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Tagore's 165th birth anniversary being observed

Dhaka, May 8 -- The 165th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore is being observed across the country with various programmes. Tagore, a towering figure in Bengali literature, was bo... Read More


New trailer gives first detailed look at Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'

, May 8 -- The Odyssey has released a new trailer, offering audiences the clearest look yet at filmmaker Christopher Nolan's epic adaptation of the classic story by Homer. The latest trailer moves be... Read More


IMF completes governance, corruption diagnostic mission in Nepal

, May 8 -- An IMF capacity development team led by Jonathan Pampolina visited Kathmandu and Birgunj from April 20 to May 6, 2026 at the request of the Government of Nepal to conduct a Governance and C... Read More


Internet lineman electrocuted in Dhaka

, May 8 -- An internet lineman died after being electrocuted at Kurarghat of Kamrangirchar in the capital on Thursday night. Victim Md Sumon, 18, was taken in an unconscious state to Dhaka Medical Co... Read More


Bangladesh seeks global cooperation on safe migration at UN forum

, May 8 -- Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury has called for stronger international cooperation to curb irregular migration and ensure the protection of migra... Read More


Murdered in US: Flight carrying Bristy's body leaves Florida for home

, May 8 -- Nahida Sultana Bristy, one of the two Bangladeshi doctoral students at the University of South Florida who were murdered in the United States, has begun her final journey for home in coffin... Read More


'Frustrated' group trying to create instability in society: Fakhrul

Naogaon, May 8 -- Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said a "frustrated" group is trying to create instability in society. "There is ... Read More


Govt to introduce crop insurance for farmers: Amit

Jashore, May 8 -- State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit on Friday said the government will introduce crop insurance for farmers to help compensate losses caused by n... Read More


Shanto century anchors Bangladesh before Pakistan strike late

Dhaka, May 8 -- Najmul Hossain Shanto struck a commanding century to put Bangladesh in control before Mohammad Abbas struck just before tea to give Pakistan a much-needed breakthrough on the opening d... Read More


Shanto, Mominul lead Bangladesh recovery after shaky start

Dhaka, May 8 -- Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque shared an unbeaten 70-run partnership to guide Bangladesh to 101 for two at lunch on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan in Mirpu... Read More