India
Modi ‘danced and sang in Israel’ at Epstein’s advice
An email in the U.S. Justice Department files connected to Jeffrey Epstein has drawn scrutiny after it referenced Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh election commission site exposes data of 14,000 journalists
Personal information of about 14,000 journalists seeking to cover Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election and Referendum was leaked after becoming publicly accessible on the Election Commission’s online system, according to reports in the local Bangladeshi media.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh plans free trade zone modeled on Jebel Ali to boost re-export capacity
Bangladesh outlined plans for its first free trade zone on 600 to 650 acres in Anwara, Chattogram, aiming to support storage, manufacturing and re-export operations without standard customs procedures. Officials said the concept is inspired by Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone, which spans more than 14,000 acres.
Bangladesh
Trump’s ambassador to Bangladesh signals commerce-first approach
President Donald Trump’s choice of Brent T. Christensen as U.S. ambassador to Bangladesh marks a clear shift toward an economic statecraft approach that places trade and commercial cooperation at the center of bilateral engagement. Trump nominated Christensen in September 2025, and the Senate confirmed him on Dec. 18, 2025. Days after landing in Dhaka, Christensen […]
Bangladesh
Bangladesh police investigator says about 40 Bengalis may have died in Ukraine war
A Bangladeshi police investigator told the Associated Press about 40 Bangladeshis may have died after recruiters sent men to Russia with promises of civilian jobs, then pushed them into Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh research identifies cannabis as top illicit substance. Drug use begins early for many.
Cannabis is the most widely used illicit substance in Bangladesh with about 6.1 million users, a survey by Bangladesh Medical University found.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh workers lured to Russia, forced into Ukraine war, report says
An Associated Press investigation published Tuesday found Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia with promises of civilian jobs and then coerced into fighting in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh says Chittagong reforms support push for refrigerated container storage
U.S. Ambassador Brent Christensen pledged cooperation to modernise Chittagong Port and welcomed U.S. interest in building a cold chain industry there to store imported refrigerated containers, the port authority said.
Bangladesh
Pakistan considers boycotting India match in protest of ICC decision on Bangladesh
The Pakistan Cricket Board is considering boycotting its T20 World Cup match against India as a protest against the ICC’s decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland.
Bangladesh
Bombs hurled at BNP candidate’s rally in Bangladesh
Crude bombs were allegedly hurled at an election rally of Bangladesh Nationalist Party candidate Ershad Ullah in Chattogram-8 constituency. The attack occurred during a rally near East Kadhurkhil High School grounds in Boalkhali Upazila on Monday evening. Five individuals threw improvised explosives before fleeing, with no injuries reported. Md Azizul Haque, joint convenor of Ershad’s […]