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Spain-Argentina in the title fight

In international football, Argentina and Spain have faced each other 14 times so far. Both teams have six wins each, and the remaining two matches ended in draws.

1 week ago

Stock Market

Investors demand 6 points including cancellation of script netting

Bangladesh Capital Market Investors' United Council (BCMIUC) has demanded six points including immediate cancellation of the decision to introduce script netting (intraday trading). On Sunday (July 19) afternoon, leaders of the organization handed over a memorandum containing these demands during a courtesy meeting with Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Masud Khan.

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National

'Except Israel' returns to passport, July mass uprising symbol added to watermark

Bangladesh's new design e-passport is again including the phrase 'Except Israel'. At the same time, the symbolic image of the 'July mass uprising' is being placed as a watermark inside the passport.

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National

Public Administration Adviser inaugurates free surgery program for children with cleft lip and palate

Every year, about 5,000 children in the country are born with cleft lip and palate. To bring these children back to normal life, a free special surgery program has started at the Government Employees Hospital. Today (Saturday, July 18) morning, the program was inaugurated by the Honorable Prime Minister's Adviser on Public Administration, Ismail Zabullah.

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Hasmat paints flags for 3,000 fans for free

Country

Love for Argentina •

Hasmat paints flags for 3,000 fans for free

Out of love for Argentina and Lionel Messi, painter Hasmat Ali, better known as Tokon, from Pabna has painted the Argentine flag on the bodies of nearly three thousand supporters for free throughout the World Cup. With the final approaching, his busyness is now at its peak.

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Economy

Remittances of $1.80 billion enter the country in 18 days of July

In the first 18 days of the current fiscal year 2026-27, remittances or expatriate income of about $1.80 billion have entered the country. During this period, expatriate income through legal channels increased by 20.2 percent compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year. This information was revealed from an updated report of Bangladesh Bank on Sunday (July 19).

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National

New 5-year action plan to boost trade capacity for LDC graduation

On the eve of graduation from the list of Least Developed Countries (LDCs), a new five-year action plan is being adopted to enhance Bangladesh's trade capacity, improve the investment environment, and strengthen competitiveness in the international market. This initiative is being taken through the implementation of the third phase of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) Country Program Document (CPD) under the World Trade Organization (WTO).

1 week ago

Politics

Opposition leader's letter handed over to Erdogan at Turkish embassy

National Parliament opposition leader and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has sent a letter of solidarity and goodwill to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

1 week ago

Politics

Despite the fall of fascism, the goals of the youth remain unfulfilled: Charmonai Pir

The Amir of Islami Andolan Bangladesh and Charmonai Pir, Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, said that although fascism has fallen, the goals for which the younger generation participated in the 2024 movement have not yet been achieved.

1 week ago

Politics

Rizvi announces BNP's stance on local government elections

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has commented that who will participate in the upcoming local government elections and who will not is entirely under the jurisdiction of the Election Commission (EC) and the courts.

1 week ago

National

Rolex watch warranty card found in Saifuzzaman's flat

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has recovered a warranty card for a luxury Rolex brand watch while conducting a search and inventory of assets at the flat of former Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed in Gulshan, Dhaka.

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National

Not political bias, but public service should be the main duty of government employees: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has called upon government officials and employees to remain free from political bias and perform their duties with patriotism, honesty and professionalism. He said public administration must be brought out of the trend of politicization and turned into a true servant of the people.

1 week ago

Expatriates

Challenges Bangladeshi students may face under the new US visa policy

The United States is a top destination for Bangladeshi students pursuing higher education. However, the new student visa policy announced by the Trump administration has created fresh concerns among international students. This policy, set to take effect from September, introduces significant changes to the duration of student visas, stay regulations, and the visa renewal process. The US Department of Homeland Security stated that these changes are being made to prevent visa misuse and strengthen national security.

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National

The July struggle is not over yet: Mahmudur Rahman

Mahmudur Rahman, editor of Amar Desh newspaper and joint convener of the National Editors Council (NEC), has commented that the struggle of the July mass movement is not over yet. He said, as long as Bangladesh exists, the July struggle will continue.

1 week ago

Technology

Global technical glitch on Facebook

A sudden technical glitch has occurred on the social media platform Facebook. As a result, users in various countries around the world are facing problems accessing the platform and using its various features.

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National

Government's cost for broadcasting 2026 World Cup nearly zero; in the last World Cup, transactions through intermediaries were about Tk 140 crore: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan said that by purchasing the broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 directly from FIFA and subsequently sub-licensing them, the government has been able to bring the cost of showing World Cup matches down to nearly zero. In contrast, during the 2022 World Cup, transactions through intermediaries amounted to about Tk 140 crore.

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National

Mirza Fakhrul calls for resolving confusion over July Charter through dialogue

Local Government Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said unnecessary confusion is being created over the implementation of the July Charter. He said that on issues where political parties have not reached consensus, the elected government will decide according to its election manifesto—this is clearly stated in the July Charter.

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National

Dr. Yunus signs global declaration to address AI and nuclear risks

Nobel laureate Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has signed a global declaration at the 'Global Nobel Laureates Assembly' held in the Vatican, calling for a coordinated global initiative to address the growing risks of artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear weapons.

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National

Corruption of 140 crore taka in 2022 in the name of showing the World Cup

Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has alleged that during the Hasina government in 2022, corruption of 140 crore taka took place in the name of broadcasting the World Cup football. He claims that this time, an initiative has been taken to complete the same broadcast within 4 to 5 crore taka.

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Crime