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                                <updated>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:22:07 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Trivudi is India&#039;s next envoy to Bangladesh]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[India has decided to nominate Dinesh Trivedi, a former minister and MP and current BJP leader, as the country&#39;s high commissioner to Bangladesh, reports Hindustan Times.

Trivedi is the first political appointee to Bangladesh in some time. He will replace career diplomat Pranay Verma, who is headed to Brussels to serve as India&rsquo;s envoy to the EU.

The Narendra Modi-led government in Delhi still requires the approval of the Tarique Rahman-led government in Dhaka to send the 75-year-old veteran politician to Dhaka.

Hindustan Times also described the appointment as &ldquo;a message of accountability to the Ministry of External Affairs&#39; diplomats&rdquo;.

Trivedi has served as India&rsquo;s minister for railways and also as minister of state for health and family welfare as a member of the Trinamool Congress. In 2021, he resigned from the Trinamool Congress and joined the BJP.

According to the Hindustan Times, Trivedi&rsquo;s appointment comes as India and Bangladesh seek to stabilise ties amid tensions following the mass uprising that ousted then prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. It added that the Modi government&rsquo;s choice of Trivedi shows it is willing to send political leaders, not just Indian Foreign Service officers, as envoys to key postings.

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            <updated>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:22:07 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Iran - US negotiation when?]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Pakistan is ready to host Iranian and US delegations for negotiations in its capital, although Tehran&#39;s participation remained uncertain after deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon threatened this week&#39;s temporary truce. on the other hand, Israel and Lebanon will hold talks in Washington next week, a State Department official said, amid mounting international concern that Israel&#39;s bombing campaign could shatter the already fragile two-week US-Iran ceasefire, reports AFP.

Islamabad was pressing ahead with its preparations for the high-stakes negotiations, which official sources say will canvass several sensitive points, including Iran&#39;s nuclear enrichment and the free flow of trade through the strategic Strit of Hormuz maritime chokepoint. Security was ramped up in Islamabad and the main luxury hotel hosting delegates was cleared of its normal well-heeled guests, Iran signalled that its participation could hinge on a halt in Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

&quot;The holding of talks to end the war is dependent on the US adhering to its ceasefire commitments on all fronts, especially in Lebanon,&quot; Esmaeil Baqaei, Iran&#39;s foreign ministry spokesman, said. &quot;If the travel plan is finalised, the composition of the delegation will also be announced,&quot; he added.

Iran&#39;s Revolutionary Guards signalled they were committing to the ceasefire, according to the state broadcaster. &quot;We would like to inform you that the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran have not launched anything at any country during the ceasefire hours until now,&quot; the Guards said. Pakistan has insisted that Lebanon is included in the ceasefire, and Washington made a push to include Beirut in parallel talks. &quot;We can confirm that the Department will host a meeting next week to discuss ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Israel and Lebanon,&quot; a US State Department official said.

Neither Israel nor the Lebanese government have publicly confirmed these talks, although the announcement came shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered his ministers to seek direct dialogue with Lebanon focused on disarming Iran-backed Hezbollah.

A Lebanese government official told AFP that Beirut would require a truce before entering any negotiations with Israel.

Attacks continued overnight, with air raid sirens in Israel&#39;s commercial hub Tel Aviv and other parts of the country and Hezbollah announcing it carried out drone and rocket strikes early on Friday on Israeli forces on both sides of the border as well as a town in Israel&#39;s north.
MarineTraffic data showed that the Gabon-flagged MSG passed through the strait on Thursday, the first non-Iranian oil tanker to do so since the ceasefire was announced.

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            <updated>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bangladesh preparing PM&#039;s good will visit to Delhi]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Bangladesh has expressed optimism that Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman&rsquo;s goodwill visit to India will help restore stability and lay the groundwork for stronger, more sustainable bilateral relations.

Speaking on Tuesday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson SM Mahbubul Alam said Dhaka hopes the visit will serve as a foundation for elevating cooperation between the two countries.

The Foreign Minister departed for New Delhi en route to Mauritius, where he will attend the Indian Ocean Conference from April 10-12.

During his stopover in Delhi, Dr. Rahman is scheduled to hold courtesy meetings with India&rsquo;s External Affairs Minister, National Security Adviser and the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas.

According to officials, Bangladesh will emphasize the importance of maintaining stability and advancing relations based on mutual respect, trust and shared interests.

