South Korean companies see growing investment opportunities in Bangladesh's RMG industry, focusing on man-made fibres, functional textiles, automation and sustainable manufacturing, KOTRA says
Former surrendered insurgents in Tripura have announced an indefinite rail and national highway blockade from August 13 over unfulfilled rehabilitation promises, raising concerns about transport disruptions ahead of India's Independence Day
Prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk says India's youth-led 'Cockroach' movement over exam paper leaks and unemployment has dramatically shifted the national political mood
US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Stephen T. Koehler met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka to discuss UN peacekeeping, naval exercises, GSOMIA progress, and bilateral security ties
Mizoram Police intercepted a major illegal arms consignment in Hnahthial district, seizing seven AK assault rifles and 2,050 live rounds near the Myanmar border. Three suspects, including a Myanmar national, were arrested
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Bangkok for a state visit with Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul, seeking regional legitimacy
The Bangladesh Army and US Army Pacific wrapped up the 'Tiger Lightning 2026' military exercise in Sylhet, boosting joint security and disaster response readiness

Conservation efforts aimed at protecting endangered marine life and coral reefs in the coastal ecosystem.

A reports on new deep-sea ports construction and their strategic importance for international trade routes.
Protests targeting television outlets highlight a widening trust deficit in India's news media, raising urgent concerns over press freedom and democratic accountability
The student-led "Cockroach" protests over NEET paper leaks mark a shift in Indian youth activism. Here is how Gen Z is reshaping political dissent
Once a quiet maritime space, the Bay of Bengal has emerged as a high-stakes arena of global trade, military power, and strategic rivalry