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Riyadh Looks to Israel for Intelligence Despite Tripartite Defence Pact

September 17, 2026

Saudi Arabia has entered into sensitive discussions with Israel to secure vital intelligence regarding Iranian-backed targets in Yemen, bypassing the operational delays of its recently signed trilateral pact with Turkey and Pakistan. The developments highlight a growing gap between regional security pledges and immediate tactical requirements on the Arabian Peninsula. On 7 August 2026, Saudi […]

Cracks Emerge on New Taka 14 Crore Rajshahi Highway Project

September 17, 2026

A key infrastructure project intended to bring relief to thousands of commuters in Rajshahi has instead sparked public outrage. Cracks have begun appearing along newly laid reinforced concrete sections of the Baya-Kashim Bazar-Tanore highway just weeks after pouring, raising urgent concerns over construction standards and oversight. The stretch, spanning over nine kilometres across Poba and […]

Anti-Corruption Commission Moves to Block Asif Mahmud’s Foreign Travel

September 17, 2026

Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is preparing to seek a formal travel ban against Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, a spokesperson for the National Citizen Party (NCP) and former adviser to the interim government, amid fears that he may flee the country while facing widespread graft investigations. Senior officials at the anti-graft watchdog confirmed that the preventative […]

Artists Abandon Ed Sheeran Tour Following Macklemore Gaza Row

September 17, 2026

Ed Sheeran’s high-profile Loop Tour has been thrown into unprecedented turmoil following a wave of artist resignations. A multitude of supporting acts have pulled out of the international roadshow in solidarity with American rapper Macklemore, who was abruptly removed from the line-up after speaking out in support of Palestine during a concert. The escalating dispute […]

Protesters Release Stray Dogs inside Maharashtra Official’s Office over Inaction

September 17, 2026

A group of political activists in the Nashik district of Maharashtra adopted an unusual method of protest on Tuesday, releasing stray dogs directly onto the desk of a senior local authority official to highlight growing public safety concerns. Members of the Shiv Sena (UBT) Youth Wing, led by district chief Vikram Randhave, stormed the Niphad […]

Savers Hold Back as Confidence Returns to Reconstituted Islamic Lender

September 17, 2026

Depositors at the newly established Sammilita Islami Bank are demonstrating unexpected restraint despite gaining long-awaited access to their funds. More than 70 per cent of account holders who formally requested withdrawals have chosen to leave their money in place, whilst fresh deposits continue to flow into the institution. Data from the bank reveals that between […]

Government Bank Borrowing Rises by £845m in August

September 17, 2026

The Bangladeshi government borrowed roughly £845 million (13,000 crore taka) from the domestic banking system during August 2026, pushing its total outstanding bank debt to a staggering £61.1 billion (9.40 lakh crore taka). Figures released by Bangladesh Bank on Thursday confirmed the monthly surge in public borrowing, highlighting the persistent liquidity pressures facing the national […]

Teenage Motorcyclist Killed in Fatal Road Collision in Lalpur

September 17, 2026

A eighteen-year-old motorcyclist has lost his life following a collision with an unidentified battery-powered auto-van in the Lalpur upazila of Natore district. The victim, identified as Abdullah, was the son of the late Shahiduzzaman, a resident of Uttar Lalpur village. The incident took place at approximately 10:45 am on Thursday near the Shimultala police checkpoint. […]

Malayalam Cinema Rewrites Box-Office History as Unconventional Romance Soars

September 17, 2026

A modest budget and an unconventional love story have proven to be the ultimate recipe for unprecedented cinematic success. Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, directed by Girish A.D., has officially emerged as the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, obliterating industry records in under a month. Produced on an estimated budget of just ₹25 crore, the narrative […]

BCB Suspends Two More Officials Over BPL Corruption Charges

September 17, 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has extended its ongoing crackdown on corruption within the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), issuing provisional suspensions to two high-profile officials. The disciplinary measures follow an extensive investigation conducted by the board’s Integrity Unit into allegations of match-fixing and illicit conduct during recent editions of the domestic franchise tournament. The individuals […]

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Category: World

Riyadh Looks to Israel for Intelligence Despite Tripartite Defence Pact

Cracks Emerge on New Taka 14 Crore Rajshahi Highway Project

Anti-Corruption Commission Moves to Block Asif Mahmud’s Foreign Travel

Artists Abandon Ed Sheeran Tour Following Macklemore Gaza Row

Protesters Release Stray Dogs inside Maharashtra Official’s Office over Inaction

Savers Hold Back as Confidence Returns to Reconstituted Islamic Lender

Government Bank Borrowing Rises by £845m in August

Teenage Motorcyclist Killed in Fatal Road Collision in Lalpur

Malayalam Cinema Rewrites Box-Office History as Unconventional Romance Soars

BCB Suspends Two More Officials Over BPL Corruption Charges

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