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Bangladesh-Japan Education Cooperation Takes Focus at DU Seminar

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Dhaka: Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Prof ABM Obaidul Islam on Wednesday called on students to seize the opportunities for higher education and research in Japan, emphasizing the importance of bolstering Bangladesh-Japan coo…

Mexico and Colombia to Face Off in First Post-World Cup Friendly

Dhaka: Mexico and Colombia are set to face each other in their first international match since participating in the FIFA World Cup, according to an announcement by the Mexican Football Federation on Thursday. The friendly match is scheduled for Septem…

RCC Intensifies Drain Cleaning Drive to Prevent Waterlogging

Dhaka: Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) has intensified its drain cleaning activities to remove silt and garbage from drains and prevent waterlogging during the monsoon season. The cleaning drive is being carried out on Thursday morning under the direc…

Two Arrested in Australia-Canada Visa Scam Targeting Job Seekers

Dhaka: Detective Branch (DB) of Police arrested two members of an alleged fraud ring accused of swindling job seekers out of millions of Taka by promising jobs and permanent residency in Australia and Canada using fake visas, forged documents and a fa…

CIID Seizes Contraband Worth Tk 2.04 Crore at Dhaka Airport

Dhaka: Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials have seized contraband goods worth an estimated Tk 2.04 crore, including foreign cigarettes, gold jewellery, banned Gouri cream and foreign liquor, during a special drive at Ha…

Italy and AC Milan Legend Franco Baresi Dies at 66

Milan: Franco Baresi, the former AC Milan captain who was one of Italy’s most acclaimed defenders, has died. He was 66. His death was announced on Friday by Milan, the soccer club where he spent his entire 20-year playing career. No cause of death was…