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DU Deputy Registrar Lovelu Sent to Jail in Anti-Terrorism Case

Dhaka: A Dhaka court today sent Dhaka University (DU) deputy registrar Lovelu Mollah Shishir, 46, to jail in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act with Shahbagh Police Station. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Masum Miah passed the order as the polic…

SWACHIP Leader Dr Titu Sent to Jail in Attempted Murder Case

Dhaka: A court here today ordered the detention of Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) Associate Professor Dr Ariful Islam Joarder Titu, who is also the member secretary of Swadhinata Chikitshak Parishad (SWACHIP), in connection with an attempted murd…

Cities Now Home to Nearly Half of Humanity: UN Report

New York: Forty-five per cent of the 8.2 billion people on the planet live in cities, which is only going to increase as the world becomes increasingly urban. In 1950, the global population stood at 2.5 billion and just 20 per cent were city dwellers….

Traditional Fish Fair Marks Nabanna Festival in Bogura

Bogura: A traditional fish fair took place at Utholi Bazar in Shibganj upazila, continuing a celebration that coincides with the Nabanna festival. According to locals, this event has been a staple of the community for over 200 years, creating a vibran…

Smuggled Indian Goods Seized at Satkhira Border

Satkhira: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized smuggled Indian goods during an anti-smuggling drive conducted in several border points of the district.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the seized items included Indian sharees, liquor, …

Tom Cruise Honored with First Oscar for Distinguished Career

Los angeles: US actor Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar on Sunday evening, marking the first golden statue of his decades-long career, to a standing ovation from Hollywood’s elite.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the 63-year-old actor …

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Concrete Climate Actions at COP30 Summit

Belem: Pope Leo XIV addressed religious dignitaries on the sidelines of the COP30 summit, emphasizing the need for “concrete actions” on climate change and criticizing the lack of political will among some leaders. The Vatican released the American po…