The visit marks the first high-level engagement with India since the BNP-led government under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman assumed office, following a period of strain in bilateral ties.

A senior official confirmed that the two foreign ministers will meet on April 8 in New Delhi.

Although described as a &ldquo;goodwill visit,&rdquo; officials indicated that substantive discussions are expected. Bangladesh aims to better understand current dynamics in the relationship while raising several key issues of national interest.

Among the priorities, Dhaka will seek enhanced cooperation in the energy sector and reiterate its request for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

It will also push for the swift return of other accused individuals, including Faisal Karim Masud, in connection with a high-profile murder case.

Bangladesh is also expected to urge India to take a more positive stance on fully resuming visa services, noting the mutual benefits; particularly in medical tourism. Border management will feature prominently as well, with Dhaka stressing the need to prevent loss of life along the frontier.

Additional topics likely to be discussed include water-sharing of common rivers, easing trade barriers and strengthening people-to-people connections.

Officials on both sides see the renewed engagement as an opportunity to recalibrate relations and open a new phase of cooperation. Longstanding cultural, historical and linguistic ties continue to underpin the relationship, with both countries aiming to rebuild momentum across multiple sectors.

The possibility of a future visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to India may also be discussed, as both sides look to deepen diplomatic engagement in the months ahead.

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            <updated>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:29:18 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Ready to sacrificed my life for Iran: Iranian President]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Iran&rsquo;s President Masoud Pezeshkian says, &ldquo;More than 14 million brave Iranians have so far declared their readiness to sacrifice their lives to defend Iran&rdquo;, reports AL Jazeera.

&ldquo;I have also sacrificed my life for Iran, I am and I will continue to do so,&rdquo; he wrote on X.

Israel has carried out several high-profile assassinations since the war started on February 24, including that of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Ali Larijani, the powerful secretary of Iran&rsquo;s Supreme National Security Council.

At least 2,076 people have been killed in Iran and 26,500 wounded.

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            <updated>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:03:44 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Iran clears 6 Bangladeshi ships]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Iran&#39;s National Security Council has permitted six stranded Bangladeshi vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Iranian Embassy in Dhaka on Wednesday, Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi said that both Iran and Bangladesh are actively working to facilitate the safe return of the vessels.
He also noted that Bangladesh&rsquo;s Foreign Minister has sent a letter to Iran&rsquo;s Foreign Minister expressing gratitude for Tehran&rsquo;s assistance in ensuring the return of Bangladeshi nationals.
The ambassador emphasised that Bangladesh&rsquo;s shipping operations would face no obstacles and that Tehran is committed to providing maximum support. He also addressed the country&rsquo;s fuel shortage, noting that images of long queues at petrol pumps had been sent to Iranian authorities, requesting assistance to avoid disruption.

However, ambassador Jalil Rahimi mentioned that Iran has expressed some dissatisfaction regarding Bangladesh&#39;s official statement on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. While acknowledging Bangladesh&#39;s expression of concern, he emphasized that a stronger condemnation of the situation was expected.

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            <updated>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:07:08 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dubai tanker  is burning !]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Iran attacked and set ablaze a fully loaded crude oil tanker off Dubai on Monday, as President Donald Trump warned the US would obliterate Iran&#39;s energy plants and oil wells if it does not open the Strait of Hormuz.

The apparent strike on the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi is the latest in a string of assaults on merchant vessels by missiles or explosive air and sea drones in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz since the US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb 28.

The month-long conflict has spread across the Middle East, killing thousands, disrupting energy supplies and threatening to send the global economy into a tailspin.

Crude oil prices briefly spiked anew after Kuwait&#39;s state news agency reported the attack on the tanker, which can carry around 2 million barrels of oil worth more than $200 million at current pric

Kuwait Petroleum Corp, the ship&#39;s owner, said work was underway to assess damage and warned of a possible oil spill.

Authorities in Dubai later said they had been able to bring the fire under control following a drone attack on the tanker. No injuries have been reported, they said.

The jump in oil and fuel prices has started to weigh on US household finances and become a political headache for Trump and his Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections, having vowed to lower energy prices and ramp up US oil and gas production.

The US national average retail price of gasoline crossed $4 a gallon for the first time in more than three years on Monday, data from price-tracking service GasBuddy showed, as tightening global supplies push US crude prices above $101 a barrel.

Troops Deploy As Talks Continue

Attacks by both sides is showing no signs of easing, with fears of a wider conflict growing.

