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Tarique asks expats in Malaysia to focus on national interests, not personal ones

Dhaka, June 21 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on expatriate Bangladeshis to think about what they can do for the country rather than focusing on their own demands. Speaking at a meeting ... Read More


Focus on serving the country, not personal demands: PM urges expats in Malaysia

Dhaka, June 21 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on expatriate Bangladeshis to think about what they can do for the country rather than focusing on their own demands. Speaking at a meeting ... Read More


'Toy Story 5' tops box office with $71mn opening day

Dhaka, June 21 -- Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5" has topped Friday's box office charts, earning $71 million from 4,425 North American theatres. Forecasters expect it to rack up $150-175 million thr... Read More


Spain's Lamine Yamal joins Pele in elite World Cup goalscoring record books

Dhaka, June 21 -- Spanish forward Lamine Yamal has made a far bigger impact on his first World Cup start than he did on his debut appearance from the bench, scoring early against Saudi Arabia and etch... Read More


Shahjalal Islami Bank MD links banking stress to rapid expansion and weak governance

Dhaka, June 21 -- Shahjalal Islami Bank Managing Director Mosleh Uddin Ahmed has said Bangladesh's banking sector faces deeper challenges now than at any point in recent years, urging stronger regulat... Read More


Selima Ahmed, entrepreneur and former MP, dies after long battle with cancer at 65

Dhaka, June 21 -- Former MP Selima Ahmed, also the founder president of the Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has died at the age of 65. She died on Sunday at a hospital in Bangkok, ... Read More


Top-level US-Iran peace talks to begin at Swiss resort with Hormuz in spotlight

Dhaka, June 21 -- Peace talks led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf were set to begin on Sunday morning at a Swiss mountaintop resort as both nations se... Read More


Bangladesh proposes year-round income tax return filing with 5pc rebate for early submission

Dhaka, June 21 -- Bangladesh has proposed allowing individual taxpayers to submit income tax returns throughout the year, with a 5 percent rebate for those filing in the first quarter, under changes o... Read More


Jubo League procession issues threats to police in Gazipur

Dhaka, June 21 -- Members of the Awami League's affiliate organisation, the Jubo League, have brought out a procession in Gazipur to mark the party's founding anniversary. A video of alleged threats ... Read More


Bangladesh, Pakistan explore technical education cooperation opportunities

Dhaka, June 21 -- Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has said Bangladesh and Pakistan have room to expand cooperation in technical and vocational education. During a meeting with Pakistan's H... Read More