Iran weighs nuclear diplomacy with US; gaps over missiles remain

February 2, 2026

Iran is weighing the terms for resuming talks with the United States soon, a foreign ministry official said on Monday, after both sides signalled readiness to revive diplomacy over a long-running nuclear dispute and dispel fears of a new regional war, Reuters reports. Tensions are running high amid a military buildup by the US Navy […]Continue Reading

Apologies, demission, royal glare: fallout from latest Epstein file dump

February 2, 2026

US authorities on Friday released the latest cache of files related to the investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, AFP reports. The files contained references to numerous high-profile figures, including US President Donald Trump, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and British billionaire Richard Branson. Here are Continue Reading

No progress possible by keeping women behind: Tarique Rahman

February 2, 2026

NEWS DESK BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday said it is not possible to move the country forward by keeping behind the women as they are representing almost half of the country’s total population.   In this context, he said that no development initiatives can be succeeded without ensuring women’s active participation. The BNP Chief made […]Continue Reading

BGB tightens border security ahead of Feb 12 nat’l polls

February 2, 2026

NEWS DESK Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified security measures along the country’s border areas ahead of the forthcoming 13th national parliamentary election to ensure a peaceful, free, fair and credible polling environment slated for February 12. BGB Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui told a recent media briefing that the force is Continue Reading

Norway pledges $1m support for Rohingyas

February 2, 2026

NEWS DESK Norway has declared one million US dollars to support nearly 1.2 million Rohingyas in Bangladesh, helping sustain critical humanitarian assistance and protection services amid declining global funding. The contribution forms part of Norway’s 2025–2026 support to UNHCR’s global budget and will help the UN agency continue delivering life-saving aid while responding Continue Reading

Pakistan cleared to play T20 World Cup but boycott India match: govt

February 2, 2026

The Pakistani government cleared its national team on Sunday to compete in the Twenty20 World Cup starting from February 7, but stopped them from playing arch-rivals and tournament co-hosts India, AFP reports. “The government of Pakistan grants approval to the Pakistan cricket team to participate in the Twenty20 World Cup, however, the Pakistan team shall […]Continue Reading

Israel accepts death toll of over 70,000 Palestinians after years of denial

January 31, 2026

Israel has for the first time acknowledged the Gaza death toll compiled by the Palestinian Ministry of Health, which estimates over 70,000 killed since the war began on October 7, 2023, Al Jazeera reports. Thousands more remain missing under rubble, and at least 440 people have died of starvation after Israel restricted aid access. During […]Continue Reading

Over 47pc see Tarique Rahman as next PM: Survey

January 31, 2026

PARBATTANEWS DESK Nearly half of voters expect BNP chairperson Tarique Rahman to become Bangladesh’s next prime minister, while a majority of decided voters say they intend to back the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its alliance, according to the latest nationwide public opinion survey conducted by Innovision Consulting ahead of the February 12 election. The findings Continue Reading

Israel envoy flags Hamas leaders’ contacts in Pakistan, Bangladesh

January 31, 2026

PARBATTANEWS DESK Israel’s ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has expressed “serious concern” over Hamas leaders’ interactions in Pakistan and Bangladesh, saying such engagements should worry all nations, the Press Trust of India reported on Wednesday. “We think this is something we must fight against. The fact that Hamas has been interacting in the region – […]Continue Reading

Tarique Rahman urges ‘Yes’ vote in referendum

January 30, 2026

NEWS DESK BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday called upon all to cast a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum to be held together with the national election on February 12 next. ​Addressing a massive public rally at the historic Collectorate Eidgah ground in Rangpur, Tarique Rahman emphasised the importance of national unity. ​“Rangpur is […]Continue Reading