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0 In Bangladesh, another 9 children died with measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours until 8 AM on Thursday. During the same period, 945 children were affected by measles and measles-like symptoms. This information was revealed on Thursday (June 25) afternoon in the updated report published by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The report stated that while 9 children died with measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours, no child died from a confirmed measles infection. According to DGHS data, since March 15, a total of 605 children have died across the country with measles-like symptoms. During…

0 China’s Water Resources Minister Li Guoying met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. During the meeting, a consensus was reached on increasing cooperation between the two countries in the management of various rivers in Bangladesh, including the Teesta. The meeting took place on Thursday (June 25) at 12 PM local time in Beijing at the State Guesthouse Diaoyutai. During the meeting, the Prime Minister sought cooperation from the Chinese government in Bangladesh’s water resource management, highlighting the ongoing river dredging program in the country aimed at combating flood risks, protecting the environment, and ensuring proper management of water resources. He…

3 Two powerful earthquakes have consecutively struck the western region of Venezuela. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has expressed fears of widespread casualties and significant damage. According to USGS data, the first earthquake registered 7.2 on the Richter scale. It struck at 22:04 GMT. The epicenter of the earthquake was approximately 284 kilometers from the Venezuelan city of San Felipe and about 176 miles west of the capital, Caracas. Shortly after the first tremor, another powerful earthquake struck. The USGS reported that the second earthquake measured 7.5 in magnitude. Its epicenter was near the Yumare area, approximately 293 kilometers…

1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has stated that Bangladesh is open for business and ready for the future. He also referred to China as a ‘trusted friend’ and expressed Bangladesh’s interest in working with the country. To this end, he announced the imminent opening of Bangladesh’s first ‘investment office’ in China. The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the ‘Bangladesh Investment Forum’ in Beijing, China, on Thursday (June 25) morning local time. Ren Hongbin, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, was present at the event. Highlighting the multi-decade-long relationship between Bangladesh and China, Prime…

1 Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury informed the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) that the country’s foreign debt has reached 78.22 billion US dollars. He warned that this large amount of debt would further increase the pressure to repay both principal and interest in the coming years. The Finance Minister presented this information on Wednesday (June 24) during the question-and-answer session on the 14th day of the 13th National Parliament’s second and first budget session. In response to a written question from Jamalpur-3 constituency Member of Parliament Mostafizur Rahman Bablu, he stated that as of March this year, Bangladesh’s total…

1 The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced plans to evacuate over 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz during the US-Iran conflict. US media outlet Axios reported that IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez disclosed this information on Tuesday (June 23). He stated that 14 sailors lost their lives during the conflict. Dominguez outlined plans for a large-scale rescue and transfer operation, to be conducted with the cooperation of the United States, Iran, Oman, and other parties. He added that this operation underscores how significantly the US-Iran conflict has disrupted operations in the Strait of Hormuz, one of…

2 A new law has been initiated in the National Parliament to prevent the spread of online gambling, digital betting platforms, match-fixing, and spot-fixing in the country. To this end, the ‘Gambling Prevention Bill-2026’ has been introduced in Parliament, repealing ‘The Public Gambling Act’ of 1867. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed introduced the bill in the National Parliament on Tuesday (June 23). The bill was then sent to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Law to be scrutinized and reported on within five working days. The proposed law defines a total of 24 types of activities, including gambling, online…

1 An initiative has been taken in the national parliament to enact a new law to prevent the spread of online gambling, digital betting platforms, match-fixing, and spot-fixing in the country. To this end, the ‘Gambling Prevention Bill-2026’ has been introduced in parliament, repealing ‘The Public Gambling Act’ of 1867. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed introduced the bill in the National Parliament on Tuesday (June 23). The bill was later sent to the Parliamentary Standing Committee related to the Ministry of Law for scrutiny and to submit a report within five working days. The proposed law defines a total of 24…

0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a courtesy meeting with Alois Zwinggi, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the World Economic Forum, in Dalian, China. During the meeting held at 5 PM local time on Tuesday (June 23) at the Dalian International Conference Center, Alois Zwinggi congratulated Tarique Rahman on assuming the office of Prime Minister. At the meeting, the Prime Minister commended the World Economic Forum’s various initiatives in combating climate change. He also called for coordinated efforts to assist climate-vulnerable delta nations and countries threatened by rising sea levels, including Bangladesh. Tarique Rahman stated that Bangladesh has…

1 Seven Jamaat-backed Deputy Attorney Generals and ten Assistant Attorney Generals from the Attorney General’s Office have simultaneously tendered their resignations. They submitted their resignation letters to the Attorney General’s Office last Monday (June 22). The resignation was confirmed today, Tuesday (June 23), by Tariqul Islam, one of the resigning Deputy Attorney Generals. The resigning Deputy Attorney Generals are Yusuf Ali, Shafiqur Rahman, Abdul Karim, Farid Uddin Khan, Golam Rahman Bhuiyan, Asad Uddin, and Tariqul Islam. The Assistant Attorney Generals are Imrul Kayes Rana, Humayun Kabir Tanim, Abdul Kaiyum Bhuiyan, Abdullahil Maruf Fahim, Zowadur Rahman, Shamsil Arefin, Mahabuba Akhter Roli,…