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Chief Adviser hands over Purbachal-plot deed to Sagar-Runi's son

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has handed over the deed of a three-katha plot in Purbachal to Mahir Sarowar Megh, son of the slain journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi... Read More


Accurate, timely migration data central to effective migration governance: IOM

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- Chief of Mission of IOM Bangladesh Lance Bonneau has said accurate and timely migration data is central to effective and humane migration governance and critical in informing policy ... Read More


2 lakh foreign tourists may get free flights in Thailand

Bangkok, Aug. 21 -- Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong is set to request a 700 million baht (S$27.6 million) budget from the Cabinet for a domestic flight giveaway programme ai... Read More


3-day Bangla Med Expo 2025 kicks off in Dhaka

, Aug. 21 -- day Bangla Med Expo 2025 kicked off on Thursday at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), offering a global platform to showcase the latest medical equipment and healthcare... Read More


Bangladesh launches YVM to raise young people's voices in decision making

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- Marking the International Youth Day, the government and the United Nations system on Thursday launched the design phase of Youth Voice Mechanism (YVM) for Bangladesh. This innovativ... Read More


ICC Women's World Cup 2025: England name a strong squad

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- strength squad for next month's ICC Women's World Cup, with Nat Sciver-Brunt set to lead the side for the first time at a global event. The World Cup, to be held in India and Sri La... Read More


Umama announces independent panel for DUCSU polls

, Aug. 21 -- Former spokesperson of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and leader of Chhatra Federation Umama Fatema on Thursday announced a full panel named 'Swatantro Shikkarti Oikya' (Indepen... Read More


Procurement delay threatens timely distribution of class 6-8 textbooks in 2026

, Aug. 21 -- The public purchase committee in a recent meeting turned down the procurement proposals for printing free textbooks for Class 6, 7, and 8 students under 2026 academic session, raising con... Read More


Coke Studio Bangla to resume its Season 3 Saturday

, Aug. 21 -- anticipated Coke Studio Bangla is set to return with its third season Saturday promising another round of musical fusions, vibrant performances and surprises. The digital-first platform,... Read More


EU backs democratic reforms in Bangladesh as NCC nears conclusion

, Aug. 21 -- As the National Consensus Commission (NCC) nears its 'important conclusion,' EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Thursday reaffirmed the EU's support for reforms promoting good ... Read More