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June cargo dropped sharply, but Long Beach Port expects a rebound as more tariffs loom
Long Beach Business Journal
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July 16, 2025
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...
'Rapid Pass' launched for Hatirjheel circular bus service
The Business Standard
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July 20, 2025
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...
Mamata warns BJP of ‘political detention’ over deportation of Bengali migrants
The Indian Express
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July 16, 2025
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 Diplomat
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July 15, 2025
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
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July 16, 2025
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...
MACC nabs two Bangladeshi men over KLIA bribery to smuggle in foreigners
Malay Mail
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July 16, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two Bangladeshi men, including a director of an overseas-based tourism company, on suspicion of masterminding a syndicate involved in bringing foreign nationals...
World News | India Advises Citizens to Avoid Non-essential Travel to Iran
Latestly
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July 16, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Iran issued a travel advisory on Wednesday, urging Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. The advisory comes amid rising security concerns in the region over the past several...
MACC arrests two Bangladeshis in KLIA bribery syndicate case
The Sun Daily
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July 15, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained two Bangladeshi nationals suspected of leading a syndicate that facilitated illegal entry for foreign nationals by bribing airport enforcement officers. The suspects, both...
Worldwide Curry: A Bengali Artist Spans East And West Via Switzerland
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Since moving to Switzerland in 2018, Ishita Chakraborty has deepened the scope of her work, dissolving geographical and conceptual borders from India to Brazil. Interviewed in her Swiss studio, she discusses her restrictive...
26 ‘illegal’ Bangladeshi immigrants arrested in Meghalaya by BSF; four others held for aiding their illegal entry
Mint
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July 15, 2025
At least 26 Bangladeshis were apprehended by the Border Security Force near the international border in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district. Officials said on Tuesday they were arrested for entering Indian “without valid documents”. According to...
MACC nabs 2 Bangladeshis linked to 'counter setting' syndicate Suspects believed to have bribed enforcement officers at KLIA 1. Bernama 22 m ago
Malaysiakini
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July 15, 2025
The MACC has arrested two Bangladeshi men, including a director of an overseas-based tourism company, on suspicion of masterminding a syndicate bringing foreign nationals into the country without proper checks. According to a source, the two...
10 Bangladesh army officers “fled abroad despite warrants and travel bans”
Netra News
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July 15, 2025
“Ever since my father disappeared, whenever I see that black uniform, I think of them as black-clothed hyenas. They are monsters in the guise of men. When my brother sees RAB, he gets scared,” recalls Anisha Islam Insa, whose father, Ismail...
Pakistan Prolongs Airspace Ban On Indian Flights
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(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,...
Taufiq Uddin Ahmed gets lifetime achievement award for contribution to travel, tourism industry
Daily Star
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July 7, 2025
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 remarkable contributions to the development of Bangladesh's travel...
Bangladesh visa issuance in Assam drops over 60% amid political unrest
The Assam Tribune
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July 11, 2025
Guwahati, July 11: The issuance of Bangladesh visas in Assam has declined by more than 60 per cent, reflecting a significant reduction in cross-border movement and bilateral exchanges between the two countries. According to sources, the three visa...
Bangladesh’s ex-top cop pleads guilty to crimes against humanity
Dawn
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July 11, 2025
• Former PM Hasina formally indicted • Govt accused of overlooking more than 2,000 crimes committed against religious minorities DHAKA: Bangladesh’s former police chief pleaded guilty to crimes against humanity committed during a crackdown on...
Bangladesh ex-top cop pleads guilty to crimes against humanity
The Straits Times
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July 10, 2025
DHAKA – Bangladesh’s former police chief pleaded guilty to crimes against humanity committed during a crackdown on protests in 2024, while former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was formally indicted, prosecutors said after the trial resumed on July...
Luxury travellers embrace purpose-led trips, boost spending: Marriott study
TTG Asia
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July 14, 2025
A new study conducted by the Luxury Group by Marriott International has found that high-net-worth (HNW) travellers in Asia-Pacific are prioritising well-being, immersive experiences, emotional value, and intentional design over volume and...
Figures linked to Hasina regime channelled millions into UK property: Guardian report
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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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...
Bangladesh ex-police boss pleads guilty to crimes against humanity in 2024 protests
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 10, 2025
Bangladesh's former police chief pleaded guilty to crimes against humanity committed during a crackdown on protests last year, while ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina was formally indicted, prosecutors said after the trial resumed Thursday. Up to...