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Friday, 03 July, 2026

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'New taxes could cripple the housing sector'

Real estate developers in Rajshahi have expressed concern over the taxes imposed on the housing sector in the national budget and the rising cost of construction materials, warning that the new tax measures could bring new housing projects to a standstill. The concerns were raised at a press...

Belgium into World Cup last 32 with New Zealand rout

Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to book their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Friday, securing their first win of the tournament to finish on top of Group G in Vancouver, reports AFP. A double strike from Arsenals Leandro Trossard and goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku...

PM calls on global leaders to deliver on climate commitments

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged world leaders to honour their climate commitments, stressing that millions of lives are at risk from the impacts of climate change. It is time to turn climate pledges into actions, and commitments into results, so that the world can embrace the...

New generation drugs spread quietly across Bangladesh

A growing range of synthetic and designer drugs is spreading quietly across Bangladesh, raising concerns among law enforcement agencies, public-health experts and crime analysts. Alongside conventional narcotics such as heroin, phensedyl, cannabis and yaba, newer substances including MDMB, ice,...

Salah inspires Egypt to beat New Zealand 3-1 for historic World Cup win

Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to their first-ever World Cup win as they came from a goal down to beat New Zealand 3-1 with a brilliant second-half display on Sunday, moving top of Group G and boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage, reports Reuters. After a relatively quiet first half...

N Korea condemns US approval of missile sale to South Korea

The DPRK has strongly condemned a United States decision to approve the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related military equipment to South Korea, warning that the move will further escalate tensions on the Korean peninsula, Al Mayadeen reported. According to the Korean Central News...

Ministry not satisfied with Ad-Din Hospital's explanation, action under review

Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain on Wednesday said he was not satisfied with the explanation submitted by Ad-Din Hospital regarding the deaths of six newborns and indicated that further action may be taken following a review. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat, the minister said...

Draft memo still under review in Tehran

An informed source told Irans Mehr News Agency on Tuesday that the final draft of a potential memorandum of understanding related to Iran is still under discussion in Tehran, and no response has been issued yet to the United States. The source said that the United States bad history of not...

No MoU possible without release of Iran’s frozen assets

An informed source said that while the US has consistently obstructed the negotiations and changed its positions, Iran has emphasized that no understanding will be reached without the release of a specified portion of Irans frozen assets in the initial stage, Tasnim News Agency reported. The...

New pay scale raises hope, concerns

The governments decision to begin implementing the Ninth National Pay Scale from 1 July has sparked renewed debate over how Bangladesh will finance one of the largest salary adjustments in its history amid persistent inflation, weak revenue growth and mounting fiscal pressure. While the proposed...

Iran says release of frozen assets essential for any MoU

Prothom Alo publishes arranged photos to increase circulation

Newspapers are supposed to present the truth and nurture good practice, educating readers and developing their taste. Prothom Alo, one of the influential Bangla dailies in Bangladesh, also repeatedly pledges its readers to do the same thing with its numerous activities, highlighting slogans like Ja...

New pay scale to take effect from 1 July: Finance Minister

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that the Ninth National Pay Scale will be implemented from 1 July. Speaking to media on Monday, the minister said, The new salary structure will be implemented from the beginning of the next fiscal year, meaning from 1 July....

New York Times sued Pentagon again over media access restrictions

The New York Times filed a second lawsuit against the United States Department of Defense within five months, challenging a Pentagon policy that requires journalists to be accompanied by escorts while inside the building, reports AP. The newspaper argued that the rule violated the First...

New Zealand High Commissioner pays courtesy call on PM’s Adviser

The New Zealand High Commissioner to Bangladesh, David Pine, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Ministers Foreign Affairs Adviser, Humayun Kabir, in Dhaka on Monday, reports Daily Sun. The meeting was held on Monday at the Prime Ministers Office. During the courtesy call, both sides held...

Bangladesh urges New Zealand to expand imports and education opportunities

State minister Md Abdul Bari on Sunday urged New Zealand to expand imports of Bangladeshi products and strengthen cooperation in food security, modern food management and education. He made the call during a courtesy meeting with New Zealand High Commissioner to Bangladesh David Pine at the...

New primary education curriculum to be introduced from 2028, says Bobby Hajjaj

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj said a new curriculum for primary-level students would be introduced in 2028 following the completion of planning, piloting, and teacher training phases, reports BSS. He made the remarks on Sunday while addressing a meeting on sharing...

Iranian military official warns 'safe' US targets now within range

A military official cited by Iranian outlet Nour News has warned that previously safe targets associated with the United States are now within operational range, amid heightened tensions following recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, Al Mayadeen reported. The statement followed comments...

Netanyahu admits blunder on Iran

In an interview with CBS News 60 Minutes, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared his intention to draw down to zero American military financing for the occupation over the next 10 years, while admitting that Israeli planners had underestimated Irans ability to close the Strait of...

Bangladeshi youth shot dead in South Africa

A Bangladeshi youth was shot dead by unidentified assailants in South Africa on Saturday afternoon local time while sitting inside his car, family members said. The deceased was identified as Sumon, 35, son of Moiz Uddin of Abhirampur village under Banshoil union in Mirzapur upazila of Tangail....

Finn Allen’s explosive century powers Kolkata to dominant win over Delhi

Finn Allen produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting, smashing an unbeaten century to guide Kolkata Knight Riders to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the IPL on Friday. Chasing a modest target of 143 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Kolkata cruised to victory with 28...

Rain delays toss in Bangladesh-New Zealand 2nd T20

The toss for the second match of the three-match T20 International series between Bangladesh and New Zealand was delayed due to rain at the venue on Wednesday. Showers set in around morning and intensified, forcing ground staff to keep the pitch under covers with little movement on the field....

Record-breaking chase seals Bangladesh win over NZ

Bangladesh secured a record-breaking victory against touring New Zealand in the first match of the three-match T20 series. Chasing a target of 183 runs set by New Zealand, the hosts reached the winning total in Chattogram, losing 6 wickets and with 12 balls to spare. This marks the first time...

Mustafizur returns as New Zealand opt to bowl in series decider

New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and elected to field against Bangladesh in the third and final one-day international in Chattogram on Thursday. Bangladesh made two changes to their side, bringing back left-arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman in place of Taskin Ahmed, who misses out after...

Tanzim included in Bangladesh squad for final ODI against New Zealand

Tanzim Hasan Sakib has been included in the Bangladesh squad for the third and final One Day International against New Zealand, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Monday. The board named the squad without major changes, retaining the core group from the first two matches. New...

Govt hikes fuel prices

The government has raised prices of fuel oil in line with global rates, according to a ministry notification issued Saturday night. The new prices for consumers would come into effect from early Sunday, said the notification issued by the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources. As...

‘Iran has not agreed to second round of negotiations’

Tehran has not yet agreed to a second round of negotiations with Washington, an unnamed Iranian source told Irans Tasnim News Agency, Al Jazeera reported. Iran believes the US put forward excessive demands during their exchange of messages, and has made dropping those demands one of its...

Kiwis set 248-run target for Tigers

New Zealand national cricket team set a 248-run target for hosts Bangladesh, with fifties from Henry Nicholls and Dean Foxcroft. Despite a strong start from the Kiwis, they could only post 247 for 8 in 50 overs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. After winning the toss, New Zealand...