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Prof Yunus calls for united efforts to save St Martin's

, June 24 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged all to come forward for the successful implementation of the government's initiative to protect St Martin's Island, the only coral island in Ba... Read More


Drone strike hits Taji military base north of Baghdad

Dhaka, June 24 -- A drone strike targeted a section of the Taji military base, run by the Iraqi army, located north of Baghdad, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Lieutenant General Walid al-Tamimi, h... Read More


No financial liability for banks in contract-based imports: Bangladesh Bank

Dhaka, June 24 -- The Bangladesh Bank has clarified that commercial banks will not bear any financial liability in the case of contract-based imports, in a move aimed at streamlining import procedures... Read More


Russia sees little scope to revive Iran nuclear deal, urges more diplomacy

Dhaka, June 24 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said there are currently no conditions for restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Acti... Read More


Singer Nobel granted bail in rape case

, June 24 -- A Dhaka court on Tuesday granted bail to singer Mainul Ahsan Nobel in a rape case, five days after he married the plaintiff. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mehera Mahbub granted him bail ... Read More


Iran, Israel remain silent on Trump-announced ceasefire; Qatar reportedly mediated

Dhaka, June 24 -- Iranian and Israeli officials have so far declined to comment on the ceasefire agreement announced by US President Donald Trump, amid reports that Qatar played a significant mediatin... Read More


Clash between two factions of Ishraq supporters at Nagar Bhaban, 8 injured

Dhaka, June 24 -- Two factions of BNP leader Ishraq Hossain's supporters locked in clashes at the Nagar Bhaban of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Tuesday, leaving eig people injured. The incid... Read More


Brent crude dips below $70 amid Iran-Israel tensions

Dhaka, June 24 -- The price of Brent crude oil dropped below $70 per barrel on Monday for the first time since the latest round of hostilities between Iran and Israel began. The decline came after Ir... Read More


Iran denies any ceasefire agreement with Israel at present

Dhaka, June 24 -- Iran's foreign minister said early Tuesday that there is currently "no agreement" on a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. "As Iran has repeatedly stated, it was Israel that initiate... Read More


Govt moves to amend CrPC to safeguard rights during arrest, interrogation: Asif Nazrul

, June 24 -- Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Tuesday said the government has prepared a draft amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1898, aiming to ensure a rights-based approach and strong... Read More