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A Kyiv theatre reimagines Homer's Odyssey through the pain of Ukraine war

, Aug. 28 -- death, captivity, long waits and the longing to return home - has taken centre stage in Kyiv through a new adaptation of Homer's ancient epic The Odyssey. The play, titled "Odysseus, Mae... Read More


Indian smuggler held after exchange of fire with BGB in Moulvibazar

, Aug. 28 -- An Indian smuggler has been detained with a foreign-made pistol, two rounds of .22-bore ammunition and 500 Yaba tablets following an exchange of fire between alleged smugglers and Border ... Read More


Tehran urges nations to reject 'illegal' US sanctions

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Friday urged the international community not to join Washington's unilateral sanctions against Iran, condemning them as a violation of international ... Read More


Two killed as CNG-run auto-rickshaw crashes into parked truck in Sirajganj

, Aug. 28 -- Two people were killed and another person was injured when a CNG-run auto-rickshaw crashed into a stationary truck on the roadside in Sadar upazila of Sirajganj early Friday. The decease... Read More


Low yields, uncertain prices worry jute farmers in Lalmonirhat

, Aug. 28 -- Jute farmers in Lalmonirhat are facing a difficult season as lower-than-expected yields and uncertainty over market prices raise fears of further losses. Farmers fear that unless they re... Read More


Be patient as govt works to revive fragile economy: Chief Whip

Dhaka, Aug. 28 -- Chief Whip Md Nurul Islam on Friday urged people to remain patient and support the government as it works to revive what he described as a fragile economy. "During this time of cris... Read More


Delhi spells out Mecca Pact has security implications for India

Dhaka, Aug. 28 -- India on Friday said the "Mecca Pact" has security implications for India, noting that it is closely following developments that have implications for its national security. "We con... Read More


KU first-year admission tests Dec 17-18; KUET on Jan 8

Khulna, Aug. 28 -- Khulna University (KU) will hold admission tests for first-year undergraduate (honours) courses for the 2026-27 academic year on December 17 and 18 next. The decision was taken at ... Read More


Bangladesh-China sign MoU to boost technical education, skills development

Dhaka, Aug. 28 -- Bangladesh and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a training centre under the China-Bangladesh Vocational Education, Training and Research Centre, ope... Read More


3 buffaloes die, 25 fall ill after allegedly eating poisoned grass in Patuakhali

Patuakhali, Aug. 28 -- At least three buffaloes died and 25 fell seriously ill after allegedly eating grass laced with poison at a char in Bauphal upazila of Patuakhali. The incident occurred at Lal ... Read More