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Trump sanctions Russian oil companies after failed Ukraine talks

08:20 AM, 23 Oct 2025 Thursday

President Donald Trump has slapped major sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies after concluding that Vladimir Putin was not being "honest and forthright" in Ukraine talks, the US treasury chief said Wednesday.

Gold prices plunge by Tk 8,386 per bhori after record high

09:56 PM, 22 Oct 2025 Wednesday

After hitting a record high earlier this week, gold prices in Bangladesh have been slashed once again. The Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) on Wednesday announced a reduction of Tk 8,386 per bhori (11.664 grams) for 22-carat gold, bringing the new retail price down to Tk 2,08,996.

Bangladesh ratifies 3 ILO Conventions to strengthen workers’ rights

09:32 PM, 22 Oct 2025 Wednesday

In a landmark step for labour rights, Bangladesh on Wednesday ratified three major conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), reaffirming its commitment to safer, fairer and more inclusive workplaces.

Forex reserves surpass $32b

08:58 PM, 22 Oct 2025 Wednesday

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have surpassed $32 billion in the backdrop of a surge in the remittance inflow, and buying dollar by the Bangladesh Bank in auctions.

Jamaat insists legal enforcement of July Charter, asks Yunus to issue binding order

08:46 PM, 22 Oct 2025 Wednesday

Jamaat-e-Islami’s central Naib-e-Amir, Dr Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, said his party has called for the immediate establishment of a legal framework to implement the July National Charter, asserting that the consensus reached after months of multi-party negotiations must now be given the force of law.

EC's attitude not neutral and fair: Nahid

08:17 PM, 22 Oct 2025 Wednesday

Alleging that the Election Commission (EC) does not maintain neutrality and fairness in performing its duties, National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam called for reformation of the commission right now for the sake of fair polls.

Bangla Teslas rule as one in three rely on them

08:03 PM, 22 Oct 2025 Wednesday

Nearly one in three road passengers in Bangladesh now rides on a battery- or-CNG-run auto-rickshaw, according to new data that captures the country’s dramatic transport transformation.

12-point stricter mandatory eco-guidelines for St Martin’s visitors

06:51 PM, 22 Oct 2025 Wednesday

In a major move to protect the fragile ecosystem of Bangladesh’s only coral island, the government has issued 12 mandatory guidelines for all tourists visiting St Martin’s Island, effective immediately.

Zimbabwe crush Afghanistan for rare Test win by an innings

06:46 PM, 22 Oct 2025 Wednesday

Zimbabwe won a Test by an innings for only the third time when they defeated Afghanistan by an innings and 73 runs at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday, with two days to spare.

Jamaat delegation at Jamuna

06:24 PM, 22 Oct 2025 Wednesday

A five-member delegation of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami reached the State Guest House Jamuna to hold a meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on various issues, including the upcoming national elections, and the path to implement the July National Charter.

Germany Bangladesh’s top trade partner in Europe: Yunus

06:11 PM, 22 Oct 2025 Wednesday

Describing Germany as Bangladesh’s biggest trade partner in Europe, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday, October 22, expressed optimism that newly appointed German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Rudiger Lotz would work to boost trade and investment.

2 more die from dengue, 762 hospitalised in 24 hrs

05:33 PM, 22 Oct 2025 Wednesday

Two more deaths were reported from dengue in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 255 this year.