July 11, 2025
Persistent showers over the past several days have left the road from Faridpur town to the Bhanga interchange in poor condition. The Roads and Highways Department is carrying out repair work to keep traffic movement on the highway normal. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon
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July 11, 2025 09:24 UTC
Trump's Brazil tariff rattles coffee market, could raise prices in US
Around a third of the coffee consumed in the US, the world's largest drinker of the beverage, comes from Brazil. Around a third of the coffee consumed in the US, the world's largest drinker of the beverage, comes from Brazil. Brazil is the world's largest grower and exporter of coffee, while the US is its biggest client and the world's largest drinker of the beverage, with nearly 200 million Americans having a cup every day. US roasters can't," said senior coffee broker and consultant Michael Nugent, owner of California-based MJ Nugent & Co."Bottom line: Brazil will sell its coffee elsewhere. Orange juice futures rose 6% in New York on Thursday as the market fears a squeeze in supplies.
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July 11, 2025 09:11 UTC
Trump tariffs: 2nd round of US-Bangladesh talks focuses on future of bilateral trade
Trump tariffs: 2nd round of US-Bangladesh talks focuses on future of bilateral tradeBangladesh and the US have engaged in a second round of tariff negotiations,focusing on the "trajectory of current and future trade relations" amid tensionsover Washington’s planned duty hike on Bangladeshi goods. The third round of talks will begin at9am Washington time on Friday.”Commerce Advisor Sheikh Bashir Uddin held a one-on-one meeting with US TradeRepresentative Ambassador Jamieson Greer in Washington, DC, on Thursday. The trade advisor reportedly conveyed a comprehensive picture of Bangladesh’seconomic position. Bashir Uddin is leading the Bangladeshi delegation in Washington, accompaniedby Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman and Additional Secretary Dr NazneenKawshar Chowdhury. In a letter sent to Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, Trump confirmed a 35 percenttariff hike on all Bangladeshi products.
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July 11, 2025 08:25 UTC
EC wants power to cancel constituency’s vote
After the meeting, Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah briefed the media at 5:00 pm. This authority was later limited by legal amendments, allowing the EC to cancel individual polling centres only. SEPARATE VOTER LIST, BOOTHS FOR YOUTHSSanaullah said there was no current need for a separate youth voter list, though it could be reviewed if necessary. EC SERVICE, OTHER CHANGESThe election commissioner said discussions were held on amending the EC Secretariat Act. “We’ve referred the voter list-- which is a by-product of population data -- to the technical committee.
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July 11, 2025 06:54 UTC
Trump says US to supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO
REUTERS/Sofiia Gatilova/File PhotoUS President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO and that he would make a "major statement" on Russia on Monday. Trump also told NBC News about what he called a new deal between the US, NATO allies and Ukraine over weapons shipment from the United States. "We're sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, 100%. So what we’re doing is the weapons that are going out are going to NATO, and then NATO is going to be giving those weapons (to Ukraine), and NATO is paying for those weapons," Trump said. "We send weapons to NATO, and NATO is going to reimburse the full cost of those weapons," he added.
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July 11, 2025 03:41 UTC
Trump puts 35% tariff on Canada, eyes 15%-20% tariffs for others
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would impose a 35% tariff on imports from Canada next month and planned to impose blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on most other trading partners. The 35% tariff is an increase from the current 25% rate that Trump had assigned to Canada and is a blow to Carney, who was seeking to agree a trade pact with Washington. Canadian officials say a miniscule amount of fentanyl originates from Canada but they have taken measures to strengthen the border. "If Canada works with me to stop the flow of Fentanyl, we will, perhaps, consider an adjustment to this letter," Trump wrote. We’re just setting our tariffs," Trump said in the interview.
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July 11, 2025 03:02 UTC
Govt suspends vehicle purchases, foreign trips
In a sweeping cost-cutting measure, the interim government has announced a ban on the public purchase of vehicles and foreign trips by all government offices for the rest of the 2025-26 fiscal year.The restrictions apply to both operational and development budgets.The directive, issued by the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, is part of broader austerity efforts aimed at reducing public expenditure.According to the order, no government entity will be permitted to purchase any type of vehicle using funds from either the operating or development budgets.The only exception allows for the replacement of transport pool (TO&E-listed) vehicles that are more than 10 years old, subject to approval by the Finance Division.In addition to transport-related restrictions, the order also prohibits the construction of new residential, non-residential, or other types of buildings, except those under the education, health, and agriculture ministries.�"bdnews24.com
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July 10, 2025 23:45 UTC
Rain set to dissipate by Friday as low-pressure system weakens
The unrelenting heavy rainfall is set to dissipate by Friday, easing the distress from localised flooding and other consequences around the country. Meteorologist Tariful Newaz Kabir said that the low-pressure system that was lingering over Gangetic West Bengal and surrounding areas has weakened and merged with the monsoon trough. The monsoon is currently active over Bangladesh and moderate over the northern Bay. Some areas in Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet Divisions may also experience moderate to heavy rainfall. During the same period, the highest temperature was 33°C in Dimla, Nilphamari, and the lowest was 21°C in Madaripur.