Iran-aligned Houthis entered the war by firing missiles and drones at Israel in recent days and Turkey reported a ballistic missile launched from Iran had entered Turkish airspace before being shot down by NATO air and missile defenses.

Israel carried out missile strikes on what it called military infrastructure in Tehran and infrastructure used by Iran-backed Hezbollah in Beirut, leaving black smoke hanging over the Lebanese capital.

Three United Nations peacekeepers from Indonesia were killed in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon.

Thousands of soldiers from the US Army&#39;s elite 82nd Airborne Division have started arriving in the Middle East, two US officials told Reuters on Monday, part of a reinforcement that would expand Trump&#39;s options to include the deployment of forces ​inside Iranian territory, even as he pursues talks with Tehran.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt later said Trump wanted to reach a deal with Tehran before an April 6 deadline he set last week after extending an earlier deadline he had set for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that normally carries about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.

Leavitt said talks with Iran were progressing, adding that what Tehran says publicly differs from what it tells US officials in private.

The Wall Street Journal later reported Trump had told aides he is willing to end the military campaign against Iran even if the strait remains largely closed and leave a complex operation to reopen it for a later date.

Iran said earlier on Monday it had received US peace proposals via intermediaries, following talks on Sunday between the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the proposals were &quot;unrealistic, illogical and excessive&quot;.

&quot;Our position is clear. We are under military aggression. Therefore, all our efforts and strength are focused on defending ourselves,&quot; he told a press conference.

Soon after Baghaei&#39;s remarks, Trump said the US was in talks with a &quot;more reasonable regime&quot; to end the war in Iran, but also issued a new warning over the Strait of Hormuz.

&quot;Great progress has been made but, if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately &#39;Open for Business,&#39; we will conclude our lovely &#39;stay&#39; in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island,&quot; Trump wrote in a social media post, also threatening to attack Iranian desalination plants.

The White House said Trump was considering asking Arab nations to pay for the cost of the war. &quot;It&#39;s an idea that I know that he has and something that I think you&#39;ll hear more from him on,&quot; Leavitt said in response to a reporter&#39;s question about the idea.

His administration requested an additional $200 billion in funding for the war. The request faces stiff opposition in the US Congress which must approve new spending.

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            <updated>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:08:02 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[*Information Minister Calls for Strong Media and Institutions at Turkiye Summit*]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has emphasised the importance of credible communication, strong democratic institutions, and a free media in ensuring stability in the evolving global order at the International Strategic Communication Summit (STRATCOM) 2026, held today in Istanbul.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, and Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran delivered the opening remarks at the event.

The Information Minister thanked the Government of Turkiye for hosting the timely forum amid rising global uncertainty, marked by shifting power dynamics and growing challenges of misinformation and disinformation, while delivering his speech at the panel discussion titled &ldquo;A New Framework for the Global Order: A Communication Perspective.&rdquo;

He highlighted that strategic communication is now central to governance, with nations increasingly judged by the credibility and consistency of their communication.

He stressed that the most effective response to misinformation lies in strengthening institutions, particularly an independent and professional media.

&ldquo;A strong fourth estate is essential to protect truth, ensure accountability, and sustain public trust,&rdquo; the minister said.

Bangladesh&rsquo;s ongoing reform priorities were also outlined, including strengthening democratic institutions, ensuring media freedom, reviewing restrictive laws, and developing an independent media regulatory framework.

The Information Minister reiterated that the solution to information disorder lies in a balanced, institutional approach&mdash;rejecting both censorship and unchecked chaos.

He further outlined three key principles for strategic communication: credibility, democratic resilience, and global cooperation.

The Information Minister highlighted the challenges of tackling misinformation and disinformation in a densely populated and rapidly digitizing country like Bangladesh. He noted that during the previous fascist regime, information was strategically distorted and used as a tool to control the public.

He Minister stated in his speech that in this digital age, an effective balance is needed between access to information and the free flow of information. A new, appropriate framework at both national and international levels will help us address emerging challenges. Bangladesh seeks to learn from other countries on these issues, while also contributing its own experiences to enrich global knowledge. This shared knowledge will work towards global peace and prosperity.

Highlighting bilateral ties, Bangladesh reaffirmed its close relationship with Turkiye and appreciated its support on humanitarian issues, including the Rohingya crisis.

