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Friday, 03 July, 2026

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Israel says forces to stay in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria

Israels defence minister said on Wednesday that Israeli forces would remain in so-called security zones established in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza until further notice, AFP reported. The IDF will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza until further notice, in order to protect...

Former bank owners barred from regaining control as govt repeals section 18A

Facing widespread criticism, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has announced the repeal of the controversial provision 18A of the Bank Resolution Act, meaning former shareholders or owners of banks placed under resolution will no longer be able to regain control of those institutions....

Pakistan says 29 militants killed in Afghan border operation

Pakistani security forces carried out a ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Sunday, followed by calibrated strikes on militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 fighters, officials said, reports AP. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said in a post on X that the...

Dengue awareness campaign launched in Lalmonirhat

Bashundhara Shuvosangho conducted a dengue awareness campaign in Hatibandha upazila of Lalmonirhat to raise public awareness about preventing the mosquito-borne disease. The campaign was held at the Medical Mor area of Hatibandha, where volunteers distributed leaflets among local residents...

BNP MP proposes temporary withdrawal of Tk500 and Tk1,000 banknotes

BNP lawmaker Barrister Mahbub Uddin Khokon has proposed the temporary withdrawal of Tk500 and Tk1,000 banknotes as a measure to bring undisclosed cash held by corrupt figures from the previous Awami League government back into the banking system, combat money laundering, and curb the circulation of...

Lebanon-Israel framework agreement reached amid mixed reactions

Lebanon and Israel have reached a framework agreement under which the Lebanese army will gradually assume full and effective security responsibility over two pilot zones, with the possibility of additional zones being added by mutual consent. The Lebanese government emphasized that the deal aims...

High interest rates hindering private investment in Bangladesh, economists warn

Economists and business leaders have warned that Bangladeshs private sector will struggle to recover unless lending rates are reduced, arguing that high inflation, elevated interest rates and the ongoing energy crisis are discouraging investment and slowing economic growth. Speaking at a...

Hezbollah chief demands unconditional Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Friday demanded Israels unconditional withdrawal from all Lebanese territory occupied by its forces and rejected any normalisation of relations between the two countries, reports AFP. Speaking in a televised address marking Ashura, Qassem said Israel had no option...

Tarique attends Chinese counterpart's state banquet in Dalian

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, along with the prime ministers of several other countries, attended a state banquet hosted by Chinese counterpart Li Qiang. The banquet was held on Monday night in Dalian in honour of heads of state and government who had arrived to attend the World Economic Forums...

Activities of a banned party still visible reflects failure for nation: Rabiul

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam said that the continued visibility of activities by a banned political party reflects a failure on the part of the nation. The fact that the activities of a banned party are still noticeable is a failure for the nation. I do not wish to...

‘We don’t trust the ceasefire, because Israel is deceitful’

Displaced people sheltering in tents along Beiruts waterfront say they are sceptical that a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah will hold. Mohammed Yassin, 60, told the Reuters news agency that he would return to his home in the town of Houla in southern Lebanon the moment they say the [way]...

Iran, US, Lebanon to form unit to monitor MoU clause

Irans negotiating team in Switzerland reportedly pressed for the activation of Article 13 of the agreement reached with Washington, prioritizing its clause related to Lebanon, according to a source close to the talks quoted by Tasnim News Agency. The source also warned that Tehran may consider its...

Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 32 in Lebanon

Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed at least 32 people despite a ceasefire being in place, with the violence threatening to derail talks between the United States and Iran aimed at cementing a fragile peace process, reports Al Jazeera. Follow-up talks between Iran ⁠and the US on the...

Underprivileged children enjoy seasonal fruits in Gaibandha

Underprivileged children and families in Gaibandha enjoyed a variety of seasonal fruits, including mangoes, blackberries, jackfruits, bananas, pineapples, guavas and Burmese grapes, at a fruit festival organised by the Gaibandha district unit of Bashundhara Shuvosangho. The festival was held on...

