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Wednesday, 16 July, 2025

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Power deals signed under ousted AL govt to be reviewed: Finance adviser

Interim governments finance adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed has announced that all power-related contracts signed during the tenure of the recently ousted Awami League government will be reviewed. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat, he said several agreements made under the previous...

Bangladesh eying first T20 series victory against Sri Lanka

Bangladesh brimmed with confidence to win their first T20 series against Sri Lanka as they take on the hosts in the series-deciding third game at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday, reports BSS. The match starts at 7.30 PM (Bangladesh Time). Bangladesh lost the first game by seven...

Bangladesh invites Egyptian investors to tap into key growth sectors

Bangladesh has extended a formal invitation to Egyptian entrepreneurs to invest in its growing sectors, including infrastructure, power and energy, tourism, and hospitality. The call was made by Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry...

Bangladesh’s maiden antivenom project for Russell’s viper faces funding setback

The countrys first research initiative to develop an antibody against Russells viper venom is facing delays due to a funding crisis, hampering progress and pushing back the expected results timeline. Originally, researchers anticipated completing the study by December last year. However, the...

French envoy upbeat about fair, inclusive polls in Bangladesh

French Ambassador to Bangladesh Marie Masdupuy has expressed optimism that the next national election in Bangladesh will be inclusive with the participation of citizens, noting that the government is getting prepared for holding free and fair polls in the country. Im confident that the Election...

'Bangladesh-South Korea FTA to foster deeper economic integration'

Participants at a recent programme expressed optimism that a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) or Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Bangladesh and South Korea would significantly benefit both nations by fostering deeper economic integration. The remarks were made during a courtesy visit by...

Floodwater recedes, Tk43 lakh crop loss reported across 20 districts

As floodwaters recede following days of heavy rainfall and upstream water surges from India, the extent of agricultural losses in Bangladesh is becoming clearer. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, crops worth Tk4.3 million have been destroyed across 20 districts. Between July 4 and 14,...

Biman resumes Sylhet-Manchester direct flights after 2 months

After a suspension of over two months, national flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines has resumed its direct flights on the Sylhet-Manchester route. Bimans BG-788 flight departed from Sylhet Osmani International Airport for Manchester at 12:50 pm on Monday with 193 passengers on board, said...

BNP condemns alleged political plot to assassinate character of Tarique Rahman

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has issued a strong condemnation of what it calls a despicable attempt to assassinate the character of the party and its senior leader, Tarique Rahman, in the wake of the tragic murder of Lalchand Sohag in the Mitford area of Dhaka. In a press conference held...

DSHE announces new guidelines for to educational institutions

The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) has released new guidelines for the Graffiti and Painting Competition in Color of 24, held to commemorate the anniversary of the July Mass Uprising. The competition, which will take place across educational institutions in early August,...

30 Bangladeshis return from Iran in third phase

A third group of 30 Bangladeshi nationals has returned from Iran to Dhaka. They arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport early Monday on an Air Arabia flight, according to sources at the Expatriates Welfare Desk at the airport. Following the Iran-Israel conflict in June, the first...

BB buys $171 million in first-ever dollar auction to stabilize taka

Bangladesh Bank (BB) purchased US$171 million on Sunday from commercial banks through an auction for the first time. The central banks latest move came in the wake of a falling trend in the exchange rate of the US currency against the Bangladesh Taka (BDT) more than a week following higher...

42 foreign missions miss export targets

The Bangladesh Mission in Dubai, one of the countrys key diplomatic outposts, has failed to meet its export earnings target for the recently concluded 202425 fiscal year. Despite having 11 officials and a dedicated commercial wing tasked with boosting exports, the mission fell short of its $480...

BNP on high alert

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is on maximum alert, warning of what it calls an invisible force working to destabilize the political environment of the country ahead of the next national elections. Acting party chairman Tarique Rahman issued the directive to all BNP leaders and...

Bangladesh to join Emergency Summit in Colombia over Israeli violations

Bangladesh will join over 20 countries at an emergency international summit in Bogotá, Colombia, next week to discuss coordinated actions against Israel for its alleged violations of international law and human rights in Palestine. The high-level meeting, set for July 15-16, 2025, is being jointly...

Jamaat leader Taher stresses legal framework for reforms before next election

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher on Sunday called for establishing a legal foundation to ensure the enforceability of reform proposals ahead of the upcoming general election. Speaking to reporters after the 12th day of the National Consensus Commissions...

BTMA warns of looming factory closures amid severe textile sector crisis

The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) has raised an alarm over the worsening crisis in the countrys primary textile sector, warning that continued inaction could soon force many mills to shut down. In a statement issued Sunday, BTMA President Showkat Aziz Russell highlighted a series of...

Jamaat Ameer urges national unity, responsible speech amid social tensions

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has emphasized the urgent need for national unity and responsible public discourse during a time of growing social unrest. In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page on Sunday afternoon, he called on the government, political parties,...

Floodwaters recede in Feni, but damage, anger linger over embankment collapse

As floodwaters begin to recede in Feni, the aftermath reveals deep scars left by embankment collapses and widespread devastation. The district, already reeling from past floods, was once again submerged after breaches occurred in 36 parts of flood control embankments along the Muhuri, Kahua, and...

Govt aims to cut costs for Hajj 2026, says religious affairs adviser

A total of Tk 8.29 crore will be refunded to 4,978 Hajj pilgrims under government management due to lower-than-expected housing and service charges during the 2025 Hajj season, Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain announced on Sunday. Speaking at a press briefing on Bangladeshs...

4,978 Hajj pilgrims to receive Tk 8.29C refund for 2025 pilgrimage

Ali Riaz for reaching consensus on basic reform issues by July 31

Professor Ali Riaz, Vice Chair of the National Consensus Commission, on Sunday emphasized the urgent need for political consensus on fundamental reform issues by the end of July, aiming to finalize a National Charter that would reflect a unified vision for the countrys future. We are trying to...

Coordinated operation across Bangladesh from today: Home Adviser

In light of the prevailing law and order situation in the country, the government will launch a nationwide coordinated operations from today, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday. He made the announcement following a high-level meeting on the law and...

Bangladesh win bronze in U-18 Women’s Asia Cup Hockey

The Bangladesh Under-18 womens hockey team clinched the bronze medal at the 2025 U-18 Womens Asia Cup, held on Sunday in Dazhou, China. Bangladesh delivered a commanding performance in the third-place match, defeating Kazakhstan by 6-2. Irine Akter Riya was named the Player of the Match....

Mother falsely claims bomb on Dhaka-Kathmandu flight to stop son’s extramarital trip: RAB

In a bizarre and alarming incident, a woman falsely reported a bomb threat on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Dhaka to Kathmandu to prevent her son from traveling with his extramarital partner, according to the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). The claim led to an emergency landing and prompted...

U-18 Asia Cup Hockey: Bangladesh to face Malaysia tomorrow

Bangladesh is set to face Malaysia in the third-place playoff of the Mens U-18 Asia Cup Hockey, taking place tomorrow at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre in China. The match kicks off at 6.30 pm Bangladesh time, reports BSS. Bangladesh Mens Hockey team earlier finished Pool A...

Legal action underway in Mitford murder: Home affairs adviser

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has confirmed that law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing legal action against those involved in the brutal murder of businessman Mohammad Sohag near the gate of Mitford Hospital in Old Dhaka. During his visit to the Dhaka District Police Lines...

Rain likely across country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Saturday forecasted rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty winds over the country in the next 24 hours commencing at 9am, reports BSS. Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many...