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BRICS agrees on joint declaration before New Delhi summit, sources say
The summit, hoping to bridge divisions between members Iran and the United Arab Emirates over the Gulf conflict, is being held as the US and Iran resu…
Robbers posing as RAB personnel loot Tk26 lakh in Savar
They surrounded him and blocked his way, he said.
Ethiopia, Malaysia eye strong defence, business ties with India after Modi meet at BRICS
Both Ethiopia and Malaysia expressed keenness to deepen defence cooperation with India, including through joint personnel training and procurement of …
Police recover six-piece dismembered body of man in Faridpur
The body parts were recovered around 10am from the roadside in Boalia village under Raipur union of the upazila.
Govt plans common standards for Bangla, English-medium students: Hajjaj
The state minister made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the School Leaders Conference 2026, organised by OxfordAQA International Qual…
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk acquitted in murder-for-hire trial
His two co-defendants, Deandre Dontrell Wilson and David Brian Lindsey, face trial on the same counts.
Dhaka Regency, GoZayaan join hands to elevate travel and hospitality
In a move to create greater value for travellers and strengthen the connection between hospitality and travel technology, Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort…
Awami League’s (activities banned) flash procession in Gulshan: 32 arrested
Police have arrested 32 people from Gulshan in the capital. Police said they had taken part in a flash procession of leaders and activists of the Awam…
Trump lands in Ireland for golf tournament, PM talks
At least 4,000 police and other personnel, including snipers, have been mobilised for the visit, in what has been dubbed one of the biggest security o…
Princess Diana's iconic 'revenge dress' heads to auction for $300,000
Sotheby’s said the dress helped Diana reclaim control of her public image and was last auctioned in 1997 for $52,917, with proceeds going to charity.
Brics coy about de-dollarisation
The formal Brics position outlined in a joint statement after a meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of Brics nations in Mumbai on …
The new pay scale brings relief and risks
The new pay scale is undoubtedly welcome news for government employees. Given the prolonged period of high inflation, rising living costs, and the ero…
Solar power runs school with 2,000 students, AC, computers, over 100 fans
It is 8:00 am. The school grounds are filled with the din of the arriving students. Preparations for classes are underway in the classrooms. Fans are …
Bangladesh face Jordan in second U-17 women's friendly tomorrow
Following their emphatic 5-0 victory over Jordan in the opening friendly, the Bangladesh team held its third training session at the match venue on ye…
Country's food stock increased by 148,484 MT in six months
The total stock comprises 20,36,102 metric tonnes of rice, 2,32,183 metric tonnes of wheat, and 34,070 metric tonnes of paddy.
Iran's Pezeshkian meets Modi in New Delhi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday and underscored the need to protect the freedom of n…
Bangladesh U-20 women's hockey team make history with Malaysia win
Kona then doubled Bangladesh's advantage with a field goal in the fourth quarter.
Let's work together to build a prosperous Bangladesh: PM
Highlighting the role of innovators and businesspeople in the country’s overall progress, the prime minister urged everyone to come forward with innov…
China's Xi lands in Delhi for BRICS summit and talks with Modi
The visit is Xi's first to India in seven years and comes as the Asian neighbours cautiously rebuild ties that were badly damaged after a military cla…
UK sanctions on Israeli settlements to cover Syria's Golan Heights
The sanctions will target companies and individuals providing services that facilitate settlement expansion, including construction, infrastructure fi…
Qawmi students demand cancellation of Brahmanbaria college orientation concert
The organisation submitted separate memorandums to MP Khaled Hossain Mahboob and Administrator Serajul Islam yesterday, seeking cancellation of the ev…
Low-lying areas inundated as Chapainawabganj rivers swell, 4,350 families stranded
Water has entered roads, homes, shops and educational institutions in some areas, while croplands have also gone underwater, causing severe hardship t…
Gold price rises again by Tk1,050 per bhori after three consecutive cuts
Under the new pricing, per bhori (11.664 grams) of 21-carat gold will cost Tk222,491, 18-carat gold Tk191,056, and traditional (Sanatan) gold Tk156,06…
Education, financial independence key to women's empowerment: Rizvi
He urged Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal leaders and activists to learn about the government's programmes and communicate them to the people.
UNICEF internship, students and recent graduates can apply
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched its 2026 internship programme for international students and recent graduates. Internship opp…
Recruitment process of 5,000 physicians begins as new PSC chief takes office
The government has taken an initiative to recruit 5,000 new physicians to address the shortage of physicians in public hospitals across the country. T…
Dengue: PM Tarique Rahman launches 3-month nationwide prevention campaign
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today, Saturday launched a three-month nationwide campaign to prevent dengue and strengthen cleanliness efforts to effec…
Why Bangladesh must pivot to renewable energy now
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The forgotten art of Bengali advertising
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India’s top-heavy boom and the lesson for Bangladesh
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André Béteille: A sociologist Bangladesh should read
André Béteille: A sociologist Bangladesh should read miftahul@theda… Tue, 02/24/2026 - 00:21 .full-viewport-wrapper img { width: 100%; object-fit: cov…
In praise of Mymensingh’s Bangla folk ballads
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