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Bangladesh plunges into crisis as Islamists attack Awami League in Mujib birthplace
The Economic Times
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July 16, 2025
Bangladesh plunges into a major political crisis with several killed in violence following Islamists rampage and shooting by Army in Sheikh Mujib's birthplace and burial ground in Gopalganj district. The Bangladesh Army launched a crackdown but a...
Bangladesh: Violent Clashes Erupt At Youth Rally In Gopalganj, Four Killed
StratNews Global
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July 16, 2025
Home Neighbours Bangladesh Bangladesh: Violent Clashes Erupt At Youth Rally In Gopalganj, Four Killed Student-led mass protests forced PM Sheikh Hasina to flee to India last August, sparking reform delays, escalating demonstrations, and deepening...
India appeals to Bangladesh to stop demolition of Oscar-winning director’s family home
The Independent
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July 16, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Prevent waterlogging in Dhaka South
Daily Star
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July 16, 2025
Every year, as the monsoon arrives, many parts of both Dhaka South and Dhaka North experience waterlogging even after moderate rainfall. This year has been no exception. Numerous areas of Dhaka have already started to face waterlogging amid...
SL vs BAN Match Preview- 3rd T20I, Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025
CricketAddictor
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July 16, 2025
Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in the third of the three-match T20I series. The SL vs BAN Match Preview provides today's match details for the 3rd T20I of the Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025. SL vs BAN Match Preview- 3rd T20I, Bangladesh Tour...
Canpotex strengthens agricultural resilience of Bangladesh
World Fertilizer
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July 16, 2025
The Canadian Commercial Corp. (CCC) has announced that it signed a new government-to-government (G2G) contract with the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corp. (BADC) for Canadian potash supplied by Canpotex. This was the 11th G2G contract CCC...
Jeetbuzz Casino Grabs Bigger Client Share in Bangladesh Online Casino Markets
Top News
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Online sports betting and casino gaming have redefined how audiences engage with games of chance and skill in the digital era. Modern platforms deliver not only high-octane entertainment but also secure financial environments, appealing bonuses,...
The Rise of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s Tarique Rahman
The Diplomat
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July 15, 2025
The stature of Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has grown in recent years, especially after the fall of the Awami League government in August 2024. During his official visit to London on June 10-13,...
Inditex outlines $1.8B investment, new market entry and sustainability goals
FashionNetwork India
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July 15, 2025
By EFE Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 16, 2025 Amid rising global tensions and looming U.S. tariffs, Inditex is doubling down on growth. At its annual general meeting, the fashion giant reaffirmed its international ambitions with a...
Bangladesh’s youth should be empowered through skills and apprenticeship
Daily Star
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July 15, 2025
Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture in its development journey. With over 60 percent of its population under the age of 35, the country holds immense promise in the form of a demographic dividend. However, realising this potential hinges not...
Debt, dependence, and the illusion of development: How global economic governance chains Bangladesh to structural injustice
Weekly Blitz
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July 15, 2025
Debt, dependence, and the illusion of development: How global economic governance chains Bangladesh to structural injustice In the first half of 2025, Bangladesh’s economic narrative has oscillated between optimism and anxiety. On the surface, an...
Plastic dependency: The environmental cost of food delivery in Bangladesh
Daily Star
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July 15, 2025
Over the last couple of years, cities in Bangladesh have seen a rapid growth in online food delivery services. From local catering houses to global fast food chains, everything is a matter of a tap away. However, the unchecked use of single-use...
Bangladesh detains 34 Bengali fishermen off Kakdwip coast
Orissa Post
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July 15, 2025
Kolkata: As many as 34 fishermen, mostly hailing from the coastal belt of Kakdwip in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, have been detained by the Bangladesh administration after their fishing trawlers allegedly crossed the international...
Statistical system faces capacity challenges
Daily Star
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July 16, 2025
Bangladesh's statistical system is facing significant capacity challenges, a heavy reliance on projects, and the risk of political influence, Hossain Zillur Rahman, head of the expert taskforce tasked with strengthening the Bangladesh Bureau of...
QRCS concludes project to improve shelter conditions at refugee camps in Bangladesh
The Peninsula
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July 15, 2025
Doha: In collaboration with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a project to improve shelter conditions at refugee camps, with 1,920 direct beneficiaries. The project involved comprehensive...
World Bank reiterates support for reforms and growth
Daily Star
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July 16, 2025
The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to support Bangladesh's development priorities as Johannes Zutt, World Bank vice president for South Asia, concluded his first official visit to the country yesterday. Zutt met Chief Adviser Muhammad...
Abu Sayed killing: One year on, no visible trial progress
Daily Star
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July 16, 2025
One year has passed, but there has been no visible progress in the trial of the Abu Sayed murder case, his elder brother Ramzan Ali alleged as the nation observed his first death anniversary yesterday. Ramzan, also the complainant in the case,...
Embankments in Sundarbans delta: Wall of hope or risk?
Daily Star
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July 16, 2025
"I have been living here for more than ten years. The embankment collapse caused by Amphan destroyed my whole house. Though we rebuilt it in the same location, we still feel fear when we hear cyclone warnings. This year is no exception." At the...
Banking sector sees revolution in IT-based services, employment: BIBM
United News of Bangladesh
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A new report shows how Information and Communication Technology, or ICT, has become the cornerstone of Bangladesh's banking industry, driving efficiency, enhancing operations, and bolstering competition in a rapidly evolving global financial...
How can cat bonds plan for a natural disaster? | Explained
The Hindu
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July 10, 2025
For representative purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The story so far: While life insurance is a ubiquitous term in India, disaster risk insurance is not. A low penetration of disaster risk insurance for individual property and livelihoods...