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Rizvi accuses Jamaat of displaying double standards

Dhaka, July 6 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday alleged that Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is displaying double standards by talking about delaying the national election, ... Read More


China bans European medical devices in retaliation against EU trade restrictions

Dhaka, July 6 -- China announced on Sunday that European medical device companies will be barred from participating in government procurement if contract values exceed 45 million yuan ($6.28 million),... Read More


Dalai Lama, symbol of Tibetan identity and resistance, celebrates 90th birthday

Dhaka, July 6 -- The Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and a global symbol of Tibet's struggle for cultural identity and autonomy, turned 90 on Sunday, marking the occasion with thousan... Read More


Israeli airstrikes kill 33 in Gaza as ceasefire talks gain momentum

Dhaka, July 6 -- At least 33 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, health officials said Sunday, as Israel's military confirmed it struck over 100 targets in the besieged enclave... Read More


Govt taking all steps to ensure fair polls, tackle mob violence: Home Adviser

Dhaka, July 6 -- Home Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday said the Ministry of Home Affairs are taking necessary preparations to ensure a free and fair election in the ... Read More


Washington views its ties with Dhaka through lenses of trade: Michael Kugelman

Dhaka, July 6 -- South Asia affairs expert Michael Kugelman has said the Trump administration has drastically cut foreign aid and has "little interest" in devoting resources to democracy promotion or ... Read More


Holy Ashura being observed with religious solemnity

Dhaka, July 6 -- The Holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), is being observed in Bangladesh on Sunday with due religious fervour and solemnity. Ashura, the 10th of Muha... Read More


Two minor boys drown in Gazipur

Gazipur, July 6 -- Two minor boys drowned in a pond while bathing in Deoliabari area of Gazipur City Corporation on Sunday. The deceased Junayed, 10, Abdul Momen, 11, were students of a local madrasa... Read More


Tanvir Islam stands tall in his second ODI

Dhaka, July 6 -- arm spinner Tanvir Islam became hero as he bagged five wickets to keep Bangladesh's dream alive of winning the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. Tanvir debuted in the first O... Read More


Election delay anti-democratic, it goes against July-August spirit: Fakhrul

Dhaka, July 6 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said those who want to delay the election are certainly not pro-democratic or supporters of the July-August revolution. "P... Read More