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Russian attacks target nuclear substations, kill seven, Ukraine says

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles in overnight attacks on Ukraine, targeting substations that supply two nuclear power plants and killing seven people, Ukrainian offici... Read More


Khaleda to contest in election from her birthplace Dinajpur, alongside Feni, Bogura seats

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will contest from three parliamentary constituencies in the next national election -- marking the first time she will run from her birthplace, Dinajpur. O... Read More


Saudi Arabia shortens Umrah visa validity to 30 days before entry

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- Saudi Arabia has revised its Umrah visa regulations, which will see visas being automatically cancelled 30 days after issuance if the pilgrim does not enter the Gulf kingdom within t... Read More


Parliamentary election: 119 symbols reserved for registered parties, independent candidates

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- The Election Commission has reserved 119 symbols for registered parties and independent candidates in the next parliamentary polls. On Thursday, the EC published the updated gazette... Read More


Chief Advisor's Office releases rejoinder to bdnews24.com report

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- The Chief Advisor's Office on Wednesday issued a rejoinder to a bdnews24.com report titled "Awami League urges ICC investigation of 'murders, unlawful imprisonment' in Bangladesh". T... Read More


Bangladesh records year-high 77 dengue deaths in October

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- Two more people have died of dengue fever in Bangladesh while 964 others have been admitted to hospitals in the past 24 hours. With the latest fatalities, the Aedes mosquito-borne d... Read More


ULAB, Drik Trust sign MoU to introduce 'Ctrl+Alt+Story' programme for students

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) and Drik Trust are set to a collaborative programme titled "Ctrl+Alt+Story: Research and Storytelling in Journalism". According to a... Read More


IUB students clinch 1st Runner-Up at Supply Chain Research Challenge 5.0

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Team "frfr" from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has become the 1st Runner-Up in the Supply Chain Research Challenge 5.0. According to a media statement issued by the unive... Read More


Exploding smartphones worth Tk 6.4mn intensified Andhra Pradesh bus fire, says NDTV

Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- A consignment of 234 smartphones, valued at Tk 6.4 million, was being transported in the bus that caught fire in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, on Friday morning, NDTV reports. The Indian... Read More


Nobel Laureate Stiglitz stresses value of public interest journalism amid AI, disinformation

Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- Nobel Laureate in Economics Joseph E Stiglitz has underscored the importance of public interest journalism in protecting democratic societies in an age marked by "authoritarianism, d... Read More