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FIFA Launches Investigation into Spain-Argentina World Cup Final Scuffle
Dhaka: FIFA has opened an investigation into the scuffle involving players and coaching staff from Spain and Argentina after Sunday’s World Cup final. The governing body said it has appointed an investigator under Article 36 of the FIFA Disciplinary …
Govt Establishes Legal Panel to Combat Disinformation and Cyber Bullying
Dhaka: The government has assembled a panel of lawyers to take decisive legal action against disinformation and cyber bullying, with a specific focus on protecting citizens, including women who are frequently targeted by online abuse. This was announc…
Bangladesh Sets Ambitious Goals for Jute Industry Transformation
Dhaka: The government on Tuesday expressed its firm commitment to working together to transform the jute sector into a modern industry, ensure fair prices for farmers, and establish Bangladesh as a trusted global source of climate-friendly jute-based …
Youth Beaten to Death in Jatrabari, Accused Flees
Dhaka: A youth was allegedly beaten to death by a neighbour in the capital’s Jatrabari area on Monday evening. The deceased was identified as Rifat Mridha, 18, a resident of Khan Bari intersection in Rayerbagh under Jatrabari Police Station.
Accordi…
Bangladesh and Trkiye Engage in Dialogue on Strengthening Bilateral Ties at ASEAN Forum
Dhaka: Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir held an impromptu meeting with Trkiye’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Berris Ekinci on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Minister…
Central Bank Updates Basel-III NSFR Reporting Framework for Bangladesh Banks
Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has revised the reporting framework for the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) under the Basel III liquidity regime to align regulatory disclosures with the updated accounting treatment of central bank liquidity operations. Th…
Govt Targets Double-Digit Growth in Leather and Agro-Processing Sectors
Dhaka: Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir announced on Tuesday that the government is prioritizing efforts to drive Bangladesh’s leather, agro-processing, and light engineering sectors towards achieving double-digit growth in the short term.
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Asian Markets Rally as South Korea and Japan Lead Recovery After AI Stock Decline
Seoul: Asian stock markets mostly closed higher on Tuesday, with South Korea and Japan rebounding from recent downturns attributed to significant sell-offs in artificial intelligence (AI)-related shares.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Sout…