Dhaka: The closing and prize distribution ceremony of the Inter-Base Hockey Competition-2026 of the Bangladesh Air Force took place at the hockey ground of BAF Base Bir Uttam A K Khandker, Dhaka Cantonment. The event marked the end of a fiercely conte…
Dhaka: Leader of the Opposition Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Thursday called for a visible drive to eradicate drugs and illegal arms from the country, describing them as serious concerns for the nation. ‘Drugs and illegal arms – we are very concerned about …
Dhaka: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Thursday reaffirmed Bangladesh’s strong and unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights. He expressed deep concern over Israel’s plan to expand settlements in…
Mymensingh: A 35-year-old man, Farhad Hossain Jony, who was set on fire while sitting in his front yard, has died at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital. The incident occurred in Moushadia village, Muktagachha upazila, leaving the community in shock.
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Dhaka: Speakers at a dialogue on Thursday called for collective efforts to tackle digital and AI-facilitated violence against women, stressing the need to ensure their everyday safety online as technology-enabled abuse is evolving faster than the law….
Dhaka: The paddy fields across northern Bangladesh are once again coming alive as farmers work through muddy fields, transplanting Aman seedlings with hopes of recovering from the setbacks of previous seasons. From preparing land and levelling fields …
Dhaka: Parliament on Thursday passed the Special Response Battalion (SRB) Bill, 2026, paving the way for the abolition of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and its replacement with a specialised police unit despite strong objections from opposition law…
Berlin: Host Germany reached the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup semifinals for the first time with a 93-74 victory over Belgium, while the United States overwhelmed Hungary 108-56 in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
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Rajshahi: Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) is adamant to implement the ‘Nationwide Dengue Prevention and Cleanliness Campaign, 2026’ successfully. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will formally inaugurate the three-month-long programme on September 12.
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