Since US President Donald Trump threatened the additional tariffs, India has focused on mending ties with China while making no public overtures towards the US. Ahead of that, India and China agreed to restart direct flights, stopped after the border clashes of 2020. China opposes Washington's steep tariffs on India and will "firmly stand with India", Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong said last week. Capital Economics sees India's overtures to China as an attempt to build a geopolitical hedge but sees limits to an improvement in the relationship. And the biggest constraint on stronger relations is the view within India that China poses a threat to national security,” he wrote.

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan have been ravaged by intense monsoon rains and flooding in recent weeks. The announcement came a day after Pakistan received a secondwarning from India that it intended to release water from the rapidly filling Madhopur Dam. Both dams are located on the Ravi River, which flows from Indian Punjab into Pakistan. India routinely releases water from its dams when they get too full, with the excess flowing into Pakistan, as the two nations share rivers. Punjab province was split between the two countries when they gained independence in 1947.

Independent Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) vice-president candidate Jalal Ahmed, also known as “Jwalamoyi Jalal”, has been accused of stabbing his roommate in a hall room at Dhaka University. Speaking to reporters, Rabiul alleged that Jalal returned to the room around 12:30am, switched on the lights and made noise. Associate Professor Saifuddin Ahmed, the university proctor, said members of the proctorial team went to the scene after they were informed and the hall provost was present. A student in the adjacent room said Jalal had clashed with his roommate several times before and had once laid hands on him. The student added that Rabiul had previously applied to the Mohsin Hall provost saying that he was “at risk of death”.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a joint press conference with Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Aug 25, 2025. REUTERS/Valentyn OgirenkoUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a joint press conference with Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Aug 25, 2025. REUTERS/Valentyn OgirenkoUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Turkey, the Gulf States or European countries could host any talks he may hold with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Now, this week there will be contacts with Turkey, contacts with the Gulf States and with European states which could host talks with the Russians," Zelensky said in his nightly video address. In his comments, Zelensky also said that moving ahead with talks depended on coordination with Ukraine's partners, primarily the United States, in ensuring that sufficient pressure was exerted on Russia.

Dhaka University has announced a three-tier security plan for next month's DUCSU election, with the Army on standby to secure polling centres.In a statement on Tuesday, the university said members of the BNCC and the proctorial team will form the first layer of security, police will be deployed as the second, and Army personnel will be positioned at seven campus entry points as a "striking force". "The Army will enter the campus if necessary and will cordon off polling centres until results are announced," the university said.During vote counting, no one except authorised persons will be allowed inside, it added.Police will operate under the direction of returning officers on polling day, while patrol units have already been activated.Voting is set for Sept 9. The final list of candidates will be published Tuesday, following the last date for withdrawal on Sept 1.The university said its metro station will remain closed on Sept 8 and 9. From a week before the polls, no outsiders will be allowed in residential halls-a rule already in place for female dormitories.On election day, the campus will be closed to everyone except valid students, accredited journalists and election officials.Extra bus services will run on different routes to help students living off-campus reach polling stations.The authorities said none of the candidates objected to the security arrangements and all expressed satisfaction.�"bdnews24.com

Bangladesh’s Constitution contains contradictory provisions, Law Advisor Asif Nazrul has said, citing the Awami League’s insistence that the state religion cannot be changed despite its claim to be a secular party. Speaking at a book launch at the Supreme Court auditorium on Tuesday, he said: “I teach constitutional law. “In one part of the Constitution it says Islam is our state religion. Yet in another part, the same constitution says the state shall not grant political status to any religion. So, it’s a complete contradiction.”He added: “There was another claim that the state religion of Islam could never be changed, not until the end of time.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has received detailed information on top officers of 24 banks, including the central bank, from the finance ministry. On Tuesday, ACC officers said the letter from the ministry included names of governors, deputy governors and heads of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) who served at Bangladesh Bank over the past decade and a half. The list includes state-owned banks Sonali, Janata, Agrani, Rupali, BASIC and Bangladesh Development Bank, as well as boards of directors and managing directors of 18 private banks. The request followed an ACC inquiry into allegations against former Bangladesh Bank governor Atiur Rahman. An ACC official said the documents also include certified copies of pre-2009 loan rescheduling policies and all rules issued since then on loan rescheduling.

India urges banks to tighten checks over 'high risk' fund flows from PakistanA Reserve Bank of India (RBI) logo is seen inside its headquarters in Mumbai, India, Apr 6, 2023. REUTERS/Francis MascarenhasA Reserve Bank of India (RBI) logo is seen inside its headquarters in Mumbai, India, Apr 6, 2023. Direct flows of funds from Pakistan to India are largely prohibited, with every transaction requiring central bank's approval. RBI CLAIM REJECTEDPakistan’s central bank rejected claims that Pakistan-related fund flows were "high risk," saying such assertions were politically motivated. Zafar Masud, president of the Pakistan Banks Association, said in a statement Pakistan's "anti-money laundering laws and combating the financing of terrorism is very strict and robust."

