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Bangladeshi GAP-grown mangoes reach Switzerland for the first time
Fresh Plaza
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July 9, 2025
For the first time, mangoes grown in Bangladesh using Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) have been exported to Switzerland, marking a significant step for the country's fresh produce sector, as reported by BSS news. Cultivated in Dinajpur's...
Bangladesh reports more severe dengue cases, calls for early treatment
United News of Bangladesh
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Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Prof Dr Md Abu Jafor on Wednesday said the nature of dengue has changed, making it more challenging to treat patients. “The current strain of dengue is no longer manageable the...
Bangladesh Reports 51 Dengue Deaths As Healthcare Infrastructure Fails
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Dhaka, July 9 (IANS) A total of 51 deaths caused by dengue have been reported across Bangladesh since the start of this year, indicating a sharp increase compared to the last two years. As of Tuesday, dengue cases were reported from...
Bangladesh: 16-year-old Hindu boy stabbed to death while defending family home from armed intruder
Organiser Weekly
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In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through the Hindu community in Bangladesh, a 16-year-old boy, identified as Johnny Das, was brutally stabbed to death while bravely attempting to stop an armed intruder from breaking into his home. The...
Bangladesh: Hindu woman raped at knifepoint by BNP leader Fazor Ali in Cumilla pressured to drop charges
Organiser Weekly
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In a deeply disturbing case that has sparked nationwide outrage, a 21-year-old Hindu woman from Cumilla was raped at knifepoint by Fazor Ali, a local leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), while she was alone in her home with her two...
Bangladesh's LDC graduation: risks & readiness
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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Bangladesh is at a landmark in the nation’s life—one of jubilation and an invitation to strategic contemplation. Bangladesh. With its anticipated graduation from the United Nations’ List of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) by 2026, the nation is...
Bangladesh's growth depends on women's economic empowerment
Daily Star
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July 8, 2025
There are three major aspects of women's empowerment—social, political and economic—and all three are equally important. It is widely recognised that economically empowering women can help achieve developmental goals such as economic growth,...
Bangladesh: Mob led by Shahidul Islam vandalises temple, desecrates idols, and attacks Hindu minority homes
Organiser Weekly
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Tensions flared in Thakurgaon district of Rangpur Division as a violent mob led by local gangster Shahidul Islam launched a brutal assault on Hindu temples and homes. The attack, which took place on Saturday (June 28), involved the desecration of...
Tripura proposes seven new bypass roads to boost connectivity, says CM Manik Saha
Financial Express
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In a major push towards infrastructure development, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that seven new bypass roads have been proposed across the state to ease traffic and enhance connectivity. CM Saha reiterated the government’s...
Health assistants stage sit-in to press for 6-point demand
Bangladesh Post
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Members of the Bangladesh Health Assistant Association, Thakurgaon district, staged a sit-in protest in front of the Civil Surgeon’s Office on Tuesday. A total of 166 health assistants participated, demanding implementation of a 6-point charter....
25 Blocks in Meghalaya face high climate risk, groundbreaking study reveals
The Sentinel - Assam News
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CORRESPONDENT SHILLONG: In a major revelation that cuts to the core of Meghalaya’s environmental fragility, a pioneering climate vulnerability study has found that 25 out of 39 Community and Rural Development (C&RD) Blocks are grappling with high...
Pharma tariffs could reach 200%, says US President
RTE Ireland
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July 8, 2025
US President Donald Trump has said he is planning to announce tariffs on imported semiconductor and pharmaceuticals, saying the rate for medicines could reach 200% but that he would give drugmakers about one year "to get their act together"....
Bangladesh faces economic impact as US introduces 35% tariff on exports
The Business Standard
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July 8, 2025
The recent decision by the US administration to impose a 35% tariff on Bangladesh's exports has sparked concerns regarding its potential effects on the nation's economy. The ready-made garment (RMG) sector, a cornerstone of Bangladesh's economic...
Jamaat Ameer hospitalised
United News of Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman was admitted to a hospital in the capital on Saturday evening. According to the party press wing, Dr Shafiqur’s physical condition is stable, as his blood pressure and sugar levels are under...
Bangladesh shifts towards China as India relations strain post-revolution
The Sun Daily
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July 8, 2025
DHAKA: Protests that ousted Bangladesh’s government last year have led to a diplomatic realignment, with Dhaka strengthening ties with China while relations with India deteriorate. The shift comes after India expressed displeasure over the removal...
Work together for a strong, healthy nation
Daily Star
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July 10, 2025
Fri Jul 11, 2025 03:00 AM Last update on: Fri Jul 11, 2025 04:36 AM Says Yunus on World Population Day BSS, Dhaka Fri Jul 11, 2025 03:00 AM Last update on: Fri Jul 11, 2025 04:36 AM Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus yesterday called upon...
Dhaka University student dies after brain stroke
United News of Bangladesh
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A male student of Dhaka University (DU) died on Monday night at a city hospital, a day after he suffered a brain stroke. He breathed his last at 9:40pm while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Neuro Sciences & Hospital in Dhaka,...
Bangladesh’s population reaches 175.7 million
Bangladesh Post
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Bangladesh's population is estimated at 175.7 million of which half are women, two-thirds (115 million) in the working-age group (aged 15-64), presenting a window of opportunity to harness the demographic dividend. The estimation was made in the...
Bangladeshi youth face bleak job prospects, political disillusionment, a study reveals
Bangladesh Post
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A new nationwide survey paints a concerning picture of Bangladesh's youth, highlighting significant challenges in employment, education, and political engagement in the aftermath of the July Movement. The study, titled "Youth Survey 2025: Tracking...
Bangladesh’s June PMI recorded an expansion rate at 53.1
Bangladesh Post
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Bangladesh’s June Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recorded an expansion rate at 53.1. The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Dhaka and Policy Exchange Bangladesh (PEB), successfully released the Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’...