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Maduro held in ‘large scale’ US strike

President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a "large-scale strike" on the South American country.

"The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country," Trump said on Truth Social. "This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement." Trump added that he wo...

Ganga water sharing treaty renewal talks begin

India and Bangladesh have formally initiated discussions on renewing the Ganga Water Sharing Treaty, which is scheduled to expire in December 2026, three decades after its signing.

The talks mark a crucial phase in bilateral relations as both countries assess hydrological data and political considerations surrounding one of South Asia’s most sensitive transboundary water-sharing arrangements. Expiry of the 1996 Ganga Water Sharing Treaty
The Ganga Water Sharing Treaty was signed in 1996, provi...

NEIR not immediately block illegal, clone handsets

Following the launch of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR), citizens should not panic as illegal or cloned handsets will not be blocked automatically during the first 90 days, Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Posts, Telecommunications, and ICT, said today.

In a post on his Facebook account, Taiyeb stated that the authorities have received over three billion data sets from mobile operators, including historical records.  "Due to the way migration data is currently displayed, some NIDs show a higher number of active SIMs or handsets than actually in use," he explained.

Commercial court ordinance – a new era for trade justice and economic growth

In a landmark move to strengthen trade justice and accelerate the country's economic development, the government has issued the Commercial Court Ordinance, 2026.

The ordinance provides for the establishment of Commercial Courts across the country, aimed at increasing investment and ensuring the timely resolution of business disputes. The gazette, issued last night, confirmed that the ordinance will come into effect immediately. Analysts say this initiative is a major step in improving the judicial infrastructure for commerce, a longstanding demand from both domestic and foreign investors.

Rhymester Sukumar Barua passes away

Bangla Academy Award and Ekushey Padak-winning renowned rhymester Sukumar Barua passed away today at the age of 88.

Sukumar Barua breathed his last at a private hospital in Raozan Upazila of Chattogram this morning.  His daughter Anjana Barua confirmed the death, saying he had been undergoing treatment for a week after fluid accumulated in his lungs. Despite medical efforts, he could not be saved.
He had been suffering from various age-related ailments for years. His right leg was paralysed fol...

Forex reserves stand at US$33.18b

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have stood at US$ 33.18 billion.
But, as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF) methodology under the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6), Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves stood at $28.51 billion, according to the latest data of the Bangladesh Bank (BB) released today.
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