July 31, 2025

Meta Beats Expectations Sending Share Price Soaring

Dhaka: Meta reported robust second-quarter financial results Wednesday, with revenue jumping 22 percent year-over-year to $47.5 billion as the social media giant continues investing heavily in artificial intelligence.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad…

Israel Rejects Canada Plan to Recognize Palestinian State: Embassy

Dhaka: Israel on Wednesday condemned Canada’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly, blasting Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement as part of a “distorted campaign of international pressure.”

According to Ban…

Bangladeshi Swimmers Achieve Historic English Channel Crossing

London: The Bangladesh High Commission in London extended a warm reception to Bangladeshi swimmers Mahfizur Rahman Sagar and Nazmul Haque Himel for successfully crossing the English Channel, marking the first such achievement by any Bangladeshi in nea…

Copper Price Drops as Raw Metal Excluded from 50% US Tariff

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed a pared-back import tariff on copper that excluded the metal in its raw form from a 50-percent levy on semi-finished products. The price of copper, which had soared after Trump flagged the tar…

Another Death from COVID-19 Reported in Khulna

Khulna: One more person has died in Khulna after being infected with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of COVID-19-related deaths in the district to four this year. Deceased, 25-year-old Md. Rokman, resident of Rayermohol under Har…

EC Secretariat Transfers 52 More Officers Ahead of National Polls

Dhaka: The Election Commission (EC) Secretariat has announced the transfer of 52 additional officers in its ongoing administrative reshuffle as preparations intensify for the forthcoming 13th national polls. This decision, aimed at streamlining operat…