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Citizens of 42 Countries Can Travel to the U.S. Without a Visa Under 2025 Visa Waiver Program
The 2025 U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of 42 designated countries to travel to the United States without a visa for short-term visits, ...
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Citizens of 42 Countries Can Travel to the U.S. Without a Visa Under 2025 Visa Waiver Program
The 2025 U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of 42 designated countries to travel to the United States without a visa for short-term visits, business trips, or vacations. To be eligible, travelers must possess an electronic passport with an embedded chip, which enhances identity verification and security. Before traveling, ...
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Starlink wants permission to send internet data out of Bangladesh.
Starlink, the global satellite internet provider owned by SpaceX, has officially submitted a request to the telecommunication's regulatory authority in Bangladesh seeking approval to export ...
World Bank Commends Bangladesh’s Economic Reforms
Johannes Zutt, the newly appointed World Bank Vice President for South Asia, has praised the caretaker government's economic reform initiatives and reiterated his strong support ...
Trump Threatens Tariff Hike on 14 Countries Including Bangladesh
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again announced a tough stance on trade, signaling plans to impose higher tariffs on 14 countries, including Bangladesh. According ...
G7 Leaders Urge Trump to Ease Trade Tensions Amid Global Economic Concerns
At the G7 summit in Canada, world leaders pressed U.S. President Donald Trump to reconsider his aggressive trade policies, warning that escalating tariffs could destabilize ...
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Journalist Assaulted Inside Courtroom, CRU and Law Reporters Forum Demand Justice
The Court Reporters Unity (CRU) and the Law Reporters Forum have strongly condemned the assault on journalist Asif Mohammad Siam of Somoy TV, which occurred inside a Dhaka courtroom in front of a sitting magistrate. Both organizations have demanded immediate legal action against the lawyers involved in the attack. The ...
Japanese National Sentenced to 3.5 Years in China for Espionage
A Chinese court has sentenced a Japanese national to three and a half years in prison on charges of espionage. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday, July 16, according to the Japanese embassy in Beijing. Japan’s national news agency Kyodo News reported that the convicted individual was an employee of ...
Drugs Found in U.S.-Supplied Flour Bags in Gaza, Claims Palestinian Authority
The Palestinian authorities have alleged that prescription drugs were discovered inside bags of flour sent to Gaza as part of U.S. humanitarian aid. The announcement was made on Friday (June 27) by the Government Media Office in Gaza, as reported by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency. According to the statement, the flour ...
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Mushfiqur on the Verge of Historic 100th Test — Just Two Matches Away!
Bangladesh’s Mr. Dependable, Mushfiqur Rahim, is on the cusp of a historic milestone in Test cricket. The seasoned wicketkeeper-batter is set to become the first Bangladeshi cricketer to play 100 Test matches — a feat he could achieve this November at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. Mushfiqur ...