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Brazil snatch late victory against heroic Japan for last 16 berth

Dhaka, June 30 -- Brazil's quest for a sixth World Cup star looked under severe threat until a 96th-minute moment of sheer brilliance rewrote the script. In a blistering Round of 32 clash at the Hous... Read More


HSC: Movement suspended near exam centres

Dhaka, June 30 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have banned the movement of the public within 200 yards of exam centres conducting the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations.... Read More


Hindu priest admitted to hospital after alleged torture, extortion demand

Dhaka, June 30 -- A 25-year-old law college student in Dhaka, who also works as a Hindu priest, has allegedly been held captive overnight, tortured, and extorted for money, according to his family mem... Read More


Tributes to Mustafa Monwar, the 'Puppet Man of Bangladesh', at Central Shaheed Minar

Dhaka, June 30 -- Many from the theatre and culture communities are paying their respects to renowned artist and puppetry pioneer Mustafa Monwar at Dhaka's Central Shaheed Minar. Individuals and orga... Read More


Foreign currency reserves climb above $32bn after fresh World Bank support

Dhaka, June 30 -- Bangladesh's foreign currency reserves have climbed above $32 billion, extending a steady recovery driven by robust remittance inflows. At the close of business on Monday, reserves ... Read More


Veon chairman meets Prime Minister Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, June 29 -- Veon Chairman Augie Fabela has met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Veon is the parent company for Banglalink, one of the largest mobile operators in Bangladesh The meeting was ... Read More


Bangladesh pedals back towards export growth as e-bike demand gathers speed

Dhaka, June 29 -- For two years, Bangladesh's bicycle industry seemed to be losing momentum as overseas orders dried up and export earnings tumbled. Now, a global shift towards electric bicycles is g... Read More


Doctor Farah's death devastates family as police look for investigation 'breakthrough'

Dhaka, June 29 -- Retired schoolteacher Abdur Rashid had spent his life raising his two daughters and helping them become doctors. In old age, he had hoped to look back on their success with pride and... Read More


'Friend of Bangladesh' Julian Francis recalls India's support in Liberation War

Dhaka, June 29 -- British aid worker Julian Francis, who coordinated relief efforts for thousands of Bangladeshi refugees during the 1971 Liberation War, has described India's support as vital to Bang... Read More


6 years on, families still await justice for 34 deaths in launch capsize

Dhaka, June 29 -- Six years on, the trial in a case over the deaths of 34 people in a launch capsize on the Buriganga River has yet to conclude. Those involved in the case are unable to say exactly wh... Read More