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ITIIU traces Tk 1,874cr tax evasion in seven months

07:36 PM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

The Income Tax Intelligence and Investigation Unit (ITIIU), launched by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) in December 2024, has uncovered tax evasion totalling Tk 1,874 crore in its first seven months.

Cargo truck hits Boeing 737 at Mumbai airport

07:25 PM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

An Akasa Air Boeing 737 parked at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport was struck by a cargo truck in the early hours of Monday, triggering an immediate investigation.

BB fetches $171m at first-ever auction to stabilise taka

07:03 PM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

In a ground-breaking move, the Bangladesh Bank purchased $171 million from commercial banks through its first-ever auction on Sunday, aiming to stabilise the exchange rate amid a strengthening Bangladeshi Taka.

Bashir finds Dhaka-Washington tariff talks ‘encouraging’ but remains tight-lipped on specifics

06:48 PM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

Returning from a three-day tariff talks with the United States, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Monday described the tariff negotiations as “encouraging” and “highly engaging.”

Land depression triggers nationwide rainfall, to persist for 3 more days

06:33 PM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

Since Sunday evening, Bangladesh has been drenched by widespread rainfall, with intermittent showers continuing across the country on Monday.

17 pvt banks join forces with NPA to bolster Universal Pension Scheme

05:09 PM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

In a significant push to expand the Universal Pension Scheme, the National Pension Authority signed Memoranda of Understanding with 17 private banks on Monday, enhancing registration, contribution collection, and API integration for the initiative.

Chhatra Dal marches against ‘clandestine plots’ in Dhaka

04:37 PM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

The Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), took to the streets of Dhaka on Monday to protest what it calls a “sinister conspiracy” by a hidden group to incite mob violence, disrupt educational environments, and destabilise law and order.

Gruesome Sohag murder aimed at intimidating Old Dhaka traders

04:24 PM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

The savage murder of Lal Chand alias Sohag, 39, a scrap dealer, in front of Mitford Hospital’s gate 3 in Old Dhaka has sent shockwaves through the capital’s business community. What initially appeared as a violent crime has unravelled into a calculated conspiracy led by Mahmudul Hasan Mohin and Titon Gazi to dominate the local scrap trade through fear and extortion.

Fakhrul slams defamation plot against Tarique amid Mitford murder fallout

04:03 PM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), accused a shadowy group of orchestrating a deliberate campaign to defame the party’s acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, during a press conference at the BNP chairperson’s Gulshan office on Monday.

BSB Global Network Chairman arrested

02:23 PM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Lion MK Khairul Bashar Bahar, Chairman of BSB Global Network.

Chankharpul killings: Trial begins against ex-DMP chief, 7 others

01:58 PM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

The trial proceedings have formally begun against eight police officials, including former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman, in a case filed over crimes against humanity in connection with the killing of six people, including Anas, during the July uprising in the capital’s Chankharpul area.

Mother, two children found murdered in Mymensingh

01:29 PM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

A woman and her two children were found murdered with their throats slit in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh. Police recovered the bodies from a house in the municipal area around 11:30am on Monday (July 14).

BNP decides to form probe committee over Mitford murder

01:06 PM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has decided to form an “investigation and fact-finding committee” to uncover the underlying reasons behind the brutal murder in the capital's Mitford area.

Maritime ports advised to hoist cautionary signal 3

12:11 PM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

A low-pressure area has formed over the North Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh. In response, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has advised all maritime ports to hoist local cautionary signal number 3.

3 Mro women electrocuted after transformer blast in Bandarban

11:11 AM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

Three Mro women died of electrocution early Monday following a transformer explosion in Ranglai Headman Para of the 13-Mile area along the Bandarban-Chimbuk road in Bandarban district.

Putin talks nice, then bombs everybody: Trump

10:45 AM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

President Donald Trump launched a scathing rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, accusing him of hypocrisy over the ongoing war in Ukraine. “Putin really surprised a lot of people.

Palmer Shines as Chelsea Stun PSG 3-0 to Win Club World Cup

09:21 AM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 before lifting the trophy alongside US President Donald Trump.

Locals, traffic sergeant foil attempted murder in Wari

08:55 AM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

While the nation mourns the brutal killing of a young man named Sohag near Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital in Old Dhaka, another attempted murder in the capital’s Wari area was thwarted by local people and an on-duty traffic sergeant.

Abducted Food Inspector rescued tied up at Khulna school

08:27 AM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

Police have rescued Sushanta Kumar Majumder, a food inspector who was abducted in Khulna. He was found with his hands, feet, and eyes tied at the premises of Azgara BRB High School in Terokhada upazila around 12:30 am on Monday (July 14).

Tigers turn around against Sri Lanka to level T20I series

12:58 AM, 14 Jul 2025 Monday

Bangladesh staged a remarkable turnaround in the second T20I against Sri Lanka in Dambulla, clinching an 83-run victory to level the series after a heavy defeat in the first match. The Bangladeshi bowlers, led by Rishad Hossain, complemented an impressive batting performance to bowl out Sri Lanka for just 94 runs in 15.2 overs.