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BIID Foundation, Robi Axiata forge partnership for digital inclusion and social impact

2025-07-28 00:00:00

BIID Foundation and Robi Axiata PLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance digital inclusion and social development across Bangladesh. The agreement, signed by BIID CEO Shahid Uddin Akbar and Robi's Chief Corporate and Regulatory Officer Shahed Alam,...

HONOR launches AI-powered X6c smartphone

2025-07-28 00:00:00

Global technology brand HONOR has officially launched the HONOR X6c, an entry-level smartphone packed with advanced AI features, at a grand event held at Smart Tower, its Bangladesh headquarters.The HONOR X6c introduces a dedicated AI Button, offering instant access to...

Banglalink achieves ISO 27001:2022 certification for information security

2025-07-28 00:00:00

Banglalink, a leading digital operator in Bangladesh, has earned the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, underscoring its commitment to robust information security and operational resilience. As one of the first telecom operators in the country to achieve this latest standard, Banglalink has...

Wi-Fi 7 set to accelerate digital transformation

2025-07-28 00:00:00

Imagine streaming an 8K film, attending a virtual class, and managing a house full of smart devices-all at once, without a glitch. That level of seamless digital living is no longer a distant dream. With the emergence of Wi-Fi 7,...

bKash simplifies NGO loan, savings instalment payments

Techexpress Desk | 2025-07-28 00:00:00

Md Rubel has had strong determination for trying his luck in business since his graduation. During his student life, he was involved with some small ventures, and after completing his studies, he aspired to establish his own business. With initial...

Tourist's body recovered three days after drowning

2025-07-28 00:00:00

SYLHET, July 27 (UNB): The body of a tourist who went missing after drowning in the Piyain River in Jaflong was recovered on Sunday morning, three days after he went missing.The deceased was identified as Mukit Ahmed, son of Shamsuddin...

Four children drown in Noakhali, Narsingdi pond

2025-07-28 00:00:00

A total of four children drowned in a pond in Noakhali and Narsingdi district and on Sunday, reports UNB.In Noakhali, two minor cousins drowned in a pond in Companiganj upazila of Noakhali district on Sunday.The deceased were identified as Md...

Erosion damages 3km stretch of Marine Drive in Cox's Bazar

2025-07-28 00:00:00

OUR CORRESPONDENTCOX'S BAZAR, July 27: Severe soil erosion under the impact of tidal waves has again started wrecking havoc on a three kilometre stretch of the Marine Drive Road in Teknaf section of Cox's Bazar. The authorities concerned said that...

Flash flood inundates low-lying areas in Chandpur

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-07-28 00:00:00

CHANDPUR July 27: The low-lying areas in Chandpur district and its close vicinity have been inundated by flash flood with sudden swelling of the water level of the Meghna River on Saturday. It was observed that with the blow of...

Gill joins Bradman, Gavaskar with four tons in a single series

2025-07-28 00:00:00

MANCHESTER, UK, July 27 (Agencies): Shubman Gill's golden run in the ongoing Test series against England reached another milestone on Day 5 at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Indian captain scored his fourth century of the series, becoming only the...

Tigers rope in power-hitting coach Julian Wood, set to join in August

2025-07-28 00:00:00

Julian Wood, world renowned power-hitting coach, is all set to join Bangladesh set-up in August to help them improve their range of shots as they prepare for the forthcoming T20 Asia Cup, scheduled from September 9 in UAE, reports Cricbuzz.Bangladesh's...

Three dead in Israel strike on S Lebanon

2025-07-28 00:00:00

BEIRUT, July 27 (AFP): The Lebanese health ministry said three people were killed in Israeli strikes on the south on Saturday despite a ceasefire, as the Israeli military said one of them targeted a Hezbollah militant."The Israeli enemy drone strike...

US plane evacuated in Denver due to brake fire

2025-07-28 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, July 27 (AFP): Passengers on a US domestic flight were forced to evacuate onto a runway due to a brake fire just ahead of the plane taking off in Denver, the airline said.American Airlines Flight 3023 was departing for...

Sudan's RSF names PM, presidential council in rival govt

2025-07-28 00:00:00

PORT SUDAN, July 27 (AFP): A coalition led by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Saturday named a civilian prime minister and unveiled a presidential council to lead a rival government, challenging the military-backed administration and risking a further push...

