Amar Ekushey Book Fair kicks off
On the first day of the February, the curtain has risen on the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, ending the long wait for writers, publishers, readers, and book lovers of all stripes, report bdnews24.com. Prof Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to the interim government, inaugurated the year's landmark cultural event on Saturday.Amid...
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Experts favour written orders to prevent future blackouts
Experts have stated that issuing written orders specifying legitimate reasons for an internet shutdown could help prevent nationwide blackouts, like those in July-August 2024, in the future. They noted that the series of shutdowns during that period were carried out solely through verbal notifications or unofficial channels, such as WhatsApp...
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Rizwana for protecting fishing cats to save nature
Environment, Forest, Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Saturday said the conservation of fishing cats is not merely an issue of animal rights, rather it is a crucial step toward environmental protection, reports BSS."Every species plays a role in nature, and it is our responsibility to ensure their survival,"...
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S'porean medical team treats July Movement eye injury victims
A team of five renowned ophthalmologists from Singapore has begun treating the patients in the city who suffered eye injuries during the July Movement in Bangladesh, reports UNB.The doctors examined eyes of over 100 patients at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital (NIO&H), Bangladesh Eye Hospital, assessed the treatment...
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Independent prosecution crucial for judicial independence: CJ
Chief Justice (CJ) Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed put emphasis on forming an Independent Prosecution Service and establishing a Supreme Court (SC) Secretariat to institutionalise the independence of country's judiciary, reports BSS.He said this while addressing a regional seminar on Judicial Independence and Efficiency in Bangladesh, jointly organised by the Bangladesh...
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Dry weather likely today ---...
Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office. Moderate to dense fog may occur at places over the country during midnight to morning. Night and day temperature may remain nearly...
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