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Sheikh Hasina indicted formally by Bangladesh tribunal as top cop turns witness
Sheikh Hasina, believed to be in India defying extradition, faces charges including incitement and failure to prevent mass murder. A leaked audio clip, verified by the BBC, allegedly captures Hasina ordering the crackdown. Dhaka: Bangladesh's...

BPL may shift to May window because of national elections
Thu Jul 10, 2025 08:13 PM Last update on: Thu Jul 10, 2025 08:33 PM Sports Reporter Thu Jul 10, 2025 08:13 PM Last update on: Thu Jul 10, 2025 08:33 PM Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) governing council's new chairman Mahbub Anam on Thursday said...

Bangladesh considers big-ticket US imports to counter steep Trump tariff hike
The interim government is considering new purchases of Boeing aircraft and military hardware from the United States in a bid to reduce the trade gap and avert the impact of a steep 35 percent supplementary tariff imposed by President Donald Trump....

India News | Assam Police Push Back Five Bangladeshi, Three Rohingyas to Bangladesh from Cachar and Sribhumi
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 10 (ANI): The Assam Police in the early hours of Thursday pushed back five Bangladeshi citizens and three Rohingyas back to Bangladesh from Cachar and Sribhumi. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a post...

BCCI seeks 'neutral venue' for ACC meeting over Dhaka security concerns
The upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting in Bangladesh is facing a potential change of venue following a formal request from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), according to Indian media. Reports by multiple India media...

BCCI, SLC request ACC to relocate AGM from Dhaka: reports
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for July 24 in Dhaka, has been clouded with uncertainty after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) reportedly expressed reservations...

Assam Police push back five Bangladeshi, three Rohingyas to Bangladesh from Cachar and Sribhumi
The Assam Police in the early hours of Thursday pushed back five Bangladeshi citizens and three Rohingyas back to Bangladesh from Cachar and Sribhumi. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a post on his official ‘X’ handle, informing...

Oman’s Ambassador presents credentials to President of Bangladesh
DHAKA: President Mohammed Shahabuddin of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh today received credentials of Jameel Haji Al Balushi as Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, in the Presidential palace in Dhaka....

International News Briefs for Tuesday, July 8, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Netanyahu and Trump Promote Plan to Expel Palestinians from Gaza Jul 08, 2025 Image Credit: White House photo President Donald...

Pakistan, Bangladesh consulates in UAE discuss diaspora welfare
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - DUBAI, Jul 10 (APP): The Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai hosted a meeting with officials from the Consulate General of Bangladesh to exchange best practices in legal support and welfare...

CJ reaffirms judiciary’s commitment to rule of law, human rights
Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has reiterated his commitment to upholding the rule of law in the aftermath of the July uprising, affirming that Bangladesh's judiciary remains dedicated to providing the highest level of protection for human...

Election observers or political props? Reviewing their roles in last 3 polls under AL
Highlights 'Dubious' observer groups were allowed to monitor the last three AL-era polls Media reports and experts say many of these groups echoed pro-govt narratives Major observers like EU, NDI, IRI, Carter Centre stayed away Lesser-known bodies...

EC begins talks on legal reforms, RPO 1972 amendments
The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh convened its eighth commission meeting today (10 July) to discuss key legal reforms, including amendments to the Representation of the People Order (RPO) 1972. The meeting, presided over by the Chief...

Bangladesh’s vegetable exports via sea shipments jump 313% in one year
Bangladesh's vegetable exports have made a dramatic comeback, growing over 313% in the 2024-25 fiscal year. According to the Plant Quarantine Centre at Chittagong Seaport, sea shipments reached 58,766 metric tons, up from just 14,202 tons the...
India on edge: CDS warns of ‘triple threat’ from China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh alliance
NEW DELHI: India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has warned about the possible “convergence of interests” between China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, suggesting that it could lead to significant challenges for India’s internal...
Bangladesh's forex reserves surge with record remittance, IMF loan
DHAKA, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Propelled by record remittance inflows and a fresh International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves surpassed 26 billion U.S. dollars by June, the latest central bank data showed. The...

Union Minister Giriraj Singh Accuses Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi, RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav Of Misleading Voters, Aligning With ‘Anti-National Forces'
Patna: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday launched an attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, accusing them of misleading the public and aligning with "anti-national forces" under the pretext of...

Five Bangladeshis, Three Rohingyas Pushed Back From Assam, Confirms CM Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced that five Bangladeshi nationals and three Rohingyas were pushed back to Bangladesh by Assam Police from the Cachar and Sribhumi areas. Taking to his official X handle, the Chief...

Sri Lanka Set to Face Bangladesh in First T20I Match
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in the first T20 International match on Sunday, marking the start of a highly anticipated series. The match, held at the R. Premadasa Stadium, is set to kick off at 7 PM local time. Both teams...
China willing to always be trustworthy, good friend, neighbor, partner to Bangladesh: Chinese FM
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Xinhua) -- China is willing to always be a trustworthy good friend, good neighbor, and good partner to Bangladesh, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Thursday when meeting with Touhid Hossain, adviser for foreign...