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Father’s Savings Lost to Fake Italy Visa; CID Nabs Key Fraudster

Dhaka: The dream of a better future for 21-year-old Md. Saiful Mia was shattered at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on April 22, 2025, when immigration officials revealed that his Italy visa-purchased for Tk 20 lakh-was fake. His father, Billal…

17.1% Growth in Remittance Inflow Until December 2 of FY26

Dhaka: Inflow of remittances witnessed a year-on-year growth of 17.1 percent, reaching US$13,287 million during the period from July to December 2 of the current fiscal year (FY26), according to the latest data of Bangladesh Bank issued here today. Th…

Iran’s Khamenei Defends Hijab Amid Growing Defiance

Tehran: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday delivered a staunch defence of the hijab as more women flout the Islamic republic’s strict dress code, prompting criticism from ultraconservatives. His remarks came a day after more tha…

Havana and Western Cuba Experience Widespread Blackout

Havana: A blackout left millions of people in western Cuba, including Havana, without electricity on Wednesday, authorities said. The national electric company stated that the power went out in the early hours of Wednesday in several provinces.

Acco…

TK50 Crore Target Set for Green Coconut Sales in Lakshmipur

Lakshmipur: The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has set an ambitious target of selling green coconut worth Taka 50 crore this year, as local growers in Lakshmipur ramp up efforts to increase production.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad San…