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11/08/2025

The interim government’s National Security Adviser, Dr Khalilur Rahman, has hinted at a possible further reduction in the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States on Bangladesh.

The interim government’s National Security Adviser, Dr Khalilur Rahman, has hinted at a possible further reduction in the reciprocal tariff...

10/08/2025

Bangladesh’s U-20 women’s football team has secured a historic qualification for the 2026 U-20 Women’s Asian Cup in Thailand, thanks to China’s resounding 8-0 victory over Lebanon in a crucial Group E match. The result ensured Bangladesh’s place as one of the top three runners-up in the qualifiers, marking their first-ever appearance in the tournament’s finals.

Bangladesh’s U-20 women’s football team has secured a historic qualification for the 2026 U-20 Women’s Asian Cup in Thailand, thanks...

10/08/2025

PRAN Dairy has revealed that the recent incident involving detergent-mixed milk at one of its rural collection centres in Chatmohar of Pabna, was a deliberate act of sabotage orchestrated by an organised group of disgruntled milk suppliers.

PRAN Dairy has revealed that the recent incident involving detergent-mixed milk at one of its rural collection centres in Chatmohar...

10/08/2025

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will depart for Malaysia on Monday, August 11, for a three-day official visit at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. During the trip, up to five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be signed, according to the Chief Adviser’s press office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will depart for Malaysia on Monday, August 11, for a three-day official visit at the invitation...

10/08/2025

“The truth is that I’m collateral damage, because of this feud between Muhammad Yunus and my aunt,” she says. “These are wider forces that I’m battling against … There’s no doubt people have done wrong things in Bangladesh, and they should be punished for it. It’s just I’m not one of them.”

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10/08/2025

A video showing a Korean national kneeling down on the pavement and wailing after his mobile phone was stolen at Dhaka’s Airport Railway Station has gone viral on social media, sparking public outrage and calls for swift action.

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10/08/2025

“Maybe we’ve failed in many areas. But not everywhere. We may not complete everything, but we can leave behind a framework, an outline. Whether it’s implemented – that, I cannot guarantee.”

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10/08/2025

“There is almost no link between education and employment,” he said. “Yet no one talks about it. Why? Because large companies in Bangladesh benefit from this system. National University graduates are often unskilled and lack ambition – making them easier to hire, control, and retain for long periods."

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10/08/2025

The interim government is closely monitoring the overseas activities of the Awami League, despite the party being banned within Bangladesh, said Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam.

The interim government is closely monitoring the overseas activities of the Awami League, despite the party being banned within Bangladesh,...

10/08/2025

Total number of the country's voters now stands at 12,61,70,900. Out of those, 6,40,06,916 are male voters and 6,21,62,760 are female voters while 45,71,216 new voters have been included in the updated list.

10/08/2025

In the final match of the AFC Women’s U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers, Bangladesh needed just a draw against strong favourites South Korea to make history by qualifying for the continental championship for the first time.

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10/08/2025

“If only the financial sector is stable, but the political situation and law and order remain uncertain, investment will not return.”

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