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53 Dead in Indonesia Quake as Rescue Efforts Continue

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, leaving 53 dead and dozens injured. Rescuers face landslides as relief operations accelerate

Desk Report | 17 August, 2026

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Bangladesh PM’s visit to India should take place much sooner: Indian HC Dinesh Trivedi

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi advocates for an early visit by Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to India to usher in a "golden chapter" in bilateral ties

Desk Report | 17 August, 2026

Rohingya & Myanmar

Myanmar revives old playbook on Rohingya repatriation

Nearly nine years after the mass exodus, Myanmar claims over 300,000 Rohingya are verified for return—yet fundamental issues of safety, rights, and citizenship remain ignored.

Staff Reporter | 17 August, 2026

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RegionalMyanmar President to visit Russia for talks with Putin

Desk Report | 17 August, 2026

sportsBangladesh Script Historic First Test Win in Australia

Desk Report | 16 August, 2026

RegionalNIA searches in Mizoram ,Tamil Nadu over Myanmar meth seizure

Desk Report | 13 August, 2026

RegionalMizoram Assembly seeks constitutional recognition for Mizo language

Desk Report | 13 August, 2026

World EconomyHormuz crisis pushes oil prices higher as shipping attacks raise tensions

Desk Report | 12 August, 2026

Bay of Bengal Special

36th July: A Symbol of Resistance, A Vision for Bangladesh's Future

Second anniversary of the 2024 mass uprising renews public reflection on democratic reform, accountability, and the country's future

Staff Reporter | 5 August, 2026

Bay of Bengal Special

Modi's Anti-China Obsession ruins India's Solar Manufacturing

New Delhi's ALMM List-II domestic cell mandate aims to end reliance on China, but supply bottlenecks have forced solar module plants to idle—putting energy targets and jobs at risk

Staff Reporter | 3 August, 2026

Bay of Bengal Special

Mangrove Monarch Under Pressure: World Tiger Day Highlights Sundarbans’ Fight for Survival

On World Tiger Day 2026, conservationists warn climate change, rising salinity, and human conflict threaten the Bengal tigers safeguarding the Sundarbans

Staff Reporter | 29 July, 2026

Bay of Bengal Special

World Population Day: Youth Aspirations Collide with Harsh Realities in Developing Nations

As the world observes World Population Day 2026, global attention has turned to the aspirations of young people and the challenges they face. While a growing youth population offers significant economic potential, limited jobs, education, and public investment continue to hinder progress across many developing nations.

Desk Report | 11 July, 2026

Regional

Controversy Erupts Following Provocative Comments on Chittagong Hill Tracts from India

Remarks calling CHT's inclusion in Bangladesh a historical mistake spark controversy over sovereignty and identity, straining India-Bangladesh dynamics

Staff Reporter | 17 August, 2026

Regional

Myanmar President to visit Russia for talks with Putin

Desk Report|17 August, 2026

Regional

53 Dead in Indonesia Quake as Rescue Efforts Continue

Desk Report|17 August, 2026

Regional

Bangladesh PM’s visit to India should take place much sooner: Indian HC Dinesh Trivedi

Desk Report|17 August, 2026

Regional

President Xi urges China to advance socialism as nation marks Jiang Zemin centenary

Chinese President Xi Jinping calls on the CPC and citizens to advance socialism with Chinese characteristics during the 100th anniversary of former leader Jiang Zemin's birth

Staff Reporter | 17 August, 2026

Regional

India cuts windfall tax on exports of petrol, diesel, aviation fuel : Reuters

Desk Report|16 August, 2026

Regional

Thailand Struggles to Replace Migrant Workers After Cambodia Exodus

Desk Report|16 August, 2026

Regional

Thousands Seek Aid After Deadly Earthquake Hits Indonesia’s Flores Island

Desk Report|16 August, 2026

Video Stories

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“Mahatma Gandhi” seen in the Cockroach Janta Party's protest

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The ASEAN Foreign Ministers have arrived for the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting #asean

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South Korea Proposes Talks with Pyongyang to End Korean War

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposes peace talks with Pyongyang to formally end the Korean War, curb nuclear capabilities, and lower DMZ military tensions

Desk Report | 16 August, 2026

World

Trump says will 'soon' declare Hormuz strait US territory

US President Donald Trump says he will ‘soon’ declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, escalating tensions with Iran over the vital global energy route

