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Nominations open for 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- To highlight young people making a positive difference in their communities, the Commonwealth Secretariat recently opened nominations for the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excel... Read More


Policeman's motorcycle stolen during Friday prayers in Jhenaidah

Jhenaidah, Aug. 15 -- A police constable's motorcycle was stolen in broad daylight while he was attending Friday prayers at a local mosque in Bankura village under Jhenaidah Sadar upazila on Friday. ... Read More


Dengue: 134 cases reported in 24hrs

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- four more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours till Friday morning, raising the number of confirmed cases to 25,710 this year. The number of deaths remained at 104, as no ... Read More


Security beefed up in Gopalganj on Aug 15 anniv

Gopalganj, Aug. 15 -- Authorities have heightened security across Gopalganj district on Friday, the day Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most of his family members were assassinated 50 years ago.... Read More


Prof Yunus greets Hindu community on Janmashtami

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has greeted the members of the Hindu community on the occasion of Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Sri Krishna. In a message on Frida... Read More


BGB detains man smuggling US dollars to India via Mujibnagar border

Meherpur, Aug. 15 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained a man on Friday while he was attempting to smuggle US $51,000 into India through the Mujibnagar border in Meherpur. Acting on a tip-off, Lt... Read More


Beijing launches first World Humanoid Robot Games with hip-hop and martial arts

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- hop dance moves, martial arts skills, and musical performances on keyboard, guitar, and drums at the opening ceremony of the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Thursd... Read More


Fascist behaviour still seen among many: Nur

Brahmanbaria, Aug. 15 -- Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur on Friday alleged that fascist attitudes are still visible among many even after the fall of fascism. "Fascism has fallen and ... Read More


Want to make sure an 'acceptable, enjoyable' election: Prof Yunus

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- Reiterating his government's commitment to deliver a credible national election, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said there is no point in having an election if it is not legit... Read More


Atrai River flows above danger level in Naogaon; 30 embankment points at risk

Naogaon, Aug. 15 -- Continuous rainfall and runoff from upstream hills have caused river levels to rise significantly across Naogaon, with the Atrai River now flowing above the danger mark. As a resu... Read More