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Saudi Arabia prepares for century’s longest total solar eclipse

August 1, 2026 12:00 pm

On the afternoon of 2 August 2027, something remarkable will happen over Saudi Arabia. For a few minutes, day will turn into night. The Moon will completely cover the Sun,…

US Special Envoy Sergio Gor backs stronger US-Bangladesh economic ties

August 1, 2026 11:43 am

US Special Envoy Sergio Gor for South and Central Asia has said there are “wonderful opportunities” to deepen economic cooperation between the United States and Bangladesh, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to…

Four killed in head-on collision between two trucks in Bogura

August 1, 2026 11:31 am

At least four people were killed in a head-on collision between two trucks in Bogura's Kahaloo upazila on Saturday morning. The accident occurred around 10:00am on the Bogura-Naogaon regional highway,…

APM Terminals reveals $550m Laldia terminal design, sets December construction start

August 1, 2026 11:19 am

APM Terminals has unveiled the proposed layout and operational blueprint for the Laldia Container Terminal in Chattogram, providing the first detailed glimpse of the $550 million project and reaffirming its…

US Special Envoy Sergio Gor meets PM Tarique Rahman

August 1, 2026 11:08 am

Visiting US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon on Saturday morning.…

Figures behind rush for Hormuz oil export alternatives

August 1, 2026 10:55 am

Disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has prompted oil-producing countries in the Gulf to accelerate plans for alternative export routes, with a series of pipeline projects announced or…

BNP Standing Committee to meet this evening over presidential nomination

August 1, 2026 10:53 am

The BNP National Standing Committee, the party's highest policymaking body, will meet on Saturday evening to discuss its nominee for the country's next President alongside the current political situation and…

Trump’s Iran conundrum

August 1, 2026 10:25 am

US President Donald Trump has secured a welcome Middle East diplomatic breakthrough with an agreement for Hamas militants to disarm, but remains mired in the conflict with Iran, searching for…

Policy rate cut to lower borrowing costs, inflation risks remain

August 1, 2026 10:21 am

After maintaining a tight monetary policy for 21 months to curb persistently high inflation, Bangladesh Bank has finally eased its stance by lowering the policy interest rate. The repo rate,…

Sergio Gor urges greater global support for Rohingya refugees

August 1, 2026 10:21 am

US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor visited Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar with US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen, reaffirming Washington's support for displaced…

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