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Two Bangladeshi Nationals Held for Attempting to Cross Border at Mawlai bypass
Ukhrul Times
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July 11, 2025
Shillong, July 10: In a significant operation, Meghalaya Police, acting on specific intelligence inputs from the Border Security Force (BSF), foiled an exfiltration attempt by Bangladeshi nationals today, an official source said. Two Bangladeshi...
Bangladesh EC seeks restoration of authority to cancel entire constituency election
United News of Bangladesh
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The Election Commission (EC) has proposed to regain its authority to suspend or cancel the entire election result of a parliamentary constituency in case of irregularities. “Now we have the authority to cancel the election results of one or more...
Ever in India’s shadow, Bangladesh needs to define its own energy path
BNE Intellinews
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As a country Bangladesh is at an energy crossroads. Following decades of natural‑gas dominance, its energy planners are charting a course towards a diversified portfolio, including nuclear power-use, LNG, coal-fired generation, and a nascent but...
‘Undeclared NRC’: Voter Roll Revision A Double-Edged Political Sword in Bengal
The Quint
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July 11, 2025
Tahajul Mandal is all praises for West Bengal’s Mamata Banerjee government. In June, Maharashtra police had detained his son, Fazer, and daughter-in-law, Taslima, and handed them over to the Border Security Force (BSF) for deportation to...
Bangladesh witnessed 2,442 communal violence incidents in 330 days: Minority body
The Economic Times
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July 10, 2025
Bangladesh witnessed 2,442 incidents of communal violence over a span of 330 days from August 4 last year, when political unrest peaked, leading to the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League government, a minority advocacy group in...
Bangladesh tribunal indicts ousted PM Sheikh Hasina for ‘crimes against humanity’
The Independent
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July 10, 2025
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Rubio set to meet Chinese foreign minister in Malaysia amid rising US-China tensions
United News of Bangladesh
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to hold a crucial meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday, as tensions continue to escalate between Washington and Beijing over trade, regional security, and China’s support for Russia’s...
Dhaka set for ACC return as India-Sri Lanka pushback fails
Daily Times
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July 10, 2025
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 24, despite objections from cricket boards of India and Sri Lanka. ACC President Mohsin Naqvi officially invited all member...
Bangladesh tribunal indicts former leader Sheikh Hasina over protester deaths
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 10, 2025
A special tribunal indicted Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday by accepting charges of crimes against humanity filed against her in connection with a mass uprising in which hundreds of students were killed last year. A...
Dhaka to host UN rights office as draft MoU gets nod
BDNews24
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The Advisory Council has approved a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) to set up the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) mission in Dhaka for an initial three-year term. The decision came during the...
Bangladesh’s Indo-Bangla Pharmaceuticals to begin exporting medicines to Afghanistan
Ariana News
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July 10, 2025
In a move seen as a potential boost to Afghanistan’s fragile healthcare system, Bangladesh-based Indo-Bangla Pharmaceuticals has announced plans to begin exporting medicines to Afghanistan. The decision comes as part of a long-term partnership...
Bangladesh: Crimes against humanity trial begins for exiled former leader Sheikh Hasina
5Pillars
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July 10, 2025
A Bangladesh court has officially begun the trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in absentia along with two of her close aides, over crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising last year. The three-member bench of the...
Asia Cup 2025 under cloud as India, Sri Lanka skip key ACC meet in Dhaka amid political tensions
Daijiworld News
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July 11, 2025
Daijiworld Media Network- New Delhi New Delhi, Jul 12: The upcoming Asia Cup 2025 has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after India and Sri Lanka reportedly declined to attend the crucial Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting slated to be held in...
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Discuss Boosting Ties in Trade, Tourism, and ICT
Lanka News Web
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July 11, 2025
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dharmapala Weerakkody, paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, Ambassador Asad Alam Siam, during which the two sides held extensive discussions on enhancing...
Second day of Bangladesh-US tariff talks concludes
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha
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Second day of Bangladesh-US tariff talks concludes Photo: CA's Facebook DHAKA, July 11, 2025 (BSS) - The second day of the three-day Bangladesh-US tariff talks concluded on Thursday. The current and future dynamics of trade between the two...
Bangladesh ex-police boss pleads guilty to crimes against humanity in 2024 protests
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 10, 2025
Bangladesh's former police chief pleaded guilty to crimes against humanity committed during a crackdown on protests last year, while ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina was formally indicted, prosecutors said after the trial resumed Thursday. Up to...
Ireland batter Peter Moor announces retirement from International cricket
The News Mill
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July 11, 2025
Ireland batter Peter Moor has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 35 on Friday. He made 85 international appearances before calling time on his career, according to ESPNcricinfo. Moor, born in Harare, had started his...
Bangladesh ex-top cop pleads guilty to crimes against humanity in 2024 protest crackdown
Malay Mail
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July 10, 2025
DHAKA, July 10 — Bangladesh’s former police chief pleaded guilty to crimes against humanity committed during a crackdown on protests last year, while ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina was formally indicted, prosecutors said after the trial resumed...
Bangladesh Election: EC forms five committees to accelerate preparations
Bangladesh Post
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The Election Commission has formed five committees to speed up necessary preparations ahead of the upcoming parliamentary election likely to be held early next year. The five separate seven-member coordination committees, formed on Wednesday, are...
Ireland Batter Peter Moor Announces Retirement From International Cricket
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
Mumbai, July 11: Ireland batter Peter Moor has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 35 on Friday. He made 85 international appearances before calling time on his career, according to ESPNcricinfo. Moor, born in Harare,...