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Barrister Suman and Salam Murshedy are still rivals — even though they’re now… cellmates and football teammates. Once beefing over a Gulshan property and football politics, they’re now playing 5-a-side together every day in Kashimpur Jail. What even is life anymore?

Oh, and ever heard of Trump Mobile?
A $499 “gold smartphone”, built (maybe) in the USA, pushed by Don Jr. & Eric with a $47.45/month plan. It’s gonna be like TRUMP — so, we don’t really recommend it…!! 😅

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Israel-Iran conflict | BD Banking Crisis| G7 Summit

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🚧 Israel-Iran conflict

Tehran is under fire, Tel Aviv on edge, and the Israel-Iran conflict has entered its fifth day. After Israeli forces bombed Iranian state TV mid-broadcast, Tehran vowed an unprecedented response—warning of the “biggest and most devastating” attack yet. Prime Minister Netanyahu upped the stakes, saying killing Iran’s Supreme Leader would “end the conflict.” And in classic all-caps diplomacy, Donald Trump called on all 15 million residents to “immediately evacuate Tehran.” So far, Iran has reported 224 deaths—mostly civilians—while Israel says 24 So far, Iran has reported 224 deaths—mostly civilians—while Israel says 24 of its civilians have been killed.

What’s next? Trump’s abrupt G7 exit and mobilization of the U.S. National Security Council hint at fears of uncontrolled escalation, though Washington insists it’s not joining Israel’s offensive. With the USS Nimitz moving into the Indian Ocean and US troops on standby, a wider regional war is now more than just a risk—it’s on the table. A single misstep could draw in Lebanon, Syria, and even the Gulf. The US and France are floating a truce offer, but with both sides doubling down, diplomacy might take a backseat to firepower.

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🚨 BD banking crisis deepens as hit record high tk4.2b by March. Banking sector faces mounting stress as non-performing loans rose to 24.13% of total disbursed credit—a record Tk 4.2 trillion—with state-run banks worst hit at 46% NPLs. Bankers blame political favoritism, revised loan classification rules, and poor governance— analysts warn the figure could climb further as stricter loan classification rules take effect.

💸 NBR is hiking advance income tax on commercial vehicles by up to 88%—from Tk 4,000–37,500 to Tk 7,500–50,000. Operators say the hike will squeeze margins and likely raise fares, despite NBR’s claim that the tax is adjustable. AC buses, trucks and pickups are among the hardest hit under the new budget, set to kick in from July.

🏗️ Record over 31.7 lakh containers handled by Ctg port in FY25 by mid-June—already 4.6% higher than all of FY2024. The record comes despite floods, political unrest, and strikes, thanks to automation upgrades, tighter coordination, and faster deliveries. Automation upgrades and stakeholder coordination drove the milestone, with 3.3 million TEUs now within reach this fiscal year.

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$198M
Live-Action 'How to Train Your Dragon' Earns in Global Debut

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🤝 G7 leaders gather in Canada, Israel-Iran crisis and Trump’s fast-approaching July 9 tariff deadline are expected to be the main talking points. Trump's push for tougher tariffs on allies rattled the table, even as he struck a narrow deal with UK PM Starmer. Meanwhile, Trump’s warning for Tehran residents to “evacuate immediately” hinted at deeper US involvement. With NATO’s Mark Rutte and Ukraine’s Zelenskyy set to arrive Tuesday, attention will pivot to Russia—but Trump’s exit early.

📢 Ads are coming to WhatsApp. Meta announced that users will soon see ads while scrolling through the Status screen—think Instagram Stories, but on WhatsApp. The ads will be targeted based on non-personal data like your location, language, and the channels you follow—but Meta insists your chats, calls, and phone number are off-limits. Alongside ads, WhatsApp is also letting businesses and creators promote their Channels and offer paid subscriptions for exclusive content. With over 1.5 billion users engaging with Status and Channels daily, Meta is clearly betting big on turning eyeballs into income.

🚓 Minnesota(US) Political Murder Suspect Found After 2-Day Manhunt.Vance Luther Boelter, 57, was captured in a rural Minnesota manhunt after allegedly killing Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounding State Senator John Hoffman and his wife in a politically motivated attack.

❕ Baki-Stuff

• RMG exports to the USA rose by 29% to $2.98b in Jan-Apr. 

• Instagram users report mass wrongful bans blaming AI moderation.

• Repeat offender Abul Khayer, associates fined Tk24.6m for Crystal Insurance stock manipulation.

• At least 30 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli gunfire near Gaza aid sites.

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