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Iranian president reportedly injured in Israeli strikes
12:49 AM, 14 Jul 2025 MondayIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was reportedly slightly injured during Israeli airstrikes targeting a secret underground facility in Tehran On June 16, according to Iran's state-affiliated Fars news agency, which is closely linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Bangladesh’s exports hinge on just 10 destinations
10:06 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayAs Bangladesh strives to sustain its export momentum, a growing concern is emerging over the country's heavy reliance on a narrow group of key markets. According to data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), nearly 70 per cent of Bangladesh’s total exports, worth $48.28 billion in FY2025, came from only ten countries, signalling a deepening dependence on traditional trade partners.
‘Reaching out to various countries to facilitate the placement of skilled nurses abroad’
10:00 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayUzma Chowdhury, Director (Finance) at PRAN-RFL Group, is a trailblazer with a CPA from Texas and degrees from Dhaka University and the University of Texas at Dallas. With over seven years in the US petroleum industry, she also served as secretary of the Houston AWSCPA. As vice chairperson of UCEP Bangladesh and director at MCCI, she drives socio-economic progress. Her initiatives, including the Amjad Khan Chowdhury Memorial Hospital and Nursing College in Natore, honor her father’s legacy while empowering communities through healthcare and skilled nursing training for local and global opportunities. In an interview with Jago News’ Salah Uddin Jashim, Uzma shared her views on nursing profession in Bangladesh.
CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers lift blockade after 6 hrs
09:45 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayCNG-powered auto-rickshaw drivers withdrew their blockade on the road in front of the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) headquarters at Banani in Dhaka after around six hours...
ULFA-I accuses Indian army of killing its leaders in Myanmar camp
09:04 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayThe separatist Indian outfit United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) has accused the Indian Army of launching drone and missile strikes on its camps in Myanmar’s Sagaing Region, claiming the attacks killed three senior leaders and injured dozens.
Plots on to eliminate Tarique from politics: Fakhrul
08:34 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that a planned and evil campaign is being carried out as part of a conspiracy to destroy the nationalist forces and eliminate Tarique Rahman from politics...
1 more dengue death, 420 fresh cases recorded in 24 hrs
07:51 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayAnother death was reported from dengue in the last 24 hours (from Saturday 8:00am to Sunday 8:00am), taking the total number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 56 this year...
Taka gains strength against the dollar
07:43 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayData from the Bangladesh Bank (BB) reveals a steady decline in the dollar’s value against the Taka over the past 10 days. As of today, most banks are exchanging dollars at Tk 120.30–121.20, a significant drop from Tk 122.80–122.90 at the start of last week. This shift reflects a strengthened Taka, driven by a surge in foreign currency supply.
Jackpot at sea: Trawler nets Tk 38 lakh worth hilsa haul
07:12 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayDefying stormy seas and a 58-day fishing ban, the crew of the fishing trawler FB Sadia-2 struck gold in the Bay of Bengal, hauling in 65 maunds of hilsa fish worth nearly Tk 38 lakh. The massive catch, landed at the Alipur Fisheries Landing Centre on Sunday afternoon, has brought a glimmer of hope to fishermen battered by recent challenges.
Expats send $1.07b remittance in 12 days of July
06:58 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayThe expatriate Bangladeshis sent around $107.10 crore (about $1.07 billion) in remittances in the first 12 days of July...
New mooring terminal boosts container handling
06:48 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayThe New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chattogram Port is making waves with a notable uptick in container handling efficiency under its new operator, Chittagong Dry Dock Limited (CDDL).
CNG-run autorickshaw drivers block Banani for 8 hours
06:38 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayThe busy Banani area ground to a halt as CNG-powered autorickshaw drivers blocked the road in front of the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) headquarters for eight hours on Sunday.
Dhaka banks on cameras to keep crime in check
06:19 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayGone are the days when police scrambled to identify suspects after a crime. Today, closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras stand as vigilant sentinels, capturing every moment and transforming how crimes are solved and prevented in Bangladesh’s capital. The private sector, alongside law enforcement, is increasingly deploying CCTV cameras for enhanced security and surveillance in shops, homes, gates, alleys, and markets throughout Dhaka.
4,978 Hajj pilgrims to get refund of Tk 8.25cr
05:36 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayReligious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain has announced that a total of 4,978 Hajj pilgrims under government management will receive refund of Tk 8.28 crore which remained unspent...
Apu Biswas granted bail in attempted murder case
05:00 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayA Dhaka court on Sunday, July 13, granted bail to Dhallywood actress Apu Biswas in an attempted murder case filed with Vatara police station...
Political parties agree to curb abuse of emergency promulgation
04:24 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayPolitical parties on Sunday, July 13, reached a consensus over a proposal to change the emergency promulgation provision of the Constitution...
Mitford murder: 2 more arrested in Netrakona
03:43 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayDetective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested two siblings in Netrakona in the early hours of Sunday, July 13 in connection with scrap metal trader Shohag killing near Mitford Hospital in the capital...
Special operation to arrest criminals begins today: Home adviser
02:54 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayLieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Adviser to the Ministry of Home Affairs, has announced that a special—or combing—operation to arrest criminals and terrorists will begin today.
No option other than ‘Shapla’ symbol, says Nasiruddin
02:36 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayNasiruddin Patwari, Chief Coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), said there is no legal obstacle preventing them from receiving the ‘Shapla’ (Water Lily) symbol. He added that if any such obstacle arises, they will fight politically. “We have no option other than Shapla. There is no alternative to Shapla,” he said.
Nat’l charter must be finalised by Jul 30 through consensus: Ali Riaz
01:58 PM, 13 Jul 2025 SundayProfessor Ali Riaz, Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, said a national charter must be finalised by reaching consensus on some fundamental issues. The target is to complete the process by July 30 through any possible means, or by July 31 at the latest.