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bKash deploys largest Bangla QR network nationwide
02:35 PM, 23 Jul 2026 ThursdayAligning with Bangladesh Bank’s drive to expand digital payments, bKash has replaced Bangla QR at more than 800,000 merchants across the country.
ICT orders arrest of retired major Muzaffar, grants 2-day remand
02:32 PM, 23 Jul 2026 ThursdayThe International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Thursday ordered that retired major Md Muzaffar Hossain be shown arrested in a crimes against humanity case linked to the 1981 assassination of former president Ziaur Rahman and allowed investigators to interrogate him for two days.
Invest in Bangladesh, govt will stand by you: PM
01:57 PM, 23 Jul 2026 ThursdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday called on foreign investors to invest in Bangladesh and expand their business operations, assuring them of the government's full support through business-friendly policies, institutional cooperation and regulatory reforms.
No decision on Satkhira-4 MP's seat without Parliament's letter: EC
01:56 PM, 23 Jul 2026 ThursdayElection Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud has said that no decision will be made regarding the parliamentary seat of Satkhira-4 lawmaker Gazi Nazrul Islam solely on the basis of his expulsion from his political party. The Election Commission (EC) will decide the matter only after receiving a letter from Parliament.
Gas crisis hits households as LNG terminal glitch disrupts supply
01:02 PM, 23 Jul 2026 ThursdayA technical glitch at a floating liquefied natural gas terminal has cut gas supply to the national grid by about 450 million cubic feet per day, leaving households struggling to cook and disrupting industries, power plants and CNG stations across the country.
Speculation grows over President's possible resignation
12:57 PM, 23 Jul 2026 ThursdaySpeculation is mounting in Bangladesh's political circles that President Mohammed Shahabuddin may resign in the near future. According to multiple responsible sources in the government and the ruling BNP, his resignation could be attributed to health reasons.
5 killed in Thailand security post attack
12:41 PM, 23 Jul 2026 ThursdayFive Thai paramilitary soldiers have been killed and six civilians wounded in an attack on a security checkpoint in the country’s rebel-hit south, according to the army.
KU students lock admin building over hidden camera in washroom
12:17 PM, 23 Jul 2026 ThursdayStudents of Khulna University (KU) on Thursday locked the administrative building and shut all academic activities, demanding justice over allegation of video recording through a hidden camera inside a female dormitory washroom.
PM pins Vice Admiral rank on new Navy chief
11:41 AM, 23 Jul 2026 ThursdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman has conferred the rank of Vice Admiral on newly appointed Chief of the Bangladesh Navy Khondkar Misbah Ul Azim by pinning the rank badges on his shoulders.
Ex-Swechchhasebak Dal leader stabbed to death in Bogura
11:40 AM, 23 Jul 2026 ThursdayA former Swechchhasebak Dal leader was allegedly stabbed to death by his rivals over previous enmity in Bogura early Thursday. The incident took place at around 2:30 am in in Panchbaria village under Shakharia union of sadar upazila.
Cumilla Additional SP dies after stroke
11:18 AM, 23 Jul 2026 ThursdayCumilla Additional Superintendent of Police (Sadar Circle) Md Saiful Malik died while undergoing treatment at a Dhaka hospital early Thursday after suffering a stroke.
'Fast-track courts for paper leaks': Modi says amid student protests
10:30 AM, 23 Jul 2026 ThursdayAmid raging student protests in India's capital, Delhi, and a showdown in Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning sent a strong message to the country's youth.
'So courageous and brave': Salman backs CJP-led student protest
10:05 AM, 23 Jul 2026 ThursdayOver the last few days, several Bollywood celebrities have openly spoken up about the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led student protest in Delhi. On Monday, after students marched from Jantar Mantar to Parliament and were met with police force, including lathi-charge and tear gas, many celebrities took to social media to condemn the use of force against the protesters. On Wednesday, actor Salman Khan spoke on the protests.
AFA denies reports US detained its president
09:34 AM, 23 Jul 2026 ThursdayArgentina's top football officials on Wednesday firmly denied reports that their federation's president and treasurer were detained and questioned upon leaving the United States after the World Cup final.
Hormuz closure puts Bangladesh at risk of fertiliser crisis: WFP
09:07 AM, 23 Jul 2026 ThursdayBangladesh is at “severe risk” of a “potential fertiliser crisis” due to rising urea prices following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the UN's World Food Programme (WFP) has said. Bangladesh relies on imports from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE for about 80 per cent of its urea fertiliser supply and currently has enough stocks to last until October.
US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
08:21 AM, 23 Jul 2026 ThursdayThe United States on Wednesday announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes nonproliferation safeguards.
US to announce deal allowing Saudi to develop nuclear power
09:58 PM, 22 Jul 2026 WednesdayWashington and Riyadh are set to announce they have reached a deal that would see Saudi Arabia able to develop nuclear power for the first time.
Driver sues MP Gazi Nazrul for 'attempted murder'
09:27 PM, 22 Jul 2026 WednesdayObaidur Rahman, personal car driver of Satkhira-4 lawmaker and expelled Jamaat-e-Islami leader Gazi Nazrul Islam, filed a case against him on allegations of attempted murder for protesting an immoral relationship and on suspicion of leaking a video of the act.
PM assures full support for garment sector, orders quick action to remove bottlenecks
08:39 PM, 22 Jul 2026 WednesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday, July 22, assured the country's garment exporters of the government's full support for the growth of the sector and directed the authorities concerned to remove major bottlenecks as quickly as possible.
Dhaka eyes enhanced cooperation with key int'l partners
07:41 PM, 22 Jul 2026 WednesdayForeign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday, July 22, held a series of high-level bilateral engagements with his counterparts from the US, Russia, China and Pakistan on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Manila, highlighting Bangladesh’s continued efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations.