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Bangladesh, UNOPS sign $1.6m funding deal to strengthen climate resilience in Bangladesh

, March 17 -- The Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control And Research (IEDCR), and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) on Monday signed the project cooperation agreement on "Stre... Read More


5,500 volunteers to work with DNCC to curb mosquito menace: DNCC administrator

, March 17 -- A total of 5,500 volunteers will work with the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) to create public awareness to prevent the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes ahead of the rainy season, said ... Read More


Conan O'Brien to host 2026 Oscars again

Dhaka, March 17 -- Conan O'Brien is set to return as host of the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, the film academy announced Monday. "The only reason I'm hosting the Oscars next year is that I ... Read More


Govt decides to transfer 9, 467-acres land in Sonadia from BEZA to Forest Dept

Dhaka, March 17 -- The government has taken an initiative to transfer 9, 467 acres of land in Sonadia, located in Moheshkhali upazila of Cox's Bazar, to the Forest Department for protection of the env... Read More


Saudi investment poised to challenge IPL's dominance in global cricket

Dhaka, March 17 -- The Indian Premier League's reign as cricket's most lucrative gift horse faces its first serious threat as Saudi Arabia prepares to launch a rival cricket league backed by hundreds ... Read More


Chinese company to invest US$ 12.25 mln to establish a high-end garment industry in Mongla EPZ

Dhaka, March 17 -- Safety Garments Bangladesh Co. Ltd., a Chinese company, is set to invest US $12.25 million in Mongla Export Processing Zone (Mongla EPZ) to establish a high-end garments manufacturi... Read More


Mehidy confident about Bangladesh's future, eyes 2027 World Cup

Dhaka, March 17 -- Following a disastrous campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in the UAE and Pakistan, Bangladesh cricket is going through a transition period with some senior players waving goo... Read More


5 get life imprisonment for 2005 murder in Pirojpur

, March 17 -- A Pirojpur court on Monday convicted five people and sentenced them to life imprisonment for shooting and killing a man during a robbery in Bhandaria upazila of Pirojpur district in 2005... Read More


Mother of three raped in Narsingdi

Narsingdi, March 17 -- The mother of three children was allegedly raped by a youth and the incident was reportedly filmed in Narsingdi's Raipura upazila on Sunday night. The accused Rakib Miah, 32, i... Read More


Bangladesh, Australia want cooperation to enable mobility of skilled workforce

, March 17 -- Bangladesh and Australia on Monday emphasized enhancing collaboration between Bangladesh's Technical Training Centres (TTCs) and Australia's Technical and Further Education (TAFE) for en... Read More