Trump Appoints Adam Telle as Acting US Army Secretary Following Resignation

Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, is likely to become the next US attorney general as key Republican senators drop their opposition.

Md. Selim Khan has been appointed as the new Agriculture Secretary, bringing a wealth of experience and a notable student political background.

The government has transferred 12 senior assistant secretaries to various districts to serve as additional deputy commissioners, effective immediately.

Karoline Leavitt, known for her combative press briefings, is stepping down as White House Press Secretary.

Todd Blanche has announced the scrapping of a $1.8 billion compensation fund, paving the way for a Senate Judiciary Committee vote on his nomination.

North Korea's defense minister has been dismissed as part of a military leadership reshuffle, according to state media.

US President Donald Trump has ordered a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Following the resignation of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Mohsen Rezaei as the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa praises the US decision to remove Syria from the state sponsors of terror list, marking a significant step towards economic recovery and international reintegration.

The United Nations' climate agency warns that the El Nino phenomenon will become very strong and last until February, posing significant risks of extreme weather events.

Myanmar has pledged 'safe and dignified' returns for its citizens displaced abroad, ahead of Malaysia's planned repatriation of 1,500 people.

Danish intelligence has issued a stark warning that Russia is actively preparing sabotage operations against Denmark, particularly its defence industry.

South Korea is accelerating its decade-long effort to move government bodies out of Seoul to promote balanced regional development.

Iran and the United States have traded threats following heavy fighting in the Middle East, deepening their ongoing conflict.

A US judge has sent jurors back for a final push toward a verdict in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder trial after they deadlocked for a second time.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to hold their first talks on Thursday, focusing on migrant boats and Ukraine.

Natalia Rjumin-Girardet, a Swiss yoga teacher, recounts her narrow escape from deadly flash floods in Nepal, crediting divine providence for her survival.

The Bolivian government has placed the state oil company YPFB under temporary supervision to address severe fuel shortages and logistical issues.

Germany's far-right AfD party is expected to win the regional election in Saxony-Anhalt, potentially leading its first state government.

A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a new executive order limiting birthright citizenship, marking another legal setback for the president's efforts to restrict the constitutional right.

A rare train of powerful cyclones is moving across the Pacific Ocean, fueled by an exceptionally strong El Nino.

A total of 55 dengue patients have been admitted to various hospitals in Chattogram in the past 24 hours, raising concerns over the ongoing dengue outbreak.

The 13th Jatiya Sangsad has formed a parliamentary standing committee on the Ministry of Textiles and Jute, appointing BNP lawmaker Md Akhteruzzaman Mia as chairman.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has doubled match fees across domestic cricket to improve players' earnings following the cancellation of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has initiated the 'Artist Enlistment Programme 2026' to identify and enlist talented artists through a series of auditions.

BNP lawmaker Mirza Abbas, after recovering from a stroke, expresses his commitment to serve the people of his constituency with greater dedication.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a comprehensive review of the salary, allowances, and remuneration structure for all cricket stakeholders, including umpires, coaches, scorers, trainers, physiotherapists, and domestic players.

The Bank Resolution (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aiming to repeal Section 18(a) of the Bank Resolution Act, was placed in the Jatiya Sangsad today.

Rajshahi Development Authority Chairman Abul Kalam Azad Sweet released fish and planted trees to celebrate the 48th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.

Bangladesh is set to install at least three new submarine cables over the next three to five years to meet the rising data demand, with data from 29 key government installations currently being routed through Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC.

Bangladesh's efforts to enhance its investment climate have been praised as a model for other developing nations at the UNCTAD's Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission.

Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of the Prime Minister and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, called for spreading the Zia Memorial Library to every village in Bangladesh.

The price of soybean oil in Bangladesh will be adjusted according to international market trends and domestic production and processing costs, according to Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir.

A police constable was killed and 10 others, including five police personnel, were injured in a road accident in Madaripur today.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Bangladesh Office organized a workshop to promote peer learning, knowledge exchange, and community-led sustainable development.

Bangladesh Bank has broadened the scope of financing against foreign currency deposits held with Offshore Banking Units, enabling these balances to serve as collateral for a wider array of local currency loans.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir revealed a comprehensive reform plan to rejuvenate Bangladesh's leather industry, focusing on tannery relocation, investment attraction, and international compliance.

Bangladeshi textile and apparel companies showcased their products at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026, reinforcing the country's position as a key player in the global textile and fashion supply chain.

Bangladesh Bank has streamlined foreign remittance processes for companies in Hi-Tech Parks.