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Beijing seeks to fast-track investment treaty with Dhaka

News —9 July, 2025 20:53

Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen on Wednesday said no matter who leads Bangladesh, China will continue to increase trade and investment in the country, supporting…

Beijing seeks to fast-track investment treaty with Dhaka

Army launches probe into police abuse under Hasina regime

In a significant move reflecting long-suppressed institutional…

Army launches probe into police abuse under Hasina regime
WHO benches Saima Wazed indefinitely amid mounting criticism

Saima Wazed, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) controversial…

WHO benches Saima Wazed indefinitely amid mounting criticism

Rizvi slams move to make July Charter a core principle

Rizvi slams move to make July Charter a core principle

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday described the call to include the July Charter in core principles of the Constitution as “misleading”.  …

No scope for electoral alliance with Jamaat, door not closed for NCP: Salahuddin

No scope for electoral alliance with Jamaat, door not closed for NCP: Salahuddin

Though he has categorically ruled out the possibility of an electoral alliance with their party’s long-time ally Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin…

Controversial ‘Sir’ directive from Hasina’s rule revoked

Controversial ‘Sir’ directive from Hasina’s rule revoked

The Council of Advisers on Thursday officially annulled the directive, noting that during Sheikh Hasina's nearly 16-year long autocratic rule, a directive was reportedly issued requiring…

Trial begins against Hasina and her cohorts over July massacre

Trial begins against Hasina and her cohorts over July massacre

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Thursday indicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ex- Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury…

SSC, equivalent exam results published; pass rate 68.45%

SSC, equivalent exam results published; pass rate 68.45%

The results of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations were published on Thursday, with an average pass rate of 68.45 %, a significant drop…

Complete preparations by Dec for peaceful election: Prof Yunus to law enforcers

Complete preparations by Dec for peaceful election: Prof Yunus to law enforcers

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday directed the agencies concerned to complete all necessary preparations by December to ensure a peaceful national election.  …

Foreign Adviser leaves for Malaysia to attend ARF meeting

Foreign Adviser leaves for Malaysia to attend ARF meeting

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain left Dhaka for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday to attend the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), scheduled to be held on July 10-11. A senior…

BRICS including India to face 10% tariff for trying to ‘destroy’ US dollars

BRICS including India to face 10% tariff for trying to ‘destroy’ US dollars

  US President Donald Trump has said countries in the BRICS group like India will have to pay a 10 per cent tax on goods they sell to the US, according to Indian media. He claimed…

India can’t protect individual accused of crimes against humanity: Shafiqul Alam

India can’t protect individual accused of crimes against humanity: Shafiqul Alam

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Wednesday urged India to act with conscience and moral clarity, stressing that India can no longer protect an individual who stands…

Bangladesh and Mexico celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties

Bangladesh and Mexico celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties

Celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations with Mexico, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Mexico Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey has expressed optimism about the future of bilateral relations,…

Hasina authorised deadly crackdown, reveals BBC investigation

Hasina authorised deadly crackdown, reveals BBC investigation

A deadly crackdown on student-led protests in Bangladesh last year was authorised by then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to audio of one of her phone calls verified by BBC…

Incessant rains hit Bangladesh, spark fears of flooding

Incessant rains hit Bangladesh, spark fears of flooding

Heavy and persistent monsoon rains have disrupted life in various parts of Bangladesh inundating low-lying areas, triggering waterlogging and raising concerns of potential flashfloods,…

Results of SSC, equivalent exams to be published Thursday

Results of SSC, equivalent exams to be published Thursday

The results of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be published on Thursday. The results will be published simultaneously at 2 pm…

GDP grows 4.86% in Jan–Mar FY25: BBS

GDP grows 4.86% in Jan–Mar FY25: BBS

Bangladesh's economy grew by 4.86 percent during the January to March quarter of the last fiscal year (FY25), buoyed by a rebound in industry and services. Industrial output rose by…

Sacked BDR men dispersed near Kakrail while marching to Jamuna

Sacked BDR men dispersed near Kakrail while marching to Jamuna

Police on Sunday dispersed a group of sacked Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) members as they attempted to march towards the Chief Adviser’s official residence ‘Jamuna’ in…