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UAE official says '50-50' chance of US-Iran agreement on Hormuz strait
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (392+ words) Saturday | May 23, 2026 | Dhaka The US and Iran have just a "50-50" chance of reaching an agreement that would free up the Strait of Hormuz, a senior UAE official said on Friday. Presidential adviser Anwar Gargash urged Tehran not to overplay its…...
Turkey sending flights to Israel to get flotilla activists: FM
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (410+ words) Friday | May 22, 2026 | Dhaka Turkey on Thursday said it was sending charter flights to Israel to repatriate Gaza flotilla activists, after Israeli forces detained them in scenes that sparked international condemnation. "We plan to bring our citizens and participants from third…...
Lebanon president says he will do the 'impossible' to stop war with Israel
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (525+ words) Tuesday | May 19, 2026 | Dhaka Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that he would do the "impossible" in order to stop the war with Israel, after a ceasefire and direct talks between the countries failed to end the fighting. Aoun's comments came…...
Why the Iran war is threatening whales near South Africa
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1040+ words) Wednesday | May 13, 2026 | Dhaka The United States-Israel war on Iran has disrupted global supplies of energy, fertilisers, medicines and even helium, devastating economies around the world. Now it's also threatening whales off the coast of South Africa. Fighting involving the Houthis…...
Melissa was dropped from film after speaking about Israeli genocide
2+ week, 1+ day ago (156+ words) Friday | May 08, 2026 | Dhaka Melissa Barrera gained immense popularity among the younger generation by starring in the "Scream" franchise. But her career came to a sudden halt after she became active on social media in late 2023 regarding the Israeli attack on…...
The Loud Noise of War and the Quiet Death of Conscience
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1029+ words) Wednesday | May 06, 2026 | Dhaka There are moments in history when the noise of the world becomes so overwhelming that it begins to resemble silence. Not the silence of peace, but the silence of moral exhaustion. Today feels like one of those…...
The Price of War Could End Hunger-If We Choose Wisely
2+ week, 4+ day ago (915+ words) Tuesday | May 05, 2026 | Dhaka The war between the countries does not bring any well-being. When two countries engage in war, their target is then to kill each other's people or their enemies destroying civilizations, damaging economic and social infrastructure. Their aim…...
Trump reviews Iran plan on Strait of Hormuz, unhappy over delayed nuclear talks
3+ week, 3+ day ago (554+ words) Wednesday | April 29, 2026 | Dhaka US President Donald Trump is reviewing a proposal from Iran aimed at ending its conflict with Israel, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and postponing nuclear negotiations until after the war. The White House said Trump met his…...
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Are overseas workers adequately protected?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (874+ words) Friday | April 10, 2026 | Dhaka International labour migration has long been a vital part of Bangladesh's development plan. Millions of Bangladeshi workers migrate annually in search of better job opportunities and higher wages. Their remittances are a vital lifeline for the national…...