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Trump says Thailand and Cambodia agree to hold immediate ceasefire talks

Dhaka, July 26 -- US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand had agreed to meet immediately to quickly work out a ceasefire, as he sought to broker peace afte... Read More


Anti-discrimination Movement leader among 5 held for 'extortion' in

Dhaka, July 26 -- Police have arrested five people, including a leader of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement, in allegations of extortion in Dhaka's Gulshan. They were arrested from in front of... Read More


Shipbreaking yards that fail to go 'green' must shut down, Shipping Advisor Sakhawat warns

Dhaka, July 26 -- Shipping Advisor M Sakhawat Hussain has warned that shipbreaking yards unable to meet "green yard" standards must wind up their businesses. He also said that the government would as... Read More


'We have to both comfort and command to get work done,' says Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed

Dhaka, July 26 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed says leadership now demands a mix of soft hands and a stern voice to ensure work gets done amid the prevailing circumstances in Bangladesh. During a... Read More


Father identifies Milestone School jet crash victim despite burns leaving her unrecognisable

Bangladesh, July 25 -- Shahabul Sheikh, father of the Milestone School jet crash victim Raisa Moni, has identified his daughter's body at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) despite burns leaving her... Read More


Once a bustling hub of power, a 'genocide institute' banner now hangs on Awami League's trash-strewn HQ

Bangladesh, July 25 -- A red banner has been hung on the abandoned Awami League headquarters in Dhaka's Gulistan. It bears the inscription: "International Institute for Research on Fascism and Genocid... Read More


Mirza, Farhan help Pakistan avoid series sweep with rout of Bangladesh

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Pakistan salvaged pride to end a disappointing tour on a high by thumping Bangladesh by 74 runs, powered by a blistering knock from Sahibzada Farhan and a stunning new-ball burs... Read More


Anti-discrimination Movement leader among 5 held for 'extortion' in Gulshan

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Police have arrested five people, including a leader of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement, in allegations of extortion in Dhaka's Gulshan.They were arrested from in front... Read More


Finance advisor hopes for 'some' US tariff reductions on Bangladeshi goods

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Despite the lack of any clear indication, Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has expressed hope that the US will "slightly" reduce its proposed supplementary tariffs on Bangladesh... Read More


Exams cannot be suspended by a single person's decision, says education advisor

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Education Advisor Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar says the decision to suspend the ongoing Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams after the fighter jet crash at Milestone School and C... Read More