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Morning Digest: Supreme Court to hear Presidential reference on President, Governor’s powers on July 22; INDIA bloc resolves to question foreign policy ‘failures’ of government, and more
The Hindu
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July 20, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu. | Photo Credit: PTI Supreme Court to hear Presidential reference on President, Governor’s powers on July 22 The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a Presidential reference on July 22, questioning whether the court can...
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,...
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...
Salahuddin warns against rumors centering election
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha
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Salahuddin warns against rumors centering election BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed spoke at a roundtable discussion titled "July Uprising & Rumor in Politics" held in the capital today. Photo: BSS DHAKA, July 19, 2025 (BSS) - BNP...
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’...
Bangladesh’s PMI drops by 5.8 points, signals slower economic expansion
United News of Bangladesh
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Bangladesh’s overall Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped by 5.8 points in June compared to May, reaching 53.1, signalling a slower pace of expansion across key sectors of the economy. The decline marks a notable shift in economic momentum,...
Bangladesh’s population hits 175.7 million, majority in working-age group
United News of Bangladesh
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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...
Bangladesh’s tech sector is growing up fast — and Europe should take note
Euronews
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At VivaTech 2025, Bangladesh arrived with quiet confidence. Its national booth, emblazoned with the words: ‘Bangladesh 2.0: Innovating Locally, Scaling Globally’, was also the place where tech leaders and government representatives discussed the...
CHORUS: Urban Ghana Needs CHPS to Improve Health Access
News Ghana
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July 11, 2025
The Community-Led Responsive and Effective Urban Health Systems (CHORUS) consortium has called for increased attention to Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds in underserved urban areas, stressing their potential to...
Bangladesh PMI saw slower expansion rate at 53.1 in June
Bangladesh Post
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The June reading of the Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined 5.8 points from the previous month to record a slower expansion rate at 53.1. This latest PMI reading was attributed to a first-time contraction for the construction...
Bangladesh’s Democratic Promise Hangs in the Balance
Inter Press Service
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July 7, 2025
Active Citizens, Asia-Pacific, Civil Society, Crime & Justice, Democracy, Economy & Trade, Featured, Headlines, Human Rights, Inequality, Labour, Press Freedom, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Credit: Abdul Goni/Reuters via Gallo Images...
How Community Health Centers Help Prevent Spread of Infectious Diseases
Medical Daily
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July 11, 2025
Infectious diseases spread quickly when left unchecked. In low-income and underserved neighborhoods, the danger is especially real. Spread of such diseases increased significantly after the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in rural and...
Unite to build a strong and healthy nation
Daily Star
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July 10, 2025
Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:00 AM Last update on: Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:26 AM Says Yunus on World Population Day BSS, Dhaka Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:00 AM Last update on: Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:26 AM Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus yesterday called upon...
Bangladesh reports 11 more Covid-19 cases in 24hrs
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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A total of 11 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Monday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figure, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the...
Bangladesh Health Infrastructure Remains Inadequate As Dengue Cases Continue To Surge
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Dhaka, July 7 (IANS) Dengue cases are on the rise in Bangladesh, but the health infrastructure and hospital preparedness remain inadequate for the people to receive satisfactory treatment.According to the Directorate General of...
Rohingya refugee services in Bangladesh faces collapse amid critical funding shortfall, says UN
Malay Mail
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July 11, 2025
GENEVA, July 11 — Essential services for the Rohingya refugee population in Bangladesh are at risk of collapsing unless more money is found, the United Nations refugee agency said today, with its appeal for US$255 million (RM1.08 billion) to...
World News | Bangladesh Arrests Prominent Economist Abul Barkat
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
Dhaka [Bangladesh], July 11 (ANI): The Detective Branch (DB) of the Bangladesh Police arrested in a mid-night search on Thursday the country's renowned economist Abul Barkat on corruption charges, a DB official said on Friday. "We have arrested...
The Devastating Impact of U.S. 35% Tariff on Bangladesh’s Garment Industry
Textile Focus
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July 11, 2025
Author: Tariq Hameed, Global Sales Manager, Delta Kimya In early 2025, the United States imposed a 35% tariff on Bangladeshi garment exports, a sharp increase from the previous average of 15%. This policy, part of a broader “reciprocal tariff”...