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Japan to provide $4.8mn to strengthen Bangladesh's election systems

Dhaka, July 2 -- Japan has joined hands with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), pledging JPY 695 million (about USD 4.8 million) in grant aid to strengthen Bangladesh's efforts towards f... Read More


Students block Ctg-Cox's Bazar Highway demanding Patiya OC's removal

, July 2 -- Vehicular movement on the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar Highway remained suspended since Wednesday morning as students of the anti-discrimination movement blocked the key route, demanding the rem... Read More


Sitaare Zameen Par Day 12 Box Office: Aamir Khan's film maintains momentum

, July 2 -- comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par, which premiered in cinemas on June 20, continues to hold strong at the box office. Directed by RS Prasanna, the film uses the backdrop of sports to explore... Read More


Establishing elected govt now key task, says BNP's Nazrul

Dhaka, July 2 -- Stating that the goal of overthrowing the fascist regime of Sheikh Hasina has not been achieved yet, senior BNP leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Wednesday said the main task now is to esta... Read More


National MSDI establishment timely, beneficial: Ambassador Masdupuy

Dhaka, July 2 -- French Ambassador to Bangladesh Marie Masdupuy has emphasised the value of Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure (MSDI) in supporting sustainable blue growth, especially as Bangladesh co... Read More


Remittance hits record $30.32 billion in FY2024-25

Dhaka, July 2 -- Expatriates sent a record US$30.32 billion in remittances in the just-concluded 2024-25 fiscal year, marking a 26.8 percent year-on-year increase from the US$23.9 billion received in ... Read More


Trading begins on a positive note in stock markets amid index gains

Dhaka, July 2 -- Trading at both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges began with gains in indices on Wednesday, the third working day of the week, as share prices of most listed companies increase... Read More


Bangladesh seeks ICESCO support to establish 'Islamic Culture Centre'

Dhaka, July 2 -- Bangladesh has floated the idea of setting up an Islamic Culture and Language Centre on its soil with the support of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizatio... Read More


Ali Riaz hopeful of consensus on 'July Charter' by mid-July

Dhaka, July 2 -- National Consensus Commission Vice-Chair Professor Dr Ali Riaz on Wednesday expressed the hope that a consensus on the proposed 'July Charter' could be reached by mid-July. He made t... Read More


Julyuprising succeeded under Tarique Rahman's leadership: Murad

Dhaka, July 2 -- Dhaka District unit Jubo Dal President Yasin Ferdous Murad on Tuesday said the July-August mass uprising might not have succeeded without the leadership of BNP's Acting Chairman Tariq... Read More