Foreign exchange reserves now stand at $30 billion

Desk Report, Foreign exchange reserves now stand at $30 billion The country’s total foreign exchange reserves stood at $30 billion or $300 million at the end of the day on Thursday. However, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) accounting method BPM6, the reserves are $24.99 billion. Foreign exchange reserves now stand at $30 billion This information was reported by Bangladesh Bank sources. On June 30, the foreign exchange reserves were $31.72 billion. Accordingly, the total reserves have decreased by about $1.72 billion in the past 24 days. In addition,…

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Thailand attacks Cambodia with F-16 fighter jets

Desk Report, Thailand attacks Cambodia with F-16 fighter jets The military of Thailand and Cambodia have clashed over a border dispute. At least 12 people have been killed in the clash in Thailand, the Bangkok government said. The two neighboring countries exchanged fire on Thursday. Thailand bombed Cambodia with F-16 fighter jets during the clash. Thailand attacks Cambodia with F-16 fighter jets The border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand is more than a century old. The disputed area on the border is known as the ‘Emerald Triangle’. Cambodia-Thailand hostility officially…

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French plan to recognize Palestine as a state ‘a reckless decision’: Rubio

Desk Report, French plan to recognize Palestine as a state ‘a reckless decision’: Rubio US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has strongly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France will formally recognize Palestine as a state at the UN General Assembly session in September. He called Macron’s announcement a ‘reckless decision’. French plan to recognize Palestine as a state ‘a reckless decision’: Rubio In a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Marco Rubio wrote that this reckless decision will only help Hamas’s propaganda. And…

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‘Rare’ outage in Starlink internet service

Desk Report, ‘Rare’ outage in Starlink internet service The Starlink internet service of SpaceX, the world’s richest man Elon Musk, has faced one of its biggest global disruptions. An internal software problem caused Starlink users to lose internet connections. ‘Rare’ outage in Starlink internet service The incident occurred on Thursday. Such disruptions are not uncommon in Starlink’s powerful satellite internet system. Downdetector, a company that monitors internet service disruptions, said that users in the United States and Europe experienced problems using Starlink’s internet at around 3 pm local time. About…

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Is Israel planning a second war against Iran?

Desk Report, Is Israel planning a second war against Iran? Israel considers itself victorious in last month’s 12-day war with Iran. Several Iranian military commanders were killed during the war, Iran’s defense capabilities were weakened and the United States agreed to participate in the attack on the Fordow nuclear facility – all of which Tel Aviv sees as major successes. Is Israel planning a second war against Iran? However, despite claiming victory, Israeli leaders have made it clear that they are ready to strike again if necessary. Prime Minister Benjamin…

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Pakistan initiated ceasefire: India

Desk Report, Pakistan initiated ceasefire: India India did not directly claim that the US was not behind the suspension of Operation Sindoor or the declaration of ceasefire. India also did not directly comment on whether US President Donald Trump used tariff policy to stop the ceasefire. In response to a written question in the Lok Sabha on Friday, India repeated what has been said for a long time. That is, the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan themselves accepted the ceasefire through talks. India said that…

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Air Force and BNP pay tribute at teacher Masuka’s grave

Desk Report, Air Force and BNP pay tribute at teacher Masuka’s grave The Air Force paid floral tributes at the grave of Masuka Begum, a teacher who died in the plane crash at Milestone School and College. Tributes were paid at Sohagpur village in Ashuganj upazila of Brahmanbaria at around 2:15 pm today, Friday. Apart from this, some leaders and activists from BNP also visited her grave. Air Force and BNP pay tribute at teacher Masuka’s grave A team of 10 members of the Air Force led by Squadron Leader…

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Another team of doctors from Singapore arrives in Dhaka

Desk report, Another team of doctors from Singapore arrives in Dhaka Another medical team from Singapore has arrived in Dhaka to treat the injured in the warplane crash at Milestone School and College in Diyabari, Uttara, in the capital. Another team of doctors from Singapore arrives in Dhaka This information was given in a press release posted on the verified Facebook page of the Ministry of Health around 10 am today, Friday. The press release said that the number of members of this second medical team from Singapore is 5.…

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India and Pakistan in the same group in the Asia Cup

Desk Report, India and Pakistan in the same group in the Asia Cup After the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting in Dhaka yesterday, the organization’s president Mohsin Naqvi did not give any clear information about the Asia Cup. However, he clarified that the Asia Cup is happening, saying, “It (the Asia Cup schedule) will be announced soon. We are consulting with the BCCI. Hopefully, we can resolve it soon.” India and Pakistan in the same group in the Asia Cup Naqvi said that some decisions still need to be made…

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Bangladesh would have competed if Parvez, Mustafiz had it, says Ramiz

Desk report, Bangladesh would have competed if Parvez, Mustafiz had it, says Ramiz Bangladesh team underwent a big test in the third and final T20I match of the series against Pakistan yesterday. Parvez Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Rishad Hossain, Tanjim Hasan and Mostafizur Rahman were rested. Bangladesh would have competed if Parvez, Mustafiz had it, says Ramiz This means that Bangladesh played with a second-rate team. The result was not good either, they lost by 74 runs. According to former Pakistani cricketer and commentator Ramiz Raja, Bangladesh experimented a little too…

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