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Divisions among Democrats over cancellation of $33 billion aid to Israel

A sharp disagreement has emerged within the US Democratic Party over a proposal to cancel $33 billion in US aid allocated for Israel. A bill introduced in Congress on this matter has created a clear divide between the party's progressive and moderate wings.

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Trump earns $120 million from crypto business

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Trump earns $120 million from crypto business

US President Donald Trump has earned approximately $120 million from cryptocurrency-related businesses in the year since taking office for his second term. This income comes from the crypto startup World Liberty Finance (WLF), co-founded by him and his family, and licensing royalties from a cryptocurrency called 'Dollar Trump'.

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Economy

New journey of cashless economy with Bangla QR, mandatory for all merchants from July 1

A new chapter in the cashless economy is beginning in Bangladesh. From July 1, 'Bangla QR' will be mandatory at all merchant points across the country. Through this, customers of any bank, mobile financial service (MFS), or fintech institution will be able to make payments by scanning a single QR code.

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Education

HSC and equivalent exams start Thursday, over 12 lakh 70 thousand candidates participating

The 2026 HSC and equivalent exams will begin nationwide on Thursday, July 2. A total of 12,70,583 candidates are participating in the exams under 9 general education boards, the Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board, and the Bangladesh Technical Education Board.

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Law Justice

Allegations of hundi worth thousands of crores under the guise of perfume business, NBR investigating Al Haramain

The Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) is investigating Al Haramain Perfumes on allegations of operating one of the country's largest hundi operations under the guise of the perfume business and smuggling thousands of crores of taka abroad. The agency said that preliminary investigations have found important information and evidence against the company. However, the investigation is still ongoing.

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Economy

Foreign exchange reserve rises to $37.56 billion

The country's foreign exchange (forex) reserves have increased to $37.56 billion. At the same time, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) BPM6 accounting method, the net international reserves stood at $32.90 billion.

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Law Justice

10 years of the Holey Artisan attack, awaiting the final verdict of the Appellate Division

Wednesday (July 1) marked a decade since the horrific militant attack on the Holey Artisan Bakery in Gulshan, Dhaka. Although the trial court and High Court proceedings of the case filed over this brutal 2016 attack have concluded, the much-discussed case is still awaiting the final verdict of the Appellate Division.

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Politics

Chhatra Shibir announces month-long program to commemorate July uprising

Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir has announced a month-long program to commemorate the July uprising. The organization said that through various programs across the country under the title 'Indomitable July', they will demand remembrance of the martyrs of the mass uprising, trial of the genocide, and implementation of the July Charter.

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Politics

Student group to light candles at Shaheed Minar at midnight in memory of July uprising

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal has organized a candle lighting and national anthem performance program titled 'Aloy Aloy Smriti Samujjwal' at the Central Shaheed Minar in the first hour of July 1 to commemorate the martyrs of the July-August mass uprising.

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Economy

Tk 9.38 lakh crore budget passed in parliament, effective from Wednesday

Budget for FY 2026-27 approved by voice vote; size increased by Tk 1.48 lakh crore compared to previous fiscal year

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World

US pressuring Israel to rebuild Gaza

The United States is increasing pressure on Israel to advance post-war reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip. To this end, Washington has presented a proposal to Israel to begin reconstruction without the condition of Hamas surrendering its weapons.

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Economy

Sarwar Hossain new Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank

The government has appointed Md. Sarwar Hossain, an executive director of Bangladesh Bank, as the Deputy Governor of the central bank on a contractual basis for three years.

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National

EC begins preparations for local government elections: Mirza Fakhrul in Parliament

Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that the Election Commission (EC) has already begun necessary preparations to hold the local government elections in a free, fair and impartial manner. He said the commission is working on preparations to organize a participatory and acceptable election within the stipulated time.

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National

Speaker heading to Tehran to attend Khamenei's funeral

National Parliament Speaker, freedom fighter Major (retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, is set to leave for Tehran to attend the state funeral and burial ceremony of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He will depart from Dhaka for Iran tomorrow (July 2).

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Stock Market

Phoenix Finance will not pay dividends

Phoenix Finance and Investments Limited, a listed financial sector company in the capital market, has decided not to pay any dividends to shareholders for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

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Politics

Jamaat announces month-long program on second anniversary of July mass uprising

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a month-long program to mark the second anniversary of the July mass uprising. The party's Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar announced the program at a press conference held at the National Press Club on Tuesday.

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Stock Market

Trading on DSE crosses Tk 1,573 crore amid index rise

On the third working day of the week, Tuesday (June 30), trading on the country's main stock market, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), ended with an upward trend. All major indices rose on the day. Additionally, the volume of trading increased significantly compared to the previous working day.

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Law Justice

Inu sentenced to 10 years for crimes against humanity

The International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced Hasanul Haq Inu, president of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD), a partner in the 14-party alliance, to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in a case of crimes against humanity. Although convicted on three charges, the sentences will run concurrently, meaning he will serve a total of 10 years.

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Sports

Moroccan star celebrates with mother in the stands after team's victory

Despite a serious head injury that left him bleeding, Moroccan midfielder Ismail Saibari did not stop fighting. After scoring the winning penalty in the shootout while wearing a new jersey, he went to the stands to share an emotional moment with his mother.

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Law Justice

Khairul Haque's bail, no obstacle to release

The High Court has granted bail to former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque in a murder case of a young man named Khobaiyab in the capital's Jatrabari during the anti-discrimination student movement. Following this order, his lawyer said there is no longer any legal obstacle to his release.

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Divisions among Democrats over cancellation of $33 billion aid to Israel

Trump earns $120 million from crypto business

New journey of cashless economy with Bangla QR, mandatory for all merchants from July 1

HSC and equivalent exams start Thursday, over 12 lakh 70 thousand candidates participating

Allegations of hundi worth thousands of crores under the guise of perfume business, NBR investigating Al Haramain

Foreign exchange reserve rises to $37.56 billion

10 years of the Holey Artisan attack, awaiting the final verdict of the Appellate Division

Chhatra Shibir announces month-long program to commemorate July uprising

Student group to light candles at Shaheed Minar at midnight in memory of July uprising

Tk 9.38 lakh crore budget passed in parliament, effective from Wednesday

US pressuring Israel to rebuild Gaza

Sarwar Hossain new Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank

EC begins preparations for local government elections: Mirza Fakhrul in Parliament

Speaker heading to Tehran to attend Khamenei's funeral

Phoenix Finance will not pay dividends

Jamaat announces month-long program on second anniversary of July mass uprising

Trading on DSE crosses Tk 1,573 crore amid index rise

Inu sentenced to 10 years for crimes against humanity

Moroccan star celebrates with mother in the stands after team's victory

Khairul Haque's bail, no obstacle to release

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