Five Bangladeshis, who left for Europe seeking a better future, ended up in Libya due to human traffickers. They endured severe torture before being sent by boat towards Italy after paying ransom. However, their boat broke down midway, and Tunisia’s coast guard detained them near the Algerian border. After serving various sentences for illegal entry, they were finally repatriated to Bangladesh with the help of BRAC, the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare, and the Bangladesh Embassy in Algeria.

Malaysian security forces detained 68 foreigners, including 45 Bangladeshis, at Kuala Lumpur International Airport for suspicious behavior. Despite claiming to be tourists, they wandered around restaurants and other areas instead of proceeding to immigration counters, raising suspicion that they were waiting for someone. As a result, authorities detained 16 Pakistanis, 45 Bangladeshis, and 7 Indians for further scrutiny. After verification, they were denied entry and issued departure notices. Since January 1, Malaysia has deported over 900 foreign tourists.

Police discovered the bloodied body of a Chinese national, Wang Ho (38), at a flat in Sector 14 of Uttara on Thursday evening. Wang Ho had been living at the flat with colleagues. According to Uttara West Police, he was murdered approximately 14-15 hours prior, with 11 stab wounds found on his body. The police have yet to identify the perpetrators of the crime. Investigators recovered two mobile phones and blood-soaked clothing as evidence. Both an old and new passport belonging to the victim were also found. Wang Ho, a stone trader, had recently returned to Bangladesh two days ago.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized India’s tariff policies and expressed discontent over Elon Musk’s plans to set up a Tesla factory and showroom in India, according to NDTV.

Trump believes that allowing Tesla to manufacture in India would be “unfair” to the U.S. economy. He has previously stated that the U.S. should impose tariffs on India at the same rate as India imposes on American goods. While Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi objected to this approach, Trump has maintained a firm stance.

On the other hand, Musk remains focused on expanding Tesla’s presence in India, despite Trump’s opposition.

Malaysian immigration police have arrested 46 foreign nationals involved in an online fraud syndicate. Among them are Bangladeshis, though the exact number has not yet been disclosed.

According to Operations Director-General Jafri Taha, the raid took place at 11:30 AM local time on Wednesday. Those arrested include citizens of China, Indonesia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Laos, and Thailand. The syndicate lured victims by offering fraudulent investment opportunities in gold, property, luxury yachts, stock trading, and foreign currencies.

Authorities revealed that members of the gang earned between 2,500 and 3,500 Malaysian Ringgit per day from their scams. Investigations are ongoing.

At a global summit in Marrakesh, Morocco, adviser Adilur Rahman Khan assured that Bangladesh will introduce a Road Safety Act by 2027. Sources from the Secretariat revealed that the government has already initiated steps toward this goal. Additionally, a National Road Safety Plan is in place, aiming to reduce road accidents by 50% by 2030. The government also announced plans to establish a central database system by 2026, which will collect, store, and analyze road accident-related data to improve safety measures.

As part of a prisoner exchange agreement, Hamas has handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages. The remains of the captives, placed in coffins, were transported in Red Cross vehicles from Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip. The four deceased hostages have been identified as Shiri, Ariel, Kfir Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the Red Cross is transferring the bodies to Israeli security agencies. Hamas claimed that despite their best efforts, they were unable to protect the hostages from Israeli attacks. In a statement, Hamas criticized Israeli leadership, stating that Israel is governed by leaders who fail to protect their own citizens.

A Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying 408 passengers made an emergency landing at India’s Nagpur airport due to a technical issue. According to a report by The Hindu, the flight was en route from Dhaka to Dubai when it was diverted on Wednesday night. A senior airport official in Maharashtra confirmed the incident, stating that passengers would be accommodated on another Bangladeshi flight to continue their journey.

Nepali police have arrested an Indian citizen in connection with a balloon explosion that injured Nepal’s Deputy Prime Minister, Bishnu Poudel, during a tourism event. Authorities stated that Kamlesh Kumar was responsible for filling the balloons with highly flammable hydrogen gas. The incident occurred during the inauguration of the “Visit Pokhara Year 2025” campaign when the Deputy PM lit a candle, igniting the gas-filled balloons and causing an explosion. Poudel was airlifted to Kathmandu for medical treatment.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by labeling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator without elections” and urging immediate action to “save the country.” Zelensky dismissed Trump’s remarks, accusing him of being misled by Russian propaganda. In response, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the denial of Ukraine’s democratic legitimacy, while British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed support for Zelensky during a phone call. Sweden’s Prime Minister criticized Trump’s statement, and Canada reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine. Meanwhile, controversy is growing over the recent U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, which excluded Ukraine and Europe.

The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has firmly rejected any attempts to forcibly displace the Palestinian people from their homeland. During a meeting with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, he reiterated the UAE’s opposition to such proposals. The UAE emphasized the importance of rebuilding Gaza and advancing a two-state solution for regional stability. Previously, the U.S. had proposed relocating Gazans to two Arab nations as part of a plan to seize control of Gaza, a proposal that has been widely rejected across the Arab world.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has labeled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator, criticizing his refusal to hold elections. Trump remarked that while the U.S. had previously provided financial and military aid to Ukraine, his administration has shifted its approach and initiated talks with Moscow. He noted that Zelenskyy’s presidential term had already expired and insisted that he should hold elections immediately; otherwise, Ukraine might cease to exist as a nation. Trump also expressed frustration over the U.S. spending $35,000 per soldier in the ongoing war.

The Gaza government has reported that Israeli attacks have destroyed 1,109 out of 1,244 mosques in the region—accounting for 89% of all mosques in Gaza. Among them, 834 mosques have been completely demolished, while 275 have become unusable. The destruction of religious and administrative centers, waqf properties, cemeteries, and mosques has resulted in financial losses exceeding $500 million. Additionally, 315 imams and religious speakers have been killed in the attacks, and 27 ministry employees have been detained by Israeli forces. An international initiative called the “Minarets Coalition” has been launched to rebuild the destroyed mosques and religious institutions.

During a press conference in Kyiv on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused former U.S. President Donald Trump of running a misleading campaign by blaming Ukraine for the ongoing war. Trump recently stated that Russia’s military invasion was triggered by Ukraine’s actions and that the war could have been avoided had Kyiv reached an agreement. Trump also questioned Zelensky’s legitimacy, citing his declining popularity, which he claimed is now at 4%. In response, Zelensky labeled Trump’s remarks as part of Russian propaganda. Meanwhile, reports indicate that the U.S. and Russia held discussions in Saudi Arabia on ending the Ukraine war—without Ukrainian representation. Zelensky also accused Trump of attempting to claim $500 billion worth of Ukraine’s mineral resources, equating it to selling off the country’s sovereignty.

Hamas has offered a proposal for a permanent ceasefire in exchange for the release of all hostages in its custody. While Israel has not formally responded to the offer, its forces launched an attack in Gaza, killing three Palestinians. The Gaza Health Ministry reported that 11 others were injured in the past 24 hours. Additionally, another Palestinian succumbed to injuries sustained from Israeli aggression, while two more bodies were recovered from the rubble.