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Over 1.35 lakh SSC candidates face uncertain futures over late syllabus changes

Dhaka, April 24 -- The academic future of more than 1.35 lakh SSC candidates for the 2026 session has been thrown into uncertainty following a sudden decision by the education authorities to examine t... Read More


Bangladesh should avoid aligning 'too closely' with any single country or bloc: Int'l Crisis Group

Dhaka, April 24 -- The International Crisis Group has said diversifying ties would give Bangladesh more 'strategic autonomy' and allow it to navigate changing regional politics more effectively, stres... Read More


Woman killed after being run over by truck in Jhenaidah

, April 24 -- A woman was killed after being run over by a sand-laden truck in Jhenaidah on Friday afternoon. The accident occurred around 1:30pm in the Arappur Jamtala area of the district town. Th... Read More


China restricts exports to seven EU defence and aerospace firms

, April 24 -- China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday announced the inclusion of seven European Union (EU) entities on its export control list, citing national security concerns and non-proliferation o... Read More


Dispute over toll collection halts bus services across Chapainawabganj routes

Chapainawabganj, April 24 -- Bus services on all routes, including long-distance ones, were suspended in Chapainawabganj on Friday following a dispute between two transport workers' unions over toll c... Read More


'Garden of Memory' tree-planting ceremony held in Dhaka

, April 24 -- Russian House in Dhaka organised a "Garden of Memory" tree-planting ceremony at Dhanmondi Lake on Friday morning, bringing together guests, students, and members of the public in a meani... Read More


1,000 litres of illegally stored fuel seized in Natore, trader fined

, April 24 -- A mobile court in Naldanga upazila of Natore on Friday seized 1,000 litres of illegally stored fuel and fined a trader in connection with the incident. The accused dealer, Mukul Hossain... Read More


Fuel price hike not to stoke inflation: Minister

, April 24 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Friday said the recent fuel price hike will have only a minimal impact on inflation, assuring that the government will manage the situation ... Read More


Meta to cut about 10 percent workforce as Microsoft rolls out voluntary retirement plan

, April 24 -- Meta Platforms plans to cut about 10 percent of its global workforce as part of ongoing restructuring aimed at boosting efficiency while expanding investments in artificial intelligence ... Read More


Pakistan, Iran FMs discuss regional situation, diplomatic efforts

, April 24 -- Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, emphasising the need ... Read More