Bangladeshis’ deposits in Swiss banks surge to nearly Tk 12,763 crore

Deposits held by Bangladeshi individuals and banks in Swiss banks increased by Tk 3,929 crore, or 41.49 percent, in 2025 compared to the previous year. Total deposits reached Tk 12,763 crore (CHF 83.42 crore) in 2025, up from Tk 8,834 crore (CHF 58.95 crore) in 2024. In comparison, deposits...

PM visits ailing ex-MP Khaleda Rabbani

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited ailing former lawmaker and veteran BNP leader Khaleda Rabbani at her residence during his daylong tour in Moulvibazar on Wednesday. After attending a Family Card distribution programme in Sreemangal, he went to Khaleda Rabbanis home on Shah Mostafa Road in...

Iran wins key concessions on Hormuz, Lebanon in final MoU talks

Iran appears to have secured key concessions in last-minute negotiations with the US over the memorandum of understanding, with several provisions reportedly adjusted in Tehrans favor. According to Tasnim News Agency, talks continued until the final moments before the announcement, underscoring...

Macron says G7 to discuss long-term reopening of Hormuz Strait

French President Emmanuel Macron said G7 leaders would discuss the long-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday following the newly announced U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East, reports AFP. Speaking ahead of the G7 summit, Macron said leaders would...

Lebanon Fears Renewed Israeli Strikes as US-Iran Deal Nears

Growing concern is spreading across Lebanon as reports suggest the United States and Iran are moving closer to a potential agreement, raising fears that the country could once again become caught in the fallout of regional tensions, reports Al Jazeera. Many Lebanese residents and officials...

How much money can you keep in a bank account without paying tax?

The government has proposed increasing the exemption threshold for excise duty on bank deposits in the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 to provide relief to small depositors. Under the proposal, individuals with up to Tk 4 lakh in their bank accounts will no longer have to pay excise duty...

Rajib appointed chairman of Narayanganj Development Authority

Masukul Islam Rajib, joint convener of Narayanganj District BNP, has been appointed chairman of the Narayanganj Development Authority (NDA) on a one-year contractual basis. The appointment was announced through a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Thursday night....

Lebanon army chief in Pakistan, funeral plans for soldiers killed by Israel

Funerals will be held for Lebanese officers killed in an Israeli attack in southern Lebanon, as Beiruts army chief headed to Pakistan on a surprise visit amid ongoing mediation efforts in the wider United States-Israel war on Iran, reports Al Jazeera. The Lebanese soldiers will be laid to rest...

Bodies of two Bangladeshis killed in Lebanon returned home

The bodies of two Bangladeshi nationals who were killed in an Israeli drone strike in Lebanon have been repatriated to Bangladesh. The bodies arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital late Saturday night, where family members of the deceased were present to receive them....

Govt loses control over abandoned state properties in capital

At least 123 valuable abandoned houses in the capital have remained under illegal occupation by influential syndicates for years, despite being taken under state control after the 1971 Liberation War. Sources said a section of politically influential individuals, businesspeople and government...

Lebanon death toll since early March increases to 3,558

At least 3,558 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across Lebanon since March 2, according to the latest figures from Lebanons Health Ministry. Another 10,870 people have been wounded over the same period, reports Al Jazeera. Israeli attacks have continued across Lebanon despite...

Investors await clarity as Tk5,820 crore stays frozen in merged Islamic banks

More than six months after the shares of five Shariah-based banks were effectively written down to zero as part of a major banking sector restructuring initiative, investments worth nearly Tk5,820 crore remain in limbo, leaving thousands of retail and institutional investors uncertain about the...

Eleven children killed, injured every 24 hours in Lebanon: UN

Eleven children have been killed or injured on average every 24 hours in Lebanon over the last week, the U.N.s childrens agency said on Friday, as Israel has expanded strikes across the country despite a ceasefire, reports Reuters. Heavy Israeli strikes hit towns and villages in southern Lebanon...

Israel launches strikes on Lebanon’s southern city of Tyre

Israels military said on Thursday it had launched strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre after warning residents to evacuate parts of the area, reports AFP. In a statement, the Israeli military said it was taking forceful action against the Iran-backed group...