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Junior Scholarship Exam results published; 46,200 students selected

, Feb. 25 -- The results of the Junior Scholarship Examination were published on Wednesday, with a total of 46,200 students selected under two categories. Of them, 14,700 students secured scholarship... Read More


No mob threat at Amar Ekushey Book Fair, police on full alert: DMP

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Police on Wednesday said there is no threat of mob violence at this year's Amar Ekushey Book Fair, as extensive security measures remain in place to prevent any untoward incidents. ... Read More


3 of a family suffer burn injuries in blast from 'gas leak' in Chandpur

, Feb. 25 -- Three members of a family suffered burn injuries in an explosion apparently from gas line leak at a house in Kachua upazila of Chandpur district on Wednesday morning The injured were ide... Read More


Bangladesh set for historic Test return to Australia after 23 years

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Test cricket is returning to Australia's tropical north, with Cricket Australia confirming that Bangladesh will play a two-match series in Darwin and Mackay this August. The series ... Read More


No new probe commission over Pilkhana carnage: Home Minister

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said the government will not form a new probe commission over the Pilkhana carnage, as a national independent commission is already in pla... Read More


Jamaat invites PM to its iftar event

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- e-Islami on Wednesday invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the party's iftar programme scheduled to be held on February 28. Jamaat Secretary General Miah Golam Parwar and... Read More


Japan invites PM Tarique, eyes stronger ties with Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Japan has invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to pay an official visit at a mutually convenient time as Tokyo reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations... Read More


NBR suspends eVAT services for system maintenance

, Feb. 25 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has suspended its online VAT services due to technical maintenance work. All services of the eVAT system will remain closed from 1:30pm to 8:00pm on F... Read More


Youth dies by suicide in Keraniganj over failure to arrange loan instalment

, Feb. 25 -- year-old man reportedly died by suicide in Keraniganj on Tuesday evening after failing to arrange money for an NGO loan instalment. The deceased was identified as Jasim, a resident of So... Read More


Mason dies from electrocution in Keraniganj

, Feb. 25 -- A mason died after being electrocuted while removing centering wood at a building in Keraniganj on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around 5:30pm at a two-storey building owned by ... Read More