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Bangladesh Aims for Thirty Per Cent Electric Vehicles by 2030

July 14, 2026

The government has set a target to transition at least 30 per cent of the country’s road transport sector to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030. Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam announced the initiative on Monday, 13 July, during a parliamentary session. The statement came in response to an urgent public interest notice […]

Forex Reserves Climb to $36.55 Billion

July 14, 2026

Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange reserves have risen to $36.55 billion, reflecting a steady improvement in the country’s external financial position, according to the latest data from the central bank. The country’s total foreign currency reserves stood at $36.546 billion, or $36,546.14 million, as of Monday, 13 July, Bangladesh Bank data showed. However, when measured under […]

Mosaddek Nominated for ICC June Player Award

July 14, 2026

Bangladesh all-rounder Mosaddek Hossain has earned a place on the shortlist for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June after producing a series of influential performances against Australia. The nomination marks another significant milestone in his international career, following a remarkable return to the national side after an absence of nearly four […]

Liton Das Withdraws from Lanka Premier League

July 14, 2026

Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das has withdrawn from the upcoming edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) after suffering an injury, ruling him out of the Sri Lankan franchise tournament before it begins. The decision comes as a setback for both the player and his franchise, Galle Gladiators, who had secured his services ahead of the […]

Four Burned in Illegal Gas Connection Explosion

July 14, 2026

Four labourers suffered burn injuries after a gas explosion while allegedly attempting to install an illegal gas connection in Narayanganj’s Fatullah late on Monday night. One of the victims remains in critical condition and has been admitted to the Emergency Department of the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, where doctors said he sustained […]

Brick Fragment Hits Prime Ministerial Motorcade

July 14, 2026

Police have launched an investigation after a brick fragment struck a vehicle in the motorcade of Prime Minister Tarek Rahman while he was travelling to Barishal, following the circulation of a video of the incident on social media. The incident occurred at around 8:30 a.m. on Monday, 13 July, near Sadhur Bridge in Rajoir Upazila […]

HSC Physics Questions Under Review

July 14, 2026

The Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has assured Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) candidates that no student will suffer any disadvantage if errors are confirmed in the creative section of the Physics First Paper examination. The announcement follows widespread concerns raised by examinees over two questions that were alleged to contain inaccuracies. In an […]

Lightning Claims 13 Lives in Netrokona This Year

July 14, 2026

The fear of lightning strikes returns with every monsoon season across the vast haor wetlands of Netrokona, where thousands of farmers and fishermen depend on open fields and water bodies for their livelihoods. While the rainy season brings opportunities for cultivation and fishing, it also exposes residents to one of the country’s deadliest natural hazards. […]

Bangladeshi Students Block Roads Over Exams Amid Severe Flooding

July 14, 2026

Dhaka and several other parts of Bangladesh have been hit by widespread student protests. Torrential monsoon rains and resultant severe waterlogging have failed to deter young demonstrators, who have taken to the streets to voice their anger over the government’s decision to press ahead with the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations under such hazardous conditions. […]

Over 155,000 Families Still Stranded by Floods

July 14, 2026

More than 155,000 families remain marooned as severe flooding and landslides continue to affect large parts of Bangladesh, with the death toll rising to 54 and at least 39 people injured. The latest situation report released by the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief on Monday (13 July) shows that hundreds of thousands of people […]

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Category: Asia

Bangladesh Aims for Thirty Per Cent Electric Vehicles by 2030

Forex Reserves Climb to $36.55 Billion

Mosaddek Nominated for ICC June Player Award

Liton Das Withdraws from Lanka Premier League

Four Burned in Illegal Gas Connection Explosion

Brick Fragment Hits Prime Ministerial Motorcade

HSC Physics Questions Under Review

Lightning Claims 13 Lives in Netrokona This Year

Bangladeshi Students Block Roads Over Exams Amid Severe Flooding

Over 155,000 Families Still Stranded by Floods

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