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Fuel oil prices rise in global market

Crude oil prices have slightly increased in the international market due to peace efforts in the Middle East and trading activity surrounding the US Independence Day holiday. However, while there is some relief regarding the US-Iran situation, investors remain cautious.

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World

Khamenei's coffin draped in the red flag of Imam Reza's shrine

The red flag of Imam Reza's (AS) shrine in Mashhad, Iran, has been placed on the coffin of the country's slain supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Al-Jazeera reports that this symbolic step has been taken as part of mourning and state farewell ceremonies.

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National

Special meeting on Saturday to commemorate July martyrs, Prime Minister to attend

A special memorial meeting will be held in the capital next Saturday (July 4) to commemorate the martyrs of the July movement. The event is being organized jointly by the 'July 24 Martyrs Family Society' and 'We July Fighters Central Committee'.

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National

Bangladesh-JICA agree to increase cooperation in developing communication infrastructure

Minister of Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping Sheikh Rabiul Alam and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Dr. Tanaka Akihiko met to discuss further expansion of Japan's cooperation in developing Bangladesh's communication infrastructure and the progress of ongoing projects.

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Expatriates

Germany gasping at temperatures nearing 40 degrees, 2019 record may be broken

Intense heatwave has disrupted normal life in Germany. In this predominantly cold country, temperatures have approached 40 degrees Celsius in various regions, and the country's weather department has warned that it could exceed 41 degrees in some places.

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Religion

Giving Less in Quantity and Weight is a Major Sin

In Islam, special emphasis has been placed on honesty, justice, and trustworthiness in business and trade. Giving less in weight or quantity in transactions is not only a legal offense but also a grave sin in the eyes of Islam. Wealth earned through deception does not contain any blessings; rather, it brings misfortune to both the individual and society.

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Religion

Efforts to improve the quality of life are commendable

Islam encourages people to be hardworking, self-reliant, and diligent. Islam does not support laziness or dependence on others. Rather, sincere effort and hard work to earn a halal livelihood have been given the status of worship.

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Religion

Desire to attain the pleasure of Almighty Allah in all works

Every person performs each task in life with some objective in mind. Some work for money, some for fame, some for power, and others for personal gain or worldly achievements. But the teaching of Islam is that the main purpose of every action of a believer should be solely to attain the pleasure of Almighty Allah.

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Religion

Acts through which prayers are quickly accepted

Prayer is one of the most important acts of worship for a believer. However, it is not just about making supplication; Islamic teachings also mention certain etiquettes and practices for prayers to be accepted. According to scholars, based on the Quran and Hadith, following these etiquettes increases the hope of prayers being accepted.

4 months ago 883 views

Education

1,127 examinees absent in Sylhet board on first day of HSC

Like the rest of the country, the 2026 HSC examination began in a peaceful environment in the Sylhet Education Board as well. On the first day, in the Bengali first paper exam, a total of 1,127 examinees were absent across four districts under the board. However, no examinee was expelled.

4 months ago 707 views

Economy

Savings certificate profit rate unchanged, maximum 11.98 percent

The government has kept the profit rate of national savings certificates unchanged for the first six months of the current fiscal year 2026-27. As a result, investors will receive profits at the previous rate from July to December.

4 months ago 551 views

Education

National University waives exam fees for students injured in mass uprising

The National University has waived all types of examination-related fees for students affiliated with the university who were injured in the student-public mass uprising of July-August 2024.

4 months ago 671 views

National

LPG price reduced

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and autogas at the consumer level. According to the new decision, the price of a 12 kg LPG cylinder has been reduced by 357 taka to 1,528 taka.

4 months ago 487 views

National

July Memorial Museum to be inaugurated on August 5

Ending a long wait, the 'July Memorial Museum', built to preserve the memory of the student movement, will be inaugurated on August 5. The museum is planned to be opened to the general public immediately after the inauguration.

4 months ago 540 views

National

Chief Whip calls for responsible journalism in national interest

Chief Whip Md. Nurul Islam Mani has called upon journalists to play a united and responsible role in protecting the country's democracy, independence, sovereignty and national interest. He said the media must take a truthful and conscious stance on matters of national interest.

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Opinion

New Possibilities in Diplomacy

Sardar Farid Ahmed:

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National

Fear of dengue severity in July-August, health minister urges caution

Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has warned that the dengue situation in the country may become more severe in the coming July-August months. However, he also said that the Ministry of Health and the Directorate General of Health Services have taken necessary preparations to deal with the possible situation.

4 months ago 397 views

National

Meher Afroz Shaon in discussion over Facebook post about July

Actress and filmmaker Meher Afroz Shaon has come into discussion by posting on social media at the beginning of July, a month associated with the memory of the July 2024 mass uprising. On Wednesday (July 1), in a post on her verified Facebook account, she shared her observations about the hashtag '#JulyCDI' currently used on social media.

4 months ago 632 views

National

Speaker on his way to Tehran to attend Khamenei's funeral

National Parliament Speaker Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has left Dhaka for Iran to attend the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

4 months ago 618 views

National

China does not support any interference in Bangladesh's internal affairs

Chinese Ambassador to Dhaka Yao Wen said that China does not support any kind of foreign interference in Bangladesh's internal affairs. He stated that China's position on Bangladesh's sovereignty and internal matters has always been clear and unchanged.

4 months ago 497 views

Fuel oil prices rise in global market

Khamenei's coffin draped in the red flag of Imam Reza's shrine

Special meeting on Saturday to commemorate July martyrs, Prime Minister to attend

Bangladesh-JICA agree to increase cooperation in developing communication infrastructure

Germany gasping at temperatures nearing 40 degrees, 2019 record may be broken

Giving Less in Quantity and Weight is a Major Sin

Efforts to improve the quality of life are commendable

Desire to attain the pleasure of Almighty Allah in all works

Acts through which prayers are quickly accepted

1,127 examinees absent in Sylhet board on first day of HSC

Savings certificate profit rate unchanged, maximum 11.98 percent

National University waives exam fees for students injured in mass uprising

LPG price reduced

July Memorial Museum to be inaugurated on August 5

Chief Whip calls for responsible journalism in national interest

New Possibilities in Diplomacy

Fear of dengue severity in July-August, health minister urges caution

Meher Afroz Shaon in discussion over Facebook post about July

Speaker on his way to Tehran to attend Khamenei's funeral

China does not support any interference in Bangladesh's internal affairs

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