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Publishers call to fix rates for 2026 Boi Mela before election, Ramadan

, Aug. 12 -- Concerns are growing among Bangladesh's writers and publishers over the fate of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026, with many fearing that the upcoming national election, likely to be held b... Read More


Parliamentarians to hold first-ever Hindu Kush Himalaya meet in Kathmandu on Aug 18

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Parliamentarians from across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, spanning Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Pakistan, are set to convene in Kathmandu on August ... Read More


India bans jute goods import from Bangladesh via land routes

, Aug. 12 -- India has imposed a ban on the import of specific jute products and ropes from Bangladesh through all land ports, effective immediately. According to a notification issued by the Directo... Read More


Distribution of Ducsu nomination papers begins

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- The distribution of nomination papers for the elections to Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) and hall unions began on Tuesday amid a festive mood. University official... Read More


Greater funding, public-private partnerships to expand mental health services

, Aug. 11 -- Experts on Monday suggested increases in allocation for mental health services, integrating the services into general health services through greater co-operation among stakeholders to ex... Read More


NCP leaders meet US Charge d'Affaires Jacobson

, Aug. 11 -- A delegation of the National Citizen Party (NCP) held a meeting with US Charge d'Affaires Tracey Ann Jacobson on Monday afternoon at the Chief of Mission Residence in the capital. The NC... Read More


ACC officials must question their own integrity first: Chairman

, Aug. 11 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Dr Mohammad Abdul Momen has called on ACC officials to first examine their own integrity before tackling corruption elsewhere. "Those working in the ... Read More


'Weapons' opens strong, topping Box Office with $42.5M

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Zach Cregger's horror film Weapons dominated the weekend box office, opening with $42.5 million domestically from 3,202 theaters and $70 million internationally. The debut marks Warn... Read More


Indonesia, Peru leaders meet to boost trade, sign CEPA deal

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met Peruvian President Dina Boluarte in Jakarta on Monday to advance economic ties, with both nations seeking new markets amid rising trade barr... Read More


Energea launches stylish, travel-ready tech collection

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Energea has unveiled its latest travel tech lineup, blending elevated design with high performance, now available in Gunmetal, Cobalt and Champagne. Leading the new range is the MagD... Read More