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Bangladesh eyes golden opportunity after Trump's 50% India tariff

10:09 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

This significant trade measure could open a strategic window of opportunity for Bangladesh, particularly in boosting exports to the US market and attracting greater foreign direct investment (FDI). With Indian goods facing higher costs in the American market, US buyers may increasingly look to alternative suppliers – and Bangladesh is well-positioned to benefit.

Liverpool grant Nunez go-ahead for move to Al-Hilal

10:00 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

Liverpool have given Darwin Nunez permission to negotiate a move to the Saudi Pro League, with Al-Hilal close to finalising a fee for the Uruguay international...

Sagarika’s brace helps Bangladesh U-20 Women stun higher-ranked Laos 3-1

09:53 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

Bangladesh’s U-20 women’s team began their AFC Women’s U-20 Asian Cup qualifying campaign in impressive fashion, securing a surprise 3-1 victory over hosts Laos in Vientiane.

Mid-air glitch forces Biman’s Bangkok flight to return to Dhaka

09:28 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

A Bangkok-bound flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines was forced to return to Dhaka about an hour after take-off on Wednesday due to a technical fault...

CAO writes to EC to hold elections before Ramadan

09:09 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

The Chief Adviser’s Office has formally written to the Election Commission requesting that all preparations for the national elections be completed ahead of Ramadan in February 2026.

Trump's new 25% tax hits India, total tariffs soar to 50%

08:53 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to place an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for its purchases of Russian oil, bringing the combined tariffs imposed by the United States on its ally to 50 per cent.

AFC U-20 qualifier: Sagarika’s goal gives Bangladesh lead at half-time against Laos

08:16 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

Bangladesh’s U-20 women’s team took a historic step in their quest for the AFC Women’s U-20 Asian Cup, going into half-time with a 1–0 lead against hosts Laos in their opening qualifier match in Vientiane.

U-19 tri-nation series: Tigers triumph brilliantly under pressure against Proteas

08:02 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

The bowlers had done their part, dismissing South Africa Under-19 for just 147 runs. But while chasing a modest target, Bangladesh Under-19 found themselves in deep trouble. After losing five wickets for only 68 runs, fears of a collapse began to grow. However, the young Tigers fought back with grit and composure to secure a remarkable five-wicket victory over South Africa in Harare.

Expats send $32.80cr remittance in 5 days of August

07:53 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

The expatriate Bangladeshis sent around $32.80 crore in remittances in the first five days of August...

Adviser hopes interest in preserving rawhide will grow next Eid

07:19 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has expressed hope that more people will participate in preserving rawhide ahead of next year’s Eid-ul-Azha, citing strong market prices achieved this year by those who preserved rawhides.

Political parties must not halt meeting face-to-face: Tarique

07:01 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called on all political parties to maintain unity in the national interest, urging them not to discontinue face-to-face dialogue on critical national issues or matters concerning democracy.

Israel kills 135 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours

06:51 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

At least 135 Palestinians, including 87 aid seekers, have been killed and 771 injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 24 hours, according to the enclave’s Health Ministry...

Trump’s envoy Witkoff meets Putin as ceasefire deadline nears

06:44 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

US special envoy Steve Witkoff has held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, as former President Donald Trump’s deadline for Moscow to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine draws near.

Ozzy died of heart attack, reveals death certificate

06:32 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack, with his death certificate listing coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease among the contributing factors, according to The New York Times...

Off-screen horror: Sanai sues husband for forcing her into prostitution

06:16 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

The life of model-turned-actress Sanai Mahbub Suprabha has taken a dramatic turn as she steps into the courtroom accusing her husband, Abu Saleh Musa, of dowry harassment and an alarming attempt to push her into prostitution.

Korean OCF Co to invest $8.06m in Mongla EPZ

06:08 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

South Korean company OCF Co. Limited is set to invest $8.06 million in Mongla Export Processing Zone (Mongla EPZ)...

Room for more US tariff talks as deal yet to be inked: Salehuddin

05:15 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

Bangladesh has successfully reduced the US counter-tariff on certain goods from an initial 35 per cent to 20 per cent through ongoing negotiations, but no formal agreement has yet been signed, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has said. He added that there remains scope for further discussion before the deal is finalised.

3 more dengue deaths, 428 fresh cases recorded in 24 hrs

05:12 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

Three more deaths were reported from dengue in the last 24 hours (from Tuesday 8:00am to Wednesday 8:00am), taking the total number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 92 this year...

Lottery system for posting SPs, OCs ahead of polls

04:55 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

The posting of Superintendents of Police (SPs) and Officers-in-Charge (OCs) will be conducted through a lottery system earlier than originally planned before the announcement of election schedule, Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has announced.

Election must be based on 'July Charter': Jamaat

04:48 PM, 06 Aug 2025 Wednesday

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami finds the announcement of holding the next general election in February as a positive move and it insisted that the polls must take place based on the 'July Charter'...