Capital and largest city of Bangladesh
A fire broke out early Monday morning after an 18-wheeler carrying 9,000 gallons of gasoline spun off the road near a Fort Worth gas station. The truck caught fire following a power line spark, injuring the driver with burns. Firefighters spent hours containing the blaze, which was visible from nearby areas. No other injuries reported.
A rare albino buffalo raised near Dhaka has been nicknamed “Donald Trump” because a pale hair tuft on its forehead resembles the former U.S. president’s hairstyle. The 700-kg animal has drawn large crowds to a Narayanganj farm ahead of Eid al-Adha, with the owner saying it is calm and well cared for as buyers rush to include it in Eid sacrifices.
Measles cases have surged across several countries since March, stressing hospitals and vaccination programs. Bangladesh reports thousands of infections and hundreds of deaths; officials say vaccination campaigns are expanding, while UNICEF cautions about gaps in immunisation. In the United States, a multi-state outbreak has prompted emergency vaccination efforts and data reviews.
A multi-source examination shows groundwater depletion and drought are driving severe water stress in Barind, Iran, and broader regions. Governments are imposing restrictions, while civilians face shortages and migration pressures as climate impacts intensify.
India has been pushing Bengali-speaking Muslims into Bangladesh under a deportation drive that has drawn criticism from rights groups. Bangladesh and India have held border talks to manage crossings and disputes over due process. Tensions rise as both sides pledge coordinated patrols and stronger information sharing.