Greece battles wildfires across country

2025-07-28 00:00:00

ATHENS, July 27 (Reuters): Firefighters were battling wildfires across Greece and the Western Balkans on Saturday as the south of Europe sweltered under the third heatwave of the summer, with some villages and settlements being evacuated in Greece and Albania.Explosions...

Common room culture at varsities must go

2025-07-28 00:00:00

The so-called "common room culture" in public universities has long been a deeply troubling issue. In these common rooms, which are meant for two or three students, are crammed with eight to ten individuals, making it nearly impossible to study...

Is business recovering or retreating?

2025-07-28 00:00:00

It has been a year since the streets of Dhaka and other cities erupted in protest, leading to the political shake-up now known as the July uprising, in the days that followed, a wave of hope swept across the country...

The missing agenda from reform narratives

Neil Ray | 2025-07-28 00:00:00

Beginning as a protest against quota in government services, the July-August movement gained strength to sweep the length and breadth of this land relying on the rallying cry of making the nation discrimination-free. As many as 11 reform commissions were...

Stopping real-life sinister madness in Gaza

Syed Fattahul Alim | 2025-07-28 00:00:00

French president Emmanuel Macron, in a post on X last Thursday (on July 24) announced he would recognize Palestine as a state in September at the UN Nations General Assembly.Before him Ireland, Norway and Spain did also decide to recognize...

How the thirsty are being fleeced

Sahasranshu Dash | 2025-07-28 00:00:00

Water, like air, is a natural heritage of every man. Treating it as a profit-making commodity is morally wrong, akin to charging people for the air they breathe in. Regrettably, in Bangladesh, drinkable water - the very essence of life...

Is the US considering creating a security alliance in the Asia-Pacific region similar to NATO?

Muhammad Zamir | 2025-07-28 00:00:00

While monitoring the evolving situation in the Asia Pacific region and the US signing a Strategic Civil Nuclear Agreement with Malaysia, analyst Thalif Deen has drawn attention to some interesting dimensions.The US is apparently contemplating the possible creation -- either...

Chief Adviser to announce poll date in '4-5 days'

FE REPORT | 2025-07-27 12:00:00

Chief Adviser of the interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus will announce the date of national elections within next four days or five, said an alliance leader Saturday after the wrapping-up meeting of the CA's latest round of consultation with political...

Light rain likely today ----==

2025-07-27 12:00:00

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office. Day...

University teachers' new platform UTL unveiled

2025-07-27 12:00:00

DU CorrespondentA new platform of university teachers named 'University Teachers Link (UTL)' was unveiled on Saturday, aiming to uphold the dignity of public and private university teachers and continue the spirit of the July Mass Uprising.The unveiling programme was held...

Life isn't always a straight path: IGP

2025-07-27 12:00:00

Emphasising that life does not always follow a straight path, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Saturday said honesty, hard-work and dreams are what shape a nation's future, reports UNB."Life is not always a straight path - it...

July Uprising began journey towards just, inclusive state: Bashir

2025-07-27 12:00:00

Commerce and Civil Aviation and Tourism Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin on Saturday said the historic July Uprising marked the beginning of Bangladesh's journey towards building a just, non-discriminatory and inclusive state, where the people remain at the centre of governance,...

Four die in shootout between UPDF, JSS in Khagrachhari

2025-07-27 12:00:00

At least four members of the United People's Democratic Front's armed wing have reportedly been killed in a shootout with Chattogram's Jana Samhati Samiti forces in remote Naraichhari of Khagrachhari's Dighinala Upazila, reports bdnews24.com.The gunfire exchange took place around 8:30pm...

Chinese medical team offers full support in treating injured

2025-07-27 12:00:00

Chinese medical team from Wuhan Third Hospital, currently visiting Bangladesh, continued their work at the Bangladesh Institute of Burns and Plastic Surgery, reports UNB. The Chinese side stressed that they are willing to do whatever they can to support and...

‘India pushing in both Bangladeshis, Rohingyas’

2025-07-27 12:00:00

NARAYANGANJ, Jul 26 (UNB): Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Saturday accused India of forcibly pushing around 1,500 Bangladeshis across the border over the past month, while also attempting to push in Rohingyas."The number of push-ins...

Deaths of three more push dengue toll to 73

FE REPORT | 2025-07-27 12:00:00

Dengue claimed three more lives in 24 hours until Saturday 8.00am, bringing the year's total death toll to 73. Meanwhile, 331 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country during the same period, raising the cumulative number of...