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Bangladesh closely observes the evolving situation in Indo-Pak conflict, Dhaka said Wednesday in an instant reaction after Indian missile strikes inside Pakistan that retaliated in a warlike situation. Meanwhile, the country tightened border security following incidents and attempts of pushback...
India and Pakistan exchanged heavy artillery fire along their contested frontier on Wednesday after New Delhi launched deadly missile strikes on its arch-rival, in the worst violence between the nuclear-armed neighbours in two decades, report agencies.At least 38 deaths were...
Rain/thunder showers with temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country until 6:00 pm today (Thursday). A...
Vice Chancellor of Aviation and Aerospace University, Bangladesh (AAUB), Air Vice Marshal A K M Manirul Bahar posed with the students, who had participated in the DBF competition - organised by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), at...
Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Prof Dr. Mohammad Zoynal Abedin, speaking at a seminar on intellectual property rights on its campus in Gazipur on Tuesday. — Press Release
Six top police officials got new postings on Wednesday. Security Division has issued a notificationin this regard, reports UNB.AKM Awlad Hossain, DIG of Dhaka Range, has been posted to Police Telecom as Additional IG (Current Charge), Additional IG (Current charge)...
The 164th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore will be celebrated across the country today (Thursday) through different programmes in Shilaidaha Kushtia district and other places, reports BSS.Apart from Shilaidaha, in line with the national events, local administrations will arrange different...
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Bangladeshi education technology (edtech) start-up Shikho, on Wednesday made an announcement of receiving a fresh round of strategic investment from the state-sponsored venture capital company Startup Bangladesh Limited (SBL).The funding round also included participation from individual local investors.Taking the latest...
University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman S M A Faiz and European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller, among others, attended a discussion, marking the Erasmus+ Information Day at the UGC Auditorium in the capital on Wednesday. — Press Release
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Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday discussed trade and visa issues with the visiting UAE delegation and thanked the UAE government for significant progress towards resuming visas for Bangladeshi nationals.He also welcomed investment proposals from the country in...
The University Grants Commission (UGC) is in the process of developing a clear and stringent guideline to regulate the establishment of branch campuses of foreign universities in Bangladesh, aiming to ensure quality higher education while preventing its commercialisation, reports UNB.According...
A Dhaka court has sent Kaushik Hossain Taposh, chairman of Gaan Bangla TV, to jail after showing him arrested in a case filed for an attempt to kill rickshaw-van driver Abdul Jabbar Howlader during July uprising, reports BSS.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate...
FE REPORT | 2025-05-08 00:00:00
Detective police on Tuesday arrested four Awami League (AL) stalwarts, including an organising secretary of Bangladesh Mohila AL, during separate raids in the capital.The arrestees are: Mohila AL's Ismat Ara Happy (40), Jubo Leagues's Ward No.33 President Azim Md Mahbub...
National Consensus Commission has held talks with Nagorik Oikya as part of its ongoing discussions with political parties to build a consensus on reform proposals of various commissions, report agencies.National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz, members Dr. Badiul Alam...
The Election Commission (EC) is set to begin the delimitation of parliamentary constituencies, initially focusing on 61 seats following the submission of over 400 applications requesting changes in demarcation, reports UNB."As of today, a total of 405 to 406 applications...
COLOMBO, May 07 (AFP): Sri Lanka's leftist government won local council elections but with significantly lower margins, in its first test since sweeping national polls last year, official results showed on Wednesday.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's coalition received the most votes...
BOGOTA, May 07 (AFP): Colombia's president on Tuesday said he intends to sign an accord to join Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative during an upcoming China trip, a move sure to damage already frayed relations with Washington.Leftist leader Gustavo Petro...
WASHINGTON, May 07 (AFP): A multi-million-dollar US warplane failed to land on the Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and plummeted into the Red Sea, US media reported Tuesday, the second jet lost from the ship in just over a week.The...
MOSCOW, May 07 (AFP): Chinese President Xi Jinping headed to Moscow on Wednesday for a key three-day visit including a grand Victory Day parade and a show of support for Vladimir Putin.Moscow and Beijing declared a "no limits partnership" weeks...
GAZA, May 07 (AP/AFP): Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 59 people, including women and children, hospital officials said Wednesday, as Israel prepares to ramp up its campaign against Hamas in a devastating war now entering its 20th month.The...
FENI, May 07 (UNB): Once the lifelines of Feni's landscape, at least 244 rivers and canals sprawling across its six upazilas are now fighting for survival.Choked by years of encroachment and pollution, these natural arteries are vanishing fast, and with...
RANGPUR, May 07: Farmers of eight upazilas in the district are earning handsome profits by cultivating different vegetables this season.According to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), farmers prefer cultivating vegetables due to good profits.Use of modern technology has also...
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PABNA, May 07: A massive crop debacle is anticipated as bad weather condition has damaged young litchis extensively in the orchards of Ishwardi upazila of Pabna district this season. Known as the capital of litchi, Ishwardi accounts for a majority...
NEW DELHI, May 07 (AFP): Pressure is mounting on record Indian Premier League signing Rishabh Pant with Lucknow Super Giants badly needing their captain to find his brilliant best with the bat if they are to have any chance of...
The Bangladeshi Cricket Board (BCB) stated on Wednesday that they are in touch with the Pakistan Cricket Board to ensure the safety and well-being of their players involved in the Pakistan Super League, according to Cricbuzz.Legspinner Rishad Hossain (Lahore Qalandars)...
MILAN, May 07 (Reuters): Inter Milan substitute Davide Frattesi struck an extra-time winner to send his side into the Champions League final following a sensational 4-3 victory over Barcelona on Tuesday after Francesco Acerbi had rescued them from the brink...
Bangladesh A clinched the three-match unofficial ODI series against New Zealand A with an 87-run victory in the second game at the Sylhet International Stadium in Sylhet on Wednesday, reports UNB.Having also won the opener by seven wickets, the hosts...
NEW DELHI, May 07 (Agencies): India's Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket Wednesday, but said he will continue to play the shorter format of the game."Hello everyone I would just like to share that I am retiring from...
DUBAI, May 07 (IANS): Bangladesh player Mehidy Hasan Miraz rose to second spot overall in the latest rankings for Test all-rounders on the back of his superb form with both bat and ball in the recent Test series against Zimbabwe.The...
SINGAPORE, May 7 (Reuters): Solar panel makers in Laos and Indonesia, mostly owned by Chinese firms, boosted their share in the US market after steep tariffs hit exports from other Southeast Asian countries including Cambodia and Thailand, trade data showed.The...
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