July 12, 2025, 6:13 am

Bottled Water Price Hikes in Bangladesh—Impact on Consumers and Businesses

In the lead-up to the national budget, Bangladesh has witnessed a significant surge in bottled water prices, raising concerns among consumers and prompting scrutiny from regulatory bodies. Price Surge and

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From Floods to Pandemics: FFI’s Financial Support for Transboundary Projects

The world faces challenges, like biodiversity loss and pandemic threats, that require collective action across borders. Yet, countries often prioritize internal problems over shared global concerns. How can nations be

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Janhvi Kapoor Mesmerizes in Soft Pastels at the Param Sundari Film Location

Janhvi Kapoor, the rising Bollywood star, recently caught the spotlight with her elegant look at the Param Sundari film location. Her appearance has been widely appreciated as she gears up for her

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Heavy Rainfall Expected in Dhaka and Across Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 31, 2025 — A deep depression that formed over the Bay of Bengal earlier this week has moved inland, bringing significant rainfall across Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)

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Sundarbans Imposes 3-Month Ban on Fishing and Tourism to Boost Wildlife Breeding

From June 1 to August 31, fishing in rivers and canals, along with tourist entry, will be banned in the Sundarbans to support fish and wildlife reproduction. Seasonal Ban to

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Trump Claims China ‘Totally Violated’ Recent US Trade Deal, Casting Doubt on Its Future

US President Donald Trump has accused China of fully breaching the 90-day trade truce agreed upon just weeks ago in Geneva, raising questions about the deal’s durability. A Brief Recap

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Elon Musk’s White House Chapter: Five Key Ways He Left His Mark

Elon Musk’s 129-day tenure at the Trump White House brought bold efforts to reshape government spending and operations, sparking debate but leaving notable impacts beyond Washington. Trimming Government Spending Musk

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Meta Embraces Free Expression: Looser Rules Slash Content Removals by 33%

From January to March, Meta removed about 1.6 billion pieces of content worldwide for rule violations—nearly one-third fewer than the 2.4 billion taken down in the previous quarter. The biggest

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Selfish Unity Threatens Bangladesh’s Democracy and Economy

On May 26, 2025, BNP standing committee member Ameer Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury addressed a gathering at the Dhaka Reporters’ Unity auditorium in Segunbagicha, Dhaka. Speaking at the launch event of

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From Streets to State: Army Chief Moves to Crush Mob Power

In the wake of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation on August 5, 2024, Bangladesh has spiraled into an unprecedented wave of mob violence that has deeply destabilized the country’s social

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