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Bangladesh reports 22 COVID-19 deaths in June
Madhyamam
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June 29, 2025
Dhaka: Bangladesh recorded two new COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities this month to 22, officials said on Saturday. The country reported its first death from the virus this month on June 5, when a man...
Taufiq Uddin Ahmed awarded for contributions to aviation and tourism sectors
United News of Bangladesh
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Taufiq Uddin Ahmed, Founder and Chairman of Galaxy Bangladesh, has been honoured with the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the ‘Share Trip-Monitor Airline of the Year 2024’ for his outstanding contributions to the development of Bangladesh’s travel...
DSEX stays resilient despite Trump's tariff blow on Bangladesh
The Business Standard
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July 8, 2025
The benchmark index, DSEX, of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) remained resilient today despite US President Donald Trump's imposition of a 35% reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi products, which will be effective from 1 August. The index rose by 5.47...
Hosts UAE to play India and Pakistan in T20 Asia Cup in September
The National News
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The UAE is all set to host the T20 Asia Cup in September after organisers announced the schedule for the tournament, ending speculation on the fate of the event following tensions between India and Pakistan. The subcontinent neighbours had been...
CU student found dead, 2 missing at Himchhari beach
Bangladesh Post
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A Chittagong University (CU) student drowned and two of his friends went missing while bathing at a beach in Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday morning. The trio were bathing at Himchhari beach when the sea was rough, according to inspector Somnath Basu of...
Bangladesh: COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 22, This Month
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Dhaka, June 29 (IANS) Bangladesh on Saturday recorded two new COVID-19 deaths during the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 22 so far this month.The country recorded its first COVID-19 fatality on June 5, when a man died from...
After the revolution, Bangladesh warms to China as India fumes
The Manila Times
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July 8, 2025
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Protests in Bangladesh that toppled the government last year triggered a diplomatic pivot, with Dhaka warming towards China after neighbouring India was angered by the ousting of its old ally Sheikh Hasina. One year since the...
After the revolution, Bangladesh warms to Pakistan, China as India fumes
Business Recorder
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July 8, 2025
DHAKA: Protests in Bangladesh that toppled the government last year triggered a diplomatic pivot, with Dhaka warming towards China after neighbouring India was angered by the ousting of its old ally Sheikh Hasina. One year since the protests, that...
Cricket: Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh by 99 runs to seal ODI series
RTL Today
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July 8, 2025
Sri Lanka stormed to a 99-run win over Bangladesh in the third and final ODI at Pallekele on Tuesday, sealing the three-match series 2-1 with a clinical all-round display. Set a challenging target of 286, Bangladesh faltered under pressure and...
After revolution, Bangladesh warms to China as India fumes
GEO TV
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DHAKA: Protests in Bangladesh that toppled the government last year triggered a diplomatic pivot, with Dhaka warming towards China after neighbouring India was angered by the ousting of its old ally Sheikh Hasina. One year since the protests, that...
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Why a reset in India-Maldives ties is important for both
Firstpost
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July 27, 2025
A common goal of diplomacy is to build better relationships with other nations, even those with adversarial relationships. This is even more important if those nations are your neighbours. Historically, all global powers rose as regional powers...
Awami League Highlights 'Unprecedented Threats' To Press Freedom In Bangladesh
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Dhaka, July 8 (IANS) Highlighting the "unprecedented threats" to press freedom in the country, Bangladesh's Awami League party on Tuesday stated that as many as 51 journalists from the South Asian country have expressed their grave...
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Pakistan Name Squad For T20I Series vs Bangladesh; Check Who's IN, Who's OUT
Zee News
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Pakistan have named their 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, which will be played from July 20 to 24 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur, Dhaka. Former mainstays, Babar Azam, Mohammad...
Four Bangladeshi Nationals Detained In Paradip For Illegal Entry
Ommcom News
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July 8, 2025
Paradip: In a significant development, the Paradip Lock police have detained four Bangladeshi nationals who had allegedly entered India illegally and were residing in a rented house in the Atharabanki area of Paradip. According to police sources,...
Second group of Bangladeshis return from Iran amid conflict
Bangladesh Post
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Amid the prevailing conflict situation in Iran, the second group of Bangladeshi nationals wishing to return home arrived in Dhaka from Iran on Tuesday. A total of 32 Bangladeshis, who had expressed their desire for repatriation, travelled by road...
Kolkata’s ‘mini Bangladesh’ restaurants turn local to stay afloat
ETHospitalityWorld.com
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July 8, 2025
In the heart of central Kolkata’s ‘mini Bangladesh’, restaurants known for their rich spread of Bangladeshi cuisine are undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. Faced with a sharp dip in Bangladeshi tourists following political unrest...
Turkey’s deepening role in Bangladesh adds a new layer to India’s security calculus
The Economic Times
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July 8, 2025
As Turkey deepens itsTurkey South Asia strategy, India Turkey rivalry, Erdogan pan-Islamism India, Turkey Bangladesh defence ties, Turkish drones India border, India Turkey Pakistan relations, Bay of Bengal geopolitics, Turkish defence exports...
Misappropriating Tk 496cr: Travel ban on Salman, son, 11 others
Daily Star
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July 8, 2025
A Dhaka court today issued a travel ban on Salman F Rahman, former private industry and investment adviser to ousted prime minister, his son Ahmed Shayan Fazlur Rahman, and 11 others in a case filed on charges of misappropriating Tk 496 crore from...
MTB Air Lounge Wins Best Airport Lounge In Bangladesh At Sharetripmonitor Awards 2024
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: MTB Air Lounge, operated by Mutual Trust Bank (MTB), won the Gold trophy in the Best Airport Lounge (Bangladesh) 2024 category at the ShareTrip–Monitor Airline of the Year Awards, held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon...
End of a Monarch: How People Reclaimed Bangladesh
The Good Men Project - California
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July 8, 2025
International Pressure The pressure from the west was always instrumental in reviving Bangladesh’s democratic process. The West has two primary interests in Southeast Asia, one is China containment and another is to counteract Islamic extremism in...