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One party trying to fish in troubled waters through misleading politics: Salahuddin
United News of Bangladesh
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BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Friday said a party who has always been engaged in misleading politics is now trying to fish in troubled waters. “They once stood against independence, and later went against the people or their...
India News | Rajasthan Government School Teacher Arrested for Recording Inappropriate Videos of Students
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
Jaipur, Jul 18 (PTI) A government school teacher in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district has been arrested for allegedly recording private videos of students on his mobile phone, police said on Friday. The accused, Shambhulal Dhakad, was employed at...
Mirza Abbas urges govt to abandon partiality, fast-track election
United News of Bangladesh
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BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas on Thursday urged the interim government to stop what he termed a 'biased attitude' and hold the national election promptly to restore stability in the country. “We would like to tell the interim government that...
International Conference on Data Science, AI and Applications kicks Off
Bangladesh Post
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The two-day International Conference on Data Science, AI and Applications (ICDSAIA 2025) commenced on Friday at the EATL Innovation Hub, located in Kaliakoir Hi-Tech City, Gazipur. The event brings together renowned researchers, academicians,...
Youths demand jobs or benefits at Dhaka rally
BDNews24
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A youth rally in Dhaka has called on the interim government to make employment for jobless young people a top priority. At the event held on Friday afternoon by the Bangladesh Youth Union’s Dhaka division, protesters demanded the launch of online...
Art exhibition reflects Tokyo’s broader cultural ties with Dhaka
United News of Bangladesh
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A group art exhibition 'Origins of Vision' was inaugurated on Friday at the multipurpose hall of the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh, reflecting Japan’s broader cultural engagement with Bangladesh. Renowned artist Monirul Islam attended the opening...
State considering legal options to supplement central framework: Dy. CM Tynsong
Hub Network
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July 18, 2025
Shillong, July 18: The Meghalaya government is actively exploring legal measures to strengthen its ability to curb the infiltration of undocumented immigrants from Bangladesh, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said on Friday. “We are...
Don’t judge team on one loss – Sports Minister defends cricketers
The Morning
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July 18, 2025
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has urged the public not to criticize the national men’s cricket team over a single series defeat. He highlighted that Sri Lanka had recently secured both the Test and ODI series victories against Bangladesh. He...
The Arrest of Suspected Bangladeshi Terrorists in Malaysia: Implications for Regional and Global Security
The Diplomat
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July 18, 2025
The recent arrests of 36 Bangladeshi nationals in Malaysia on suspicion of involvement in terrorist activities have reignited concerns about the persistent and evolving nature of transnational terrorism in Southeast Asia. Announced in early July,...
US tariff threatens growth of Bangladesh’s booming synthetic shoe export industry
Apparel Resources
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July 18, 2025
Image Courtesy: https://www.keizah.com Bangladesh’s rapidly expanding non-leather footwear sector faces a significant challenge as new tariffs imposed by the United States threaten its export growth and global competitiveness. The sector, which...
Advantage Awami League amid massive chaos in Bangladesh
Insight Online News
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July 18, 2025
New Delhi: The ‘Desh Gorte July Padayatra’, or the ‘July Walkathon for Nation Building’, organised by Bangladesh’s unregistered National Citizen Party (NCP) on the first anniversary of the violent July uprising that ultimately led to former Prime...
SLC Hoping To Host India For White-Ball Series After Bangladesh Tour Postponement
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is exploring the possibility of hosting India for a white-ball series in early August, taking advantage of a rare opening in both nations' schedules. Final discussions are expected...
India News | Bangladesh Apprehends 34 Indian Fishermen; New Delhi Seeks Their Early Return
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Bangladesh has apprehended 34 Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in its territorial waters and India has been pressing Dhaka to ensure their safe and early return, official sources said on Friday. The fishermen along...
Nikhil Okram from Manipur Crowned Mister International India 2025, to Represent India in Philippines
Ukhrul Times
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July 18, 2025
Guwahati; July 18: In a proud moment for northeast India, Nikhil Okram from Manipur has been officially conferred the title of Mister International India 2025 by Mega Entertainment. With this coveted title, Nikhil will represent the country at the...
UN rights body to open office in Dhaka
BDNews24
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The Office of the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) is set to open a new mission in Dhaka following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh's interim government. According to a statement issued by the UN body on Friday, the...
Bangladeshi students reject political and media hostility
University World News
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DENMARK Bangladeshi students have voiced strong concerns over increasingly hostile media coverage by the right-wing press, fuelling fears of growing ‘Muslim immigration’ at Denmark’s universities, and claims by right-wing politicians that they are...
World News | Over 160 Arrested, Curfew Extended in Bangladesh Town After Violence, Toll Rises to Five
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
Dhaka, Jul 18 (PTI) Over 160 people were arrested and curfew extended on Friday in Gopalganj, the home town of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, even as the death toll in Wednesday's violence rose to five. According to police, 164 people...
Bangladesh faces a legal void on climate-induced migration
Daily Star
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July 18, 2025
Much has been made of Bangladesh's perceived vulnerability to climate change—it consistently ranks among the countries projected to suffer the worst human, economic and cultural losses. In response, Bangladesh has taken a policy-driven approach to...
Silent procession in Dhaka condemns assault on democracy, vilification of Tarique
The Business Standard
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July 18, 2025
A silent procession of professionals was held in the capital today (18 July), protesting attempts to undermine the country's democratic environment and tarnish the image of Tarique Rahman, hailed as a symbol of youth pride. The procession,...
SpaceX VP Lauren Dreyer praises Bangladesh’s efficiency in facilitating Starlink launch
Bangladesh Post
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The Vice President of SpaceX, Lauren Dreyer, has commended the coordinated efforts of government officials in Bangladesh for supporting the effective launching of Starlink in the country. She made the remarks during a meeting with Chief Adviser...