Day: July 30, 2026
Qingfeng Zhang Appointed as New ADB Country Director for Bangladesh
Dhaka: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Qingfeng Zhang as its new Country Director for Bangladesh. Zhang will oversee ADB’s operations in Bangladesh, which is one of its largest country programs, and aim to further strengthen the bank’s long…
Case Filed Over Alleged Attack on NCP Leaders in Habiganj
Habiganj: A regular case has been filed against 11 named and 100 unnamed leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) over the attack on the leaders and activists of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Habiganj. The case was officially regi…
PM Hands Over Appointment Letters to Individuals with Disabilities in Bangladesh
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday handed over appointment letters to three individuals with disabilities as part of the government’s efforts to promote their economic empowerment and inclusion in society. The ceremony took place at the …
No Talks Between Bangladesh and Myanmar on Repatriation of 300,000 Rohingyas: Shama Obaed
Dhaka: As media reports circulate about Myanmar’s alleged agreement to repatriate 300,000 Rohingyas from Bangladesh, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam clarified on Thursday that no discussions have taken place between the two govern…
Oil Prices Decline as Asian Markets See Lower Trading Amid Chip Stock Retreat
Seoul: Oil prices fell and most Asian stocks traded lower on Thursday as investors moved away from major chipmakers, with South Korea’s benchmark Kospi extending its significant losses.
According to United News of Bangladesh, volatility in the oil …
DMP Files 3,172 Cases for Traffic Rule Violations
Dhaka: Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in separate drives filed 3,172 cases against motorists for violating traffic rules in different parts of the capital on Wednesday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, DMP filed 140 case…
Warming Mediterranean Waters Drive Spread of Invasive Species
The mediterranean sea: The Mediterranean Sea is undergoing major changes as rising temperatures linked to climate change create favorable conditions for hundreds of invasive species, threatening native marine life and the livelihoods of coastal commun…
626 Bangladeshis Experience “Auto-Cancellation” of UAE Visas; Renewal Process Underway
Dhaka: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Thursday clarified that exactly 626 Bangladeshis have experienced “auto-cancellation” of their visas in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), countering earlier claims of 5,000 affected individu…