Zahir Uddin Swapan concluded his speech with a call for a more inclusive global communication framework that ensures the voices of developing nations are fairly represented.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Tahsin Ertugruloglu, Syria&rsquo;s Minister of Information Hamza Almustafa, and First Vice Minister for Culture and Information of Kazakhstan Kanat Zhumabayevich Iskakov also participated in the panel discussion.

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            <updated>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:05:09 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[New supreme leader won’t ‘last long’ : Trump]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The next supreme leader of Iran &ldquo;is not going to last long&rdquo; says US President Donald Trump. Source ABC News. &ldquo;If he doesn&rsquo;t get approval from us he&rsquo;s not going to last long.&rdquo;

His comments came as the Iranian clerical body responsible for choosing the successor to slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei was reported to have voted and would soon announce a name.

IRGC warns of retaliation during US-Israel attacks on energy infrastructure. A spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it will retaliate if US-Israeli attacks on Iran&rsquo;s energy infrastructure don&rsquo;t let up.

In a statement carried by Iranian state media, the unnamed spokesperson accused the US and Israel of targeting civilians and fuel and energy facilities and claimed the IRGC has &ldquo;refrained from any similar action&rdquo;.

Gulf countries should tell the US and Israel to stop, the spokesperson added, or else &ldquo;similar actions will be taken in the region.&rdquo; &ldquo;If you can tolerate oil at more than $200 per barrel, continue this game.&rdquo;

Earlier, we reported that two people had been killed and 12 wounded in a strike on central Saudi Arabia. Those killed were of Indian and ⁠Bangladeshi nationalities, the civil defence agency said ⁠in a post on X.

Iran&rsquo;s ⁠Revolutionary Guard said ⁠earlier that it targeted radar systems in locations &zwnj;that included Saudi&rsquo;s al-Kharj, where the deaths were reported. Iran began hitting targets in Israel as well as US military assets in Gulf states after the initial US-Israeli strikes on February 28 and the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The US embassy in Saudi Arabia and US consulate in the United Arab Emirates came under drone attacks on Tuesday.

The current situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the widening scope of the conflict could trigger multiple simultaneous crises, Iraq&rsquo;s foreign minister warns.

Fuad Hussein told his Arab League counterparts the critical waterway&rsquo;s closure has a &ldquo;direct impact on the interests of Iraq, the region and the world&rdquo;.

Other repercussions could include &ldquo;crises in energy supplies and prices, widespread armed chaos in the region, and mass displacement or migration&rdquo;, he added.

Iraq&rsquo;s oil production from its main fields has plummeted by about 70 percent in recent days as it remains unable to export crude through the strait.

Iranian state media are reporting that explosions have been heard in the city of Qom. According to the semiofficial Tasnim news agency, the attacks targeted two areas of Qom, a major centre of religious scholarship.

In a statement, Hezbollah said its fighters targeted the Misgav base, which it described as a logistics base, at 1:35pm local time (11:35 GMT) today. It remains unclear if there were any casualties. The group said the attack came after what it described as Israeli strikes on dozens of Lebanese towns and cities, including Beirut&rsquo;s southern suburbs.

The Israeli military has pummeled Lebanon with more than 100 aerial strikes over the past day. In a statement summarising today&rsquo;s attacks, the Israeli army said it hit Hezbollah weapons storage facilities, &ldquo;dozens&rdquo; of military sites, a command centre and training compound. One attack in the eastern Bekaa Valley area killed Mustafa Ahmad al-Zein, who the army claimed was a Hezbollah operative.

The United States says Israeli strikes in Iran have targeted local fuel depots, adding that Washington does not plan to target Iran&rsquo;s energy industry, including its oil and gas sector. Speaking to CNN on Sunday, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the sites hit were &ldquo;Israeli strikes&rdquo; on &ldquo;local fuel depots to fill up the gas tank&rdquo;, referring to attacks on oil storage facilities in and around Tehran that triggered large fires on Saturday.

He added that Washington is targeting &ldquo;zero energy infrastructure&rdquo; and has no plans to strike Iran&rsquo;s oil or natural gas industry.

The war has severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route through which about 20 percent of the world&rsquo;s oil usually passes.
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            <updated>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:35:27 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir arrested in India]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Bring back two key accused of the murder of Inqilab Moncho convener Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi including prime accused Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir is underway. ISPR.

The two accused &mdash; Rahul, also known as Faisal Karim Masud, 37, and Alamgir Hossain, 34 &mdash; were detained from the Bangaon area of West Bengal.

