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At least 100 killed in Iraq wedding fire tragedy

At least 100 people were killed when a fire broke out at a wedding attended by hundreds of guests in northern Iraq after fireworks were set off inside, officials said Wednesday.

Local, foreigner powers to be faced with people's support: Razzaque

Agriculture Minister and Awami League (AL) Presidium Member Dr Md Abdur Razzaque today said that all forces, including local and foreigner powers, will be dealt with the power and support of the people. "The strength of Awami League is the people of this country and AL's grassroots leaders and acti

China supports Bangladesh in opposing 'external interference': envoy

Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Yao Wen has said his country supports Bangladesh in opposing "external interference" to keep internal stability and achieve development. "China supports Bangladesh in safeguarding national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and in opposing external int

bKash provides collection solution service to eCourier

Country’s one of the leading online courier service providers eCourier will use bKash's B2B (Business to Business) collection solution service at its 100 hubs across the country. This will ease the financial management of the company as well as speed up the product delivery service.

NSU VC makes courtesy call on Mayor of Miyazaki

The Vice-Chancellor of North South University, Professor Atiqul Islam, and Professor Mohammad Khasro Miah, Director of the Career and Placement Center (CPC), visited the Mayor of Miyazaki City in Japan on Tuesday. During the meeting, Professor Atiqul Islam invited the Mayor to visit NSU, emphasizing

Justice Obaidul Hasan takes oath as Bangladesh's 24th chief justice

Justice Obaidul Hassan took oath as the 24th chief justice of Bangladesh today. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath at Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban, the official residence of the president, at 11:00am, Supreme Court sources told .

Yunnan Arts University delegation visits Gallery Cosmos, Atelier71

A visiting group of art educators representing the School of Design at Yunnan Arts University in China visited the Atelier71 and Gallery Cosmos, the printmaking studio and artistic space of the Cosmos Foundation, at Cosmos Centre in the capital’s Malibagh.

‘BNP now an old car with a weak battery’: Hasan Mahmud

Information Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud has likened the BNP to an old car with a dying battery.

CU orders former and expelled students to leave dormitories

Chattogram University authorities have ordered those who are staying in the hall after the end of their academic session and those who are under expulsion for their involvement in anti-disciplinary activities at different times to leave the hall within 24 hours.

Dengue: 19 more die, 3,033 hospitalised in a day

At least 19 more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease. Of the 19 deaths, 10 were reported outside the capital. At least 3,033 dengue patients were hospitalised in the 24-hour period, according to dat

Militarisation Of Russian Schools Intensified Since Ukraine Invasion: Report

Service in the armed forces is being glorified in schools across the country. "Voluntary companies" of teenagers are being formed and the national curriculum is being changed to emphasize the defence of the motherland.

IUB hosts inaugural event of ‘Preserve Planet Earth Confce

Independent University, Bangladesh hosted the inaugural event of the ‘Preserve Planet Earth International Climate Change Conference’ on Saturday.

Rabindra Univ students visit Ha-Meem Denim Mills

The 4th-year students of Management Department of Rabindra University completed industrial visit to acquire knowledge in practical areas of theoretical studies as well as theoretical studies.

BCL activists lock JU VC office for leader’s appointment

Some Bangladesh Chhatra League activists locked the vice-chancellor’s office of Jahangirnagar University on Sunday and allegedly halted the teacher appointment process at an institute in protest against not appointing one of their leaders as a teacher of a department.

PM reiterates determination to hold free, fair polls

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her firm determination to hold a free, fair and credible election in Bangladesh, as she addressed a civic reception accorded to her here as chief guest. "InshAllah, a free, fair and impartial election will be held in Bangladesh," she told the function org

People won't accept any overseas move thwarting next polls: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the Bangladesh people would not accept any move even taken from abroad to hamper the elections, reiterating her government’s commitment to hold next polls in a free and fair manner.

US taking steps to impose visa restrictions

The Department of State is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on Bangladeshi individuals responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic election process in Bangladesh, said its Spokesperson Matthew Miller on Friday.

PM to address UNGA today highlighting Rohingya, climate issues

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will deliver her speech at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today (Friday).

Bangladesh's priority is to repatriate Rohingyas to Myanmar, PM tells Uzra Zeya

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government attached priority to send back Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar.