Today's Currency Exchange Rates: Dollar Stable, Other Major Currencies Fluctuate

Oil prices fell sharply while stocks hit records on hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening.

SpaceX's revenue jumped 92 percent in the second quarter, driven by AI computing deals and Starlink growth.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explains the reasons behind the joint intervention to support the yen.

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry has established a 16-member support committee to aid its newly appointed administrator.

Bangladesh and Malaysia aim to enhance cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock, with a focus on halal meat exports and technology exchange.

Teletalk Bangladesh Limited has introduced a special '36 July Memorial Offer' to commemorate August 5, featuring discounted SIM cards and data bundles.

Bangladesh Bank has relaxed import declaration rules for intercompany transactions, aiming to enhance transparency while ensuring compliance.

Robi Axiata highlights governance and digital expansion as key to its sustained growth since its 2020 IPO.

To counter the recent surge in domestic prices, Bangladesh has imported 90 metric tons of green chilies from India, with more shipments expected.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has called on Japanese investors to consider Bangladesh as a prime investment destination, citing its strategic location and economic potential.

Toyota has raised its profit forecasts for the year, crediting the weak yen for helping it navigate global challenges.

British energy giant BP announced a significant increase in second-quarter profits, attributing the rise to heightened oil and gas prices due to the Middle East conflict.

Google's head of AI, Demis Hassabis, steps down to become Alphabet's chief scientist.

An oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz reported hearing explosions, according to a British maritime agency.

A key Venezuelan opposition figure has returned from exile to engage in crucial reconciliation talks with the ruling party, aiming to pave the way for a political transition.

Myanmar's former junta chief Min Aung Hlaing makes his first visit to Thailand as a civilian leader, aiming to normalize diplomatic relations.

Meta has announced the launch of Muse Code, a new AI coding tool aimed at competing with industry leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic.

Community Development Centre, a non-governmental organization, distributed free wheelchairs to seven people with disabilities in Bagerhat.

Former Gazipur-5 MP Akhtaruzzaman was arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police on allegations of involvement with a banned organization.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam emphasized that the July Uprising was a broader movement against corruption, oppression, and authoritarian rule, not just about the quota system.

Bangladesh has strongly condemned a live media interaction by fugitive former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi, calling it a severe breach of national sovereignty.

On the anniversary of the 2024 July Uprising, Prime Minister's Adviser Dr. Mahdi Amin emphasized the importance of national unity to prevent a resurgence of fascism.

A Dhaka court has sent former joint secretary Syed Jaglul Pasha to jail for allegedly obstructing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's political rally.

Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain urged unity in support of the July fighters, saying it will bring peace to the souls of the martyrs.

Rangpur district observed July Uprising Day 2026 with tributes to martyrs and a renewed pledge to build a new Bangladesh.

A lawmaker from Khulna emphasizes Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's vision to develop a skilled and healthy nation through sports and education.

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury highlighted the martyrs' sacrifices that enabled free elections and the BNP's governance in Bangladesh.

A local entrepreneur launches an initiative to plant 2,300 palm trees to reduce lightning risks in Chattogram.

Jahangirnagar University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Hasan, emphasizes the importance of preserving the spirit of the July Uprising through various cultural mediums.

The Alpine Club of Pakistan has transported the bodies of renowned climber Nirmal Purja and three others to base camp after they were killed by an avalanche on Broad Peak.