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Around 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta within a 24-hour period. At least 57 migrants died by drowning or being trampled during the hazardous crossings. Amid the severe crisis, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited Ceuta to inspect border security and assess the overall situation. Juan Jesús Vivas, President of the Regional Government of Ceuta, confirmed the death toll of 57 to reporters on Friday. According to regional authorities, large crowds attempted to breach the border fence using land and sea routes, with many swimming across. Humanitarian Disaster: Rashid Sabihi, a local trade union…

Bangladesh Bank is considering completely waiving service charges on small merchants to accelerate the adoption of cashless and digital transactions across the country. Governor Mostakur Rahman stated that steps are being taken to establish a dedicated fund to provide subsidies for this purpose if necessary. He shared these insights as the chief guest at an exchange-of-views meeting with students at BRAC University on Thursday morning (July 30). The Governor of Bangladesh Bank highlighted that strengthening the cashless transaction system will curb corruption in society while boosting government revenue collection. Moreover, the risks associated with carrying physical cash—such as theft, robbery,…

Ending a 23-year-long wait, the Bangladesh National Cricket Team has departed for Australia to play a bilateral Test series. This marks the first time since 2003 that the Tigers will face Australia in red-ball cricket on Australian soil. Led by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, the squad boarded a Singapore Airlines flight at 11:55 PM on Friday. Upon arriving in Australia, Bangladesh will play a warm-up match against a local side before taking on the hosts in the main two-match Test series. First Test: August 13, Darwin Second & Final Test: August 22, Mackay While excitement runs high for this long-awaited…

The official venues for the 14-team ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027 have been formally announced. The flagship tournament will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. On Thursday night, during a grand ceremony in Johannesburg, South Africa, the International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the 12 tournament venues alongside the official brand and theme. The majority of the 54 tournament matches will take place across eight grounds in South Africa, while Zimbabwe and Namibia will host the remaining fixtures. South Africa (8 Venues): Johannesburg, Centurion, Durban, Gqeberha, Qqeberha/Kugompo City, Cape Town, Paarl, and Bloemfontein. Zimbabwe (3 Venues): Harare Sports…

The government has appointed 86 new Deputy Attorneys General and 179 Assistant Attorneys General to represent the state in the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. On Thursday (July 30), two separate notifications were issued by the Solicitor Wing of the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs under the order of the President to finalize these appointments. According to the notifications, the new appointments were made under the powers conferred by Article 3(1) of The Bangladesh Law Officers Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 6 of 1972). Deputy Attorneys General: All appointments of Deputy Attorneys General previously made at various times have…

Sergio Gor, U.S. Special Envoy to President Donald Trump and Ambassador to India, has stated that he held successful and productive discussions with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman on how both nations can collaborate to further strengthen U.S.-Bangladesh bilateral ties. He confirmed the details of the meeting in a post shared on his verified account on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday (July 30). In his post on X, Sergio Gor wrote: “Great meeting with Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on my first visit to Bangladesh. Productive discussion on how we can work together to strengthen US-Bangladesh…

The most severe account in Monirul’s testimony centered on a May 2010 operation in Patharghata upazila, Barguna. Monirul testified that RAB Headquarters instructed him to provide “administrative support” for an operation led directly by Ziaul Ahsan. Transport & Abduction: After midnight, three or four blindfolded individuals with tied hands were moved from microbuses onto a vessel anchored at Charduania Ghat. The Method of Execution: Monirul witnessed a blindfolded man covered with a heavy sack, shot at close range, and stabbed in the stomach before being thrown overboard into the estuary. Erasing Evidence: He explained that slitting the stomach was a…

An unprecedented scene was recently witnessed in the Indian Parliament. Amidst the decades-old solemnity of parliamentary language, popular “Gen-Z” slang from internet and social media culture has suddenly made its entry. Terms like “Delulu” (delusional/detached from reality), “FOMO” (fear of missing out), and “Clocked it” (catching or understanding something right on time) are now being used by Indian lawmakers. Typically found in Instagram comment sections, messaging apps, or meme pages, these expressions echoed loudly in Parliament, particularly during debates over examination irregularities and paper leaks. However, behind this visible touch of modernity lies a stark contradiction—on one hand, politicians are…

five-day pause, the United States launched a new wave of heavy airstrikes against Iran. In response to casualties caused by the Wednesday night strikes, Tehran initiated retaliatory attacks across the Middle East. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted U.S. bases in Kuwait and Jordan overnight, making the sensational claim that it destroyed three American F-35 fighter jets at an airbase in Jordan. With ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, alongside heightened tensions in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, the conflict has spread across large parts of the region. Immediately following the U.S. strikes…

Myanmar has agreed to take back 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia and 300,000 currently sheltered in Bangladesh. According to a report by the Malaysian news outlet The Star, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed this significant international development during two separate events. Speaking at a campaign rally ahead of the upcoming regional elections in Negeri Sembilan state, Anwar Ibrahim noted that constructive bilateral discussions were possible due to Malaysia’s good relations with Myanmar. He shared that as part of the broader repatriation initiative, the Myanmar authorities have also agreed to repatriate 300,000 Rohingya refugees currently residing in Bangladesh. Malaysian Home…