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BNP Standing Committee Member Rafiqul Islam Mia on Life Support

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee member and former minister Barrister Rafiqul Islam Mia has been placed on life support at Evercare Hospital in the capital.

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Economy

In 22 days of July, $2.17 billion remittance arrived in the country, growth 23.4 percent

In the first 22 days of July, the first month of the current fiscal year 2026-27, $2.17 billion remittance has arrived in the country. At Tk 123 per dollar, this amounts to approximately Tk 26,700 crore. Compared to the same period last year, expatriate income has increased by 23.4 percent.

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National

50th BCS written exam results published, 6,165 candidates pass

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has published the results of the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) written examination. A total of 6,165 candidates have passed.

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National

President Md. Sahabuddin to resign on Friday, Speaker to take charge

Citing illness, President Md. Sahabuddin is set to resign tomorrow, Friday (July 24), according to multiple Bangabhaban officials, as reported by Star News.

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National

When will the Speaker perform the President's duties, what the Constitution says

There is intense discussion in the political arena regarding the possible resignation of the President. In this situation, the question arises—if the President's post becomes vacant or he is unable to perform his duties, who will perform the duties of the head of state?

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National

Foreign Ministry yet to receive any information about the alleged phone call of the President

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs still does not have any specific information regarding the alleged telephone conversation between ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and President Mohammed Shahabuddin.

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National

PM Tareq Rahman invited by Modi to BRICS Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tareq Rahman to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit, scheduled to be held in New Delhi, India's capital, next September.

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National

National Semiconductor Symposium and BEAR Summit 2026 begins in Dhaka, to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister

To position Bangladesh as a significant player in the global semiconductor and deep-tech industries, the 'National Semiconductor Symposium and BEAR Summit 2026' will be held in the capital on July 25 and 26. The two-day international event will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

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Economy

Commerce Minister calls on Thai investors to invest more in Bangladesh

Commerce Minister Khondaker Abdul Muktadir has expressed hope that economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Thailand will reach new heights through further strengthening trade and investment ties. He called on Thai investors to invest more in various promising sectors of Bangladesh.

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National

Proper authority is essential to determine the journalism profession: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan said that it is essential to have a proper authority to determine who is a journalist and who is not.

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National

If the President wants to resign, there is provision in the constitution, the government has no comment: Home Minister

Amid ongoing discussions about the possible resignation of President Md. Sahabuddin, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said that if the President wants to resign for any reason, including health issues, there is provision in the constitution. However, no formal statement has been made by the government on this matter.

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World

Hitler's birthplace now a police station: Austria's new initiative to prevent Nazism

Austria has converted the historic building, Adolf Hitler's birthplace, into a police station to prevent neo-Nazi gatherings and the spread of Nazi propaganda. Ending a long-standing debate, the government has implemented the decision to use the building for administrative purposes.

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Football

Argentina dreams of seeing Thiago Messi in the 2030 World Cup

No matter how much speculation there is about the final chapter of Lionel Messi's international career, the new dream name for Argentine fans is now Thiago Messi. Some football enthusiasts believe that in the 2030 World Cup, Messi's eldest son Thiago could be seen in the sky-blue jersey as his father's successor.

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National

Bangladesh-India foreign ministers exchange greetings in Manila

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar exchanged greetings on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) foreign ministers' meeting in Manila, the capital of the Philippines.

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National

Special passport correction facility for expatriates extended

The government has extended the special facility for issuing and re-issuing passports with corrected information for Bangladeshi citizens living abroad by another six months. According to the new decision, this facility will remain effective until December 31, 2026.

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Health workers will conduct home-to-home health screening to detect diseases at early stage: Health Minister

Stating that every citizen of the country has the right to healthcare, Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain said no one will be deprived of healthcare. To ensure the health care of the people and to detect fatal diseases at an early stage, the government will start a 'Home-to-Home Health Screening' program across the country.

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Economy

International conference begins to accelerate foreign investment for employment and prosperity

An international conference and investors expo titled 'FICCI FDI Conference-2026: Driving Foreign Investment for Jobs and Prosperity in Bangladesh' has begun in the capital with the aim of creating employment and increasing foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country's economy.

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National

Started my career as a businessman

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said that before entering politics, he himself started his career as a businessman. From that experience, he realized that the success of any business does not depend solely on the entrepreneur's skill or political assurances; rather, growth-friendly government policies also play an important role in this regard.

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National

Strong rumors of President Shahabuddin's resignation, claim of phone call with Sheikh Hasina behind it

Rumors that President Mohammed Shahabuddin may resign soon have gained momentum in political circles. Multiple sources claim that the possibility of the President's resignation has increased after a purported secret telephone conversation with ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina came to light. However, no official announcement has been made yet.

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World