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Saudi Arabia executes journalist over social media posts

Dhaka, June 15 -- Saudi Arabia has executed a journalist, nearly seven years after his arrest over corruption allegations he allegedly made against members of the Saudi royal family on social media. ... Read More


Promote bamboo as alternative to timber in furniture making: Rizwana

, June 15 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday emphasised the need to promote bamboo as an alternative to wood in furniture making citing its availability, rapid growth, and eco-friend... Read More


Rains, thundershowers likely across country: BMD

, June 15 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rain across the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9am on Sunday. "Light to moderate rain or thunder show... Read More


ICC joins 'business call to action': Land, sea vital connection for thriving economy

Dhaka, June 15 -- More than 80 businesses and supporting organisations from 25 countries, including 55 businesses representing over €600 billion in turnover and 2 million employees, have urged b... Read More


Bangladesh's PMI jumps to 58.9 in May

, June 15 -- The May reading of the Bangladesh Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) advanced 6.0 points from the previous month to record a faster expansion rate at 58.9, said a leading chamber on Sunday.... Read More


Trump says he, Putin agree 'war in Israel-Iran should end'

Dhaka, June 15 -- US President Donald Trump said that he had a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Saturday over the tensions in the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine peace talks an... Read More


Jordan reopens airspace after repeated temporary closures amid regional tensions

Dhaka, June 15 -- Jordan reopened its airspace to civilian flights on Sunday morning after multiple temporary closures over the weekend due to the ongoing military escalation between Israel and Iran, ... Read More


'Squid Game' final season trailer teases a dramatic end

Dhaka, June 15 -- Netflix has unveiled the final trailer for the third and concluding season of "Squid Game", set to premiere on June 27. Released two weeks after the first teaser at Netflix's Tudum ... Read More


EC must be ready, no matter when election held: CEC

, June 15 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Md Nasir Uddin on Sunday said the Election Commission must remain prepared regardless of when the next national election is held. He made the remark... Read More


Leadership vacuum paralyses Kuet; salaries unpaid, projects stalled

, June 15 -- Academic and financial activities at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet) have remained suspended for the past four months due to the absence of a vice-chancellor (VC). ... Read More