According to relevant sources, DGFI Director General Major General Mohammad Kaysar Rashid Chowdhury recently visited India, after which Indian authorities intensified action against individuals who had fled Bangladesh. Faisal and Alamgir are believed to have entered India illegally through the Meghalaya border following the killing and later moved between different locations before attempting to take shelter near the Bangaon border with plans to return to Bangladesh.

They were arrested late Saturday night and produced before a court in Bidhannagar, West Bengal, on Sunday. The court granted police 14 days of custody for interrogation.

Officials said that once legal procedures in India are completed, efforts are underway to expedite their return to Bangladesh.

Sharif Osman Hadi was shot on December 12 last year on Box Culvert Road under Paltan Police Station in Dhaka.

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            <updated>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:53:39 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN (MIGA!).: Trump]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[US President Donald Trump says &quot;there will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER&quot;, reports BBC.

Writing on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump adds: &quot;After that, and the selection of a GREAT &amp; ACCEPTABLE Leader(s), we, and many of our wonderful and very brave allies and partners, will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction, making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before.

&quot;IRAN WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE. &#39;MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN (MIGA!).&#39;&quot;

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            <updated>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:48:55 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Jamat holds talk with US envoy in Bangladesh]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[A delegation of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami met US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur on Thursday in Dhaka for a cordial courtesy meeting.

The meeting took place at the residence of US Ambassador in Dhaka in a friendly and cooperative atmosphere, according to a press release.

The Jamaat delegation was led by the party&rsquo;s Dr Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, Nayeb-e-Ameer and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Parliament.

Other members included Assistant Secretary General Maulana Rafiqul Islam Khan, Central Executive Council Member Saiful Alam Khan, Foreign Affairs Consultant Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury and Special Adviser on Foreign Affairs to the Jamaat Ameer, Barrister Mir Ahmed Bin Kasem.

The meeting focused on maintaining friendly ties and fostering dialogue between the party and US officials, reflecting a spirit of cooperation and mutual understanding.

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            <updated>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:56:48 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Any successor to Iran&#039;s Khamenei &#039;target for assassination&#039;]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Israel&#39;s Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened on Wednesday to assassinate any Iranian leader picked to succeed supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes on Tehran.

&quot;Any leader selected by the Iranian terror regime to continue leading the plan for Israel&#39;s destruction, threatening the United States, the free world and countries in the region and suppressing the Iranian people, will be a certain target for assassination, no matter his name or where he hides,&quot; Katz said in a post on X.

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            <updated>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:16:41 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[US immigrant visa stopped for Bangladesh]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The United States Department of State has paused immigrant visa issuance for citizens of Bangladesh and several other specified countries.

The US Embassy Dhaka shared the information on Monday in a Facebook post.

Under the new directive, immigrant visas -- those that allow foreign nationals to obtain permanent residency in the United States -- will not be issued to applicants from a list of about 75 countries while the US government reviews its policies and procedures for screening such visas. Bangladesh is included on this list.

The pause affects only immigrant visas and does not extend to non-immigrant visas -- such as tourist, business, student, or temporary visitor visas -- which will continue to be processed normally.

The embassy&#39;s announcement reiterated that those wishing to travel to the United States for short-term visits, tourism, or other temporary purposes can still apply for visas as before, and these applications remain unaffected by the new suspension.

No timeline has yet been provided for when the immigrant visa suspension might be lifted.

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            <updated>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:12:42 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[555 killed in Iran war: Iran Red Crescent]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[A total of 555 people have been killed across Iran in US and Israeli strikes that began two days ago, the Iranian Red Crescent said on Monday.

Following the Zionist-American terrorist attacks carried out in variousregions of our country, 131 cities have been affected to date and,regrettably, 555 of our compatriots have been killed,&quot; the humanitarian group

said in a post on Telegram.

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            <updated>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:09:15 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Middle East alerts for expatriate Bangladeshis]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Bangladeshi embassies in several Middle Eastern countries have issued emergency advisories urging expatriates to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures amid escalating regional tensions linked to the ongoing Iran&ndash;US&ndash;Israel conflict.

The Bangladesh missions in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iraq and Bahrain have asked nationals to prioritise their safety, avoid unnecessary movement and strictly follow host country regulations as the security situation evolves.
The Bangladesh Embassy in Kuwait has urged expatriates to remain on high alert due to the outbreak of war in the surrounding region. In a notice issued on Saturday, the mission advised citizens to exercise special caution and avoid military installations.

