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Ex-minister Tulip Siddiq's lawyer denied information about Bangladesh case, Sky News understands
Sky News
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July 31, 2025
Former anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq's lawyer was denied any information about the case against her in Bangladesh, Sky News understands. Ms Siddiq resigned earlier this year over accusations she illegally received a plot of land in a new...
Tk 3 lakh seized from Dhaka flat used by Riyad
Daily Star
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July 31, 2025
Police yesterday recovered around Tk 3 lakh in cash from a flat in the capital's Badda, allegedly used by Abdur Razzak Riyad, an expelled leader of Students Against Discrimination (SAD), who was recently arrested on extortion charges. Hafizur...
Bangladeshi actress caught in Kolkata, cops find 2 Aadhaar cards, Indian docs
The Indian Express
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July 31, 2025
A 28-year-old Bangladeshi woman, Shanta Paul, who police say is an actress and model by profession, has been arrested by the Lalbazar Detective Department in Kolkata for allegedly possessing Indian identity documents such as Aadhaar and voter ID...
Potential impact on Bangladesh
New Age Bangladesh
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| web Despite claims of thorough geological and engineering studies, the absence of published full feasibility reports or environmental impact assessments remains a concern for downstream stakeholders and environmental observers, writes Md...
Number of people pushed into Bangladesh by India tops 2,000
New Age Bangladesh
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Staff Correspondent 31 July, 2025, 23:54 The number of people that India has pushed into Bangladesh since May has exceeded 2,000 with 27 people newly pushed into the country on Thursday. On Thursday, the Border Security Force of India pushed 17...
Govt needs to put in work to stem decline in cultural activities
New Age Bangladesh
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A SOMEWHAT decline in cultural activities by institutions has been apparent, especially in outdoor rather than indoor programmes, in a year of the interim government as many organisations say that they go slow because of security reasons. A...
Bangladesh fishermen caught in Myanmar tensions face danger
Deutsche Welle
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July 31, 2025
The trickling sound of the Naf river, which separates Bangladesh from Myanmar, echoes through the verdant lanes leading to Mohammad Siddiqui's hut. Just opposite his quarters in the Bangladeshi border town of Teknaf, the mountains of Rakhine state...
On the banks of the Naf River, DW spoke with several Bangladeshi fishermen who were held captive by rebels based in Myanmar's Rakhine state
Deutsche Welle
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July 31, 2025
The trickling sound of the Naf River, which separates Bangladesh from Myanmar, echoes through the verdant lanes leading to Mohammad Siddiqui's hut. Just opposite his quarters in the Bangladeshi border town of Teknaf, the mountains of Rakhine state...
Bangladesh Bank announces tight monetary policy for H1 FY26
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Bangladesh Bank (BB) today announced maintaining its tight monetary policy stance for the first half (H1) of this fiscal (FY26) to rein in inflation and anchor inflation expectations."If the inflation rate continues to decelerate further, as we...
Bangladesh and Great Power Politics: Deepening Relations with Middle Power can help Strategic Navigation
Fresh Angle
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The world is witnessing a scenario where superpowers engage with each other in trade wars, commercial rivalries, and tensions regarding economic dominance. Bangladesh, as a middle-income country, can face impacts both economically and...
Scotland’s ‘best curry houses’ revealed as 16 named in UK’s top 100
The Scottish Sun
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July 31, 2025
A TOTAL of 16 curry houses in Scotland have been named among the UK's best. The Asian Catering Federation revealed its Top 100 Curry Restaurants Guide - which celebrates the very best cuisine on offer across the UK. 8 The best curry houses in the...
Bangladesh Bank to intervene in forex market to curb volatility
Daily Star
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July 31, 2025
Thu Jul 31, 2025 04:55 PM Last update on: Thu Jul 31, 2025 05:18 PM The move was announced in BB’s latest monetary policy statement for the first half of FY26 Star Business Report Thu Jul 31, 2025 04:55 PM Last update on: Thu Jul 31, 2025 05:18 PM...
Tulip Siddiq to face trial in Bangladesh — even if she refuses to go
The Times
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The Labour MP Tulip Siddiq will face trial in Bangladesh in August over allegations of corruption, whether or not she chooses to attend. Investigators from the country’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) accuse her of having obtained plots of land...
Bangladesh Bank tightens monetary policy further, aims to curb inflation
United News of Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Bank has unveiled a further tightened monetary policy for the first half (H1) of the current fiscal year 2025-26, signalling a continued strong focus on curbing inflation and ensuring macroeconomic stability. The central bank aims to...
Bangladesh faces potential 30% drop in EU exports due to ESG non-compliance, warns Sanem
Apparel Resources
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July 31, 2025
Image Courtesy: www.theglobeandmail.com The South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (Sanem) has warned that Bangladesh could see a sharp decline of around 30% in its exports to the European Union if the country fails to meet emerging ESG...
Bangladesh RMG industry launches largest Water Reuse Project to promote sustainability
Apparel Resources
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July 31, 2025
Image Courtesy: www.textilefocus.com In a significant milestone for the country’s Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector and its commitment to sustainable industrial practices, the first and largest Water Reuse and Wastewater Management Demonstration...
Sports News | Nepal Revealed as the Host for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Latestly
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July 31, 2025
Dubai [UAE], July 31 (ANI): Nepal to host the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier from January 12 to February 2 next year, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Ten teams will battle it out for four coveted...
Kolkata: 28-year-old Bangladeshi model held in Bikramgarh for cheating, impersonation
Hindustan Times
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July 31, 2025
Kolkata: A 28-year-old Bangladeshi model and actor was arrested from the Bikramgarh area of south Kolkata on Wednesday in connection with a cheating case, police said. A first information report (FIR) was registered under cheating and criminal...
Enormous prospects to scale up trade ties with Bangladesh: S Africa
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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South African High Commissioner to Bangladesh Prof Anil Sooklal on Thursday said the relationship between Bangladesh and South Africa is not at its potential that it should be, especially on the trade front, stressing that there is “so much of...
ESG Bootcamp to drive Bangladesh’s role in global sustainability
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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ESG Institute Bangladesh organised the ESG Bootcamp 2025 recently with the aim of corporate transformation through Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. ESG Institute Bangladesh conducted a training program at a hotel in the...