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For the first time in over two years, Bangladesh's inflation rate has fallen below the 9 percent threshold, offering a g...
08/07/2025

For the first time in over two years, Bangladesh's inflation rate has fallen below the 9 percent threshold, offering a glimmer of relief to consumers grappling with high living costs. According to the latest figures released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), inflation in June stood at 8.48 percent, down from 9.05 percent in May. This marks the first dip below 9 percent in 27 months, driven by declines in both food and non-food prices.

Food inflation dropped significantly to 7.39 percent in June, compared to 8.59 percent the previous month, easing the burden on households already stretched by rising expenses. Non-food inflation also saw a marginal decrease, falling to 9.37 percent from 9.42 percent in May. The overall decline is seen as a positive sign amid efforts to stabilize the economy and manage price pressures, although inflation remains above the government's target and continues to affect lower-income families the most.

At 82, Rabindra Lal Mitra from Patiya, Chattogram, still walks 22 kilometers every day to deliver newspapers—a routine h...
07/07/2025

At 82, Rabindra Lal Mitra from Patiya, Chattogram, still walks 22 kilometers every day to deliver newspapers—a routine he’s followed for over six decades. With a bag on his shoulder and umbrella in hand, he begins his journey at dawn, come rain or shine. Though his official ID says he’s 82, Rabindra claims he’s actually 93. Once earning BDT 15,000 a month, his income has now dropped to around BDT 8,000 due to declining demand for print.

Still, he persists, saying rural readers value the authenticity of printed news. Living at his daughter’s house in Chattogram city, he travels by bus to Patiya each morning to walk his route—driven by habit, love for news, and sheer determination.

Bangladesh American Anika Chowdhury, a Manhattan-based project management director born and raised in Dhaka, is set to m...
07/07/2025

Bangladesh American Anika Chowdhury, a Manhattan-based project management director born and raised in Dhaka, is set to make her debut in Season 4 of PBS’s The Great American Recipe, premiering Friday, July 11 at 9 p.m. EST. Anika brings her rich Bengali culinary heritage—highlighted by vibrant dishes like Chingri Malai Kari (prawns in coconut milk)—to the national stage, sharing family recipes passed down from both her Sylheti paternal grandmother and her mother’s southern Bangladeshi roots.

She’s among eight home cooks celebrated for showcasing the diversity of American cuisine, blending global flavors with personal stories. Anika’s debut represents a proud milestone as she becomes the first Bangladeshi American to compete on the show—bringing warmth, heritage, and culinary innovation to viewers nationwide.

07/07/2025

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Dr Tasnim Jara, Senior Joint Member Secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has strongly condemned two leading ne...
07/07/2025

Dr Tasnim Jara, Senior Joint Member Secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has strongly condemned two leading newspapers, Kaler Kantho and Daily Ittefaq, for publishing a photo card implying she was seen in public wearing “half pant” attire. According to Dr Jara, the image is fake—likely generated or manipulated using AI—and was circulated without any clarification of its authenticity. While the publications did not explicitly label the image as real, they presented it with deliberate ambiguity, allowing room for doubt and social judgment.

In a public statement, Dr Jara denounced the act as a calculated attempt to shame and discredit her. She linked the smear to the legacy of the Awami League regime, accusing these outlets of continuing their role as propaganda tools under the guise of press freedom. “When they can’t challenge a woman’s work, they attack her body,” she said, calling it a classic tactic of authoritarian defamation.

Dr Jara emphasized that this attack is not just personal but political—reflecting how misogyny and digital misinformation are used to silence dissenting voices. She reaffirmed her commitment to truth and vowed not to back down in the face of manufactured scandal. “They had to invent a lie to try and stop me. I will continue speaking the truth. And I know that the truth will outlive them.”

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07/07/2025

Palestinian medical graduate Maha, who completed her MBBS at Chittagong Medical College, was awarded a scholarship to pursue postgraduate studies at North South University (NSU) in Bangladesh. Despite being accepted, she is unable to attend due to Israel’s blockade, which restricts the movement of Palestinians in and out of Gaza. Maha has been stranded, unable to leave through Israeli checkpoints.

This has stalled her academic ambitions and disrupted her plans for higher education. Her situation reflects the broader reality faced by many Palestinians whose lives and opportunities are limited by travel restrictions, even when granted scholarships or international admission. Maha's case has drawn attention and sympathy from students and faculty at NSU and beyond.

Reverend Sue Parfitt, an 83-year-old retired priest, was arrested in the UK for holding a placard in support of Palestin...
06/07/2025

Reverend Sue Parfitt, an 83-year-old retired priest, was arrested in the UK for holding a placard in support of Palestine Action and denouncing genocide, just hours after the British government officially labeled the group a terrorist organization. Her arrest, along with more than 27 others, has ignited a wave of outrage online, with critics calling it an attack on freedom of expression.

The government’s ban came after Palestine Action admitted to damaging military aircraft, with authorities estimating the damage at £7 million. Although legal challenges were made to stop the ban, courts upheld the decision. Opponents argue the move is a heavy-handed attempt to silence political dissent, while Palestine Action insists its aim is to disrupt companies supplying weapons to Israel and denies any connection to terrorism.

Reverend Sue Parfitt, an 83-year-old retired priest, was arrested in the UK for holding a placard in support of Palestin...
06/07/2025

Reverend Sue Parfitt, an 83-year-old retired priest, was arrested in the UK for holding a placard in support of Palestine Action and denouncing genocide, just hours after the British government officially labeled the group a terrorist organization. Her arrest, along with more than 27 others, has ignited a wave of outrage online, with critics calling it an attack on freedom of expression.

The government’s ban came after Palestine Action admitted to damaging military aircraft, with authorities estimating the damage at £7 million. Although legal challenges were made to stop the ban, courts upheld the decision. Opponents argue the move is a heavy-handed attempt to silence political dissent, while Palestine Action insists its aim is to disrupt companies supplying weapons to Israel and denies any connection to terrorism.

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