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Leaked call hints Sheikh Hasina ordered violent crackdown on Bangladesh student protests: Reports
CNBC-TV18
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July 9, 2025
Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, personally authorised a violent crackdown on student-led protests in 2024, according to an audio recording analysed by the BBC. In the leaked phone call from July 18, 2024, Hasina is heard...
Dhaka Bank sponsor gifts shares worth Tk 11.56 crore to wife
Daily Star
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July 9, 2025
Abdul Wahed, a sponsor of Dhaka Bank PLC, has transferred 1.03 crore shares to his wife Zaheda Wahed Khan as a gift outside the trading system of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), according to a disclosure on the DSE website today. The transaction...
Isa Award Board Reviews Final Report on Bangladesh Charity Visit
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Under the chairmanship of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Special Representative of His Majesty the King and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa Award for Service to...
Bangladesh hopeful of ‘further progress’ as 2nd round tariff talks set to begin today
United News of Bangladesh
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Bangladesh hopes to build on the progress made during the first round of fruitful negotiations with the United States, as the second round of talks on the tariff issue is set to begin in Washington DC today (Wednesday). "Bangladesh hopes to build...
Bangladesh, Mexico celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties with landmark illuminations in Mexico City
United News of Bangladesh
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Celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations with Mexico, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Mexico Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey has expressed optimism about the future of bilateral relations, highlighting the potential for strengthened cooperation through...
West Bengal Fake Aadhaar Card Scam: Four arrested in two independent searches close to Bangladesh border
Organiser Weekly
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In a major achievement in the fight against identity fraud, police in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal have exposed two fictitious Aadhaar card rackets in independent operations carried out within the last two months. These consecutive...
Bangladesh reports more severe dengue cases, calls for early treatment
United News of Bangladesh
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Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Prof Dr Md Abu Jafor on Wednesday said the nature of dengue has changed, making it more challenging to treat patients. “The current strain of dengue is no longer manageable the...
No time to rest as Afeida leads Bangladesh’s SAFF U-20 title defence
Daily Star
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July 9, 2025
Bangladesh captain Afeida Khandokar is focused on maintaining the winning rhythm as she leads the hosts in the SAFF U-20 Women's Championship, starting from July 11 at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka. Fresh off their historic qualification...
Government Appoints New Honorary Consul of Bulgaria in Bangladesh
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Council of Ministers has decided to relieve Tanveer Imam from his duties as Honorary Consul of Bulgaria in Dhaka, Bangladesh and to appoint Ziaul Haque as the new Honorary Consul covering the entire territory of Bangladesh. Mr. Haque is a...
Trump tariff triggers massive job loss fears in Bangladesh, panic grips garment industry
Firstpost
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July 9, 2025
The fear of job losses is rippling through Bangladesh’s garment hubs as US President Donald Trump’s 35% tariff on the South Asian nation threatens orders from its main export market and crimps the country’s biggest industry. The readymade garments...
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...
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...
Bangladesh recordings suggest ex-PM ordered crackdown
Gulf News
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In the recording, dated July 18, 2024, a voice alleged to be Hasina is heard authorising security forces to “use lethal weapons” against protesters and that “wherever they find (them), they will shoot”.
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....
Yunus urges Bhutan to utilise Bangladesh's infrastructural facilities
Bangladesh Post
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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday recommended Bhutan take advantage of all available infrastructural facilities that Bangladesh offers, mentioning that significant opportunities remain for expanding bilateral collaboration. The...
Bangladesh Bank set to relax monetary policy, ease interest rates
Bangladesh Post
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Bangladesh Bank will unveil its new monetary policy by the end of July, signalling a shift from its current contractionary stance in a bid to spur economic growth while still reining in inflation. Sources indicate the central bank is preparing...
Bangladesh, Turkey to enhance bilateral relations in defense sector
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) During a visit to Bangladesh, the head of Türkiye’s Defense Industries Secretariat, Haluk Gorgun, emphasized the importance of close collaboration in defense between the two nations. Gorgun met with Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad...
Bangladesh ex-PM audio reveals orders for deadly crackdown
The Sun Daily
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July 9, 2025
DHAKA: Audio recordings analysed by the BBC appear to confirm Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina ordered security forces to use lethal weapons during last year’s deadly crackdown on protests. The recordings, dated July 18, 2024, form...
Recordings suggest Bangladesh Ex-PM ordered deadly crackdown on protesters
Daily Times
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July 9, 2025
Audio recordings analyzed by the BBC suggest that Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ordered a deadly crackdown on protests in 2024. These allegations are part of a trial against her for crimes against humanity. The United...
Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh due to a hamstring injury
Pennsylvania Sun
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New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. He sustained a hamstring injury on his right leg while batting during the final ODI against Bangladesh,...