Miscellaneous

The Strait of Hormuz conflict has triggered a food security nightmare. With 20% of global energy and vital food imports blocked, 100 million people face rising costs and potential shortages.

Bangladesh faces a sharp 25.25% decline in garment exports to the EU. Falling demand and aggressive price competition are putting unprecedented pressure on the nation's primary export sector.

Gold prices see a sharp correction globally, falling below $4,500/oz. In Bangladesh, 22K gold is now BDT 246,927 per bhori, a drop of BDT 15,338. Middle East tensions drive market volatility.

For the first time since the 2024 uprising, Chitra League activists held a daylight procession at DU. The group chanted 'Joy Bangla' and held a brief position at TSC before leaving the campus.

A helicopter crash in Qatar’s territorial waters has claimed six lives, including three Turkish citizens. Search operations continue for a missing Air Force member amid a technical failure probe.