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Prime Minister distributes National Primary Education Awards in 21 categories

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman distributed the National Primary Education Awards in 21 categories as recognition of children's creativity, talent and multifaceted abilities.

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7-day free special classes for primary students start in Chandpur

Country

Joint initiative of Dahshri Navajagaran Sangha and government primary school to enhance skills in English and mathematics •

7-day free special classes for primary students start in Chandpur

A 7-day free special class has been organized for primary-level students in Dahshri village, Shahrasti upazila, Chandpur, aiming to enhance their skills in English and mathematics. The program began on Wednesday (July 15) at 7 AM, jointly initiated by the local social organization Dahshri Navajagaran Sangha and Dahshri Government Primary School.

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Economy

Bangladesh Bank eases rules for foreign-owned firms to take foreign loans

Bangladesh Bank has further simplified the rules for 100% foreign-owned industrial enterprises operating in Bangladesh to obtain loans from abroad. Under the new policy, these enterprises will be able to take short, medium, and long-term foreign loans from parent companies, associate firms, or foreign shareholders under relatively easier conditions. On Tuesday (July 15), Bangladesh Bank issued a directive in this regard. The new policy will apply to 100% foreign-owned industrial enterprises operating within the country and in Export Processing Zones (EPZs), Private EPZs (PEPZs), Economic Zones (EZs), and Hi-Tech Parks.

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National

New law to prevent human trafficking and misuse of technology will be effective: Home Minister

At a national dissemination event in the capital, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said that the 'Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Prevention and Suppression Act, 2026' will play an effective role in preventing organized criminal gangs from misusing digital platforms and technology, and in curbing human trafficking and migrant smuggling. He stated that the country's legal and institutional capacity has been upgraded to international standards in line with the changing tactics of criminal gangs.

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National

Prime Minister calls for planting at least one tree every year

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on students to plant at least one tree every year to protect the environment and build a green Bangladesh.

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World

UK to impose social media curfew for 16-17 year olds at midnight

The UK is set to introduce new controls on social media use to reduce online addiction among children and adolescents. According to government plans, 16 and 17 year olds will face restrictions on using popular platforms like Instagram and Facebook from midnight to 6 AM.

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Education

HSC 7th day exam amidst movement, students' long march in the afternoon

Amidst the ongoing movement demanding the postponement of exams, the 7th day of the 2026 HSC and equivalent examinations is being held today, Wednesday. According to the pre-announced schedule, the exams started at 10 am. On the same day, after the exams, the protesting students have announced a long march program towards the Ministry of Education in the capital.

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World

Sheikh Hasina's extradition will be settled according to law: India

Regarding the extradition of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, the Indian government has stated that it is a purely legal matter and a decision will be made according to existing laws. The country's foreign ministry also said that there has been no change in India's position on this matter.

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Education

Urgent directive for all educational institutions in the country

Bangladesh will observe state mourning on Wednesday (July 15) following the death of former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The government has ordered the national flag to be flown at half-mast at all educational institutions, as well as government, semi-government, autonomous, and private buildings on this occasion.

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Entertainment

No one gave me a bad proposal, nor dared to: Shabnam Faria

Small screen actress Shabnam Faria has claimed that in her 14-year acting career, she has never received any indecent or immoral proposal. At the same time, she has given a strong response to the various rumors and misinformation spread about her on social media.

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Economy

Now Salman F Rahman's company gets special benefit

Bangladesh Bank has given special benefits to Shinepukur Ceramics Limited, a company owned by Salman F Rahman, former private industry and investment adviser to the prime minister. Due to Beximco Group being classified as a loan defaulter, legal complications arose in opening letters of credit (LC) for importing raw materials for the company; to resolve this, permission has been granted to open LCs on a 100% margin basis.

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National

Hawor environment destroyed for road to former president's house: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said that in the past, unplanned projects implemented in the name of development have caused extensive damage to the country's environment. As an example, he mentioned the construction of a road cutting through the haor to reach the house of former President Abdul Hamid.

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Politics

I have been humiliated before the nation as a loan defaulter: Sarwar Alamgir

Sarwar Alamgir, Member of Parliament for Chattogram-2 (Fatikchhari) constituency, said he has been humiliated before the nation by being accused of being a loan defaulter, and that the people of his constituency have been deprived of various benefits as he could not attend parliament for the past four months.

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Politics

New political crisis may arise if people's expectations are not met: GM Quader

GM Quader, chairman of the Jatiya Party (one faction), said he does not want to call the July movement either a success or a failure. According to him, the main goal of the movement has not yet been realized. Therefore, it is still 'unfinished', and if the people's expectations are not met, a new political crisis or a situation of an even larger movement may arise in the future.

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National

Flood situation improves in 5 districts, short-term flood risk in Rangpur

The ongoing flood situation in five districts of the country is gradually improving. However, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Center has said that there is a risk of short-term flooding in several districts of Rangpur division due to rising water levels in the Teesta and associated rivers.

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Education

Students' three-point demand including education minister's resignation by 6 PM

Protesting students have announced a three-point demand including the resignation of the Education Minister, re-conducting the recent HSC exams, and postponing upcoming exams with a new schedule. They have also issued an ultimatum for the minister to resign and apologize to the nation for his statements by 6 PM.

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Stock Market

Opportunity to buy and sell shares on the same day, approval for intraday trading

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved the introduction of intraday trading, or the opportunity to buy and sell shares on the same day, to make the country's capital market more dynamic and modern. As a result, subject to meeting specified conditions, investors will be able to buy and sell shares on the same day.

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National

Opinion collection begins for formulating employment-oriented youth policy •

Initiative to amend the National Youth Policy 2017, employment to be the main priority

The government has taken an initiative to amend the National Youth Policy 2017 with the aim of developing the skills of the youth, creating employment opportunities, and formulating a time-befitting policy. To this end, a national inception workshop was held in Dhaka, where the formal process of formulating the amended youth policy has begun.

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Education

SSC in January, HSC in June: Education Minister's Plan

From the next academic year, the government has planned to hold the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations in January, and the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations in June. Additionally, Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon said efforts are underway to further advance the public exam schedule in the future.

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Education