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BB withdraws dress code guideline after backlash
12:29 PM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayBangladesh Bank has withdrawn its earlier guideline regarding employees’ attire following widespread criticism. The bank’s Executive Director and Spokesperson, Arif Hossain Khan, confirmed the withdrawal to reporters around 11:30am on Thursday (July 24).
3 killed, 10 injured as buses collide head-on in Faridpur
11:55 AM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayAt least three people were killed and 10 others injured in a head-on collision between two buses in the Mallikpur area of Kanaipur on the Faridpur-Magura highway in Faridpur around 10:00am on Thursday (July 24).
Low-Pressure in Bay: Sea ports asked to hoist signal 3
11:24 AM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayA low-pressure system has formed over the northern Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas. Due to its influence, the Meteorological Department has instructed all sea ports across the country to hoist local cautionary signal number three.
BCCI makes U-turn, to join Asia Cup meeting in Dhaka virtually
11:06 AM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayThe Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has made a major U-turn in regard to the Asia Cup. After initially boycotting the Asia Cup meeting set to be held in Dhaka on Thursday, July 24, the board is set to attend the meeting virtually.
India expulsions to Bangladesh unlawful, target Muslims: HRW
10:35 AM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayIndia has pushed hundreds of ethnic Bengali-speaking Muslims into Bangladesh without due process, Human Rights Watch said Thursday, accusing the government of flouting rules and fuelling bias on religious lines.
Ex-Chief Justice Khairul Haque detained
09:33 AM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayFormer Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque was detained on Thursday morning by the Detective Branch (DB) of police from his house in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. DB Joint Commissioner Mohammad Nasirul Islam confirmed the detention to Jago News.
Wildfire kills 10 forest workers, rescuers in Turkey
09:01 AM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayA wildfire killed at least 10 forest workers and rescuers on Wednesday who were battling to douse the flames near Eskisehir in western Turkey, the authorities said.
BB issues dress code; bans short sleeves, leggings for female staff
08:41 AM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayBangladesh Bank has introduced a new dress code for its employees, imposing various restrictions on attire, particularly for female staff. The new guidelines, issued on Monday by the Human Resources Department-2, prohibit short-sleeve and short-length dresses, as well as leggings for women.
Govt publishes identities of Uttara plane crash victims
09:50 PM, 23 Jul 2025 WednesdayThe government on Wednesday, July 23, published the identities of the victims who were killed and injured in the BAF aircraft crash at Uttara in Dhaka...
From classroom to grave: Together in life, united in death
09:24 PM, 23 Jul 2025 WednesdayIn a quiet courtyard just minutes from the ruins of Milestone School, three small graves tell a different story. They don’t speak of policy failures, or flying zones, or military errors. They speak of Umair, who loved drawing; of Aryan, who missed school but never his friends; and of Bappi, who once said, “When I grow up, I want to be a teacher.” They speak of a childhood stolen.
Over 1,000 killed while trying to get aid in Gaza: UN
09:09 PM, 23 Jul 2025 WednesdayMore than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since May while trying to access food in the war-torn Gaza Strip...
Islami Bank new chairman Zubaidur Rahman
07:57 PM, 23 Jul 2025 WednesdayDr M Zubaidur Rahman has been appointed as the new chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC...
Sk Bashir discusses jute product market diversification with FAO
07:53 PM, 23 Jul 2025 WednesdayCommerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin held a high-level meeting with Anping Yi, Director of the South-South and Triangular Cooperation Department at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to explore strategies for boosting jute production, diversifying markets for jute products, and enhancing capacity-building initiatives.
Govt to buy 2.2 lakh tonnes of US wheat at high price to fetch more protein
07:38 PM, 23 Jul 2025 WednesdayThe government has approved the import of 220,000 tonnes of wheat from the United States through a government-to-government agreement, costing Tk 817.57 crore (approximately $302.75 per tonne). The decision aims to diversify supply sources and address Bangladesh’s trade deficit with the US.
Yunus for visible unity against fascism among political parties
07:18 PM, 23 Jul 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus emphasised the need for political parties to visibly unite against fascism to counter emerging threats from defeated forces.
2 more arrested in Sohag murder
06:47 PM, 23 Jul 2025 WednesdayPolice have arrested two more accused in a case over the sensational murder of scrap metal trader Sohag near Mitford Hospital in Old Dhaka...
Govt U-turns from holding postponed HSC exams on same day
06:34 PM, 23 Jul 2025 WednesdayIn a swift policy reversal, the government has withdrawn its controversial decision to conduct two postponed HSC and equivalent-level exams on a single day following widespread backlash from students, parents, and educators.
Salehuddin hopes US tariff to come down
06:16 PM, 23 Jul 2025 WednesdayFinance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has expressed hope that the United States will reduce the tariff rates recently imposed on Bangladeshi products. He said the Commerce Adviser is set to travel to the US with a delegation before August 1 to hold discussions on the matter.
Political parties reach consensus on EC’s appointment process
06:06 PM, 23 Jul 2025 WednesdayPolitical parties on Wednesday, July 23, reached a consensus to incorporate a provision in the Constitution for forming a selection committee to nominate the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners during the reconstitution of the Election Commission...
4 die of dengue – highest in a day this year
05:12 PM, 23 Jul 2025 WednesdayAt least four dengue patients died and 319 patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till Wednesday morning, July 23, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 69 this year...