Desk Report | 15 August, 2026

World

China’s Growing Favorability Across the Global South

Global South nations increasingly favor China over the U.S. as economic investment, Belt and Road infrastructure, and pragmatic foreign policy drive a major geopolitical shift

Desk Report | 13 August, 2026

World

Iran hardens stance on Strait of Hormuz reopening

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US ends its war, unfreezes assets, and agrees to ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon

Desk Report | 13 August, 2026

Photo Stories

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From Bangladesh to Global Innovation: How AI Expert Rahima Bellal Is Transforming Emerging Technologies

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UN investigators found pattern of Myanmar military attacks, torture, sexual violence

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Desk Report | 27 July, 2026

Protecting Marine Biodiversity in the Bay

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Protecting Marine Biodiversity in the Bay

Conservation efforts aimed at protecting endangered marine life and coral reefs in the coastal ecosystem.

Staff | 18 June, 2026

Deep Sea Port Infrastructure Development

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Deep Sea Port Infrastructure Development

A reports on new deep-sea ports construction and their strategic importance for international trade routes.

Staff | 18 June, 2026

Lifestyle & Tech

No Room to Breathe: How Shrinking Living Space Is Rewriting Urban Life

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Lifestyle & Tech

No Room to Breathe: How Shrinking Living Space Is Rewriting Urban Life

Staff Reporter | 28 July, 2026

Lifestyle & Tech

Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO After Nearly 15 Years

Staff Reporter | 21 April, 2026

Lifestyle & Tech

NASA Launches Artemis II Sending Humans Back to the Moon After 53 Years

Staff Reporter | 2 April, 2026

Environment

Indonesia races to contain fires as haze spreads across region

Desk Report | 11 August, 2026

Environment

Indonesia Net-Zero Summit Urges Faster Climate Action as Risks Grow Across Region

Desk Report | 2 August, 2026

Environment

Climate Action Could Become South Asia's Most Powerful Public Health Prescription

Obaidur Chowdhury | 23 July, 2026

Sports

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Bangladesh Script Historic First Test Win in Australia

Desk Report | 16 August, 2026

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FIFA Scraps World Cup Private Investment Plan After Global Opposition

Desk Report | 2 August, 2026

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Eustaquio's Late Strike Sends Canada into Historic World Cup Last 16

Desk Report | 29 June, 2026

Opinion

Mecca Agreement Expose the Limits of India’s Regional Strategy

Analysis of the landmark Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, and what this emerging trilateral alliance means for India's regional influence

Golam Zakaria | 13 August, 2026

Opinion

India’s Myanmar Dilemma: Mizoram Emerges as a Back Channel to the Arakan Army

India’s reliance on the Arakan Army in Myanmar’s Rakhine State via Mizoram creates strategic risks for the Kaladan Project and India's foreign policy

Staff Reporter | 12 August, 2026

Opinion

'Godi Media' Became the Defining Symbol of India's Media Crisis

Protests targeting television outlets highlight a widening trust deficit in India's news media, raising urgent concerns over press freedom and democratic accountability

Golam Zakaria | 26 July, 2026

Opinion

India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protests: The Road Ahead and A Long Game

Golam Zakaria | 23 July, 2026

Opinion

Why the Bay of Bengal is the New Anchor of Global Geopolitics

Golam Zakaria | 14 July, 2026

Opinion

Why India's Indonesia Pivot Is About Power, Not Partnership

Golam Zakaria | 8 July, 2026

Regional

53 Dead in Indonesia Quake as Rescue Efforts Continue

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, leaving 53 dead and dozens injured. Rescuers face landslides as relief operations accelerate

Desk Report | 17 August, 2026

Regional

Bangladesh PM’s visit to India should take place much sooner: Indian HC Dinesh Trivedi

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi advocates for an early visit by Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to India to usher in a "golden chapter" in bilateral ties

Desk Report | 17 August, 2026

Rohingya & Myanmar

Myanmar revives old playbook on Rohingya repatriation

Nearly nine years after the mass exodus, Myanmar claims over 300,000 Rohingya are verified for return—yet fundamental issues of safety, rights, and citizenship remain ignored.

Staff Reporter | 17 August, 2026