BEIJING, July 19 (AFP): China started building a mega-dam Saturday on a river running through Tibet and India, with Premier Li Qiang attending the commencement ceremony, state media said.Beijing approved the project in December on the river-known as Yarlung Tsangpo...
SINGAPORE, July 19 (AFP): Singapore is dealing with a "serious" cyberattack against its critical infrastructure by a highly sophisticated entity linked by industry experts to China, the country's coordinating minister for national security said.The attack, part of a sophisticated level...
NEW YORK, July 19 (BBC/AFP): Three officers were killed in an explosion at a law enforcement training facility in East Los Angeles, officials say.The blast occurred at around 07:30 local time (15:30 BST) on Friday at the Biscailuz Center Academy...
PRETORIA, July 19 (BBC): A highly respected police officer has shaken South Africa's government - and won the admiration of many ordinary people - with his explosive allegations that organised crime groups have penetrated the upper echelons of President Cyril...
NEW YORK, July 19 (Reuters): A federal judge blocked on Friday the enforcement of US President Donald Trump's executive order targeting those who work with the International Criminal Court.The ruling follows an April lawsuit by two human rights advocates challenging...
DAMASCUS, July 19 (Reuters/AFP): Syria's Islamist-led government said its internal security forces began deploying in Sweida on Saturday as the presidency called on all parties to respect a ceasefire following bloodshed in the predominantly Druze area that has left hundreds...
GAZA, July 19 (AP): Israeli troops opened fire Saturday toward crowds of Palestinians seeking food from distribution hubs run by a U.S.-, Israeli-backed group in southern Gaza, killing at least 32 people, according to witnesses and hospital officials.The two incidents...
ARMAN HOSSEN | 2025-07-20 00:00:00
The July Mass Uprising of 2024, a revolutionary incident in Bangladesh's political history, began as a student protest against the reinstatement of quota system in government jobs and quickly escalated into a nationwide movement that ultimately led to the resignation...
Bangladesh expatriates from Khulna division living in United Arab Emirates (UAE) attend an Eid Reunion Programme at Al Hudaibiah restaurant in Sharjah recently. They took a decision at the programme to organize three/ four kinds of receptions annually to develop...
RANGPUR, July 19 (bdnews24.com): An explosion at an LPG station in Rangpur city has killed a man and injured at least 20 others.The incident occurred around 12pm on Saturday at the "CO Bazar LPG Station", according to Rangpur Fire Service...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-07-20 00:00:00
BENAPOLE, July 19: Allegations have surfaced that a portion of the busy paved road connecting Nehalpur-Alipur-Poradanga in Monirampur upazila of Jashore has been encroached upon to build an embankment for a fish enclosure.Local sources claim that Nehalpur Union Awami League...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-07-20 00:00:00
CHANDPUR, July 19: Various types of standing crops including seasonal vegetables on 765 hectares of land were damaged in Chandpur by natural calamities like- incessant rainfalls and stormy weather hitting the entire district in recent time.According to the Department of...
OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2025-07-20 00:00:00
Prices of green chilli have become exorbitant in Magura and Bogura districts within a couple of weeks, causing worry for the common consumers.Our correspondent from Magura reports: Prices of green chilli have nearly gone beyond the reach of the common...
The embattled USA Cricket (USAC) has been handed a breather for three months while a hybrid model of selection will determine teams that will play in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, reports Cricbuzz.The all-powerful ICC Board, which met in...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 19 (AP): Another close friend of Lionel Messi will soon play in South Florida.Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has agreed to contract terms with Inter Miami, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press...
Rangpur Riders failed to defend the Global Super League (GSL) title after tasting a 32-run defeat to Guyana Amazon Warriors in the final of the tournament at Providence Stadium in Guyana on Friday night, reports BSS.The BPL franchise Rangpur came...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) are in discussions to play a white-ball series in October, reports Cricbuzz.The series comprised with three ODIs and as many T20Is is likely to be played from the first...
Players of the IUB (Independent University, Bangladesh) Basketball Club pose after becoming champions in the All Age Boys division in the Co-Ed All Age division of the RIM 3x3 Showdown 2025 tournament in the city recently
BERN, Switzerland, July 19 (AP): Spain ended Switzerland's dreamy midsummer run through its home Women's European Championship in a 2-0 win in the quarterfinals on Friday despite missing two penalty kicks.Swiss resistance was broken by the world champion's two goals...
The Asian Cricket Council's (ACC) annual general meeting, scheduled for July 24 in Dhaka, is facing uncertainty as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and several other member boards are reportedly planning to boycott the event, citing...
Fresh off a maiden series win in Sri Lanka, a buoyant Bangladesh side will face Pakistan in a three-match T20 series in hopes to bolster their efforts on home soil, report agencies.The teams will clash in the first game at...
FE YOUTH DESK | 2025-07-20 00:00:00
North South University (NSU) hosted a panel discussion recently titled, "Let's Talk: Youth Against Drug" to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025. The event, held at the university campus, was jointly organised by the Proctor's...
Sheikh Shabab Tawkee Rupok and Zuhaer Ahnaf Talha | 2025-07-20 00:00:00
Ever thought of combining your business ideas with environment-friendly manufacturing processes? Greenpreneurs of Bangladesh are doing the same thing. Their startup ideas not only serve the purpose of commercial success but also serve the environment by manufacturing eco-friendly products and...
OISHI KHAN | 2025-07-20 00:00:00
When Pramit Ghosh left Bangladesh for Pennsylvania State University in 2022 to begin his doctoral studies in mechanical engineering, he had no plans of making headlines. However, within just three years, he now finds himself at the centre of a...
Netflix shares declined more than 4 per cent on Friday as some investors were disappointed by a revenue forecast that was driven more by a weaker dollar than strong demand for the streamer's content, reports Reuters.Expectations were running high for...
FE REPORT | 2025-07-20 00:00:00
Stockbrokers have demanded a revision of the demutualisation scheme of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), starting with a reduction in the dominance of independent directors on the bourse's board. They want the size of the board to be downsized to...
FE REPORT | 2025-07-20 00:00:00
The Asian Ceramics Technology 50 Forum-Dhaka kicked off at a city hotel on Saturday, focusing on quality, efficiency, and cross-border collaboration.Jointly organised by the Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BCMEA) and Foshan Uniceramics Expo, the high-profile event brought together...
The half-yearly Performance Review Meeting of Bangladesh Development Bank PLC was held at the Conference Room of the bank's Head Office on Saturday. The meeting was presided over by Managing Director and CEO Md. Jashim Uddin while Chairman of the...
Mizanur Rahman, a veteran banker with 34 years of experience, has recently joined the Shariah-based Union Bank as Deputy Managing Director, says a press statement. Earlier, Mr. Rahman served as Senior Executive Vice President of First Security Islami Bank. He...
DURBAN, July 19 (Reuters): Finance chiefs from the Group of 20 countries stressed the importance of central bank independence while pledging to boost cooperation in a communique they issued on Friday after a two-day meeting in South Africa.In their first...
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