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Fuel oil prices rise further in global market amid Middle East tensions

International crude oil prices have risen further due to escalating conflict between the US and Iran in the Middle East and fears of disruption to fuel supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. On Monday (July 20), Brent crude oil prices in the international market exceeded $90 per barrel, reaching the highest level in over a month.

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Politics

Prime Minister invites partners of simultaneous movement to dinner

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has invited the top leaders of the political parties that are partners in the anti-fascist government simultaneous movement to a dinner. The event will be held at the state guest house Jamuna on Monday (July 20) at 7:30 PM, according to the Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon.

1 month ago 117 views

National

Bangladesh's labor reforms being positively assessed: ILO Director-General

International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo said that the current government's ongoing reform activities in the labor sector and Bangladesh's sincerity in implementing international labor standards are being positively assessed in the international arena.

1 month ago 113 views

Law Justice

Bangladesh sends letter to India seeking return of former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal

The Bangladesh government has formally requested the Indian government to send back death-sentenced former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to Bangladesh.

1 month ago 190 views

Politics

Rashed Khan appointed as Prime Minister's Political Assistant with Secretary rank

BNP leader Md. Rashed Khan has been appointed on a contractual basis as Assistant to the Prime Minister (Political) with the rank of Secretary.

1 month ago 130 views

Football

Where will the 2030 World Cup be held, and which 6 countries will play directly?

After the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the football world's attention is now on the 2030 World Cup. To mark the centenary of the World Cup, for the first time in history, the biggest football tournament will be held across six countries.

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Football

Spain becomes world champion after 16 years by defeating Argentina

Despite a brilliant resistance from 10-man Argentina and incredible saves from goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, Spain was held for a long time. It seemed the match would go to a tiebreaker. However, early in the second half of extra time, a solitary goal from Ferran Torres gave Spain a 1-0 victory over Argentina, winning the World Cup for the second time since 2010.

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Sports

Spain-Argentina in the title fight

In international football, Argentina and Spain have faced each other 14 times so far. Both teams have six wins each, and the remaining two matches ended in draws.

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Stock Market

Investors demand 6 points including cancellation of script netting

Bangladesh Capital Market Investors' United Council (BCMIUC) has demanded six points including immediate cancellation of the decision to introduce script netting (intraday trading). On Sunday (July 19) afternoon, leaders of the organization handed over a memorandum containing these demands during a courtesy meeting with Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Masud Khan.

1 month ago 219 views

National

'Except Israel' returns to passport, July mass uprising symbol added to watermark

Bangladesh's new design e-passport is again including the phrase 'Except Israel'. At the same time, the symbolic image of the 'July mass uprising' is being placed as a watermark inside the passport.

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National

Public Administration Adviser inaugurates free surgery program for children with cleft lip and palate

Every year, about 5,000 children in the country are born with cleft lip and palate. To bring these children back to normal life, a free special surgery program has started at the Government Employees Hospital. Today (Saturday, July 18) morning, the program was inaugurated by the Honorable Prime Minister's Adviser on Public Administration, Ismail Zabullah.

1 month ago 83 views

Hasmat paints flags for 3,000 fans for free

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Hasmat paints flags for 3,000 fans for free

Out of love for Argentina and Lionel Messi, painter Hasmat Ali, better known as Tokon, from Pabna has painted the Argentine flag on the bodies of nearly three thousand supporters for free throughout the World Cup. With the final approaching, his busyness is now at its peak.

1 month ago 218 views

Economy

Remittances of $1.80 billion enter the country in 18 days of July

In the first 18 days of the current fiscal year 2026-27, remittances or expatriate income of about $1.80 billion have entered the country. During this period, expatriate income through legal channels increased by 20.2 percent compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year. This information was revealed from an updated report of Bangladesh Bank on Sunday (July 19).

1 month ago 125 views

National

New 5-year action plan to boost trade capacity for LDC graduation

On the eve of graduation from the list of Least Developed Countries (LDCs), a new five-year action plan is being adopted to enhance Bangladesh's trade capacity, improve the investment environment, and strengthen competitiveness in the international market. This initiative is being taken through the implementation of the third phase of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) Country Program Document (CPD) under the World Trade Organization (WTO).

1 month ago 107 views

Politics

Opposition leader's letter handed over to Erdogan at Turkish embassy

National Parliament opposition leader and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has sent a letter of solidarity and goodwill to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

1 month ago 123 views

Politics

Despite the fall of fascism, the goals of the youth remain unfulfilled: Charmonai Pir

The Amir of Islami Andolan Bangladesh and Charmonai Pir, Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, said that although fascism has fallen, the goals for which the younger generation participated in the 2024 movement have not yet been achieved.

1 month ago 101 views

Politics

Rizvi announces BNP's stance on local government elections

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has commented that who will participate in the upcoming local government elections and who will not is entirely under the jurisdiction of the Election Commission (EC) and the courts.

1 month ago 113 views

National

Rolex watch warranty card found in Saifuzzaman's flat

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has recovered a warranty card for a luxury Rolex brand watch while conducting a search and inventory of assets at the flat of former Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed in Gulshan, Dhaka.

1 month ago 132 views

National

Not political bias, but public service should be the main duty of government employees: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has called upon government officials and employees to remain free from political bias and perform their duties with patriotism, honesty and professionalism. He said public administration must be brought out of the trend of politicization and turned into a true servant of the people.

1 month ago 147 views

Expatriates

Challenges Bangladeshi students may face under the new US visa policy

The United States is a top destination for Bangladeshi students pursuing higher education. However, the new student visa policy announced by the Trump administration has created fresh concerns among international students. This policy, set to take effect from September, introduces significant changes to the duration of student visas, stay regulations, and the visa renewal process. The US Department of Homeland Security stated that these changes are being made to prevent visa misuse and strengthen national security.

1 month ago 208 views

Fuel oil prices rise further in global market amid Middle East tensions

Prime Minister invites partners of simultaneous movement to dinner

Bangladesh's labor reforms being positively assessed: ILO Director-General

Bangladesh sends letter to India seeking return of former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal

Rashed Khan appointed as Prime Minister's Political Assistant with Secretary rank

Where will the 2030 World Cup be held, and which 6 countries will play directly?

Spain becomes world champion after 16 years by defeating Argentina

Spain-Argentina in the title fight

Investors demand 6 points including cancellation of script netting

'Except Israel' returns to passport, July mass uprising symbol added to watermark

Public Administration Adviser inaugurates free surgery program for children with cleft lip and palate

Hasmat paints flags for 3,000 fans for free

Remittances of $1.80 billion enter the country in 18 days of July

New 5-year action plan to boost trade capacity for LDC graduation

Opposition leader's letter handed over to Erdogan at Turkish embassy

Despite the fall of fascism, the goals of the youth remain unfulfilled: Charmonai Pir

Rizvi announces BNP's stance on local government elections

Rolex watch warranty card found in Saifuzzaman's flat

Not political bias, but public service should be the main duty of government employees: Home Minister

Challenges Bangladeshi students may face under the new US visa policy

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