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2 more dengue deaths, 278 fresh cases recorded in 24 hrs

05:02 PM, 31 Jul 2025 Thursday

Two more deaths were reported from dengue in the last 24 hours (from Wednesday 8:00am to Thursday 8:00am), taking the total number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 83 this year...

‘Strong foreign policy requires political consensus at home’

04:30 PM, 31 Jul 2025 Thursday

Bangladesh’s foreign policy can only become *effective, timely, and respected on the global stage if it is built on a foundation of internal political consensus, former Ambassador Humayun Kabir said on Thursday.

Suspend trade pact with Israel, Sweden calls on EU

04:27 PM, 31 Jul 2025 Thursday

Sweden on Thursday called on the EU to suspend the trade part of its association agreement with Israel over its conduct of the war in Gaza...

BB holds policy rate at 10%, prioritises inflation control

04:14 PM, 31 Jul 2025 Thursday

Bangladesh Bank has decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10 per cent for the first half of the 2025-26 fiscal year, prioritising inflation control over immediate stimulus measures, despite growing calls from the business community to cut interest rates.

Shafiqul finds next 5-6 days crucial for govt

03:50 PM, 31 Jul 2025 Thursday

The next five or six days are very important for the interim government, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Thursday.

'Local Government (City Corporation) (2nd Amendment) Ordinance’ okayed

03:49 PM, 31 Jul 2025 Thursday

The Council of Advisers on Thursday, July 31, approved in principle the draft of the 'Local Government (City Corporation) (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025'...

July charter implementation rests on political leaders: Ali Riaz

02:27 PM, 31 Jul 2025 Thursday

National Consensus Commission (NCC) Vice Chair Prof Ali Riaz on Thursday said the prime responsibility for implementing the July National Charter 2025 lies with the political leaders.

Tarique rejected nat’l govt proposal, Fakhrul’s claim ‘not true’: Nahid

01:41 PM, 31 Jul 2025 Thursday

Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has claimed that although the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement proposed the formation of a national government following the July uprising, BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman did not agree to the proposal.

Shahbagh blocked over demand for July charter; traffic halted

12:45 PM, 31 Jul 2025 Thursday

Protesters identifying themselves as ‘July fighters’ have blocked the Shahbagh intersection in the capital, demanding the July charter. As a result, traffic movement in and around Shahbagh has come to a complete standstill.

Trial begins against Hasina, Joy, Putul in plot scam cases

12:10 PM, 31 Jul 2025 Thursday

The formal trial has begun against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and daughter Saima Wazed Putul in connection with alleged fraud over the allotment of a 30-katha plot in the Purbachal New Town Project.

Heavy rain likely in 3 divs, landslide risk in hill dists: Met office

11:31 AM, 31 Jul 2025 Thursday

The monsoon is currently active over Bangladesh, and under its influence, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in three divisions, according to a forecast by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

Miami edge Atlas 2-1 as Messi shines with double assists

10:25 AM, 31 Jul 2025 Thursday

Lionel Messi delivered two crucial assists — including one in the dying seconds — to help Inter Miami secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Atlas in their Leagues Cup opener on Wednesday night.