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UN, partners appeal for USD 710.5 million to meet critical needs of Rohingyas, host communities

Dhaka, May 20 -- The United Nations and its partners in close coordination with the Bangladesh government on Wednesday called for renewed international support - appealing for USD 710.5 million to mee... Read More


UN, partners appeal for USD 710.5 mln to meet needs of Rohingyas, host communities

Dhaka, May 20 -- The United Nations and its partners in close coordination with the Bangladesh government on Wednesday called for renewed international support - appealing for USD 710.5 million to mee... Read More


Asian markets fall as rising bond yields weigh on global stocks

, May 20 -- Asian stock markets mostly declined on Wednesday as rising bond yields and concerns over prolonged inflation linked to the Iran war continued to pressure investors and weaken the technolog... Read More


Road crash on Khulna-Mongla highway leaves 3 dead

Khulna, May 20 -- Three people were killed in a collision between a truck and a motorbike on Khulna-Mongla highway in Bagerhat sadar upazila on Wednesday morning. One of the deceased was identified a... Read More


Google AI chief says AGI is on the horizon, raising hopes and concerns

Dhaka, May 20 -- Demis Hassabis, the head of Google DeepMind, says artificial general intelligence (AGI) is now "on the horizon," suggesting that a major breakthrough in AI could be closer than many e... Read More


Bodies of 4 brothers died in Oman brought home

Chattogram, May 20 -- The bodies of four expatriate brothers who died in Oman in a tragic incident have arrived in Bangladesh. The bodies arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at... Read More


PM congratulates Tigers on clean sweep of Pakistan

Dhaka, May 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday greeted the Bangladesh national cricket team for whitewashing Pakistan in the two-match Test series. "The Prime Minister extended his heart... Read More


New DMP commissioner announces 'zero tolerance' against extortion, cyber fraud

Dhaka, May 20 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police will follow a 'zero tolerance' policy against extortion, mugging, drugs, juvenile gangs, online gambling and cyber fraud in the capital, newly appointed DMP ... Read More


PM calls for strong discipline, chain of command in Ansar-VDP

Gazipur, May 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday urged members of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP to carry out their duties with discipline and strict adherence to the chain of command, warning ... Read More


Gold prices fall again

Dhaka, May 20 -- Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Wednesday reduced the price of gold in the domestic market by Tk 2,158 per bhori, setting the new rate for 22-carat gold at Tk 2,35,963 per... Read More