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Bangladesh's logistics sector needs an overhaul
Daily Star
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July 1, 2025
At a time when Bangladesh is preparing for graduation from the group of Least Developed Countries (LDC) and working towards ensuring sustainable economic growth, high logistics costs are hindering its progress. According to the Dhaka Chamber of...
Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-PM Sheikh Hasina denies crimes against humanity charges in ongoing trial for deadly crackdown on protesters
Malay Mail
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July 1, 2025
DHAKA, July 1 — Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina has denied accusations that she committed crimes against humanity, her state-appointed defence lawyer said Tuesday. Up to 1,400 people were killed between July and August last...
Bangladesh’s NBR makes single window system mandatory...
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) recently announced that submission of certificates, licenses and permits (CLPs) for import and export consignments was made mandatory through the Bangladesh Single Window (BSW) system beginning today...
Bangladesh clears pending dues of Adani Power
Telengana Today
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July 1, 2025
Bangladesh makes single largest payment of USD 437 million in June, asks Adani Power to supply power from both units as per Bangladesh Power Development Board schedule Published Date - 1 July 2025, 05:19 PM New Delhi: Bangladesh made its single...
Bangladesh rape case sparks outrage; HC orders video removal, police protection for survivor
The Economic Times
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July 1, 2025
The alleged rape of a 26-year-old Hindu woman in Bangladesh’s Cumilla district has triggered widespread public anger and renewed calls for action against gender-based violence, particularly involving vulnerable communities. Reports state that the...
Bangladesh resolves Adani's power purchase pact, payment concerns
The Economic Times
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July 1, 2025
New Delhi: Bangladesh made its single largest payment of USD 437 million in June, clearing pending dues, including carrying costs, and issues related to the power purchase agreement, reaffirming the Indian conglomerate's asset as a reliable and...
Banning trees to save nature? Rethinking Bangladesh’s exotic tree policy
Daily Star
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July 1, 2025
Returning to Dhaka last September after five years abroad, I was simply searching for a modest, functional, and affordable cabinet. But as I wandered through the bustling alleys of the Mirpur Stadium furniture market, I found myself entangled in a...
Bangladesh will commemorate July Uprising annually to prevent return of fascism: CA Yunus
The Business Standard
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July 1, 2025
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has announced that Bangladesh will observe annual commemorations of the July mass uprising to ensure the country never again has to endure 16 years of authoritarian rule before staging another revolution. "We will...
Citizens should register themselves as voters only in constituencies they are ordinary residents: Chief Election Commissioner
The Economic Times
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July 1, 2025
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday asserted that eligible citizens should register themselves as voters only in constituencies of which they are ordinary residents and not the place where they own a house. His remarks come as the...
A year on: How the July Uprising redefined Bangladesh’s political landscape
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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What began as a student movement demanding reforms to the government job quota system on this day last year soon evolved into a broader ‘Anti-Discrimination Student Movement’, ultimately shaking the foundations of the then-ruling, now-deposed...
Supreme Court hearing on Mukul Dhakal’s petition postponed
Nepal News
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KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court will not hear today the petition filed by Mukul Dhakal seeking reinstatement as General Secretary of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). The case was scheduled for a hearing on Tuesday before a bench of Justices Hari...
Gujarat High Court Directs UIDAI To Disclose Aadhaar Details Of Five Accused Claimed To Be Bangladeshi Nationals
Live Law
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July 1, 2025
The Gujarat High Court has directed the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to disclose to the State government, Aadhar card details of five persons, who are claimed to be Bangladeshi nationals, accused of cheating and forgery in a...
Fugitive Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina denies crimes against humanity charges
The Straits Times
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July 1, 2025
Sheikh Hasina fled to India in August 2024, and has defied orders to return to Bangladesh.PHOTO: REUTERS DHAKA - Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina has denied accusations that she committed crimes against humanity, her...
CPD dialogue on Recent Challenges for Chinese Overseas Investment in Bangladesh’s Renewable Energy Sector: Way Forward
Textile Focus
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July 1, 2025
Bangladesh is at risk of losing significant Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in its renewable energy sector unless it undertakes immediate policy and regulatory reforms, according to the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). The findings were...
Will Team India travel to Bangladesh for limited-over series in August? Here's what we know so far
DNA India
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July 1, 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam has opened up about the upcoming India-Bangladesh ODI and T20 series scheduled to be played in August. India is scheduled for Bangladesh tour in August Team India is currently on an England...
Govt ready to use allocated funds for election: finance adviser
Daily Star
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July 1, 2025
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said that the interim government would not hesitate to utilise previously allocated funds deemed necessary for holding the upcoming election. The adviser said this today while talking to reporters after a meeting...
Are Labour mayors gunning for Keir Starmer's job? Relations between Downing Street, Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham sink further as they spearhead welfare revolt
Daily Mail
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July 1, 2025
Sir Keir Starmer's hopes of a long-term stay in Downing Street are under fresh scrutiny as two of Labour's most senior figures lead a revolt against the PM. Sir Sadiq Khan, the London mayor, and Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, are both...
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs bids farewell to Bangladesh Ambassador
The Peninsula
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July 1, 2025
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with Ambassador of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to the State of Qatar HE Mohammed Nazrul Islam, on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country....
Fugitive Bangladesh ex-PM denies crimes against humanity charges
The Sun Daily
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July 1, 2025
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina has denied accusations that she committed crimes against humanity, her state-appointed defence lawyer said Tuesday. Up to 1,400 people were killed between July and August last year,...
BSREA Joins the Third Bangladesh-China Renewable Energy Forum
Textile Focus
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July 1, 2025
oday, BSREA President Mr. Mostafa Al Mahmud and several of our esteemed members participated in the Third Bangladesh-China Renewable Energy Forum, organized by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) at Lakeshore Hotel, Dhaka. The forum, titled...