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July 10, 2025 21:21 UTC
EC wants to reclaim authority to scrap entire constituency’s vote
EC wants to reclaim authority to scrap entire constituency’s voteThe Election Commission (EC) is seeking to regain its mandate to scrap voting across an entire parliamentary constituency in the event of large-scale irregularities, ahead of Bangladesh’s 13th general election. After the meeting, Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah briefed the media at 5pm. SEPARATE VOTER LIST, BOOTHS FOR YOUTHSSanaullah said there was no current need for a separate youth voter list, though it could be reviewed if necessary. Sanaullah said the draft of the supplementary roll will be published next week, with the final list due in August after objections and claims are resolved. “We’ve referred the voter list-- which is a by-product of population data -- to the technical committee.
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July 10, 2025 21:21 UTC
Ex-Janata Bank chairman Abul Barkat arrested over alleged corruption in Dhaka
The Detective Branch of police has former Janata Bank chairman Abul Barkat in Dhaka. Detective Branch (DB) Joint Commissioner Nasirul Islam said Barkat was taken into custody from his home in Dhanmondi 3 on Thursday night. Barkat, a Dhaka University economics professor and former president of the Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA), allegedly oversaw the approval of fraudulent loans during his tenure at the state-owned bank. Barkat was appointed chairman of the Janata Bank on Sept 9, 2009, for a three-year term, while serving as head of the BEA and a faculty member at Dhaka University. During his tenure, Janata Bank -- once among the better-performing banks -- saw a significant decline in financial health.
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July 10, 2025 19:09 UTC
Lama authorities temporarily close tourist spots amid heavy rain in Bandarban
The Upazila administration in Bandarban’s Lama has ordered the closure of all tourist spots in the area following inclement weather caused by heavy rainfall. On Jun 1, tourist spots in Lama’s Mirinja Valley were closed for the same reason. Moin explained that several days of continuous heavy rainfall have raised the risk of natural disasters at resorts located on hilly slopes. Approximately 75 resorts in Mirinja Valley will remain closed until further notice to prevent loss of life from mudslides. While there is a lower chance of rain on Friday and Saturday, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to return from Sunday.
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July 10, 2025 19:09 UTC
Secretariat canteens shut over union feud
Two major canteens and nearby stalls inside the Secretariat have remained closed for over 10 days following a violent clash between rival factions of the employees' union, leaving thousands of government workers without access to food or tea.The trouble began on Jun 25, when members of the Secretariat Officers-Employees Joint Council's Nurul Islam and Badiul Kabir-led factions clashed over control of canteen operations.Several union leaders were injured and hospitalised after the brawl.Since then, canteens in the tin-shed area on the northern side have remained shut. Talks are under way with top officials, including the home secretary, though no breakthrough has occurred. �"bdnews24.comMozahedul Islam Selim, general secretary of the Nurul-led faction, denied the claims, saying: "They've been eating from the same committee for years. Now that a new one's formed, they can't accept it and attacked us instead. "A mediation meeting has been proposed, but the deadlock continues, leaving thousands of Secretariat staff without daily meals and refreshments.
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July 10, 2025 19:00 UTC
Two Bangladeshis kidnapped in Libya freed after 2 arrests made
The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has said two Bangladeshis kidnapped and tortured in Libya while seeking work were freed as two suspects were arrested and "pressured" in Bangladesh. At a media briefing in Dhaka’s Agargaon on Thursday, he detailed the investigation into the kidnapping and release of the two Bangladeshis. On Jan 13, Siraj's family sent Tk 150,000 to the agent banking account of Islami Bank provided by the kidnappers. Providing details about this, Enayet said: “The victim's family communicated multiple times with Rasel’s Libyan expatriate uncle, Kamal Hossain, regarding the ransom payment. “Through the arrests made, we forced the accused party in Libya to release the abductees.
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July 10, 2025 17:40 UTC
Over 100 villages flooded in Feni, Army and BGB to the rescue
Over 100 villages flooded in Feni, Army and BGB to the rescueUninterrupted rains and torrential downpours have flooded over 100 villages in Feni's Fulgazi, Parshuram, Chhagalnaiya, and Sadar Upazilas. In this situation, multiple army teams have launched rescue operations in various waterlogged villages in Fulgazi Upazila. The district administration has said that 67 villages in Fulgazi Upazila, 27 villages in Parshuram, 12 villages in Chhagalnaiya, and five villages in Sadar are among the affected. Major Md Rashedul Hasan Rashed, chief of the army company, said: “The rescue and relief operations have officially started since Thursday. The army has started to rescue those stranded in remote areas via 10 speedboats.
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July 10, 2025 17:19 UTC
EC forms five committees to coordinate general election
Other members of the committee include: EC senior secretary, additional secretary, joint secretary (Election Management-2), deputy secretary (Election Assistance and Supplies), director (Public Relations), system manager (ICT), with the option to co-opt any additional officer as needed. Other committee members are: EC senior secretary, additional secretary, joint secretary (Law), joint secretary (Election Management-1), deputy secretary (Election Management-2), and deputy secretary (Election Assistance and Supply), who will serve as the secretary. Members include: EC senior secretary, additional secretary, director general of the NID Wing, joint secretary (Administration and Finance), joint secretary (Election Management-2), and deputy secretary (Election Management-2). Members include: EC senior secretary, additional secretary, director general of the National Identity Registration Wing, joint secretary (Administration and Finance), joint secretary (Election Management-2), and deputy secretary (Election Management-2), who will act as the secretary. Overseeing the appointment of presiding officers, assistant presiding officers, and polling officers based on qualifications, experience, and skills.
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July 10, 2025 16:58 UTC