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India’s Import Restrictions on Jute Products: A Potential Blow to Bangladesh’s Jute Industry

On 11 August 2025, India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued “Notification No. 24/2025–26,” stating that four jute-based products

Onion prices Rocket to Tk 90/kg

Shoppers got sticker shock this week as onion prices jumped Tk 20–25 in days, with most Dhaka neighborhood shops quoting

Nagasaki 80th Anniversary: Survivors Urge Japan to Sign Nuclear Ban Treaty

Nagasaki marked 80 years since the U.S. atomic bombing with a rain-soaked remembrance and a minute of silence at 11:02

Zelenskyy backs Europe’s joint stance ahead of Trump–Putin Alaska talks

Zelenskyy backs Europe’s joint stance ahead of Trump–Putin Alaska talks Reuters, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed a joint message from

July Charter, the 1/11 Kings Party, and Staining the 2008 Election

The “July Charter” announced by Muhammad Yunus was written by a professor who imitated the Declaration of Independence of Bangladesh

Attack on Hindu Neighborhood in Gangachara: What I Saw

The news came to various Rangpur-based social media groups around 8 pm on July 25. According to these groups, in

China warns Philippines against ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan

China warns Philippines against ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan Reuters, China accused the Philippines of “playing with fire” after President

Locals pray for peace as Thailand-Cambodia tensions continue despite talks

South Korea, US to conduct major joint military drills starting August 18 Reuters, South Korea and the United States will

Strengthening Ties: Saudi Envoy Meets Bangladesh Army Chief to Boost Military Cooperation

Saudi Ambassador Pays Courtesy Visit to Army Headquarters On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh, Dr. Abdullah Zafer

At least 20 Palestinians killed after aid truck overturns in central Gaza

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff lands in Moscow on last-minute trip before sanctions deadline Reuters, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in