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One man's mission: Preserving Bangladesh's vanishing musical heritage
06:04 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayOnce the heartbeat of Bangladesh’s cultural heritage, instruments like the ektara, sarinda, and dotara are being drowned out by guitars and keyboards. But one man, Rezaul Karim Aslam, is fighting to keep their music alive, curating a treasure trove of history in his Asian Music Museum, a sanctuary for the soul of Bangladesh’s musical past.
OHCHR office in Dhaka: A step forward or a blow to Bangladesh’s image and investment climate?
05:35 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayIn a decision that has ignited both hope and controversy, Bangladesh’s interim government has greenlit the establishment of a UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) office in Dhaka. Critics warn that the UN’s presence could tarnish Bangladesh’s international reputation, deter foreign investment, and exacerbate domestic tensions.
Bangladesh, US to launch UAS programme amidst 3 joint military drills
04:57 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayThe Bangladesh Armed Forces and the US military will deepen their defines partnership in 2025 through three joint exercises and the introduction of a new unmanned aerial system (UAS) capability, aimed at enhancing shared security objectives and regional stability.
Industry leaders warn: US tariffs threaten Bangladesh with export catastrophe
04:28 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayThe proposed US tariffs threaten Bangladesh’s $23 billion textile sector, which supplies 70 per cent of the yarn and fabric for its garment industry, and its growing leather exports. Industry leaders fear that without swift government intervention – such as appointing lobbyists, engaging stakeholders, and securing competitive tariff rates – the sector could face significant losses, impacting millions of jobs and foreign exchange earnings.
Hasina’s allies transact properties in UK, face call for asset freezes
03:57 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayAn investigation by The Guardian and Transparency International has uncovered that several individuals under scrutiny in Dhaka have engaged in property transactions in the UK over the past year, prompting calls from Bangladeshi officials for Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA) to freeze their assets.
Yunus inaugurates Army Headquarters Selection Board
02:56 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayChief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus formally inaugurated the ‘Army Headquarters Selection Board 2025’ of the Bangladesh Army. He attended the inauguration ceremony on Sunday (July 20) and delivered a speech addressing the officers present at the event.
Fakhrul calls Hasina ‘disgrace to humanity,’ says she’s unforgivable
02:08 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that Sheikh Hasina can never be forgiven. "Hasina is a disgrace to humanity and to mothers—there is no forgiveness for her; justice will be served," he stated.
Sculptor Hamiduzzaman Khan dies
12:49 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayEminent sculptor Hamiduzzaman Khan passed away on Sunday morning while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Dhaka. He had been admitted to the hospital last week after being diagnosed with pneumonia and dengue.
Astronomer CEO resigns after viral Coldplay concert video
12:38 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayA US tech company says its chief executive has quit after he was apparently caught on a big screen at a Coldplay concert embracing a female co-worker, in a clip that went viral.
‘Sleeping Prince’ dies after 20 years in coma
11:30 AM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayPrince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known as the “Sleeping Prince,” has died after spending more than two decades in a coma following a traumatic car accident.
Jamaat Amir thanks Yunus for inquiring about his health
11:07 AM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Adviser of the interim government, Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus.
Online fraud ring disappears with Tk 15 crore in Ishwardi
10:19 AM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayAn online fraud ring named ‘Mistral AI’ has allegedly disappeared with Tk 15 crore, collected from residents across various areas of Ishwardi in Pabna, after luring them with promises of eliminating unemployment and ensuring high profits.
Inter Miami crush Red Bulls 5-1 as Messi nets 2
09:28 AM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayLionel Messi rediscovered his scoring touch with two goals as Inter Miami bounced back from defeat to complete a 5-1 drubbing of the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
5 die after ‘consuming liquor’ in Khulna
09:00 AM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayFive people have died after reportedly falling ill from consuming liquor in the Boyra Sherer Mor area under Sonadanga Police Station in Khulna.
37 killed after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam
08:10 AM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayRescuers were desperately searching for five people still missing on Sunday after 37 were killed when a boat capsized in one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations.
Tarique sends BNP team to visit ailing Jamaat amir
09:29 PM, 19 Jul 2025 SaturdayJamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman, who collapsed twice due to exhaustion during the party’s national rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on Saturday, July 19, was rushed to Ibn Sina Hospital in Dhaka for treatment. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, accompanied by a delegation, visited the ailing leader on Saturday evening to express concern and solidarity, acting on instructions from BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.
Jum to Java: Cashew and coffee revamp CHT farming
09:17 PM, 19 Jul 2025 SaturdayTucked away in the lush hills of Bandarban, Kishanghar Agro, a modest cashew processing company, is quietly rewriting the story of hill agriculture in Bangladesh.Surrounded by rolling green landscapes, the factory hums with activity as 15-20 women, mostly from local hill communities, sort and process cashew nuts. For many of them, this small enterprise is more than a workplace – it’s a new beginning.
Luxury wreck: Rolls-Royce Spectre crashes on Purbachal Expressway
08:35 PM, 19 Jul 2025 SaturdayIn a first for Bangladesh, a Rolls-Royce Spectre, one of the world’s most expensive luxury cars valued at approximately Tk 15 crore (around $1.25 million), was involved in a devastating accident on the Purbachal Expressway in Dhaka on Saturday, July 19, at around 2:30pm.
Jamaat amir pledges to fight corruption, rejects elite politics
06:49 PM, 19 Jul 2025 SaturdayJamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday declared corruption as the next battleground for the party, vowing that future Jamaat MPs and ministers will shun government perks, tax-free cars, and personal handling of funds.
Jamaat to fight religious and political militancy: Taher
05:49 PM, 19 Jul 2025 SaturdayAt a massive national rally held at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Saturday, July 19, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Nayeb-e-Amir Dr Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher declared a resolute stand against all forms of militancy, both religious and political.