Author: Sakib

Frantic Hours Before Truce

SakibApril 9, 2026

In the tense hours immediately preceding the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, the international system edged dangerously close to a far wider and more destructive conflict. What had already been nearly six weeks of escalating confrontation across the Middle East appeared, at several points on Tuesday, to be spiralling […]

Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Leader’s Nephew

SakibApril 9, 2026

The Israeli military has announced that it carried out a targeted strike in Beirut, claiming to have killed a close relative of Hezbollah’s leader, Naim Qassem. According to an official statement released on Thursday, the operation took place late on Wednesday night and resulted in the death of Ali Youssef Harshi, described as both Qassem’s […]

Strait Leverage Shapes Fragile Truce

SakibApril 9, 2026

United States President Donald Trump has proclaimed the recently brokered two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran as a “complete and unconditional victory”. Yet a closer reading of the agreement suggests a more complex reality: by retaining effective control over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran appears to have preserved a powerful lever over global energy markets […]

Written by Utpal Shuvra ‘Circus going on’ at BCB

SakibApril 9, 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has once again found itself at the centre of extraordinary administrative turbulence, with rapid changes in leadership and governance prompting widespread criticism and comparisons to a spectacle rather than a sporting institution. In recent days, events have unfolded at such speed that, in the space of a single afternoon, the […]

Former Home Minister’s nephew arrested

SakibApril 9, 2026

The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has arrested Mizanur Rahman Shahin, a suspect in the high-profile Rafi murder case from Shainpukur area in Dohar upazila of Dhaka, at the country’s main international airport while he was allegedly attempting to flee to Germany. According to investigators, the arrest was made in the early hours of Wednesday […]

Badshah apologizes for offensive portrayal of women in song

SakibApril 9, 2026

Indian rapper and music composer Badshah has issued an unconditional apology after his latest Haryanvi track “Tattiri” sparked widespread controversy over its alleged objectification of women. The song, released a few weeks ago, triggered legal complaints, public outrage, and scrutiny from women’s rights bodies across India. The controversy erupted shortly after the release of the […]

Major Drugs Bust in Barlekha: 4,000 Yaba Tablets Seized

SakibApril 9, 2026

In a significant blow to local narcotics trafficking, police in Barlekha, Moulvibazar, intercepted a major shipment of illegal stimulants on Wednesday evening. The operation resulted in the arrest of a 26-year-old man and the recovery of a substantial quantity of Yaba—a potent and illicit mixture of methamphetamine and caffeine. The Operation and Arrest Acting on […]

Fuel Dispute Sparks Violent Clash

SakibApril 9, 2026

A violent altercation broke out at a filling station in Sreenagar, Munshiganj, after a dispute over the distribution of octane fuel in bottled containers, leaving at least three people injured. The incident occurred at around 9:00 pm on Wednesday at a local petrol station, where both law enforcement personnel and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members […]

Storm Alerts Issued Across Key Districts

SakibApril 9, 2026

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued an urgent weather bulletin for Thursday, 9 April 2026, warning of severe squalls and thunderstorms set to sweep across the capital and several southern and coastal districts. Residents and maritime operators are advised to exercise extreme caution as a volatile weather system moves through the region. High-Intensity Storm […]

“DMCH Clash Inquiry Panel Begins Urgent Investigation”

SakibApril 8, 2026

A six-member investigation committee has been formed to probe the circumstances surrounding the violent confrontation between doctors and students at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) and the University of Dhaka, hospital authorities confirmed on Wednesday night. The decision was taken during an emergency high-level meeting held at approximately 7:45 pm, following unrest earlier in […]

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Author: Sakib

Frantic Hours Before Truce

Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Leader’s Nephew

Strait Leverage Shapes Fragile Truce

Written by Utpal Shuvra ‘Circus going on’ at BCB

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Badshah apologizes for offensive portrayal of women in song

Major Drugs Bust in Barlekha: 4,000 Yaba Tablets Seized

Fuel Dispute Sparks Violent Clash

Storm Alerts Issued Across Key Districts

“DMCH Clash Inquiry Panel Begins Urgent Investigation”

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