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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced a new Bangladesh LPG card for women on April 27, 2026. The card will help mothers across the country afford cooking gas. It will work alongside the existing Family Card programme, which already reaches tens of thousands of households.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman issued a sharp public warning on April 27, 2026, telling thousands of supporters at a rally in Jashore that the same forces that spread misinformation during Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971 are now actively attempting to mislead the public again. The Prime Minister called on citizens to remain vigilant and committed to building the country forward.
An armed gunman forced his way through a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington on Saturday night, triggering the immediate evacuation of President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was arrested at the scene. One Secret Service officer was struck but protected by a bulletproof vest and is expected to fully recover.
President Donald Trump has drawn a hard legislative line, refusing to sign any bill sent to his desk until Congress delivers the SAVE America Act, a sweeping election reform measure demanding proof of citizenship and photo ID from every voter before the November midterms.
Eleven days into one of the most ambitious military operations in modern American history, U.S. forces have obliterated more than 5,000 Iranian targets, shattered Tehran’s air and naval power, and delivered a seismic blow to the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, as President Trump vows the mission will not stop until every objective is achieved.
Tarique Rahman has gone from exile in London to Prime Minister of Bangladesh in under two months. Here is the full story of his historic rise — and what he is doing in office today.Tarique Rahman has gone from exile in London to Prime Minister of Bangladesh in under two months. Here is the full story of his historic rise — and what he is doing in office today.
Bangladesh’s fuel crisis intensifies as the Middle East war disrupts energy supplies. Rationing begins, universities shut, and fertiliser factories go dark
The United States Armed Forces are delivering historic results in Operation Epic Fury against Iran, with President Trump confirming that America is “ahead of schedule” and Iran’s military capabilities have been reduced to a fraction of what they were just 11 days ago. The Iranian Air Force is destroyed. 46 naval vessels are at the bottom of the ocean. Missile strikes are down 86%. Here’s the full pro-America breakdown of today’s biggest political story.
China’s foreign minister said both Beijing and Washington must carefully prepare for a possible meeting between their leaders, as global tensions and trade disputes continue to shape relations between the two countries.
Residents of Tehran reported dark clouds and unusual rainfall after airstrikes hit oil storage sites and refineries. Scientists say large explosions and burning fuel can release chemicals into the air that may lead to highly acidic rain.
