Bangladesh Sees 23.4% Surge in Remittance Inflow to $2.17 Billion in July

Satkhira's boat manufacturing industry has gained popularity across the southern region for its quality and variety.

Industrial Police have detained a driver accused of stealing Tk one crore from the vehicle of the chairman of Lavender Group and recovered Tk 97 lakh of the stolen cash within 48 hours of the incident.

Import-export activities between Bangladesh and India through Hili Land Port in Dinajpur have resumed after a six-day suspension due to an indefinite strike by Indian traders.

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC launched the Clean Dhaka Project with tree plantation and cleanliness drives at two educational institutions.

A meeting on the Universal Pension Scheme was held with Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association and apparel sector stakeholders.

Wall Street stocks fell following a robust US jobs report that heightened expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Turkey's Golden Global Bank and its subsidiaries for facilitating transactions for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Bangladesh's efforts to enhance its investment climate have been praised as a model for other developing nations at the UNCTAD's Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission.

The price of soybean oil in Bangladesh will be adjusted according to international market trends and domestic production and processing costs, according to Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Bangladesh Office organized a workshop to promote peer learning, knowledge exchange, and community-led sustainable development.

Bangladesh Bank has broadened the scope of financing against foreign currency deposits held with Offshore Banking Units, enabling these balances to serve as collateral for a wider array of local currency loans.

Bangladeshi textile and apparel companies showcased their products at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026, reinforcing the country's position as a key player in the global textile and fashion supply chain.

Fierce fighting between Yemeni government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels has claimed over 140 lives as clashes rage over control of a vital Red Sea gateway.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) seized 8,000 kilograms of urea fertilizer from the Meghna River in Bhola during an anti-smuggling operation.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced in the Jatiya Sangsad that the government is considering forming a specialized agency to recover assets siphoned off abroad.

FIFA has confirmed that Gianni Infantino will stand in next year's presidential election, despite controversy over his abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup.

Four men have died from gas asphyxiation in a coal mine in northeastern Afghanistan's Baghlan province, highlighting the dangers of poorly regulated mining operations.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced comprehensive government support for farmers, including loan waivers and soft credit terms.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated a probe into the assets declared by former Army Chief General (retd) Aziz Ahmed.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed authorities to intensify cleanliness and public awareness campaigns nationwide to contain the spread of dengue.

Bangladesh Bank has increased the annual foreign exchange entitlement for Bangladeshi citizens travelling abroad to $18,000 from $12,000.

A fish release programme was held in Rangpur to mark the 48th founding anniversary of BNP.

State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam visited the Rajshahi Silk Factory, touring production activities and receiving a briefing on industry development.

Malaysia declared a state of emergency in Serian, Sarawak, due to hazardous air quality from Indonesian fires.

Altamash Kabir, Editor and Publisher of the Daily Sangbad, has been elected as the President of Dhaka Club Limited for the 2026-2027 term.

A fire broke out at a furniture warehouse in Badda this morning, with firefighters working to bring the situation under control.

Elena Rybakina avenged her French Open defeat to Yuliia Starodubtseva, securing a place in the US Open fourth round.

The Israeli military has announced strikes in southern Lebanon following a drone attack by Hezbollah, prompting calls for evacuation.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have attacked a US naval drone attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin held late-night talks with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to discuss ending the war with Ukraine.