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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...

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...

Advisers' council approves draft for UN Human Rights office in Dhaka
The Council of Advisers on Thursday approved the final draft of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for establishing a mission of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Bangladesh. The draft has been sent to the OHCHR...

Life in Focus: Deepak Dsouza, South West Asia Production Director, Decathlon International
Having 20 years of experience in the industry, Deepak Dsouza has lived and worked in India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Bangladesh. He has been lucky to work with great people in these countries, learn about their cultures and work styles and be a part...

After US tariffs, jobs hang by a thread in Bangladesh’s garments industry
ASHULIA, Bangladesh: The fear of job losses is rippling through Bangladesh’s garment hubs as US President Donald Trump’s 35 percent tariff on the South Asian nation threatens orders from its main export market and crimps the country’s biggest...

Tripura: Bangladeshi Woman Held After Illegally Crossing Border for Love
Agartala, July 10, 2025: In a cross-border love story that ended in detention, a 35-year-old woman from Bogra district of Bangladesh was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday afternoon after illegally crossing into Indian...
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Rohit, Kohli could make India return in August despite Bangladesh trip getting rescheduled; here's how
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have not played international cricket since helping India win the ICC Champions Trophy in March, with the two stalwarts not part of the ongoing tour of England having retired from Test cricket in May. read more Rohit...

Leaked audio suggests ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina gave ‘shoot’ orders during 2024 protests
Audio recordings analysed by the BBC suggest Bangladesh's fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina ordered a deadly crackdown on protests last year, allegations for which she is on trial. Up to 1,400 people were killed between July and August...
Top news of the day: Supreme Court tells Election Commission to consider Aadhaar, voter id, ration card as proof for Bihar roll revision; Maharashtra introduces bill to ‘curb’ Left-wing extremism, and more
ECI may consider Aadhaar, voter id, ration card as valid proof for SIR, says Supreme Court A Supreme Court Bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi ordered the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider Aadhaar, EPIC or Voter ID,...

Bangladesh Navy firm takes charge of Chittagong terminal
Chittagong Drydock Limited (CDDL), a naval-affiliated ship repair company, has officially taken over operations of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chittagong Port. Local newspaper Prothom Alo reported that the transition took effect at...

Dhaka Bank celebrates 30th founding anniv
Dhaka Bank PLC celebrated its 30th founding anniversary in a ceremony at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden Hotel on 5 July. The day began with a Dua Mahfil at the bank's Head Office in the morning. The celebration was graced by the presence of...

Holiday Inn Dhaka's Ilish Restaurant Evolves Into Attractive Event Venue
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Holiday Inn Dhaka City Centre announces the transformation of its signature dining outlet Ilish. Once a well-known restaurant named after the iconic Bengali fish, has now evolved into an elegant and versatile...
Expats to vote by postal ballot in next election: EC
The Election Commission has announced that expatriate Bangladeshis will be able to cast their votes through the postal ballot system in the upcoming parliamentary election. “The final decision was made over the votes of expatriate Bangladeshis....

Bangladesh turns toward China amid rising tensions with India
DHAKA – After last year’s protests toppled Bangladesh’s government, the country has shifted closer to China, sparking growing tensions with neighboring India. The ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India, has deepened...

Big Ind vs Pak Asia Cup 2025 Update, As BCCI Seeks Government Clearance
With the Asia Cup 2025 fast approaching, cricket fans are eagerly waiting for clarity on whether the tournament will go ahead as planned. The BCCI has reached out to the Indian government for a green light, especially regarding India’s matches...

World News | Bangladesh ICT Orders Trial of Former PM Hasina over 2024 July Movement Crackdown
Dhaka [Bangladesh], July 10 (ANI): The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), a Bangladesh court designated for the trial of international crimes, on Thursday ordered the initiation of trials against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accusing her...

Int'l plots afoot to rehabilitate Awami League, secure its spot in election: Jamaat's Parwar
Conspiracies are being hatched at international level for rehabilitation of the Awami League, and managing a spot for the party in the next parliamentary elections, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary-General Mia Golam Parwar said today (10...

China, Pakistan and Bangladesh coming together is dangerous for India !
Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Anil Chauhan, expresses concern ! New Delhi – China, Pakistan and Bangladesh coming together is a threat to India’s security and stability, the chief of Defence Staff (C.D.S.) of India General Anil Chauhan said. He was...

Will India extradite Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh after ICT indictment? Know how and why New Delhi can refuse
Will India come under pressure and send its old-time ally back to her country? Sheikh Hasina quit her office and fled to India on August 5, 2024, after thousands of people had taken to the streets protesting against her and stormed her official...

Rajshahi tops SSC pass rate, Dhaka leads GPA-5 tally
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Rajshahi, has posted the highest pass rate in this year’s SSC and equivalent exams, while the Dhaka board once again produced the highest number of GPA-5 scorers. The results highlight widening...