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Rivers swallow nine schools, put six more in Gaibandha at risk

, Aug. 19 -- Nine government primary schools in Gaibandha district have been swallowed by the Teesta, Jamuna and Brahmaputra rivers in just one month, even as riverbank protection projects are being i... Read More


Speakers at NCP's discussion slam draft laws on goom, NHRC; some sound 'hope'

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Political parties, human rights activists and lawyers have criticised the government over the draft laws on the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and prevention of enforced dis... Read More


HOPE worldwide Bangladesh expands quality education access with VFS Global support

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- HOPE worldwide Bangladesh has strengthened its commitment to inclusive and quality education with the inauguration of its second School of HOPE under its Primary Education Programme,... Read More


China builds diversified AI landscape by leveraging regional strengths

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- China is drawing on its nationwide capabilities to develop a locally tailored yet nationally coordinated artificial intelligence industry, aiming to accelerate the commercial applica... Read More


Prison system shifting focus from punishment to rehabilitation: IG Prisons

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- The Prisons Department is shifting its focus from punishment to correction and rehabilitation of inmates, with initiatives being taken to equip prisoners with skills, create work opp... Read More


Young girl and her grandmother die after being hit by moving train in Cumilla

Cumilla, Aug. 18 -- A young girl and her grandmother were killed after being hit by a train while crossing a railway line near Shashongachha in Cumilla on Tuesday evening. The accident occurred aroun... Read More


Justice AKM Asaduzzaman made ACC Chairman

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- The government has appointed Justice AKM Asaduzzaman as chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and two others as commissioners. The Ministry of Public Administration issue... Read More


India wants positive, constructive and forward-looking ties with Bangladesh: MEA

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said India desires "positive, constructive and forward-looking" relations with Bangladesh based on mutuality of interests and rec... Read More


Don't forget past, but don't be stuck in it - move on: Dinesh Trivedi

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh on Tuesday night called on Bangladesh and India to move beyond their differences and work together to build a relationship based on "mutual and... Read More


Youth lynched in Khulna over child abduction suspicion

Khulna, Aug. 18 -- A young man was killed in a mob beating in Khulna on Tuesday evening after locals suspected him of attempting to abduct a child. The deceased was identified as Raju Sikder, a resid... Read More