International Stadium, driven by a stellar spin performance from left-arm spinner Manav Suthar. Set a formidable target of 372 runs in the second innings, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 206, giving India a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Resuming the final day at 84/4, Sri Lanka mounted a brief recovery through a 95-run fifth-wicket partnership between captain Dhananjaya de Silva (59) and Sonal Dinusha (84). Ravindra Jadeja provided the crucial breakthrough by dismissing de…

Pakistan’s batting lineup succumbed to a lethal seam-bowling display from Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson, collapsing for just 171 in their first innings on Day 1 of the Headingley Test. In response, host nation England finished the day in a dominant position at 112/2. Sent into bat after losing the toss at Headingley, Pakistan suffered an immediate setback as opener Azan Awais fell for a golden duck on the very first ball of the match. The visitors were plunged into further trouble at 6/2 when captain Shan Masood was dismissed cheaply. A resilient partnership between Abdullah Shafique (61) and Imam-ul-Haq…

OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT for Teens, a dedicated experience tailored for users aged 13 to 17. Coming over three years after the platform’s initial release, the update introduces age-appropriate safety safeguards, parental management tools, and academic integrity features aimed at preventing students from using the AI assistant to cheat on schoolwork. The platform now defaults to enhanced content filtering and includes proactive safeguards against high-risk topics such as self-harm, violence, and developmentally inappropriate content. The release comes amid heightened scrutiny and multiple legal challenges regarding AI’s impact on youth mental health and academic honesty. By partnering with digital literacy…

Russia is facing a severe domestic fuel crisis following repeated Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on its oil refineries and storage facilities. To offset internal shortages and stabilize domestic petrol supplies, Moscow—traditionally one of the world’s leading crude oil exporters—has begun importing refined gasoline from India by sea. According to reports by British daily The Guardian and news agency Reuters, a fuel shipment originating from India was recently discharged at a Russian port. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak confirmed the ongoing process of importing refined petroleum products to stabilize the domestic market. Despite being a dominant global supplier of…