Bangladesh’s garment exports fell to $31.72 billion in early FY 2025-26, with a sharp 4.38% drop in the EU market. Industry leaders cite energy gaps and inflation as primary hurdles.

Journalist Shoaib Choudhury alleges China may refuse to fund the Teesta project unless Bangladesh reduces its strategic dependency on the United States and balances its global ties.

Bangladesh secured a 104-run win over Pakistan in the first Test. Nahid Rana’s five wickets and Captain Shanto’s clinical batting proved decisive as Pakistan collapsed for 163 in the final innings.

A writ petition in the Bangladesh High Court seeks Tk 20 crore in compensation for families of 352 children killed in a measles outbreak. Officials are investigating possible system failures.

The BJP has alleged a political conspiracy in the murder of Suvendu Adhikari’s PA, Chandranath Dutta. Leaders like Arjun Singh have blamed the TMC leadership for the targeted attack.