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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has indicated that Egypt could be the next nation to join the newly signed tripartite mutual defense pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. In an exclusive interview with Qatar-based media network Al Jazeera, he revealed that Cairo’s potential accession is currently under consideration by Ankara and Riyadh. On Friday, August 7, 2026, President Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif jointly signed the ‘Mecca Joint Defense Agreement’ in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The centerpiece of the accord is a collective defense mechanism under which member…

The death toll from the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Indonesia’s eastern province of East Nusa Tenggara has risen to 51. According to reports from Reuters and the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), subsequent landslides and structural collapses have displaced nearly 5,000 residents, leaving them homeless. Following Saturday’s main tremor, approximately 341 aftershocks have been recorded, making it one of the most severe natural disasters to strike the Southeast Asian nation in recent years. Search and rescue teams have successfully reached Maumere, an area that remained isolated for hours due to triggered landslides. However, rescue authorities express concern as most…

At least 11 people were killed and 19 others injured following Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday. The strikes targeted the villages of Ansar and Deir Al-Zahrani in the Nabatieh Governorate. According to Reuters, this marks the deadliest escalation since the two nations agreed to a US-brokered peace framework. Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health and the National News Agency (NNA) confirmed that an attack on a residence in Ansar claimed seven lives, including three children and two women. A separate strike in Deir Al-Zahrani resulted in four additional fatalities. The total death toll in Lebanon has surpassed 4,300 since…

To ensure safe, comfortable, and harassment-free commuting for female passengers in the capital, a specialized pink-themed ‘Women’s Bus Service’ is set to launch. Sheikh Robiul Alam, Minister for Road Transport and Bridges, will officially inaugurate the service on Tuesday, August 18, at 10:00 AM at the BRTC Dhaka Truck Depot premises in Tejgaon. A press release signed by Mostakim Bhuiyan, Public Relations Officer of the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC), confirmed that the launch forms part of the current government’s manifesto implementation program. This dedicated initiative by BRTC addresses long-standing safety and comfort challenges faced by female commuters on public…

Stating that the overall economic situation of the country is not in a favorable state, Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has explicitly clarified that there is no “quick fix” for the ongoing power and energy crisis. He indicated that even with the implementation of effective long-term measures, the nation may have to wait at least two years to reap the full benefits. The Finance Minister made these remarks as the chief guest at a special discussion organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) at a Dhaka hotel on Sunday afternoon (August 16). During his address, the…

Dhaka has called on New Delhi to foster an ‘appropriate atmosphere’ for credible and constructive bilateral talks ahead of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s prospective visit to India. Bangladesh has specifically emphasized resolving key sensitive issues, including the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was convicted of crimes against humanity, and the handover of suspects involved in the murder of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson A.K.M. Shahidul Karim confirmed these developments during a press briefing at the ministry on Sunday morning (August 16). The spokesperson stated that officials from both nations had been in communication…

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman extended his heartiest congratulations to the Bangladesh National Cricket Team following their historic Test match victory against Australia on Australian soil. The Tigers secured a memorable nine-wicket win over the top-ranked hosts in the first Test of the series in Darwin, marking a landmark moment in the nation’s sporting history. The victory arrived as Bangladesh returned to play a Test series in Australia after 23 years. At the moment of triumph, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was on an official visit to Kishoreganj, connecting directly with the team post-match using digital technology to share in the celebration.…

While Bangladesh cricket has celebrated thrilling moments and epic victories in the past, defeating Australia on their home soil in a Test match eclipses all previous achievements. Returning to Australia for only their second bilateral Test series in 23 years, the Tigers overthrew a full-strength Australian side in their own backyard. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto declared this triumph over the world’s top-ranked team and ICC Test Championship leaders as the greatest and most memorable achievement in the nation’s international cricket history. Following the historic victory in Darwin, Captain Shanto expressed his pride: “Across all formats, this is unequivocally the biggest…

Bangladesh has pushed host nation Australia onto the back foot, standing on the precipice of a historic milestone at Marrara Oval in Darwin. Maintaining remarkable dominance in this Test match, the Tigers reached 417 for 8 by the end of the first session (lunch break) on Day 3, stretching their first-innings lead over Australia to a robust 219 runs. Resuming the day at 351 for 6 on Saturday morning (August 15), Bangladesh added 66 runs for the loss of two wickets in the morning session. All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz (65*) and bowler Taskin Ahmed (12*) remained unbeaten at the lunch…

The surge of childhood measles across Bangladesh continues to escalate at an alarming rate. Over the past 24 hours, four more children lost their lives to suspected measles symptoms, while 1,159 new pediatric cases were detected nationwide. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) confirmed these figures in a press bulletin released on Friday (August 14). According to the DGHS, all four casualties recorded in the last 24 hours were categorized as suspected measles deaths. Among the 1,159 newly identified infections, 187 cases were laboratory-confirmed, while 972 were classified as suspected cases based on clinical presentations. DGHS surveillance data indicates…