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‘Padma Barrage will become another costly blunder’: Experts, activists urge project review

Economists, environmentalists, political leaders and water experts on Saturday raised strong objections to the proposed Padma Barrage project, warning that ...

Bhola human chain demands crackdown on waterbody encroachment, environmental destruction

Robi to stream every FIFA World Cup 2026 match on My Robi app

Bangladesh launches US tech drive to court global chip Giants, diaspora talent

Renewable energy must get top budget priority to secure Bangladesh’s energy future: Experts

TIB blasts proposed black money amnesty as ‘state-endorsed corruption’

Biplobi Communist League condemns power tariff hike, demands immediate withdrawal

BASAD slams power tariff hike, demands immediate rollback

Ex-Robi HR chief challenges dismissal, seeks 84.4 crore taka in damages

PKSF Signs $70 million IFAD-backed GREEN deal to boost climate-resilient agriculture and rural entrepreneurship

Bangladesh has taken a major step toward strengthening climate-resilient agriculture, green entrepreneurship, and nutrition security, as the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation ...

03 Jun 2026 19:11 PM

PKSF Signs $70 million IFAD-backed GREEN deal to boost climate-resilient agriculture and rural entrepreneurship

Paul McCartney to unpack his most personal album yet in exclusive London event

Paul McCartney is inviting fans behind the curtain of his deeply personal new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, with ...

03 Jun 2026 19:00 PM

Paul McCartney to unpack his most personal album yet in exclusive London event

Laos tightens grip on monks’ social media use amid fears over online conduct

Laos has introduced stricter nationwide rules governing how Buddhist monks and other religious practitioners use social media, reflecting growing concern ...

03 Jun 2026 18:57 PM

Laos tightens grip on monks’ social media use amid fears over online conduct

Cambodia issues new wedding guidelines, restricts rituals at engagement ceremonies

Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and the Ministry of Cults and Religion have jointly issued new guidelines aimed ...

03 Jun 2026 17:22 PM

Cambodia issues new wedding guidelines, restricts rituals at engagement ceremonies

Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council mourns death of veteran politician Tofail Ahmed

The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran politician and freedom fighter ...

01 Jun 2026 20:45 PM

Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council mourns death of veteran politician Tofail Ahmed

Ganatrantrik Jukto Front condemns fresh fuel price hike, demands immediate withdrawal

The Central Steering Council of Ganatrantrik Jukto Front has strongly condemned the government's latest decision to increase fuel prices by ...

01 Jun 2026 20:43 PM

Ganatrantrik Jukto Front condemns fresh fuel price hike, demands immediate withdrawal

Cultural group condemns suspension of Bonolota Express screening, alleges capitulation to religious extremists

A leading cultural organization has strongly condemned the suspension of a scheduled screening of the film Bonolota Express in Brahmanbaria, ...

31 May 2026 16:17 PM

Cultural group condemns suspension of Bonolota Express screening, alleges capitulation to religious extremists

Bangladesh enters nuclear digital Era as Russia deploys advanced AI-assisted operator system at Rooppur

Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has achieved another major milestone with the installation of an advanced Operator Information Support System ...

27 May 2026 15:33 PM

Bangladesh enters nuclear digital Era as Russia deploys advanced AI-assisted operator system at Rooppur

AB Party alleges rise in extortion, demands business-friendly environment

The Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) on Thursday accused politically connected groups of expanding extortion networks across major industrial zones ...

25 May 2026 21:59 PM

AB Party alleges rise in extortion, demands business-friendly environment

Saudi Arabia bets big on healthcare boom as global health exhibition 2026 expands into new billion-dollar sectors

Saudi Arabia is set to deepen its push to become a global healthcare and medical innovation hub as the Global ...

25 May 2026 18:43 PM

Saudi Arabia bets big on healthcare boom as global health exhibition 2026 expands into new billion-dollar sectors

BASD Urges Wider Practice of Nazrul’s Ideals to Counter Communalism

Leaders of the Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (BASD) on Monday paid tribute to National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on his 127th ...

25 May 2026 18:41 PM

BASD Urges Wider Practice of Nazrul’s Ideals to Counter Communalism