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Money parked by Bangladeshi nationals and banks in Swiss banks soared 41% in 2025 to 834.2 million Swiss francs (CHF) (about Tk12,763 crore), reaching the second-highest level on record.
The team that scored the opening goal was the Czech Republic.
Considering the heat, hydration breaks (water drinking pauses) have been introduced in this football World Cup. However, since its introduction, the matter has come under the spotlight of criticism. In the England vs Croatia match at Dallas Stadium, boos were heard across the stands as soon as the first hydration break began on Wednesday. It was clear that the spectators were expressing dissatisfaction with this rule.
The investment landscape in Bangladesh differs significantly from that of its neighboring countries, including India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. In those nations, many first-generation entrepreneurs possess the capability to initiate new investments using their personal savings, without the need for bank loans. Conversely, among the prominent business figures in Bangladesh who have risen to prominence since independence, none have pursued new investments solely through their own savings. Even if some possess the financial means, they tend to embark on new ventures by securing substantial bank loans, largely due to the intricate tax framework.
The team that scored the opening goal was the Czech Republic.
“এশিয়ার কোন দেশ কাপ পেলে ভাল লাগত ”
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has increased the salaries of the cleaning staff working at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur by 50 percent. This decision has been implemented under the initiative of Board President Tamim Iqbal.
The match went as it was supposed to. Bangladesh women could not stand up to Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup on Wednesday.
Bangladesh lost by 4 wickets to Australia in the first T20I of the three-match series. After being all out for 131 runs in the allotted 20 overs, Australia chased down the target of 132 with 4 wickets and 10 balls to spare.
Bangladesh were restricted to 131 all out by Australia in the opening match of the T20 series in Chattogram on Wednesday, as the visitors’ disciplined spin attack dismantled the hosts’ batting line-up.
Bangladesh have won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the T20I series opener in Chattogram.
Lionel Messi’s stunning hat-trick against Algeria, which powered Argentina to a commanding 3–0 victory in their World Cup opener, was followed by an emotional social media message from his wife Antonela Roccuzzo.
Pakistan Navy expects to establish a sustained presence in the Bay of Bengal following the induction of its newly commissioned submarine, PNS Hangor, a senior naval officer said during during maiden voyage home break at Colombo Port.
Global crude oil prices fell further on Thursday (June 18) after the United States and Iran signed a preliminary peace agreement aimed at easing tensions and reducing the risk of supply disruptions.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has sharply criticised the newly signed US–Iran peace memorandum, describing it as a “document of US failure” and arguing that it reflects shifting power dynamics rather than genuine compromise.
Dhaka Metropolitan North Jubo Dal has postponed its pre-announced protest march due to inclement weather.
Despite talking about a political pledge not to take government benefits, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami MP from Chapainawabganj-2 constituency Md. Mizanur Rahman has faced criticism for demanding washing machines and microwave ovens in the flats allotted to him in the parliament.
The Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has announced a nationwide protest programme, accusing Islami Chhatra Shibir of staging a “disappearance and abduction drama.”
BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said the newly formed Jubo Dal committee will further strengthen the organisation across the country and play a vital role in the nation's welfare .
The administrative history of Bangladesh has always been marked by peculiar incidents. However, the recent occurrence involving the Ministry of Commerce stands out as a particularly unusual case, prompting the average citizen to question who is truly in charge of the state's administration.
The tragic death of seven-year-old Fatima Akhter in a pond near the Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (R.) Shrine in Bagerhat cannot simply be dismissed as an accident, especially given the numerous warning signs that preceded this incident. There have also been previous occurrences of fatalities.
As the world grapples with an ongoing energy crisis, the need for renewable energy has never been more urgent. The price of fossil fuels continues to rise globally, and the impacts of climate change are being felt by communities around the world. Bangladesh, with its increasing population and growing energy demands, faces the dual challenge of improving access to energy while also addressing environmental concerns.
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov had a telephone conversation with Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman. They took part in the phone call on Thursday afternoon (June 18).
Bangladesh has called for stronger humanitarian assistance, enhanced protection of civilians and greater participation of women in peacebuilding efforts as humanitarian crises continue to deepen across the world.
Popular actor Farhan Ahmed Jovan was involved in a motorcycle accident on the Marine Drive road in Cox’s Bazar. However, he escaped with no major injuries.
Even after sleeping 7-8 hours at night, if you feel drowsy, tired, or fatigued for most of the day, the reasons may not just be the duration of sleep but also the quality of sleep and some underlying health issues in the body. Experts say that if this condition continues for a long time, it should not be ignored.
Money parked by Bangladeshi nationals and banks in Swiss banks soared 41% in 2025 to 834.2 million Swiss francs (CHF) (about Tk12,763 crore), reaching the second-highest level on record.
