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Govt Approves 28 Holidays for 2026

Dhaka: The Council of Advisers today approved the proposed list of 28 holidays for the 2026 calendar year. However, 11 holidays coincided with weekends (Fridays and Saturdays).

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the approval came at the 47th …

Drugmaker AstraZeneca Profit Jumps as It Expands in US

London: British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Thursday said its net profit jumped 77 percent in the third quarter as the group expands its operations in the United States.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, profit after tax stood at $2….

Rain/Thunder Showers Forecasted for Chattogram and Sylhet

Dhaka: Rain or thunder showers are anticipated to occur at one or two locations within the Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, starting from 9:00 am today. This forecast comes as part of an update on the current weather conditions across these regions.

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India Overpowers Australia to Secure 2-1 Lead in T20 Series

India: India took a significant 2-1 lead in their T20 series against Australia with a commanding 48-run victory on the Gold Coast. The visitors, sent in to bat after losing the toss, managed to post a total of 167-8. Shubman Gill’s composed 46, along …