Bangladeshis have been requested to stay indoors at their residences or in secure locations and to refrain from going outside unless absolutely necessary. They were also advised to keep essential items ready, including cash, Kuwait Civil ID, health insurance card, necessary medicines, mobile phones and chargers, dry food and drinking water.

The embassy further instructed nationals to comply with Kuwaiti laws and follow all official directives. It also warned against spreading rumours or sharing unverified images and videos on social media.

In case of emergency, expatriates may contact the embassy hotlines at +965 69920013, +965 66516404 and +965 50895161 or email mission.kuwait@mofa.gov.bd.

The Bangladesh Embassy in Abu Dhabi issued a similar emergency notice urging nationals in the UAE to remain vigilant amid the ongoing war situation and regional instability.

Expatriates have been advised to avoid military sites, stay indoors or in safe places, and not gather in open areas unless absolutely necessary. The embassy also asked citizens to keep essential items ready, including cash, Emirates ID, passport, medicines, mobile phones and chargers, as well as sufficient food and water.

Bangladeshis have been urged to strictly adhere to UAE laws and follow government instructions.

For emergencies, the Bangladesh Embassy in Abu Dhabi can be reached at +971 56 631 7215, +971 2 446 5100, +971 54 746 3032 and +971 50 708 3636 or email:mission.abudhabi@mofa.gov.bd.

The Bangladesh Consulate General in Dubai is available at +971 50 638 6253 and +971 50 638 6353 or email: mission.dubai@mofa.gov.bd.

The Bangladesh Embassy in Baghdad has also advised nationals in Iraq to remain alert due to the war situation between Iran and Israel and the resulting tensions.

The embassy requested Bangladeshis to exercise heightened caution, avoid military installations and stay indoors or in secure places. Nationals have been urged to comply with Iraqi laws and follow any instructions issued by the government.

In emergencies, expatriates may contact the embassy via WhatsApp hotline at +964 782 788 3680 or email mission.baghdad@mofa.gov.bd.

The Bangladesh Embassy in Bahrain has issued a similar advisory, calling on expatriates to remain cautious and prepared.

For emergencies, nationals in Bahrain can contact the hotline at +973 33375155 or email mission.manama@mofa.gov.bd.

The missions have collectively emphasised the importance of remaining calm, avoiding misinformation and staying connected with official embassy channels for updates.

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            <updated>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:23:44 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Ali Khamenei killed; who&#039;s next ?]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran&#39;s supreme leader since 1989 and sworn enemy of the West, was killed in the opening salvo of a massive US and Israeli attack that extended into a second day Sunday, as the two powers seek to topple the Islamic republic.

Iranian state television confirmed Khamenei&#39;s death early Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump announced the killing of the 86-year-old cleric he described as &quot;one of the most evil people in History.&quot;

Cheers could be heard on Tehran&#39;s streets after reports first emerged from Israel of the death of Khamenei, as plumes of black smoke hovered over the district where he usually resides, witnesses told AFP.

The attack came weeks after Iranian authorities ruthlessly put down mass protests, killing thousands.

Loud explosions again pierced Tehran in the early hours, as Trump vowed no let-up in the strikes until the fall of the Islamic republic and urged security forces to stand down.

&quot;This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country,&quot; Trump said in a statement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu similarly said to Iranians, &quot;This is your time to join forces, to overthrow the regime and to secure your future.&quot;

Iran responded to the attack with a flurry of missile and drone strikes across the Middle East, killing at least two people in Abu Dhabi and another in Tel Aviv as explosions rocked the showcase cities of Gulf Arab monarchies.

The Israeli army said that Ali Shamkhani, a top advisor to Khamenei, and the head of Iran&#39;s powerful Revolutionary Guards, General Mohammad Pakpour, were both also killed.

Along with Khamenei, Iranian media said that his daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter were killed.

One prominent survivor, Ali Larijani, head of Iran&#39;s Supreme National Security Council, vowed defiance.

&quot;The brave soldiers and the great nation of Iran will teach an unforgettable lesson to the international oppressors,&quot; he said.

Iran had already seen intense speculation on a successor to Khamenei, given his age. Upon his death, many observers expected greater power for the Revolutionary Guards, which are deeply entrenched in the Iranian economy.

Reza Pahlavi, the son of the late pro-Western shah deposed in the 1979 Islamic revolution, warned that any successor within the system would be illegitimate.

