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US, Israel strike Iran, targeting top leaders

The United States and Israel carried out military strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its top leaders and plunging the Middle East into a conflict that President Donald Trump said would end a security threat to the US and give Iranians a chance to topple their rulers, reports Reuters.Iran's Defence...

Middle East war to create fresh challenges for BD’s foreign trade

Bangladesh's foreign trade, both exports and imports, is set to face fresh challenges as several Middle Eastern flights remain suspended amid ongoing attacks in a number of Gulf countries.Economists and exporters say the disruption to air routes could hamper shipments to key destinations, particularly the EU, where many buyers rely...

PM Tarique urges parties to vow to change people's fate

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday urged political parties to take a vow to work to change the fate of the people of Bangladesh, reports UNB."At this iftar gathering, let us take a pledge in the name of Allah that our future actions will be aimed at changing the fate...

403 students took their own lives in 2025: Study

The number of students who took their own lives reached 403 in 2025, covering educational institutions from schools to universities and madrasas nationwide, said a study by the Aachol Foundation published on Saturday. Among them, the highest number -- 190 students -- died by suicide at the school level, accounting...

CPD urges structural reforms across sectors

With a new government taking office, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has urged policymakers to use the first 180 days to set a different tone -- one grounded in evidence, transparency and meaningful parliamentary oversight.The think tank argues that reforms across the power, trade, revenue and investment sectors can...

Exports to Malaysia jump fivefold in a decade

Bangladesh's exports to Malaysia have increased more than fivefold over the past decade, rising from $56 million to nearly $300 million, reflecting stronger bilateral trade ties, said Mohd Shuhada Othman, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Bangladesh.He said future cooperation would prioritise high-tech collaboration, particularly in semiconductors, and deeper engagement in...