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OpenAI acquires Python toolmaker Astral to boost AI coding capabilities

Dhaka, March 20 -- OpenAI announced on Thursday that it is acquiring Astral, a prominent Python toolmaker, as part of its strategy to expand its AI coding offerings and compete more effectively with A... Read More


Air quality in Dhaka 'moderate' as city ranks 10th globally

Dhaka, March 20 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 10th among the world's most polluted cities on Friday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 126 at 11:15 am. T... Read More


Hundreds of martyrs' sacrifice enabled free Eid celebration in Bangladesh: Nahid Islam

, March 20 -- Opposition Chief Whip and convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), Nahid Islam, on Friday extended Eid greetings to the country's people, saying the opportunity to celebrate Eid in ... Read More


PM's Eid message to nation and Muslim Ummah: 'May the joy reach every home'

Dhaka, March 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday greeted the people of the country on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, expressing hope that the joy of the festival reaches every home and family. In ... Read More


Dhaka, Delhi discuss ways to advance bilateral ties as Dhaka's envoy meets Jaishankar

Dhaka, March 20 -- Bangladesh and India on Friday discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries as both sides eye stronger people-centric relations in the future. Bangladesh High Commissi... Read More


Ameer-e-Jamaat to exchange Eid greetings with diplomats, politicians, and general public at Minto Road residence

Dhaka, March 20 -- Dr Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and Opposition Leader in Parliament, will offer the holy Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at 8:00am on Saturday at the Monipur Girls' High... Read More


2 stewards suspended for black-marketing Subarna Express tickets

, March 20 -- Two stewards of onboard service provider SA Corporation have been permanently dismissed for black-marketing tickets of the Dhaka-Chattogram-bound Subarna Express train. Besides, Banglad... Read More


Two killed, 15 injured as bus hits auto-rickshaws in Bhaluka

, March 20 -- Two people, including a woman, were killed and at least 15 others injured when a passenger bus hit two auto-rickshaws in Bhaluka on Friday afternoon. The accident occurred in front of T... Read More


Market volatility hits Dhaka bazaars ahead of Eid; fish, meat, and spices get dearer

, March 20 -- ul-Fitr approaching, kitchen markets across the capital have witnessed a sharp spike in the prices of essential commodities, particularly spices, meat, and fish. Visiting various kitche... Read More


PM personally monitoring Eid travel situation to ease people's sufferings

Dhaka, March 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is keeping a close watch on the situation around passengers travelling home across the country for Eid, to try and ensure smooth journeys for them avoi... Read More