A new book claims Donald Trump believes modern presidential authority surpasses that of history’s most powerful rulers, fueling debate over executive power.

Bogura police arrested Rezanur Islam, the acting editor of Daily Agrayatra Protidin, following a case filed under the Cyber Security Act 2026. The charges stem from reports alleging corruption by a junior minister, sparking fresh concerns among press freedom advocates.

A patrol team from RAB-4 recovered an eight-chamber revolver marked “Made in Pakistan” and two rounds of ammunition from a madrasa in Ashulia. The illegal weapon was found abandoned inside a partially constructed washroom, prompting a police investigation under the Arms Act.

Members of the Bangladesh Awami League’s youth wing, Jubo League, held a protest march in front of Ganabhaban on Thursday. Sher-e-Bangla Nagar police confirmed the demonstration took place peacefully within their jurisdiction with no detentions reported.

Bangladesh clinched their first-ever historic ODI series win against Australia by 2-1 at Mirpur. Although Cooper Connolly's spectacular 149 denied the Tigers a 3-0 clean sweep, pacer Shariful Islam shone with a brilliant six-wicket haul.