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Economy
One in Every Three Taka Lent by Bangladesh’s Banks Is Now in Default
Bangladesh's defaulted loans spiked by Tk 31,487 crore in Q1, reaching Tk 588,704 crore. The official NPL ratio now sits at 32.26%, ten times higher than the international risk threshold.
International
US and Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes as Ceasefire Negotiations Remain Deadlocked
Direct conflict has reignited in the Gulf after U.S.-Iran peace talks failed. CENTCOM disabled an oil tanker with a Hellfire missile and struck an Iranian ground-control station on Qeshm Island.
International
Zelensky Urges Trump to Supply Patriot Missiles After Deadly Russian Strikes
Following a massive overnight strike by 73 Russian missiles and 656 drones, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has sent an urgent plea to President Trump for immediate Patriot defense support.
International
Rubio Says Iran Sanctions Will Remain Even if Hormuz Strait Reopens
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed to Congress that reopening the Strait of Hormuz will not earn Iran sanctions relief, revealing that new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is running talks.
International
Trump Says Deal to Extend Ceasefire and Reopen Strait of Hormuz Could Be Reached Within a Week
President Trump told ABC News that an agreement to extend the ceasefire and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz is imminent following his direct intervention to halt active Israel-Hezbollah firing.
