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Extremists call for expulsion of Muslims to create ‘Hindu Bengal’

August 22, 2026 0

Abhijit Chandra Das, president of India’s extremist organisation Hindu Suraksha Samiti (HSS), has emerged as a Hindutva leader in West Bengal politics. Declaring “revenge” as his main objective, Das organised a “Direct Action Day” under the HSS banner in Jadavpur, Kolkata, on August 16, Continue Reading

Rohingya crisis puts Bangladesh under pressure as environmental, economic and security concerns grow

August 22, 2026 0

The prolonged Rohingya crisis is creating growing social, economic, environmental and security pressures on Bangladesh, which has sheltered the refugees on humanitarian grounds. Rohingyas first arrived in large numbers in 1978 and again in 1991-92. The biggest influx came in August 2017, when more than 750,000 fled Myanmar’s Rakhine State following a military crackdown. Continue Reading

Afghan-American Ayesha Wahab Wins US Congress Seat, Defeating Pro-Israel Candidate

August 22, 2026 0

Afghan-American Democrat Ayesha Wahab has won a special election in California’s 14th Congressional District, defeating fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez and becoming the first Afghan-American elected to the US Congress. Wahab secured more than 53% of the vote in Tuesday’s election, while Hernandez received nearly 47%. The seat became vacant after former Congressman Eric Continue Reading

Government Approves Rahmatpur-Hizla Highway to Link Bhola

August 22, 2026 0

The building of a new highway along the Rahmatpur–Hizla–Mehendiganj–Bhola route has been approved by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to incorporate the island district of Bhola into the nation’s main road system. Three different connection options were assessed during a high-level meeting at the PM’s Office in Tejgaon on Saturday, which resulted in the decision. Continue Reading

US student visa may be revoked for skipping classes

August 22, 2026 0

The US Embassy in Dhaka has warned foreign students studying in the United States to comply with the conditions of their student visas. A student visa may be revoked if a student stops studying, regularly misses classes or leaves a study programme without informing the educational institution. Such violations could also affect their eligibility for […]Continue Reading

US military newspaper editors, journalists fired over defending press freedom

August 22, 2026 0

The Pentagon has fired three senior figures at the US military’s independent newspaper Stars and Stripes for allegedly opposing military interference or censorship of its editorial operations. Editor-in-Chief Erik Slavin, Editorial Publisher Max Lederer and Middle East correspondent Lara Korte were dismissed on charges of insubordination after publicly defending the Continue Reading

Three New Ministers and Two State Ministers Pay Tribute at National Martyrs’ Memorial

August 22, 2026 0

Three newly appointed ministers and two state ministers paid generous respects to Liberation War martyrs on Saturday, putting wreaths at the main altar of the National Heroes’ Memorial in Savar at around 1:15 p.m. Local Government Minister Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan, Minister of Civil Aviation M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, Minister of CHT Affairs Saching Prue Jerry, Foreign Continue Reading

Excelerate terminal resumes, gas supply rises as LNG cargo arrives early

August 22, 2026 0

The US-based Excelerate Energy’s floating LNG terminal in Maheshkhali resumed operations on Saturday, a day ahead of schedule, after an LNG cargo arrived earlier than expected. The terminal was supplying around 100 million cubic feet (mmcf) of gas as of Saturday afternoon, while officials said full-scale supply would begin around 9:00pm. Combined with 570 mmcf […]Continue Reading

Iranian President Congratulates President Mirza Fakhrul

August 22, 2026 0

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed his hearty congratulations to Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election and swearing-in as Bangladesh’s 23rd President. In his official statement, President Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s dedication to strengthening the two countries’ long-standing, cordial relations and increasing bilateral cooperation Continue Reading

Social media outrage over Shamim Kaiser’s new ministry role

August 22, 2026 0

There is an immense amount of anger in Bangladesh over the nomination of MP Muhammad Shamim Kaiser Lincoln as State Minister for Religious Affairs. Social media sites and Islamic experts (Ulama) have vehemently condemned the decision, claiming that the appointment of a person associated with Ahle Hadith or Salafi philosophy ignores the customs of the country’s […]Continue Reading

Extremists call for expulsion of Muslims to create ‘Hindu Bengal’

Rohingya crisis puts Bangladesh under pressure as environmental, economic and security concerns grow

Afghan-American Ayesha Wahab Wins US Congress Seat, Defeating Pro-Israel Candidate

Government Approves Rahmatpur-Hizla Highway to Link Bhola

US student visa may be revoked for skipping classes

US military newspaper editors, journalists fired over defending press freedom

Three New Ministers and Two State Ministers Pay Tribute at National Martyrs’ Memorial

Excelerate terminal resumes, gas supply rises as LNG cargo arrives early

Iranian President Congratulates President Mirza Fakhrul

Social media outrage over Shamim Kaiser’s new ministry role

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