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DCs propose military training for youths

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Deputy Commissioners (DCs) on Tuesday proposed the introduction of universal military training for youths, aiming to involve them in the country's defence efforts. The proposal was ... Read More


Zelensky arrives in Turkiye for talks with Erdogan

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Ankara on Monday to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the state-run TRT broadcaster reported. His plane landed at A... Read More


Metro rail workers threaten to halt service from Feb 21

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Permanent officials and employees of the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) have warned they will bring metro rail services to a halt from Feb 21 if a comprehensive employmen... Read More


Over 1,500 new books hit book fair

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- The Amar Ekushey Book Fair has attracted a massive crowd of buyers and visitors in mid-February, with "more than 1,500" new books hitting the shelves. The book fair management commi... Read More


Dhaka air turns 'unhealthy' Tuesday morning

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Dhaka has ranked the sixth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 171. The air was classified as "unhealthy" at 8:31 am on Tuesday, according to the A... Read More


Standard Chartered celebrates 120 years in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Standard Chartered Bank recently celebrated an important milestone of 120 years in Bangladesh. The milestone celebrations held in the capital city of Dhaka were attended by Bill Win... Read More


North South University celebrates 'Spring and Pitha Festival 1431'

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- North South University (NSU) celebrated the 'Spring and Pitha Festival 1431' with music, poetry recitations, dance performances, and delicious traditional delicacies. The event was ... Read More


Pathao commemorates 10 years of stories with 'Ogrojatrar Ogrodoot' at Ekushey Book Fair

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Pathao, one of Bangladesh's leading digital platforms, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025. To mark this milestone, the book 'Ogrojatrar Ogrodoot', a collection of stories re... Read More


Fake freedom fighters to be brought to book: Adviser Farooq-e-Azam

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Farooq-e-Azam, adviser to the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, has reiterated that fake freedom fighters will be identified and brought under legal action. He made the remarks af... Read More


Corruption has yet to reach a tolerable level: Advisor Jahangir

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Bangladesh's biggest challenge at present is corruption, and the country will only make progress once it is eliminated, according to Home Affairs Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. He... Read More