Tesla Shares Decline Following Musk's Announcement of Expensive Future Projects

South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Jijoon Kim visited the Samsung manufacturing plant of Fair Electronics in Shibpur, Narsingdi, reaffirming continued commitment to Bangladesh's industrialisation.

Bangladesh Bank has increased the Exporters' Retention Quota (ERQ) from 7.5 percent to 15 percent for merchandise exporters.

Persistent policy uncertainties and renewed Middle East tensions dampen investor sentiment.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed a money laundering case against the managing director, chairman, and another director of Bestway Land Properties Ltd, along with 17 affiliated companies.

bKash has completed the largest Bangla QR rollout, enabling customers to make cashless payments at over 800,000 merchants across Bangladesh.

Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank's Managing Director Golam Mortuza has stressed the importance of achieving all business targets in the current fiscal year to maintain the bank's profitability.

Bangladesh received $2.095 billion in workers' remittances in the first 21 days of July, marking a 23.5% increase from the same period last year.

Mobile financial service provider Upay and NRB Bank have formed a partnership to expand digital financial services and improve customer convenience across Bangladesh.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has launched the electronic income tax return (e-Return) service for individual taxpayers for the 2026-27 tax year, making online filing mandatory for most individuals.

Indonesia has cut over $2 billion from its free meal programme, affecting millions of beneficiaries.

Britain's annual inflation rate experienced a larger-than-expected decline in June, reaching 2.6%.

Asian markets saw a surge driven by tech stocks, while Brent crude oil prices climbed back above $92 a barrel amid Middle East tensions.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have stopped three oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has categorically denied media reports that its president and treasurer were detained and questioned by US authorities after the World Cup final.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have reportedly stopped three oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating tensions amid ongoing US-Iran conflict.

A fire in Lima has claimed 10 lives, with authorities investigating possible links to extortion.

Deputy Speaker of parliament Barrister Kayser Kamal emphasised the government's focus on agricultural mechanisation and modernisation to enhance productivity.

A joint operation in Narsingdi severed illegal gas connections and collected Tk 151,000 in fines.

Canada has called off a joint inauguration ceremony with the US for a new cross-border bridge following the announcement of new US tariffs on Canadian products.

Venezuela's ousted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife will face trial in the United States in June 2027 on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about an upcoming visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States, despite existing tensions.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have been recorded sending radio warnings to ships after announcing a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia.

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul concluded a visit to Nigeria, highlighting the need for stronger trade and investment ties with Africa.

Climate experts and policymakers in Bangladesh advocate for a more equitable, transparent and locally responsive climate finance system to strengthen adaptation and resilience initiatives in vulnerable communities.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is undertaking an initiative to involve Bangladeshi academics and international scholars in the teaching and research activities of the country's universities through a virtual platform.

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan praised the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) for its service to the country and people, under the directives of the Prime Minister.

The Kachua Upazila administration in Bagerhat has returned Tk 34.38 lakh to the government treasury after completing a canal re-excavation and renovation project under budget.

Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves have reached a new high of $36.47 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank.

The government is working to restore normal gas supply after a technical fault at a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) disrupted the national gas distribution system.