He called on Iranians to &quot;stay vigilant&quot; and then to take to the streets in massive numbers when he issues a call.

Hailing the reported demise of Khamenei, only the second supreme leader of the cleric-run state after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Pahlavi said, &quot;With his death, the Islamic Republic has effectively come to an end and will soon be consigned to the dustbin of history.&quot;

Pahlavi, who has spent most of his life in exile near Washington, has presented himself as a transitional figure to a secular democracy, although he does not enjoy support from all the opposition.

Iran&#39;s Red Crescent society said that at least 201 people had been killed in the strikes and more than 700 wounded.

The Iranian judiciary said one strike that hit a school in the south killed 108 people, although AFP was unable to access the site to verify the toll or the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Meanwhile in Israel, city streets stood deserted as residents took cover in shelters while the blasts of intercepted Iranian missiles reverberated overhead.

Israeli emergency services said that an Iranian missile strike killed a woman in the Tel Aviv area and that some 20 others were wounded.

Residents and AFP correspondents in the Emirati, Qatari and Bahraini capitals heard multiple rounds of explosions from Iran&#39;s retaliatory strikes.

Smoke poured from US bases in the UAE and Bahrain, home to the US Navy&#39;s Fifth Fleet.

&quot;When we heard the sounds, we cried out of fear,&quot; said Jana Hassan, a 15-year-old student who was near the strike in Bahrain. &quot;I will never forget the sound of those loud blasts.&quot;

In Abu Dhabi, the UAE&#39;s capital, two people were killed, while smoke and flames rose from Dubai&#39;s famed man-made island The Palm, with four reported injured.

Iran&#39;s Revolutionary Guards contacted ships to announce the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway for oil from the Gulf, although it was not clear if the threat was being enforced.

Tehran residents had been going about their usual business when the strikes began. Security forces quickly flooded the streets, shops pulled down their shutters and few pedestrians risked venturing out, an AFP journalist saw.

&quot;I saw with my own eyes two Tomahawk missiles flying horizontally toward targets,&quot; a Tehran office worker told AFP before communications and internet access were cut.

It was the first US military action of this scale apparently aimed at toppling a foreign government since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Israel&#39;s army chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir said the operation was &quot;taking place at a completely different scale&quot; than the 12-day war it fought against Iran in June, which the US briefly joined.

An Israeli military statement said it was the largest military air raid in the history of its air force.

Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, the UAE and Israel all closed their airspaces to civilian traffic, at least in part, and multiple airlines cancelled flights to the Middle East.

Trump&#39;s envoys had negotiated in Geneva on Thursday with Iran&#39;s foreign minister.

Trump said that Iran&#39;s leaders had not compromised sufficiently on its disputed nuclear program, although he made clear after the attack that the goal was regime change and not a nuclear deal.

Oman had been mediating and had on Friday reported what it called a breakthrough, with Iran said to agree not to stockpile any uranium.

Oman called Saturday for an immediate ceasefire. Iran also called on the UN Security Council, which held an emergency session Saturday and where the United States holds veto power, to act to stop the attack.

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            <updated>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:04:39 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Congratulations to Tarique Raman]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong has congratulated Tarique Rahman who is set to become Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

&quot;Congratulations to Tarique Raman on securing a strong mandate in Bangladesh&#39;s general election,&quot; said the Prime Minister of Singapore and Minister for Finance.

In a message from his verified social media handle X on Tuesday, the Prime Minister said this outcome reflects the confidence of the Bangladeshi people in Tarique Rahman&#39;s leadership.

&quot;I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen Singapore-Bangladesh ties,&quot; Prime Minister Wong said.

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            <updated>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:35:12 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[The Washington Post has partially  laid off]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The Washington Post has laid off around one-third of its workforce, shutting down its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its long-running books coverage in a move that has shaken one of America&#39;s most storied news organizations.

Executive Editor Matt Murray described the decision as painful but necessary, saying the paper must adapt to changing technology and audience habits. &quot;We can&#39;t be everything to everyone,&quot; he told staff, adding that the changes are aimed at putting the newspaper on firmer ground.

The scale of the cuts stunned employees and the wider journalism community. Layoff notices were sent across nearly all newsroom departments, ending decades of coverage areas that helped define the Post&#39;s identity.

