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Elon Musk meets BRIDGE UAE leadership to discuss future of media, technology and AI

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- Elon Musk, CEO of X, SpaceX, Tesla and Starlink, met with the leadership of the BRIDGE Summit at Tesla's headquarters in Palo Alto, California, to explore collaboration on the futur... Read More


Brahmanbaria youth dies following alleged mob beating, police torture

, Sept. 29 -- A youth died on Sunday night after alleged mob beating and torture in police custody in Nabinagar upazila of Brahmanbaria. The victim was identified as Md Abdullah, 23, son of Abul Mia ... Read More


FIFA World Cup 2026: Albiceleste home kit leaked online

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- The jersey that reigning World Cup champions Argentina will wear to defend their title in 2026 has surfaced online, featuring a modern, dynamic twist on the nation's iconic design. ... Read More


Jamuna, Pubali Banks get BSEC nod for subordinated bonds

, Sept. 29 -- Jamuna Bank and Pubali Bank have received approval from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) to raise capital through subordinated bonds. Jamuna Bank will issue its ... Read More


UK-EU medical team in Sylhet to provide free treatment

Sylhet, Sept. 29 -- A team of doctors from the United Kingdom and several European Union countries has arrived in Sylhet to provide free medical treatment, as part of a humanitarian initiative by the ... Read More


Snail pace in Chhatak-Sylhet railway renovation frustrates locals

Sunamganj, Sept. 29 -- Nearly four years have passed since train services were suspended on the 34-kilometre Chhatak-Sylhet railway line and hopes of a quick return to normalcy remain dim. Locals, co... Read More


Islami Bank faces mayhem over competency test amid recruitment allegations

, Sept. 29 -- Islami Bank Bangladesh is currently facing an internal crisis following a mandatory special competency assessment examination for a large number of its employees, most of whom were alleg... Read More


Former Snapchat CSO meets Prof Yunus, plans to invest in Bangladesh

New York (USA), Sept. 29 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has invited Imran Khan, a prominent American investor of Bangladeshi origin, to invest in Bangladesh's burgeoning fintech, healthcare and ... Read More


Hilsa catching, sales banned for 22 days from Oct 4

, Sept. 29 -- The government has announced a nationwide 22-day ban, effective from October 4 to 25 this year, on catching, transporting, marketing, and storing hilsa, aiming to protect brood fish duri... Read More


India decline Asia Cup trophy from ACC chief

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- India defeated Pakistan to retain their Asia Cup crown but declined to accept the trophy from Pakistan's interior minister and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi, br... Read More