Sri Lanka Authorities Arrest Former Navy Chief on Corruption Charges

China has announced it will send 100 million yuan ($14.7 million) in disaster relief aid to Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes that killed over 1,450 people.

Iran's foreign ministry announced the first meeting with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz since the preliminary deal to end the Middle East war.

Pakistani strikes in three eastern provinces of Afghanistan have resulted in the deaths of 36 civilians and injuries to 163 others, according to the Taliban government.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, a key Russian ally, in Beijing.

The Israeli army destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon, sparking retaliatory threats from the militant group.

Australia and Vanuatu have signed an agreement that prohibits the establishment of a foreign military base on the Pacific island.

Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan, targeting militants in response to recent attacks.

Top EU trade official Maros Sefcovic and Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao meet in Brussels to discuss mounting trade tensions.

The Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, sacred to Jews, Muslims, and Christians, stands as a poignant symbol of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The critical 72-hour window for rescuing survivors of Venezuela's devastating earthquakes has passed, with the death toll nearing 1,500.

The United States and Iran have agreed to halt attacks and meet in Qatar to resolve their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.

Germany recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.7C on Sunday, breaking the previous day's record.

The Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) team 'MIST MAVIROV' has been crowned champion at the MATE ROV International Underwater Robot Competition 2026.

Bangladesh Bank has relaxed the non-performing loan (NPL) criteria for financial institutions participating in the JICA-assisted Urban Building Safety Project to accelerate funding for safety improvements in the RMG sector.

Stocks in Dhaka snapped a six-session winning streak as investors booked profits, leading to a decline in the DSEX.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced Forward Rate Agreements (FRAs) to help importers hedge against interest rate risks on foreign currency import financing.

Bangladesh's merchandise exports posted a strong 25.91 percent year-on-year growth in June, reflecting renewed momentum despite persistent global economic and geopolitical challenges.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has welcomed the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission's (BSEC) decision to grant stock exchanges regulatory autonomy.

Tech stocks led losses across most of Asia as investors unwound huge bets on the sector, driven by concerns over stretched valuations and potential interest rate hikes.

Harry Kane has matched Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in World Cup history after scoring a double for England.

Bangladesh Bank has issued new operational guidelines for the Bangladesh Bank Agricultural Development Common Fund (BBADCF) to ensure banks meet annual agricultural and rural credit targets.

Bangladesh Bank has mandated four financially distressed non-bank financial institutions to implement a comprehensive restructuring plan within three months.

Bangladesh Bank has set a one percent cap on Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for government revenue and fee collection via Bangla QR to promote digital payments.

Meta Platforms' shares increased by over 6% following a report that the company is preparing to launch a cloud computing service offering AI capabilities to external clients.

The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) has initiated a nationwide tree plantation campaign across its export processing and economic zones.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) organized a financial literacy training program for nearly 100 teachers and students of Dhaka Commerce College's Department of Finance and Banking.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the import of 75,000 tonnes of muriate of potash (MOP) fertilizer from Russia and Canada.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the procurement of two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes from the international spot market to ensure uninterrupted gas supply across Bangladesh.

Bangladesh received a record US$35.56 billion in workers' remittances during the 2025-26 fiscal year, a 17.3 percent increase from the previous year.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the import of 2.70 lakh metric tons (MT) of wheat to ensure an adequate supply of the staple grain in Bangladesh.