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British Council to host virtual pre-departure briefing for BD students heading to UK

Dhaka, July 24 -- The British Council has invited students from Bangladesh to attend the "Study UK" pre-departure briefing on July 29 from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm. This virtual event is designed to provid... Read More


China donates Covid-19 test kits to Bangladesh

Dhaka, July 24 -- The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has donated a fresh batch of Covid-19 testing kits to Bangladesh as part of its continued support for the country's health sector. The donation was made... Read More


Trump states Japan trade deal amid speculation

Dhaka, July 24 -- Donald Trump has announced a trade deal with Japan, potentially resolving weeks of fraught negotiations between the two allies which had caused economic uncertainty in Tokyo and moun... Read More


Pakistan courts sent dozens from Khan's party

Dhaka, July 24 -- A Pakistani opposition leader was among more than three dozen members and supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan's party sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday, the gover... Read More


EU warns Israel for Gaza truce talks

Dhaka, July 24 -- The European Union has warned Israel of action over a worsening starvation crisis in Gaza, where the number of Palestinians who have died from starvation has risen to at least 101. ... Read More


India to resume tourist visas to Chinese citizens

Dhaka, July 24 -- India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens from July 24 this year, its embassy in China said on Wednesday, the first time in five years as both countries move to rep... Read More


UK sanctions 25 in new strategy

Dhaka, July 24 -- The UK on Wednesday sanctioned more than two dozen people, groups and suppliers from China, the Middle East and Balkans accused of helping to smuggle migrants across the Channel, in ... Read More


US agrees to small reduction in Philippine tariffs

Dhaka, July 24 -- US President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday to reduce threatened tariffs on the Philippines, but only by one percentage point, after what he termed a successful meeting with his counter... Read More


'Postponed exams to be held on same day'

Dhaka, July 24 -- The postponed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations scheduled for July 22 and 24 will now be held on the same day, Education Adviser C R Abrar said on Wednes... Read More


'Group Captain Habib withdrawn'

Dhaka, July 24 -- Group Captain Md Ahsan Habib has been withdrawn from his post as Director of Flight Safety and Regulation at the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB). According to an offic... Read More