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Global Remittance Flows Continue to Shape Economies as Expat Money Transfers Remain a Lifeline for Millions
Remittances sent by expatriate workers continue to play a critical role in supporting households, strengthening national economies, and reducing poverty, even as the global financial landscape faces mounting uncertainties and rising transfer costs.
June 15, 2026
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Bangladesh Women Start T20 World Cup Campaign with Confident Win Over Netherlands
Bangladesh Women’s cricket team began their T20 World Cup journey with a strong six-wicket victory over the Netherlands at Edgbaston, powered by Joty and Juwairiya’s key batting performances.
June 14, 2026
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Rooftop Mango Garden in Dhaka Produces Over 5 Maunds of Fruit Annually, Showcasing Urban Agriculture
A six-story rooftop garden in Dhaka’s Middle Badda area has become a thriving hub of mango cultivation, producing dozens of varieties including rare international species, with this year’s yield reaching around 5–6 maunds despite unexpected challenges.
June 14, 2026
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Cabinet Rejects Proposal for Music Teacher Posts in Government Primary Schools
The government has confirmed that dedicated music teacher positions will not be introduced in public primary schools after the Cabinet Division declined to approve the proposal, amid ongoing debates over specialised subjects in early education.
June 14, 2026
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Government Approves Narsingdi Medical College Amid Concerns Over Faculty Shortages
The government has officially approved the establishment of Narsingdi Medical College in the home district of Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain Bakul, even as the country's public medical education system continues to grapple with severe teacher shortages and quality concerns.
June 14, 2026
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Bangladesh's HSC Standard Comparable to Singapore's Grade Six, Says State Minister Bobby Hajjaj in Parliament
The State Minister for Primary and Mass Education blamed years of neglect for the decline in educational standards, saying the government has launched an ambitious reform agenda to modernise the sector and restore quality.
June 14, 2026
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Bangladeshi Student Killed in Canada Road Crash as Family Seeks Help to Bring Body Home
A 23-year-old Bangladeshi student studying in Canada was killed in a late-night road crash in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Three others were injured in the incident, which remains under criminal investigation as authorities examine allegations of speeding and impaired driving.
June 14, 2026
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Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Set to Supply First 300MW to National Grid by August End
Bangladesh's first nuclear power facility is expected to begin supplying electricity to the national grid by the end of August 2026, marking a major milestone in the country's energy journey as commissioning activities progress at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.
June 14, 2026
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Shafiqur Rahman Warns Government to Honour Referendum Verdict or "Face Consequences"
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has urged the BNP-led government to implement what he described as the "people's verdict" expressed through the referendum, warning of consequences if public demands continue to be ignored. Opposition leaders at a rally in Chattogram also criticised the proposed national budget and raised concerns over governance, corruption, and law enforcement.