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Trump tariffs: 2nd round of US-Bangladesh talks focuses on future of bilateral trade

Dhaka, July 11 -- Bangladesh and the US have engaged in a second round of tariff negotiations, focusing on the "trajectory of current and future trade relations" amid tensions over Washington's plan... Read More


5 of a family burnt in gas leak blast in Dhaka's Sutrapur

Dhaka, July 11 -- Five members of a family have suffered burn injuries after an explosion caused by a gas leak in Dhaka's Sutrapur. The incident occurred in the Kagojitola area at 2am on Friday, and ... Read More


Mendis stars as Sri Lanka outplay Bangladesh for T20 series lead

Dhaka, July 11 -- Sri Lanka outplayed Bangladesh with both bat and ball to coast to a crushing seven-wicket win in the first T20 of the three-match series in Pallekele. Set 155 to win, the hosts bree... Read More


Economist Abul Barkat arrested over alleged corruption in Dhaka

Dhaka, July 11 -- The Detective Branch of police has arrested economist Abul Barkat, the former chairman of Janata Bank, in Dhaka. Detective Branch (DB) Joint Commissioner Nasirul Islam said Ba... Read More


Ex-Janata Bank chairman Abul Barkat arrested over alleged corruption in Dhaka

Dhaka, July 11 -- The Detective Branch of police has former Janata Bank chairman Abul Barkat in Dhaka. Detective Branch (DB) Joint Commissioner Nasirul Islam said Barkat was taken into custody from h... Read More


Lama authorities temporarily close tourist spots amid heavy rain in Bandarban

Dhaka, July 10 -- The Upazila administration in Bandarban's Lama has ordered the closure of all tourist spots in the area following inclement weather caused by heavy rainfall. Lama Upazila Chief Exec... Read More


Three of a family suffer burns in Dhaka's Jatrabari

Dhaka, July 10 -- Three members of a family have suffered burn injuries after a fire that sparked from a gas cylinder in the kitchen of a house in Dhaka's Jatrabari. The injured have been admitted to... Read More


EC forms five committees to coordinate gational election

Dhaka, July 10 -- To prepare for the 13th parliamentary polls, the Election Commission (EC) has formed five special coordination and oversight committees, covering law and order, field administration,... Read More


Bangladesh halts government vehicle purchases, curtails foreign trips amid austerity drive

Dhaka, July 10 -- In a sweeping cost-cutting measure, the interim government has announced a ban on the public purchase of vehicles and foreign trips by all government offices for the rest of the 2025... Read More


Thursday's Alim, Vocational, BMT exams postponed over flood situation

Dhaka, July 10 -- The Alim English Second Paper and Thursday's scheduled exams under HSC Vocational, BMT, and Diploma in Commerce programmes have been postponed nationwide due to flooding in Cumilla. ... Read More