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Start-ups in Bangladesh still struggling to begin their big journey

Dhaka, June 27 -- Despite years of enthusiasm, increasing digital penetration, and a growing pool of young talent, Bangladesh's start-up ecosystem is yet to take off in a way that matches its potentia... Read More


'Prepared to engage' with Dhaka on all matters, but frustrations persist: Indian MEA

Dhaka, June 27 -- The Indian government has said it is "prepared to engage" with Bangladesh on all matters, in an environment that is "conducive" for mutually beneficial dialogue. "We share 54 rivers... Read More


All DSA cases withdrawn, no arrest without proof: Law Adviser

Dhaka, June 27 -- Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has said all cases under the Digital Security Act (DSA) have been withdrawn. While speaking at a dialogue, he said they have also instructed that no one s... Read More


Colombo Test: Nissanka leads with 158 as Sri Lanka reaches 401-6 at lunch on Day 3

Dhaka, June 27 -- Opening batter Pathum Nissanka continued his outstanding form by scoring over 150 runs for the second consecutive Test, as Sri Lanka tightened its grip on the second Test by securing... Read More


Missed HSC exam: Authorities mulling special arrangement for female candidate

Dhaka, June 27 -- The girl who missed the first day's HSC exam due to mother's illness may be allowed to appear in the tests under special arrangement, authorities said on Friday. Higher Secondary Ce... Read More


Former State Minister Kamal Ahmed Majumder hospitalised from jail

Dhaka, June 27 -- Former State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Majumder, who is currently an under-trial prisoner at Keraniganj Central Jail, was admitted to hospital after falling ill on Thursday... Read More


Agri-visionary Abdul Awal Mintoo named 'Global Agri-Food Pioneer'

Dhaka, June 27 -- The World Food Prize Foundation has honoured prominent Bangladeshi business leader and politician Abdul Awal Mintoo as one of its '2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneers (TAP)'. This prestigio... Read More


3 female BAU students expelled from dormitory over ragging allegations

Mymensingh, June 27 -- The authorities at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) expelled three female students from the university's Taposhi Rabeya Hall over allegations of ragging. The accused, a... Read More


First batch of Bangladeshis stuck in Iran reaches Pakistan border: Ministry

Dhaka, June 27 -- Amid escalating tensions over the Iran-Israel conflict, the first batch of 28 Bangladeshi nationals in Iran has departed for Pakistan by road and has reached the border. With the he... Read More


Two killed, two injured in Jashore road crash

Jashore, June 26 -- Two people were killed and two others injured in a road accident on the Jashore-Benapole highway in Jashore Sadar upazila early Thursday. The accident took place around 4am in the... Read More