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Bangladesh arrests prominent economist Abul Barkat
The Print
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July 11, 2025
Dhaka: 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 Abul Barkat as an accused in...
Bangladesh Tribunal Indicts Hasina for Crimes Against Humanity
Asume Tech
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July 11, 2025
In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been indicted by a special tribunal, facing serious charges of crimes against humanity. This indictment stems from the violent crackdown on student-led protests...
Bangladesh to offer cash incentive to exporters as in FY25 for H1 FY26
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Bangladesh will continue to offer incentives against exports from 43 sectors in the first six months in this fiscal (FY26) to boost exports.The incentive rates will be between 0.30 per cent and 10 per cent, depending on the product category, a...
Start Budgeting Now
The Atlantic
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July 11, 2025
You might have forgotten about the trade war, but the trade war has not forgotten about you. This week, Donald Trump reignited the global financial conflict he started in January, sending letters threatening new tariff rates to nearly two dozen...
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...
Bangladesh: Top Economist Arrested In Another Case Of Political Vendetta
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Dhaka, July 11 (IANS) Several Bangladeshis have expressed grave concerns over the arrest of leading economist Abul Barkat, terming the latest development as an extension of the political vendetta being pursued by the Muhammad...
Bangladesh Hindus Face Brutality: 2,400 Attacks post ouster of Sheikh Hasina mostly between August 4-20, 2024
Organiser Weekly
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Described by human rights defenders as one of the worst episodes of targeted communal violence in Bangladesh since 1971, the Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council has released an explosive report documenting 2,442 incidents of violence against...
SAFF U-20 Women's Champs: Sagorika guides holders Bangladesh to flying start crushing Sri Lanka 9-1
United News of Bangladesh
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A brilliant hattrick by striker Sagorika guided defending champions Bangladesh to make a flying start will start in the four-nation South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-20 Women’s Championship’2025 crushing Sri Lanka by 9-1 goals in the...
Bangladeshi rap, memes helped oust Hasina — now they’re reshaping politics
Al Jazeera
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July 11, 2025
Dhaka, Bangladesh — On July 16, 2024, as security forces launched a brutal crackdown on student protesters campaigning against then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s increasingly authoritarian government, Bangladeshi rapper Muhammad Shezan released a...
Odisha Detention Of 444 Workers Sparks Political Controversy Over Bengali Migrants
The Hans India
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July 11, 2025
A major political controversy has erupted between the Odisha government and West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress following the detention of 444 individuals suspected of being Bangladeshi nationals. The dispute centers on whether these detainees...
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina indicted for crimes against humanity over student massacre
The Maravi Post
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July 11, 2025
In a dramatic development shaking the political foundations of Bangladesh, a special tribunal has officially indicted ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The indictment follows the tribunal’s acceptance of charges linking Hasina to crimes against...
World News | Fomer Janata Bank Chairman Held in Loan Fraud During Awami League Tenure
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
Dhaka, Jul 11 (PTI) A prominent economist, who served the chairperson of the largest commercial bank in Bangladesh during the then prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League government, has been arrested in a 297 crore Taka (approx USD 24.4...
MoU inked to promote Dhaka-Bangkok trade
United News of Bangladesh
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Bangladesh-Thai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BTCCI) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thai-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce (TBCC), Thailand to foster closer cooperation between the members of both organisations. Shams...
Study links surge in lightning disasters in Bangladesh to transboundary air pollution
Mongabay
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July 11, 2025
Air pollution — especially from transboundary dust and sulfate particles — is intensifying lightning activity in Bangladesh, particularly during the pre-monsoon season. Studies show that these pollutants, mostly coming in from northern and western...
Asia Cup Cricket: Fate of series hangs in balance as India, Sri Lanka refuse to attend key meeting in Bangladesh
Financial Express
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The future of the Asia Cup 2025 was thrown into fresh uncertainty after India and Sri Lanka declined to attend the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting scheduled for July 24 in Dhaka, citing political unrest in Bangladesh, the host...
Business News | Acuity Knowledge Partners Launches RFP Pulse to Help Asset Managers Win New Mandates
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
BusinessWire India Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 11: Acuity Knowledge Partners' RFP Pulse, a managed digital solution is designed to transform how asset and wealth managers respond to RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and DDQs (Due Diligence...
Business News | Businesses Globally Are Hesitating to Take Significant Investment Decisions Due to Geopolitical Tensions and Trade Negotiation Setbacks: Report
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Businesses across the world are hesitating to make significant investment decisions because of rising global policy uncertainty due to tariffs and geopolitical conflicts, according to a report released by SBI...
Business News | Tirupati, India, Among Asia's Most Affordable Summer Destinations in 2025: Agoda
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], July 11: Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed its list of the most budget-friendly summer destinations in Asia for June to August 2025. From cultural hubs to scenic retreats, these destinations offer travelers the...
‘They wanted birth, school certificates…even checked phones for Bangladesh contacts’: Bengal Migrants released from detention in Odisha
The Indian Express
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July 11, 2025
“When we showed them our voter ID cards and Aadhaar cards, they said it was not enough. They wanted birth certificates and school documents. They even seized our phones and checked for phone numbers from Bangladesh.”Ajimuddin Sheikh (22), a mason...
Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina indicted for crimes against humanity over student uprising
News.Az
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A special tribunal in Bangladesh has indicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity in connection with a violent crackdown on student-led protests that left hundreds dead last year. The tribunal, led by Justice...