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Jamuna erosion intensifies in Sirajganj; rising river waters devour homes, cropland

Sirajganj, July 7 -- Severe riverbank erosion has hit several char areas in Sirajganj as the Jamuna River continues to swell due to upstream hill runoff and persistent rainfall, sweeping away homes, e... Read More


Two killed as truck rams two human haulers in Khulna

Khulna, July 7 -- Two people were killed and eight others injured when a truck rammed into two battery-run human haulers at Harintana in Khulna city on Tuesday. The deceased were identified as Sheikh... Read More


3 flights diverted to Dhaka as inclement weather disrupts operations at Ctg airport

Chattogram, July 7 -- Three flights scheduled to land at Chattogram's Shah Amanat International Airport were unable to do so on Tuesday due to inclement weather caused by torrential rains. Of the thr... Read More


Saudi Arabia launches 'Package Visa' to integrate visa application with travel bookings

Dhaka, July 7 -- Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of "Package Visa", a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to the Kingdom by integrating tourist visa applications directly into cur... Read More


EU share erodes as Bangladesh RMG exports slip 1.64% to $38.70 billion in FY26

Dhaka, July 7 -- made garment (RMG) exports registered a slight year-on-year decline of 1.64 percent, totalling US$ 38.70 billion for the fiscal year 2025-26 from $39.34 billion in FY2024-25, accordin... Read More


Bangladesh seeks stronger UN support for peacekeeper, police deployments

Dhaka, July 7 -- Home Affairs Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has sought stronger United Nations support for the deployment of Bangladeshi peacekeepers and police personnel to UN peacekeeping missions. He ... Read More


AL can resume political activities if court does not ban it: Adviser

Dhaka, July 7 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said the Awami League will be able to resume its political activities if the court ultimately decid... Read More


Future UN leadership must protect interests of all countries: Humaiun Kobir

Dhaka, July 7 -- Referring to Bangladesh's experience with the Rohingya crisis, Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Tuesday emphasised that future UN leadership must be capabl... Read More


PM encourages young people to focus on research, innovation

Dhaka, July 7 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday encouraged young people to devote greater attention to research and science-based innovation while congratulating a team of Bangladeshi studen... Read More


Bangladesh eyes stronger trade ties with CIS region

Dhaka, July 7 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Tuesday urged business leaders to fully utilise the ample opportunities to expand mutually beneficial two-way trade and increas... Read More