Prime Minister to Visit India at Opportune Time as Personal Data Trading Emerges on Illegal Online Markets

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s potential visit to India remains under consideration, though no official timeline has been established, according to Humayun Kabir. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Kabir indicated that the visit would proceed once appropriate conditions are met. During the same briefing, he also addressed inquiries regarding the government’s procurement of aircraft from the United States.
A thriving illicit online marketplace has emerged where the sensitive personal data of ordinary citizens is being actively traded. Private information—including national identity card details, call record histories, real-time mobile location data, SMS logs, tax identification numbers, passport information, and financial transaction statements—is currently being sold through advertisements on Facebook, dedicated websites, Telegram, and WhatsApp.
In an escalation of regional tensions, the United States launched an attack on Iran’s Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, ending a month-long period of relative stability. U.S. officials stated that the strike specifically targeted rocket-launching systems, intended to prevent Iran from deploying mines in the strategic waterway.
In the world of sports, Lionel Messi has stunned fans by announcing his retirement from the Argentine national team. At 39 years old, the veteran forward, who has achieved every major honor in international football, kept his decision private until the announcement was made on Monday, catching the sporting world by surprise.
Former popular film actress Sadika Parvin Popy has publicly distanced herself from controversial remarks currently circulating on social media under her name. Popy, who has been largely absent from the acting industry to focus on her family life in the Dhanmondi area of Dhaka, confirmed that the statements attributed to her are false and do not represent her views.