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Iranian missiles strike Israel, igniting fires
01:41 AM, 16 Jun 2025 MondayIranian ballistic missiles struck multiple locations across Israel on Sunday night, sparking fires and causing significant damage in a fresh wave of retaliatory attacks, according to Israeli media reports.
Trump vetoes Israeli plan to assassinate Khamenei
01:15 AM, 16 Jun 2025 MondayPresident Donald Trump vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to two US officials. The decision comes amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with ongoing military strikes threatening to spiral into a broader regional conflict.
One-fourth of disbursed loans, Tk 4,20,000cr, now classified
09:09 PM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayBangladesh’s banking sector is grappling with a sharp rise in classified loans, raising alarms about credit availability and broader economic stability. According to Bangladesh Bank report, the gross rate of “bad loans” soared to 24.13 per cent by March 31, 2025, up from 20.20 per cent in December 2024, marking a 3.93 per cent increase in a single quarter.
Elon Musk in NBR’s virtual meeting!
08:22 PM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayIn an unusual turn of events, the National Board of Revenue’s (NBR) Income Tax Division revenue review meeting held virtually on Sunday, June 15, 2025, featured a list of dubious participant IDs, including one claiming to be US billionaire Elon Musk and another representing the Tejgaon Egg Traders Association.
Iran launches new ballistic missile wave at Israel
08:04 PM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayIran launched a fresh wave of ballistic missiles targeting Israel on Sunday, as reported by Iranian state media, while explosions continued to shake Iran’s capital, Tehran. The attack prompted air raid sirens across parts of Israel, heightening fears of a broadening regional conflict.
ACC probes misuse of land meant for elevated expressway displaced families
07:37 PM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayThe Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday, June 15, initiated an investigation into the alleged misuse of land originally acquired for resettling families displaced by the Dhaka Elevated Expressway project.
Mostafa Mohsin Montu dies
07:26 PM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayGonoforum President and former MP Mostafa Mohsin Montu passed away while undergoing treatment at Square Hospital in Dhaka on Sunday. He was 79.
I saw fear in their eyes: Israeli rescuer
07:06 PM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayAmid the chaos, Ori Lazarovich, a paramedic with Israel’s Magen David Adom (MDA) rescue team, witnessed scenes of terror and resilience that will haunt him forever, reports BBC. His voice was heavy with emotion. “I saw fear in their eyes. They were grey, covered in soot, ash, and debris, choking from smoke inhalation.”
Fresh explosions rock Tehran
06:47 PM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayTehran was rocked by fresh explosions on Sunday, June 15, as Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple locations in the Iranian capital, escalating the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
Over 800 tourists stranded as Cox’s Bazar Express breaks down
06:33 PM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayMore than 800 passengers were stranded after the Dhaka-bound Cox’s Bazar Express suffered an engine failure at Islamabad station in Eidgaon of Cox’s Bazar, around 1:00pm on Sunday, June 15.
BB boss says merging 5 Islamic banks at final stage, none to lose job
06:10 PM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayBangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Sunday, June 15, announced that the merger of five private sector Islamic banks – First Security Islami Bank, Global Islami Bank, Union Bank, Social Islami Bank, and EXIM Bank – is in its final stage.
Hormuz, oil prices in spotlight after Israel’s attack on Iran
05:15 PM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayIran is reportedly considering closing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint, as tensions with Israel escalate, according to Iran’s IRINN news agency citing conservative lawmaker Esmail Kosari. Such a move could send oil prices soaring and risk expanding the ongoing conflict into a broader regional crisis.
Appointing lawyers to recover laundered money up to govt: BB Governor
04:34 PM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayBangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur said that the government has the authority to appoint both domestic and foreign lawyers to recover laundered money, provided it makes the decision to proceed.
Congestion persists at Ctg Port as container influx continues
04:01 PM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayChattogram Port is facing renewed container congestion, with the latest count on Sunday, June 15, reaching 44,548 TEUs.
Health dept to follow up Covid-19 positive patients from today
02:45 PM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayThe government is taking special measures to prevent coronavirus infection. From Sunday (June 15), the Health Department will conduct follow-ups on COVID-19 positive patients over the next month. This process aims to monitor and gather information about new variants of the coronavirus.
Four Additional DIGs transferred
01:17 PM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayFour police officers holding the rank of Additional Deputy Inspector General (Additional DIG) or equivalent positions have been transferred.
EC committed to ensuring level playing field: CEC
12:42 PM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayChief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Sunday said the Election Commission (EC) is moving forward with preparations for the upcoming national polls and will act as a referee during the election. To that end, the constitutional body is committed to ensuring a level playing field for all contenders.
Trade resumes through Hili port after 10-day Eid holiday
12:21 PM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayAfter a 10-day break for Eid-ul-Azha, import and export activities between Bangladesh and India through Dinajpur’s Hili land port resumed on Sunday (June 15).
US had nothing to do with attack on Iran: Trump
11:51 AM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayPresident Donald Trump said the US “had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight” in a post to his social media platform Truth Social Sunday morning, issuing a warning to Tehran not to bring his country into the conflict.
CA press wing denies rumours of national flag change
10:53 AM, 15 Jun 2025 SundayThe Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has debunked claims that Bangladesh’s interim government is considering altering the national flag, calling them "completely false."