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Saudi Arabia launches 'Package Visa' to integrate visa application with travel bookings

Dhaka, July 7 -- Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of "Package Visa", a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to the Kingdom by integrating tourist visa applications directly into cur... Read More


EU share erodes as Bangladesh RMG exports slip 1.64% to $38.70 billion in FY26

Dhaka, July 7 -- made garment (RMG) exports registered a slight year-on-year decline of 1.64 percent, totalling US$ 38.70 billion for the fiscal year 2025-26 from $39.34 billion in FY2024-25, accordin... Read More


Bangladesh seeks stronger UN support for peacekeeper, police deployments

Dhaka, July 7 -- Home Affairs Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has sought stronger United Nations support for the deployment of Bangladeshi peacekeepers and police personnel to UN peacekeeping missions. He ... Read More


AL can resume political activities if court does not ban it: Adviser

Dhaka, July 7 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said the Awami League will be able to resume its political activities if the court ultimately decid... Read More


Future UN leadership must protect interests of all countries: Humaiun Kobir

Dhaka, July 7 -- Referring to Bangladesh's experience with the Rohingya crisis, Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Tuesday emphasised that future UN leadership must be capabl... Read More


PM encourages young people to focus on research, innovation

Dhaka, July 7 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday encouraged young people to devote greater attention to research and science-based innovation while congratulating a team of Bangladeshi studen... Read More


Bangladesh eyes stronger trade ties with CIS region

Dhaka, July 7 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Tuesday urged business leaders to fully utilise the ample opportunities to expand mutually beneficial two-way trade and increas... Read More


Education Minister moves bill to clean up examination system

Sangsad Bhaban, July 7 -- Parliament on Tuesday passed the Public Examinations (Offences) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing tougher penalties against question paper leaks, digital manipulation, fake... Read More


NBR to e-auction 168 uncleared containers at Ctg port to ease congestion

Dhaka, July 7 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced plans to auction 168 containers of uncleared and auctionable goods through its electronic auction (e-auction) system this month as pa... Read More


Public health experts call for mandatory opaque and Food-Grade packaging to ensure safe and fortified edible oil

Dhaka, July 7 -- Public health experts on Tuesday called for ensuring the use of opaque and food-grade packaging at every stage of edible oil marketing to preserve Vitamin A in fortified edible oil an... Read More