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Chinese, Bangladeshi political, business leaders chart blueprint for future collaboration
Xinhua News Agency
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DHAKA, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Bangladeshi political and business leaders gathered at a forum on Wednesday to review the achievements of bilateral cooperation across various fields and to chart a blueprint for future collaboration and...
Researchers make concerning discovery embedded in tissue of staple fish — here's what you need to know
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 8, 2025
This isn't the first time researchers have raised red flags about this kind of issue. by Christine DulionJuly 8, 2025 A new study has made a concerning discovery in one of Bangladesh's favorite fish. Researchers found that hilsa — a staple in...
Bangladesh's growth depends on women's economic empowerment
Daily Star
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July 8, 2025
There are three major aspects of women's empowerment—social, political and economic—and all three are equally important. It is widely recognised that economically empowering women can help achieve developmental goals such as economic growth,...
After Pakistan, this country is supporting Bangladesh, agrees to give weapons to Dhaka, big worry for India due to...
India.com
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July 10, 2025
Home News After Pakistan, this country is supporting Bangladesh, agrees to give weapons to Dhaka, big worry for India due to… Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Chairman Ashiq Chowdhury recently visited a military factory during...
Lamiya Morshed: Redefining Public Leadership Through the SDGs—A Transformative Example for Bangladesh and South Asia
South Asia Journal
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July 9, 2025
“Efficiency is intelligent laziness.” — David Dunham. Ms. Lamiya Morshed has been the Principal Coordinator for SDG Affairs in the rank of Senior Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh since August 2024—a historical first that indicates the...
India worried over 'convergence of interests' between Pakistan, China and Bangladesh
GEO TV
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Indian CDS warns of implications for New Delhi's stability, security. Gen Chauhan expresses concern on geopolitical alignments in IOR. Highlights region's economic vulnerabilities, roles of external actors. India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)...
Bad news for low-wage India, Pakistan, Bangladesh workers in Saudi Arabia as Riyadh launches new visa rules
India.com
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July 10, 2025
Home News New visa rules kicks in Saudi Arabia, expats to be classified in 3 categories, work permits based on…, these people to be affected The national plan seeks to move the country beyond its reliance on oil and into new industries: tourism,...
Chinese investors want better infrastructure in Bangladesh to boost joint ventures
The Business Standard
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July 9, 2025
Chinese investors have expressed strong interest in forming joint ventures with leading Bangladeshi institutions to take advantage of the country's tax and incentive facilities. However, they have called for improvements in infrastructure,...
Three-Day Monsoon Stalls Cargo Unloading at Bangladesh’s Biggest Port
Sourcing Journal - New York
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July 9, 2025
As Bangladesh’s annual monsoon season kicks into gear, heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions have disrupted unloading of imported containers at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port for three days. Since Monday, the inclement weather has...
Remittance Inflow in Bangladesh: From Record Highs to Future Challenges
Pressenza
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July 9, 2025
Bangladesh has witnessed a remarkable economic milestone as remittance inflows reached an all-time high of $30.04 billion in the year 2024–25, a 25.50% increase compared to the previous fiscal year (FY24). The country is one of the world’s top...
Charyapada Revival Festival kicks off in Dhaka
Bangladesh Post
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The three-day ‘Charyapada Revival Festival 2025’ began yesterday at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, celebrating a decade of efforts to revive and popularise the ancient Charyapada songs. Organised by the Bhavanagar Foundation, the festival will...
Hitachi Launches top load smart washing machines and dishwashers for the first time in Bangladesh
United News of Bangladesh
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Hitachi, the global leader in home appliances, in collaboration with Transcom Digital, introduces its Top Load Smart Washing Machines and Dishwashers in Bangladesh for the very first time. This launch marks a significant milestone for Bangladeshi...
35% US Tariff Shock Threatens Bangladesh RMG Sector: Diversification Now a Matter of Survival
Textile Focus
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July 9, 2025
A Serious Challenge for Bangladesh’s RMG Industry Bangladesh’s garment industry is facing one of its most serious challenges in decades as the United States has announced a 35 percent additional tariff on all Bangladeshi exports, effective from...
Muhammad Yunus exposes deep-rooted Islamist plot to Talibanize Bangladesh
Weekly Blitz
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July 9, 2025
In a shocking revelation, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has publicly expressed solidarity with Hefazat-e-Islam, an extremist madrasa-based group, by reposting a poster on his official ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) account and referring to the 2013 law...
Dhaka University student dies after brain stroke
United News of Bangladesh
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A male student of Dhaka University (DU) died on Monday night at a city hospital, a day after he suffered a brain stroke. He breathed his last at 9:40pm while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Neuro Sciences & Hospital in Dhaka,...
Home Adviser requests Belarus to open embassy in Dhaka
Bangladesh Post
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Home Adviser Lieutenant General Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.) on Wednesday requested a European country Belarus to open its embassy in Dhaka. “Belarus now has an honorary consulate of Belarus in Dhaka. But since the main embassy is located...
International observers offer support to EC in Bangladesh's expat voting drive
The Business Standard
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July 9, 2025
A delegation of international observers and experts has expressed keen interest in assisting the Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh in its ongoing efforts to ensure the participation of expatriate Bangladeshis in the upcoming general...
Turkish foreign minister in Pakistan, top defence official in Bangladesh. What's brewing?
Firstpost
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July 9, 2025
In a week marked by diplomatic choreography across South Asia, Turkey has intensified its strategic outreach with high-profile visits to both Pakistan and Bangladesh, signalling Ankara’s deepening interest in the region’s defence and geopolitical...
Beijing seeks to fast-track investment treaty with Dhaka, no matter who leads!
Bangladesh Post
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Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Wednesday said no matter who leads Bangladesh, China will continue to increase trade and investment in the country, supporting its sustainable development and the improvement of people's livelihoods....
India’s defence chief warns of possible China-Pakistan-Bangladesh nexus
Daily Star
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July 9, 2025
India's Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has cautioned against "a possible convergence of interests" among Bangladesh, China and Pakistan, saying it may have implications for India's internal stability and security. Speaking at an event...