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Magnitude 6.7 tremor hits central Indonesia

A shallow 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Indonesia on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The tremor hit east southeast of Palu,

Iran ‘most oppressed team in whole World Cup’

Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the ‘most oppressed team in the World Cup’ after his players were suddenly informed they must travel back to Mexico immediately after their opening

Pvt sector credit growth nears 5pc

Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh edged up to 4.98 per cent in May from 4.72 per cent in March, but remained near a record low, reflecting continued weakness in

Where is the money?

THE proposed budget for the 2026–27 financial year is impressive by almost any numerical measures. At Tk 9.38 trillion, it is the largest budget in Bangladesh’s history. Allocations for education

Prof Abul Barkat granted bail in July uprising murder case

A Dhaka court on Tuesday granted bail to former Janata Bank chairman Professor Abul Barkat in a murder case filed over the killing of businessman Abdul Wadud during the July

Trump says Hormuz to reopen ‘completely’ on Friday under US-Iran deal

Iran and the United States said ships had again started moving through the Strait of Hormuz — with president Donald Trump saying the vital oil route would be ‘completely open’

BMD predicts moderately heavy to heavy rainfall in parts of Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast moderately heavy to heavy rainfall in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions in the next 24 hours starting from 9:00am on Tuesday. ‘Light to

Returned from Delhi in protest against airport harassment: Info adviser

Prime minister’s adviser on Information and Broadcasting Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said that he returned to Bangladesh without entering India in protest against harassment after being made to wait