On Sept 9, 2018, Stuffle was caught at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) in Guyana with 1.14kg of cocaine. A court sentenced her to four years in jail and fined her $2.3 million on Sept 14 that year. She had been preparing to fly to New York’s JFK Airport when she was detained in Guyana. Initial tests by the Department of Narcotics Control confirmed the substance was cocaine. The haul weighed 8.66kg, with an estimated street value of Tk 1.3 billion, making it the largest seizure of cocaine at the Dhaka airport.

Man arrested over ‘stabbing woman to death’ on railway track in KamalapurRailway police have arrested a man accused of stabbing a 28-year-old woman to death on railway tracks near Kamalapur station in Dhaka. The victim, Shyamoli Khatun, was allegedly taken to a dark, secluded spot beside the station by Md Sujon, 40, who stabbed her with a knife before trying to flee. Anwar Hossain, superintendent of Dhaka Railway Police, said the murder occurred between 10:45pm and 11pm. During interrogation, Sujon admitted to being in a long relationship with Shyamoli, but claimed she refused to marry him. Sujon worked at a branch of fashion brand Anjans, while Shyamoli, previously employed at Shwapno supermarket, had been unemployed for several months.

CID arrests another aide of ex-Dhaka mayor Taposh over Uprising ‘murder’The Criminal Investigation Department of police has arrested another associate of former Dhaka South City mayor Fazle Noor Taposh in connection with a murder during last year’s July–August movement. The CID said on Tuesday that officers detained 53-year-old Mostafizur Rahman Tutu at Dhaka’s Badda just past midnight on Monday. He is a suspect in a case filed at Dhanmondi Police Station in September 2024, now under CID investigation. CID had earlier arrested two other Taposh aides, SM Kamal Haider on May 15 and Khorshed Alam on Jun 17. Tutu was produced before court on Tuesday and placed on a seven-day remand for interrogation, CID said.

His death was not an isolated incident but a grim consequence of the escalating threats against journalists in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Media Solidarity Forum (BMSF) and senior journalists have called for an independent judicial inquiry into Sarkar’s death, highlighting a strong concern over the culture of impunity for crimes against journalists in Bangladesh. The interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, has been criticized for its handling of media freedom and political rights. Nicolas Weeks, Ambassador of Sweden to Bangladesh, has called for media freedom and equality within the media. As noted in the Press Freedom Index, Bangladesh's ranking has been declining, which can deter potential investors who view a country's press freedom ranking as an indicator of its overall stability and governance.

The body of veteran journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar has been recovered in the Meghna River in Munshiganj District, central Bangladesh, after the journalist was subject to recurring intimidation by local authorities. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF), call on the interim government to take immediate action to protect journalists and guarantee they can report without intimidation or reprisal. Veteran journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar was found dead in the Meghna River in central Bangladesh after being subject to repeated intimidation by authorities. He further stated the intimidation he experienced continued after his removal from Ajker Patrika and that repeated attempts to contact the editor went unanswered. The BMSF and senior journalists have called for an independent judicial inquiry into Sarkar’s death, noting a strong concern at the culture of impunity for crimes against journalists in Bangladesh.

The Bangladesh Consulate General in New York has lodged complaints with local authorities after an attempted attack on Information and Broadcasting Advisor Mahfuj Alam by Awami League activists. The incident occurred on Sunday outside its offices ahead of an event marking the first anniversary of the July-August Uprising, where Mahfuj was the chief guest. The consulate alleged that the demonstrators had gathered with “violent intent” to disrupt its programme and attack the chief guest, chanting anti-government slogans and hurling abuse. “They lingered around the consulate with Awami League flags until midnight with the intention of harassing or endangering the chief guest,” the statement said. Mahfuj was pelted with eggs and water bottles as he entered the consulate for the event, while protesters also cracked a glass door.

A 3D-printed miniature model of US President Donald Trump, the Indian flag and the word "Tariffs" are seen in this illustration taken July 23, 2025. Indian exports will face US duties of up to 50 percent - among the highest imposed by Washington - after President Donald Trump announced extra tariffs as punishment for New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil. "The government has identified nearly 50 countries for increasing Indian exports, particularly of textiles, food processed items, leather goods, marine products." With these additional tariffs, the exports could come down by 20-30 percent from September onward," said Pankaj Chadha, president, Engineering Exports Promotion Council. There is no directive from the government so far regarding oil purchases from Russia.