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Protests break out at Viqarunnisa School's Bashundhara branch over teacher's suspension

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- Current and former students of the Viqarunnisa Noon School and College Bashundhara branch have begun to stage protests after a teacher was suspended over allegations of preventi... Read More


Outrage as rescheduled RUCSU polls date coincides with Hindu festival

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- Students and organisations at Rajshahi University have expressed anger after the authorities pushed back the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) election to Sept... Read More


What to know about Montblanc's Wes Anderson-inspired 'Let's Write' pop-up in KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 27 -- Montblanc has launched a Wes Anderson-inspired pop-up at The Gardens Mall, inviting visitors to rediscover the art of writing through its 'The Journey: Let's Write' showcase. ... Read More


Indian Cabinet approves submission of bid to host 2030 CWG, check out the name of the possible host city

India, Aug. 27 -- The Indian Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports for submission of a bid for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030. "It also gave its appr... Read More


Police seek to keep DUCSU VP candidate Jalal in prison over roommate 'murder attempt'

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- Police have sought to keep Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) vice-president candidate Jalal Ahmed, widely known as "Jwalamoy Jalal", in jail following his arrest ... Read More


Why should TikTok star Prince Mamun's bail not be scrapped in Laila 'murder attempt', court asks

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- A Dhaka court has asked why TikTok personality Abdullah Al Mamun, better known as Prince Mamun, should not have his bail cancelled in a case filed by social media figure Laila A... Read More


'Katchatheevu belongs to Sri Lanka, that will never change' - FM responds to Vijay

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today issued a stern response to the controversial comments recently made by Indian actor-turned-politician Vijay regarding the Katcha... Read More


Govt forms panel with four advisors to review demands of BSc, diploma engineers

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- The Cabinet Division has formed an eight-member committee to assess the demands of BSc degree and diploma holders in the engineering sector and to make recommendations. The Chi... Read More


CID probing Gammanpila's controversial statement, court told

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court that an investigation has been initiated under the International Covenant on Civil an... Read More


Bangladesh orders action on sight for 'provocative' activities around Chandranath Hill

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- Three interim government advisors have ordered immediate action if any "provocative" activities are seen around Chandranath Hill, a pilgrimage site of the Hindu community in Cha... Read More