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Student brawl forces shutdown of BAU cultural event

, April 17 -- A cultural evening at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) descended into chaos on Thursday as a violent clash between two student factions forced organizers to shut down the event p... Read More


Govt declares November 7 public holiday marking 'National Revolution and Solidarity Day'

, April 17 -- The government on Thursday decided to restore observance of 7 November as 'National Revolution and Solidarity Day', and the day will be a public holiday. The decision was announced by C... Read More


Trump says Iran agreed not to have nuclear weapon, signals progress in talks

, April 17 -- US President Donald Trump has said Iran has agreed not to develop nuclear weapons, expressing optimism about ongoing negotiations and the prospects of a long-term deal. Speaking to repo... Read More


Israeli strikes kill 8 in Lebanon despite Trump's ceasefire announcement

, April 16 -- At least eight civilians were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, as US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon set... Read More


Bangladesh urges global cooperation to bridge digital divide

Dhaka, April 16 -- Bangladesh has called for stronger global cooperation to bridge the digital divide and build robust data systems. Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Ambas... Read More


19 children with measles-like symptoms hospitalised in 24 hours in Chapainawabganj

, April 16 -- Nineteen children showing symptoms consistent with measles were admitted to the Chapainawabganj district hospital over a 24-hour period from 12:00am on Tuesday to 12:00am on Wednesday. ... Read More


BCB introduces 'Captains' Card' with lifetime access, medical benefits to former skippers

Dhaka, April 16 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) introduced a "Captains' Card" on Thursday, granting former national team leaders lifetime access to all board events and comprehensive medical ben... Read More


'Significant work remains' in reforming financial, fiscal, and exchange rate sectors: IMF

Dhaka, April 16 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasized that Bangladesh requires extensive reforms across three critical sectors, including financial, fiscal, and foreign exchange. Ac... Read More


Agent banking expands access but lags in credit, gender inclusion: Study

Dhaka, April 16 -- Bangladesh's agent banking revolution has a paradox at its heart; over the past decade, the country has built one of South Asia's most extensive agent banking networks over 21,000 o... Read More


Power supply to remain shut in parts of Sylhet on Saturday

Sylhet, April 16 -- Several areas in Sylhet city will face electricity outages on Saturday due to transformer repair and maintenance, transmission line development, and tree pruning work, according to... Read More