Touhid sees no security reason
The government sees no security justification for the Indian mission's decision to send back family members of its diplomats as Bangladesh remains "safe for foreign officials and their families".Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain also said Wednesday Dhaka had not received any indication from India suggesting that its diplomats were...
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Student unions to hold mass gatherings in cities
The central student unions of the Dhaka University, Jahangirnagar University, Rajshahi University, Chittagong University and Jagannath University have jointly announced a series of mass gatherings in the divisional cities in support of "Yes" vote in the upcoming referendum.The announcement was made at a press conference, held in front of the...
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US govt won't take sides in BD election: Envoy
United States (US) Ambassador in Dhaka Brent T. Christensen on Wednesday said the US government would not take any sides in the next parliamentary election, and the country is ready to work with the next political government here."The United States government does not take sides in Bangladesh's elections. We are...
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JUCSU unveils 4-month report on student welfare initiatives
The Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) on Wednesday unveiled a four-month activity report, outlining a wide range of initiatives taken by the union for students' welfare since it assumed office.The report was made public at a press conference held in front of the JUCSU building, alongside the launch of...
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Jatrabari police recover hanging body of constable
Police recovered the body of a constable hanging from a rope tied to the ventilator of a toilet at Jatrabari Police Outpost in the capital on Wednesday.The deceased, Shafikul Islam (42) - hailing from Chandpur, might have committed suicide.Jatrabari Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mohammad Raju said the toilet was not...
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Sr asst secretary sent to jail over FF quota fraud
A Dhaka court has sent to jail Senior Assistant Secretary Md Kamal Hossain in a case filed for allegedly becoming a BCS cadre by fraudulently using the freedom fighter (FF) quota, presenting his uncle as his father, reports BSS.He is currently serving an officer on special duty at the Ministry...
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Man stabbed to death in Dhanmondi
A 47-year-old man has been stabbed to death allegedly by a street vendor following an altercation in the capital's Dhanmondi area, reports UNB.The deceased is Rony Khandaker, a driver by profession and son of Abdus Samad Khandaker of Chitalmari in Bagerhat. Md Shahjalal Mia, SI of Dhanmondi Police Station, said...
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Weather _2026-01-29
Weather may remain dry until 6:00 pm today (Thursday).The highest temperature was recorded on Wednesday at 32.5 degrees Celsius in Rangamati, while the lowest was 10.5 degrees Celsius in Srimangal. The sun sets in the city today at 05:42 pm and rises tomorrow at 06:41 am.
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