Introduction: A Celebration Turned Violent The Bangladesh concert attack at Faridpur Zilla School shocked the nation when a performance by James (Nagar Baul) was violently disrupted. What was meant to be a joyful finale to the school’s 185th anniversary celebrations ended in chaos, leaving 20–25 students injured and raising urgent questions about cultural freedom in … Read more
Political Crisis in Bangladesh Bangladesh faces a deepening political crisis as Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accuses Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the current Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s caretaker government, of attempting to bring Islamist forces to power via rigged polls. Wazed’s remarks have ignited debate across South Asia, raising concerns … Read more
India–Oman FTA India and Oman have entered a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), formally signed in December 2025. This Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is designed to boost bilateral trade, enhance services, and deepen India’s strategic footprint in the Gulf region. With zero-duty access for nearly all Indian exports, expanded services liberalization, and improved mobility … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Oman visit in December 2025 marked a significant milestone in India’s diplomatic outreach to the Gulf region. During his two-day trip to Muscat, Oman, Modi was conferred with the nation’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Oman, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen India-Oman relations across trade, defence, energy, and … Read more
On December 18, 2025, a Taiwan earthquake measuring 5.1 magnitude struck near Hualien City, sending tremors across the island and briefly shaking buildings in Taipei. According to the Central Weather Administration (CWA), the quake’s epicenter was located 18 kilometers off the coast of Hualien at a depth of 31.6 kilometers, classifying it as a shallow … Read more
