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Misunderstanding and misinterpreting the slogans of the “July Revolution” will only deepen divisions and lead to conflict

On the night of July 14, Dhaka University students defied Sheikh Hasina’s government, chanting slogans like "Who are you, who ...

15 Sep 2024 19:54 PM

The rise of the science sleuths

A group of international sleuths gathered in Prague to uncover manipulation in scientific publishing, exposing fraudulent data and images, including ...

15 Sep 2024 14:19 PM

Why is healthy, independent journalism still a distant possibility in Bangladesh?

Senior journalist Arshad Mahmud highlights the pervasive influence of businessmen and political allies on Bangladesh's media landscape, urging for media ...

15 Sep 2024 13:27 PM

Bangladesh, USAID sign $202.25 million grant agreement to boost governance, opportunities, and resilience

Bangladesh and USAID signed the 6th amendment of the Development Objective Grant Agreement (DOAG), with USAID committing $202.25 million for ...

15 Sep 2024 13:09 PM

Ex-Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain arrested: RAB

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested former Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain in Dhaka’s Eskaton area. He faces charges related ...

15 Sep 2024 13:06 PM

Death toll in Myanmar from Typhoon Yagi reaches 74. Dozens of other people are missing

The death toll from Myanmar's Typhoon Yagi-induced flooding and landslides has risen to 74, with 89 still missing. Nearly 240,000 ...

15 Sep 2024 12:33 PM

NATO military committee chair, others back Ukraine's use of long range weapons to hit Russia

NATO's military committee acknowledges Ukraine's legal right to strike within Russia for combat advantage, while the U.S. debates allowing Kyiv ...

15 Sep 2024 12:30 PM

China's economy softens in August as Beijing continues to grapple with lagging demand

China's economy continues to soften in August, with weakening industrial activity, retail sales, and real estate investment. The National Bureau ...

15 Sep 2024 12:27 PM

TCB to begin nationwide sale of essential commodities from Sunday

Starting Sunday, the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will begin selling rice, edible oil, and lentils at subsidized rates to ...

15 Sep 2024 12:25 PM

ICT Chief Prosecutor launches investigation into mass killings during July-August student protests

The International Crimes Tribunal, led by Chief Prosecutor Md. Tajul Islam, is investigating the mass killings during Bangladesh's July-August student ...

14 Sep 2024 21:23 PM