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Cambridge Dictionary adds 'skibidi,' 'tradwife,' and thousands of new words

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- The Cambridge Dictionary has added more than 6,000 new words this year, including social media-driven slang like "skibidi" and "tradwife." "Internet culture is reshaping the English... Read More


British Council, 10 Minute School launch English assessment partnership in Bangladesh

, Aug. 19 -- The British Council and 10 Minute School have announced a strategic partnership in Dhaka on Tuesday to expand access to internationally recognised English language assessment for learners... Read More


Taiwan Expo USA 2025 concludes in Dallas, highlights innovation and U.S.-Taiwan ties

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Taiwan Expo USA 2025 wrapped up its second edition in Dallas with record success, drawing more than 10,000 visitors, including policymakers, industry leaders, and the public, over th... Read More


Laser Vision apologises after actress Heme protests 'objectionable' photo card

, Aug. 19 -- Renowned production house Laser Vision has issued a public apology after actress Jannatul Sumaiya Heme expressed outrage over the use of her photo in what she described as an "objectionab... Read More


Marshall vows to drive corruption out of Bangladesh cricket

, Aug. 19 -- Alex Marshall, the former head of the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit, has warned that those trying to fix matches in Bangladesh will find no place in the game. Mars... Read More


Mehidy Hasan Miraz to miss T20 series against the Netherlands

, Aug. 19 -- Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will sit out the upcoming three-match T20 series against the Netherlands in Sylhet, choosing to stay with his family ahead of the birth of his fir... Read More


Real Madrid coach lauds Mastantuono, brushes off Messi remark

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has praised teenage signing Franco Mastantuono for his maturity while playing down the Argentine's choice of Lionel Messi as the world's best player. T... Read More


Milestone tragedy: Prof Yunus thanks British medical team for support

, Aug. 19 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday thanked British physicians for their timely response to treat the critically injured patients following the plane crash on the compound of Mil... Read More


BGMEA reiterates commitment to combat climate change in garment industry

, Aug. 19 -- The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) reaffirmed its commitment to combating climate change at a multi-stakeholder working group meeting organized by the ... Read More


BNP against PR system, says Fakhrul

, Aug. 19 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said their party will not accept the proportional representation (PR) system of election as the people of the country are not ... Read More