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    Interim govt kicks off election campaign for 2026

    Bangladesh's interim administration kicked off its parliamentary election promotional effort on Sunday by distributing a 48-second video announcement. The Chief Adviser's Press Wing confirmed that activities promoting the 2026 national vote have begun. Captain Dr. Md Khan Sobayel Bin Rafiq...
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    Shafiqur Rahman re-elected as Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer

    Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami members have returned Dr. Shafiqur Rahman to leadership for another term running from 2026 through 2028, the organization reported on Sunday. Party officials conducted the leadership vote through confidential balloting among registered Rukon members nationwide between...
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    Govt must enforce green building policy, says Rizwana

    Bangladesh must require all government construction projects to meet green building standards if the nation hopes to create environmentally sustainable urban centers, Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said on Sunday. The private sector will adopt similar practices once officials...
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    Bishwa Ijtema to be held after national polls

    Bangladesh will postpone its next Bishwa Ijtema gathering until after the 13th national parliamentary election takes place, Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain revealed on Sunday. Both rival groups within Tabligh Jamaat have reached a consensus on the delay, citing security concerns...
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    Deepti leads India to stunning World Cup win

    India secured their maiden Women's ODI World Cup championship on Sunday with a commanding victory over South Africa at DY Patil Stadium, triumphing by 52 runs. Deepti Sharma delivered an outstanding all-around effort, contributing 54 runs with the bat before dismantling the opposition with...
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    Modi hails India's historic World Cup win

    India claimed its first-ever Women's Cricket World Cup championship on Sunday with a 52-run triumph against South Africa at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The victory sparked widespread celebration across the country, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi praising the squad's performance and...
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    Amanjot Kaur’s stunning catch seals India’s maiden Women’s World Cup victory

    India secured their first Women's ODI World Cup championship with a 52-run triumph over South Africa at DY Patil Stadium on Sunday night, powered by a spectacular boundary catch from Amanjot Kaur that shifted momentum when the Proteas appeared poised for victory. South African captain Laura...
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    India clinches maiden Women’s World Cup title with 52-run win over South Africa

    India captured their first Women's World Cup championship on Sunday night with a 52-run victory against South Africa at DY Patil Stadium, as Deepti Sharma's five-wicket performance anchored the triumph before enthusiastic supporters. The hosts posted 298 for seven in their innings before...
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    Sampat Singh quits Congress, slams dynastic politics and internal chaos

    A veteran Congress politician in Haryana has quit the party after nearly two decades, delivering harsh criticism about dynastic control and internal dysfunction. Sampat Singh, elected to the state assembly six times, submitted his departure notice to party president Mallikarjun Kharge while...
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    Wolvaardt makes history as Women's World Cup's top scorer

    South Africa's captain achieved a historic milestone during the Women's ODI World Cup final against India at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, surpassing Australia's Alyssa Healy to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer in a single edition. Laura Wolvaardt accumulated her...
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    Goyeshwar warns the interim government of street mobilization risks

    A senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party official cautioned on Sunday that the transitional administration would struggle to maintain authority if his organization launches mass demonstrations. Goyeshwar Chandra Roy, a Standing Committee member, said his party has chosen to make public appeals...
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    Bangladesh urges Bahrain to reopen visa access for citizens

    Bangladesh has requested that Bahrain restore entry permits for its citizens to strengthen economic ties and personal connections between the nations, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said during talks on Sunday. The diplomat asked Bahraini Deputy Interior Minister Adel bin Khalifa Al Fadhel to...
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    NCP backs referendum on February election day but prefers earlier vote

    A leader of the National Citizens' Party expressed willingness on Sunday to conduct a referendum on the July Charter alongside February elections if needed, though he said an earlier vote would be better. Nahid Islam, the party convener and former student activist from last year's uprising...
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    Obama backs Mamdani, offers support if he wins mayoral race

    Former President Barack Obama reached out by phone on Saturday to New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, offering guidance should the 34-year-old win his race and expressing admiration for his efforts. A spokesperson for Mamdani verified the conversation, which was initially disclosed by a...
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    CEC to meet NCP delegation over election symbol

    Bangladesh's top election official will sit down with representatives from the National Citizens' Party on Sunday afternoon at the Election Commission headquarters, with discussions set to begin at 3 p.m. The NCP confirmed the appointment through the joint chief coordinator Khan Muhammad...
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    US and China agree to set up military hotline after Trump-Xi summit

    Washington and Beijing have established new military communication lines aimed at preventing conflict escalation after what US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described as an unprecedented improvement in bilateral relations following a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi...
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    Dhaka’s roads get high-tech speed cameras, but will they work?

    Bangladesh is launching automated traffic cameras to address dangerous driving conditions as urban growth strains road safety infrastructure, particularly in Dhaka. The Dhaka Elevated Expressway began testing video-based speed monitoring in early July as authorities plan broader deployment of...
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    Bangladesh reaffirms support for Qatar’s sovereignty

    Bangladesh has pledged its backing for Qatar in the face of any challenges to the Gulf nation's territorial integrity or safety, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain declared during weekend diplomatic discussions in Bahrain. The message came during his sit-down with Qatari State Minister for...
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    Bangladesh eyes 2025 talks in Dhaka with Bahrain

    Bangladesh's top diplomat has called attention to the need for Middle Eastern stability while commending Bahrain for its role in fostering regional cooperation during talks on Saturday at the 21st Manama Dialogue. Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain met with his Bahraini counterpart, Dr Abdullatif...
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    Explosion rocks Harvard Medical Building, two flee

    Federal authorities are investigating what officials believe was a deliberate blast at a Harvard University medical facility that occurred during the early morning hours on Saturday. Campus police responded to the Goldenson building just before 3 a.m. after a fire alarm sounded and witnessed two...
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