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Youths demand jobs or benefits at Dhaka rally
A youth rally in Dhaka has called on the interim government to make employment for jobless young people a top priority. At the event held on Friday afternoon by the Bangladesh Youth Union’s Dhaka division, protesters demanded the launch of online...

World News | Over 160 Arrested, Curfew Extended in Bangladesh Town After Violence, Toll Rises to Five
Dhaka, Jul 18 (PTI) Over 160 people were arrested and curfew extended on Friday in Gopalganj, the home town of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, even as the death toll in Wednesday's violence rose to five. According to police, 164 people...

SpaceX VP Lauren Dreyer praises Bangladesh’s efficiency in facilitating Starlink launch
The Vice President of SpaceX, Lauren Dreyer, has commended the coordinated efforts of government officials in Bangladesh for supporting the effective launching of Starlink in the country. She made the remarks during a meeting with Chief Adviser...

Railway allocates special trains for Jamaat's national rally in Dhaka
Bangladesh Railway has allocated two special trains to transport participants from Rajshahi and Sirajganj to Dhaka for Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's national rally, scheduled for tomorrow (19 July) at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan. Confirming the...

"We would welcome holding of inclusive elections": India on Bangladesh
New Delhi: India on Thursday reiterated that elections in Bangladesh, scheduled for April 2026 should be credible, democratic, peaceful, and all-inclusive. Responding to a query on Bangladesh general elections after former Bangladesh PM, Sheikh...

India launches national strategy to boost medical and wellness tourism
FHRAI and KPMG release ‘Heal in India’ report, outlining strategic goals to position India as a global healthcare and wellness hub. NEW DELHI, INDIA – In a landmark effort to elevate India’s position on the global healthcare map, the Federation of...

'Rapid Pass' launched for Hatirjheel circular bus service
The Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) has officially launched the 'Rapid Pass', a digital fare payment system, for the Hatirjheel circular bus service, aiming to modernise urban transport and ensure a smoother commuting experience for...

Pakistan Prolongs Airspace Ban On Indian Flights
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Pakistan has extended the ban on entry of Indian aircraft in Pakistan airspace for another term. The new restrictions came into effect at 3:20 pm on Friday (July 18) and will continue till 4:59 am of August 24,...

“We would welcome holding of inclusive elections”: MEA on Bangladesh
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): India on Thursday reiterated that elections in Bangladesh, scheduled for April 2026 should be credible, democratic, peaceful, and all-inclusive. Responding to a query on Bangladesh general elections after former...

Tourism Minister inspects Kupli Orchid resort, backs eco-tourism development along Kupli River
Shillong, July 16: Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Wednesday visited the Kupli Orchid Resort in Priang village, West Jaintia Hills, as part of an inspection of state-run tourism infrastructure. He was accompanied by local MLA Nujorki Sungoh and...

Indian Medical Tourism Market To Surge From $18.2 Bn In 2025 To $58.2 Bn By 2035: Report
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Indian medical tourism market is set to surge from $18.2 billion in 2025 to $58.2 billion by 2035, according to a new report on Thursday.The report, by the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant...

India’s Medical Tourism Market To Triple, Reaching $58.2 Billion By 2035: Report
The Indian medical tourism market is set to surge from $18.2 billion in 2025 to $58.2 billion by 2035, according to a new report on Thursday. The report, by the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), in collaboration...

Figures linked to Hasina regime channelled millions into UK property: Guardian report
The Guardian, a UK-based newspaper, in a report exposed how politically connected figures under the ousted Sheikh Hasina regime exploited senior positions to loot state contracts and banking system, channelling millions into UK property. Guardian...
Honor launches AI-powered smartphone X6c in Bangladesh
Global technology brand Honor has officially launched its latest AI-powered smartphone, the Honor X6c, in the Bangladeshi market, aiming to redefine the entry-level smartphone experience with intelligent features and a durable design. The launch...

Pakistan-Bangladesh relations for a shared future
Pakistan and Bangladesh are entering a new phase of engagement, driven by mutual interest in peace, economic progress, and regional cooperation. Despite decades of strained relations rooted in historical sensitivities, both countries today appear...

Canada keen to boost sustainable trade, investment in Bangladesh
Canada has expressed keen interest in expanding sustainable trade and investment ties with Bangladesh, as part of its commitment to fostering inclusive growth across the Indo-Pacific region. Weldon Epp, Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) for the...

June cargo dropped sharply, but Long Beach Port expects a rebound as more tariffs loom
Cargo volumes at the Port of Long Beach fell 16.4% in June compared to the same month last year, port officials said today, though a pause on new tariffs could fuel a rebound in the coming weeks. Dockworkers and terminal operators processed...

Mamata warns BJP of ‘political detention’ over deportation of Bengali migrants
Warning the BJP of “dire political backlash” over detention and deportation of Bengali migrants in different parts of the country, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed that the Centre has “secretly issued a notification”...

The Rise of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s Tarique Rahman
The stature of Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has grown in recent years, especially after the fall of the Awami League government in August 2024. During his official visit to London on June 10-13,...

FitsAir to fly daily to Bangladesh from Sri Lanka, driving tourism
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has undertaken to buy around 2.5 billion US dollars from forex markets over the next 11 months under an International Monetary Fund program to build foreign reserves. “We are gradually rebuilding gross international...