Miscellaneous

In the wake of back-to-back catastrophic earthquakes, the Venezuelan government has enforced a strict suspension of nationwide school, metro, and rail services. Armed forces and the Bolivarian National Guard have been fully mobilized to coordinate a high-stakes emergency rescue response amid massive structural damage.

At least 32 people have been confirmed dead and more than 700 injured after two historic earthquakes struck northern Venezuela in rapid succession, collapsing major buildings in the capital and shutting down the country's primary international airport.

Bangladesh's external financing balance is facing severe strain as major development partners—including India, Japan, and Russia—withheld fresh loan commitments during the July–May period, leaving the country increasingly reliant on slower, historical disbursements amidst record-high debt servicing obligations.

Venezuela faces one of its worst disasters in decades after twin earthquakes killed at least 164 people, injured hundreds, and left thousands feared dead.

India will resume tourist visas for Bangladeshis from June 28, ending a nearly two-year suspension imposed after the political turmoil of 2024.