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Yunus urges fisheries ministry to emphasise more on deep-sea fishing

Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday called upon fisheries and livestock ministry to step up efforts in deep-sea fishing and modernise livestock services, saying the country is missing out on enormous potential.

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Bayern sign Luis Diaz from Liverpool

Bayern Munich on Wednesday completed the signing of forward Luis Diaz from Premier League champions Liverpool for a reported fee that could rise to 75 million euros ($86.5 million).

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Bangladesh foreign adviser calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Bangladesh interim government foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain has urged an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza and accountability for crimes against Palestinians while addressing a high-level UN conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestine question in New York.

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Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunamis

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s sparsely populated Far East on Wednesday, causing tsunamis up to four metres high across the Pacific and sparking evacuations from Hawaii to Japan...

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Bhasani one of Bangladesh’s founding fathers: NCP

The National Citizen Party considers Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani one of the founding fathers of Bangladesh, who fought for farmers, workers, and the mass people, said NCP convener Nahid Islam on Tuesday...

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Third-round tariff talks begin

The third round of tariff talks with the United States was scheduled to begin at about 12:30pm on Tuesday (Washington time), according to a message received from commerce ministry officials...

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UCSI Univ marks 1st July uprising anniv

UCSI University Bangladesh Branch Campus commemorated the first anniversary of the July 2024 uprising with a discussion and photo exhibition, reflecting on the movement’s legacy and the nation’s political direction, in Dhaka’s Banani area on Tuesday...

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Kings land Cuba Mitchell and Brazilian coach

Five-time BPL champions Bashundhara Kings strengthened their squad by signing UK-based footballer Cuba Mitchell and also appointing Brazilian Sergio Farias as the head coach ahead of the forthcoming AFC Challenge League...

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Iran vows stronger response if attacked again

Iran’s foreign minister warned on Monday that it would respond to the United States and Israel in a ‘more decisive manner’ should they attack Iran again...

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Gunmen involved in Kashmir tourist attack killed: Amit Shah

Indian security forces have killed three Pakistani gunmen who were involved in an April attack on Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir that led to an intense military conflict between the two countries, home minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday...

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EU defends Trump trade deal in face of backlash

The European Union on Monday defended its trade deal with president Donald Trump, with EU capitals and businesses sharply divided on an outcome some branded a ‘capitulation’...

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IFIC Bank, NPA sign deal

IFIC Bank PLC on Monday partnered with the National Pension Authority to serve as a key platform for monthly premium payments of Universal Pension Scheme, said a press release...

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Meghna Bank hosts training on AML, CFT

Meghna Bank PLC has recently organised a daylong training programme anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism for employees of Chattogram region, said a press release...

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SC clears way for holding UCB AGM

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday temporarily cleared the way for holding United Commercial Bank’s 42nd annual general meeting to be held on Thursday, staying a High Court order that had earlier halted the event for three months.

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Unseen war for the West Bank’s future

ISRAEL is meticulously following a textbook model of instigating unrest in the occupied West Bank. The latest such provocations consisted of stripping the Palestinian-run Hebron (Al-Khalil) municipality of its administrative powers over the venerable Ibrahimi Mosque. Worse, according to Israel Hayom, it granted these powers to the religious council of the...

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Emotional violence, legal silence

EVERY morning, she tied her hair into a perfect bun, pinned on a brooch and stepped out with a smile. In schools and courtrooms, she spoke for the voiceless — teaching rights, opposing injustice and encouraging young women. But at home, her voice remained quieter. She is just one among countless women silently enduring life in patriarchal households...

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ABU SAYEED MURDER: Charge hearing begins at ICT

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Monday began hearing charges of crimes against humanity against former Begum Rokeya University vice-chancellor Hasibur Rashid Bachchu and 29 others for the murder of Abu Sayeed during the July 2024 uprising.

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RUCSU polls scheduled for September 15

The authorities on Monday announced that the elections to the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union would be held on September 15...

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Saudi invites Yunus to FII9

Saudi Arabia invited chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to attend the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative to be held in Riyadh on October 27-30...

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UK, Bangladesh working to boost trade: Sarah Cooke

British high commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke on Monday said that the United Kingdom was working with Bangladesh to unlock new trade opportunities, support business-friendly reforms and connect UK buyers with high-quality Bangladeshi products...