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BB holds policy rate at 10%, prioritises inflation control
04:14 PM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayBangladesh Bank has decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10 per cent for the first half of the 2025-26 fiscal year, prioritising inflation control over immediate stimulus measures, despite growing calls from the business community to cut interest rates.
Shafiqul finds next 5-6 days crucial for govt
03:50 PM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayThe next five or six days are very important for the interim government, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Thursday.
'Local Government (City Corporation) (2nd Amendment) Ordinance’ okayed
03:49 PM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayThe Council of Advisers on Thursday, July 31, approved in principle the draft of the 'Local Government (City Corporation) (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025'...
July charter implementation rests on political leaders: Ali Riaz
02:27 PM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayNational Consensus Commission (NCC) Vice Chair Prof Ali Riaz on Thursday said the prime responsibility for implementing the July National Charter 2025 lies with the political leaders.
Tarique rejected nat’l govt proposal, Fakhrul’s claim ‘not true’: Nahid
01:41 PM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayNahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has claimed that although the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement proposed the formation of a national government following the July uprising, BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman did not agree to the proposal.
Shahbagh blocked over demand for July charter; traffic halted
12:45 PM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayProtesters identifying themselves as ‘July fighters’ have blocked the Shahbagh intersection in the capital, demanding the July charter. As a result, traffic movement in and around Shahbagh has come to a complete standstill.
Trial begins against Hasina, Joy, Putul in plot scam cases
12:10 PM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayThe formal trial has begun against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and daughter Saima Wazed Putul in connection with alleged fraud over the allotment of a 30-katha plot in the Purbachal New Town Project.
Heavy rain likely in 3 divs, landslide risk in hill dists: Met office
11:31 AM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayThe monsoon is currently active over Bangladesh, and under its influence, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in three divisions, according to a forecast by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
Miami edge Atlas 2-1 as Messi shines with double assists
10:25 AM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayLionel Messi delivered two crucial assists — including one in the dying seconds — to help Inter Miami secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Atlas in their Leagues Cup opener on Wednesday night.
Tech glitch cancels 122 UK flights, disrupts major airports
09:39 AM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayScores of flights to and from UK airports were cancelled Wednesday due to a technical glitch, according to the air traffic control service, prompting anger from airline chiefs.
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Brazil, sanctions Bolsonaro trial judge
08:51 AM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayPresident Donald Trump ordered massive tariffs on Brazil Wednesday and sanctions against the judge overseeing a trial of his far-right ally Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of attempting a coup in Latin America's biggest economy.
Canada follows UK, France in plan to recognise Palestinian state
08:24 AM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayPrime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada plans to recognise a Palestinian state in September, becoming the third G7 nation to make such an announcement in recent days.
DUCSU race heats up, new strategies, fresh faces emerge
10:07 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayAfter a six-year hiatus, the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) is set to hold elections on September 9, sparking excitement and political fervour across the campus.
'July Charter', 'July Proclamation' not same: NCP
09:58 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayNational Citizen Party (NCP) on Wednesday, July 30, clarified the difference between the ‘July Charter’ and ‘July Proclamation’ to remove confusion saying that the two documents are distinct things...
Step fully into the world of the sea, Yunus tells fisheries ministry
09:35 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called on the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock to step up efforts in deep-sea fishing and modernise livestock services, saying the country is missing out on enormous potential.
Cybersecurity alert for banks, financial institutions
09:24 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayBangladesh Bank has issued an alert warning banks and financial institutions of possible cyberattacks and urged them to take precautionary measures...
Trump imposes 25% tariffs and additional penalty on India
09:23 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayIndia will face a 25 per cent tariff on goods exported to the United States starting August 1, as announced by US President Donald Trump on Truth Social, his social media platform, on Wednesday.
Physicians ask Jamaat chief to undergo bypass surgery
08:57 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayJamaat-e-Islami amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman faces a critical health challenge after an angiogram revealed blockages in three major heart vessels, prompting doctors to recommend bypass surgery.
Air India watchdog audit reveals 51 safety breaches
08:26 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayIndia's aviation regulator has uncovered 51 safety violations at Air India during the past year, as part of its annual audit of the country's airlines...
Trafficking terror: Brokers drive hundreds in Madaripur to destitution
08:07 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayFrom 2020 to 2024, 315 human trafficking cases were filed in Madaripur – 18 at police stations, 297 in court accusing 1,139 individuals, only 155 have been arrested, charges pressed in 136 cases, 78 cases have been closed and 101 cases still under investigation. But with no written evidence, weak enforcement, and brokers hiding, convictions are rare.