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April 3, 2025

Mamdani elected mayor of New York

New Yorkers elected young leftist Zohran Mamdani as their next mayor Tuesday, and Democrats won two key state governor races as US voters delivered an early warning to President Donald Trump ahead of 2026's midterms.

The clean sweep of the top contests among several ballots nationwide will boost morale for Democrats bruised by Trump's onslaught since returning to the White House, and set alarm bells ringing in Republican circles.
Mamdani's victory came in the face of fierce attacks on his poli...

Open Call- WOW Bangladesh Chapters 2026

The British Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from institutions, organisations, and registered groups of artists and cultural practitioners based in the cities of Chattogram, Dhaka, Rajshahi, and Sylhet to host, curate, produce, and present a day-long WOW Bangladesh Chapter event between 1 January to 30 August 2026.

Grants of up to £23,000 in equivalent local currency are available. The open call for EOIs is now open.
EOI submission deadline: 16 November 2025 (23:59...

ASA welcomes expanded market access for US Soy in Bangladesh

The American Soybean Association (ASA) welcomes today’s announcement that leading Bangladeshi agribusiness companies have signed letters of intent to significantly increase purchases of U.S. soybeans and soybean meal over the next 12 months.

This commitment not only supports Bangladesh’s protein needs but also strengthens economic opportunities for U.S. soybean farmers here at home.
In Marketing Year 20...

CSE50 Index revised

The CSE50 Index has been reviewed and revised based on the performance of the CSE-listed companies. The new index will be effective from November 11, 2025. The CSE50 Index is reviewed twice a year.

Key information of CSE50 Index:
  1. 72.74% of the full market capitalisation as on June 30, 2025, of all stocks listed at CSE
  2. 70.98%of free-float market capitalisation as on June 30, 2025, of all stocks listed at CSE
  3. 49.12% Average daily Turnover in the past 6 months, ending June 30, 202,5, of all stocks listed at CSE

Ireland to support police reform in Bangladesh

Ireland has expressed its willingness to share experience and expertise in police reform to support Bangladesh's ongoing efforts to strengthen accountable and rights-based governance following the July 2024 uprising.

[caption id="attachment_34455" align="alignleft" width="1600"] Non-resident Ambassador of Ireland to Bangladesh, Kevin Kelly, and Baroness Nuala O'Loan, the first Police Ombudsman in Northern Ireland called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at State Guest House Jamuna here today. Photo: PID[/c...

Hasina — butcher of Bengal, says Press Secy

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Wednesday said the interim government would apply ‘full force of law’ if anyone from Bangladesh Awami League tries to engage in any activities defying the ban imposed on those after being encouraged by what former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is saying or directing from India.

[caption id="attachment_34451" align="alignleft" width="565"] Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam spoke at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy this afternoon. Photo: PID[/caption] ...
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