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Dhaka Targets Two Monorail Routes by 2029 to Expand Mass Transit Network
The government is planning a monorail network to connect densely populated neighbourhoods beyond the reach of Dhaka’s metro rail, with two priority corridors expected to be selected after a six-month BUET study assessing passenger demand, costs, connectivity and investment potential.
August 1, 2026
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Modi Says He Forgives Students Who Abused Him During India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says students who used abusive language against him during recent protests were misled and should be guided rather than punished, even as protesters allege continued arrests and online harassment by his supporters.
August 1, 2026
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PM Tarique Rahman Seeks Greater US Investment, Stronger Economic Partnership
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for expanded US investment and deeper economic cooperation during talks with US Special Envoy Sergio Gor, with discussions covering trade, technology, DFC financing, FDA cooperation and the Rohingya crisis.
August 1, 2026
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Bangladesh's Monon Reza Neer Defeats Three Straight Grandmasters to Lead Hungary Chess Tournament
International Master Monon Reza Neer has taken sole lead at the Six Days Grandmaster B Chess Tournament in Hungary after defeating three consecutive Grandmasters, moving closer to securing a coveted Grandmaster norm.
July 31, 2026
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US Deports 23 More Bangladeshi Nationals as Immigration Enforcement Intensifies
Twenty-three Bangladeshi nationals have been deported from the United States under its ongoing immigration enforcement campaign, with most reportedly reaching the US through lengthy irregular routes across South and Central America after spending millions of taka.
July 30, 2026
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BUET Team Develops Bangladesh's First Open-Source 32-Bit RISC-V Processor
A team from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) has successfully designed a 32-bit processor using entirely open-source technologies, marking a significant milestone in the country's semiconductor research and paving the way for future locally developed computing solutions.
July 30, 2026
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Hasina Will Face Legal Action Upon Return to Bangladesh, Says Law Minister
Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman says former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be dealt with strictly under the country's legal framework if she returns to Bangladesh, while the government continues efforts to secure her extradition.
July 30, 2026
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Japan Eyes $3.4 Billion PPP Investment for Two Major Bridges in Southern Bangladesh
Japanese construction firm Miyagawa Kensetsu Construction Ltd has expressed interest in developing the Bhola-Barishal and Shariatpur-Chandpur bridges under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with the projects expected to significantly improve connectivity and economic growth across southern Bangladesh.
