Bangladesh

Arrested activist Surbhi has linked National Citizen Party leader Nahid Islam to a Tk 50 crore extortion scandal, claiming the leader received a Tk 10 crore cut.

A series of 13 earthquakes late Wednesday night sent waves of panic across Sikkim and northern Bangladesh. While no major damage was reported, the cluster of tremors has raised concerns about Himalayan seismic activity.

A powerful syndicate led by Jamaat leader Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher is accused of embezzling Tk 10 billion from Ibn Sina Hospital through manipulated procurements.

Operations at Chattogram Port have resumed for a two-day window after a high-stakes meeting with Shipping Adviser Sakhawat Hossain. Workers demand the cancellation of the DP World lease.

At a Washington policy forum, analysts warned that sidelining the Awami League reflects fear of electoral defeat and risks undermining Bangladesh’s democracy, stability, and international standing.