China's June Inflation Stabilizes as Energy Costs Cool

The Technical and Madrasah Education Division (TMED) and GIZ have signed a deal to develop a skilled workforce for sustainable energy in Bangladesh.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved two significant development proposals worth over Tk 257 crore.

The benchmark US oil contract increased more than 2.5 percent as Mideast tensions rose with new US attacks on Iran.

Oil prices jumped more than two percent as US strikes on Iran revived geopolitical fears and concerns over Middle East stability.

Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) exports maintained strong momentum in key Western markets during the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves have reached US$36.52 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank.

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting all public procurement through the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

Chattogram Customs House has launched an electronic auction of 168 containers to reduce congestion and improve efficiency at Chittagong Port.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir highlights the need for greater US investment and technology cooperation to accelerate Sylhet's development.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw a decline as profit-taking impacted major stocks, while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) ended positively.

The government reaffirms its commitment to transitioning fully to an electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system to ensure efficient, transparent, and time-bound public procurement.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved United Commercial Bank PLC's Tk 775.19 crore rights issue and the draft prospectus for the Blue-Wealth First Stable Return Fund.

Bangladesh and Tajikistan have emphasized the importance of promoting wider inter-regional connectivity between South and Central Asia, agreeing to deepen bilateral cooperation in various sectors.

Bangladesh has sought Tajikistan's support for its bid to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

Bangladesh wicket-keeper batter Liton Das has been ruled out of the remaining ODI matches against Zimbabwe due to a hamstring injury.

The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will hold an artists' conference on July 12 to discuss and enrich the year-long celebrations of Nazrul Year 2026-2027.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has proposed the establishment of a UN Police Knowledge and Innovation Network to promote systematic knowledge-sharing, innovation, and capacity-building among member states.

Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Prof. Dr AZM Zahid Hossain emphasizes the government's commitment to enhancing healthcare services through increased budget allocation.

A private hospital in Narsingdi has been fined Tk 150,000 for operating without a renewed licence and other irregularities.

The Bandarban district administration has extended the closure of all tourist attractions until July 12 due to persistent heavy rainfall and the risk of weather-related disasters.

The Government of Sweden and UNDP have extended their partnership agreement to provide an additional Swedish krona 3 million to support Bangladesh's ongoing justice reform efforts.

Passenger launch services on six internal river routes in Bhola have been suspended due to high tides and adverse weather conditions.

An eight-year-old girl was killed when a mud house wall collapsed due to heavy rain in Narsingdi’s Raipura upazila.

The government has initiated action against individuals fraudulently claiming freedom fighter status to secure jobs and benefits.

Barcelona has registered a maximum temperature of 40.5C, breaking its 112-year-old heat record as another heatwave hits Spain.

Uber Eats and Deliveroo have announced that they will impose afternoon breaks for food delivery cyclists in parts of France under severe heat warnings.

The Bangladesh Police Service Association (BPSA) has announced its new 151-member executive committee.

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu announced the government's plan to build multi-purpose shelters in lightning-prone northern and haor regions to save lives.

The University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) has decided to preserve nearly 10,000 books from the personal collection of Jugantor Editor Abdul Hye Sikder by establishing a special corner, or separate library, in his name at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR).

The 13th Jatiya Sangsad has formed a parliamentary standing committee on public accounts, chaired by opposition leader Syed Abdullah Mohammed Taher.