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Bangladesh exports surge 8.58%, earns $48.28bn from exports in FY25

Dhaka, July 3 -- Bangladesh has posted $48.28 billion in export earnings in the 2024-25 fiscal year, registering an 8.58 percent year-on-year growth despite months of political and labour unrest. The... Read More


Former MP Naimur Rahman Durjoy arrested in Dhaka

Dhaka, July 3 -- Detective police have arrested Naimur Rahman Durjoy, former Manikganj-1 MP and ex-captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team. On Wednesday, Manikganj Superintendent of Police (S... Read More


3 of a family beaten to death in Cumilla's Muradnagar

Dhaka, July 3 -- Three members of a family - a mother, her son, and her daughter - have been beaten to death in Cumilla's Muradnagar over allegations of involvement in "the drug trade". The incident ... Read More


BMET cardholders allowed to import two duty-free phones each year

Dhaka, July 3 -- The interim government has granted duty-free privileges to overseas workers holding valid Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) cards, allowing them to bring in up to two... Read More


IUB partners with UNESCO LOC to hold World Environment Day 2025 lecture

Dhaka, July 3 -- The Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies (CBoBS) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has organised a public lecture titled "Challenging the Bay of Bengal for Economic Opportunitie... Read More


Urmi dismissed from government service over controversial Facebook post

Dhaka, July 3 -- The interim government has dismissed Assistant Commissioner Tapashee Tabassum Urmi for posting a social media status questioning the legitimacy of the administration and criticising C... Read More


Batting collapse ruins ODI opener as Bangladesh suffer heavy defeat against Sri Lanka

Dhaka, July 2 -- Bangladesh have crashed to a heavy defeat in the first ODI against Sri Lanka after a shocking middle-order collapse saw seven wickets fall for just five runs. The defeat on Wednesday... Read More


Tarique urges proportional representation rethink, warns of 'rehabilitation' risk

Dhaka, July 2 -- BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called on political leaders to reconsider the proposal for a proportional representation (PR) electoral system, warning it could allow defeate... Read More


Rupsha bridge toll plaza blocked over demands of KMP commissioner's dismissal

Dhaka, July 2 -- Protesters demanding the dismissal of Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) Commissioner Zulfikar Ali Haidar have blocked the Khan Jahan Ali (Rupsha) Bridge toll plaza. The blockade began... Read More


Dhaka airport authorities take 6 steps to strengthen security

Dhaka, July 1 -- Authorities at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport have announced they are taking six additional steps to strengthen security. The measures were announced by the airport au... Read More