Former Post editor Martin Baron strongly criticized the decision, calling it &quot;near-instant, self-inflicted brand destruction,&quot; while Columbia University journalism professor and former Post columnist Margaret Sullivan said the move was &quot;devastating for anyone who cares about journalism.&quot;

Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also condemned the layoffs, warning that corporate decisions are &quot;hollowing out newsrooms across the country&quot; and weakening democracy. Speaking at the Washington Press Club Foundation, she said a free press cannot survive without proper resources.

The Post&#39;s owner, billionaire Jeff Bezos, did not comment publicly. In recent weeks, journalists had urged him to intervene as rumors of layoffs spread. The paper has reportedly lost subscribers, partly due to controversial decisions such as pulling back from endorsing Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election and shifting the tone of its opinion pages.

Specific cuts continued to emerge throughout the day. The Post&#39;s Cairo bureau chief confirmed that all Middle East correspondents and editors were laid off, while reporters covering conflicts in Ukraine and other regions also lost their jobs.

Founded nearly 150 years ago, The Washington Post is famed for its Watergate investigation and influential reporting on politics, culture and society. Critics fear the latest cuts threaten that legacy.

Murray said the paper will now focus on areas where it has the most impact, including politics, national affairs and security. He acknowledged that the Post has struggled to keep pace with digital formats like video and that its overall story output has declined in recent years.

The layoffs come amid wider turmoil in U.S. media. On the same day, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution announced cuts affecting about 15% of its staff as it continues its shift to an all-digital model.

For many journalists, the Post&#39;s decision signals a troubling moment for American journalism - one where even the most iconic newsrooms are no longer immune to deep cuts.

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            <updated>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:29:59 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bangladesh Air Force  to produce domestic drone with Chinese support]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The Bangladesh Air Force has entered into a government to government (G2G) agreement with China Electronics Technology Group Corporation International (CETC) to set up a domestic facility for manufacturing and assembling unmanned aerial vehicles, alongside a comprehensive technology transfer programme.

The agreement was signed on Tuesday at Air Force Headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment, according to a media release from the Inter Services Public Relations. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan attended the signing ceremony as the chief guest.

Under the deal, the Bangladesh Air Force and the Chinese state owned defence technology firm will jointly establish a modern UAV manufacturing and assembly plant in Bangladesh. The initiative is aimed at building long term national capacity through technology transfer, industrial skill development, training and joint technical cooperation.

Officials said the project will initially enable Bangladesh to manufacture and assemble different categories of drones, including Medium Altitude Low Endurance UAVs and Vertical Take off and Landing platforms. Over time, the air force is also expected to develop the capability to produce indigenous UAV systems.

The drones manufactured under the programme will be used not only for defence and surveillance purposes, but also for civilian roles such as humanitarian assistance and disaster response, reflecting the growing dual use role of UAV technology.

The signing ceremony was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen, Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces Division Lieutenant General SM Kamrul Hassan, Secretary of the Chief Adviser&rsquo;s Office Md Saifullah Panna, Secretary of the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division Dr Hafiz Ahmed Chowdhury, senior Bangladesh Air Force officials, representatives of CETC International, and senior officials from the Armed Forces Division and other government ministries.

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            <updated>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:14:08 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Any attack will be considered as &#039;all-out war: Iran]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Iran will treat any attack &quot;as an all-out war against us,&quot; a senior Iranian official said on Friday, ahead of the arrival of a US military aircraft carrier strike group and other assets in the Middle East in the coming days.

&quot;This military buildup - we hope it is not intended for real confrontation - but our military is ready for the worst-case scenario. This is why everything is on high alert in Iran,&quot; said the senior Iranian official, speaking on condition of anonymity.

&quot;This time we will treat any attack - limited, unlimited, surgical, kinetic, whatever they call it - as an all-out war against us, and we will respond in the hardest way possible to settle this,&quot; the official said.

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States had an &quot;armada&quot; heading toward Iran but hoped he would not have to use it, as he renewed warnings to Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear programme.

&quot;If the Americans violate Iran&#39;s sovereignty and territorial integrity, we will respond,&quot; said the Iranian official. He declined to specify what an Iranian response might look like.

&quot;A country under constant military threat from the United States has no option but to ensure that everything at its disposal can be used to push back and, if possible, restore balance against anyone who dares to attack Iran,&quot; the official said.

The US military has in the past periodically sent increased forces to the Middle East at times of heightened tensions, moves that were often defensive. However, the US military staged a major buildup last year ahead of its June strikes against Iran&#39;s nuclear programme.

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            <updated>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:41:29 +0000</updated>
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