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Afghanistan frustrate Bangladesh with defiant draw

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Bangladesh came within touching distance of victory, only to watch Afghanistan cling on until the final ball and escape with a draw in Abu Dhabi. As the light faded, Qais Ahmad laun... Read More


Biman suspends Riyadh, Dammam flights until Oct 17

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has suspended all flights to Riyadh and Dammam until Oct 17 following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian airports. In a statement on Tuesday, the state-run ca... Read More


Dhaka-Cumilla chord line to save 2 hours: Zahed

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- A new elevated rail link between Dhaka and Cumilla could shave up to two hours off the journey, Prime Minister's Information Advisor Zahed Ur Rahman has said. He outlined the 81km p... Read More


When ChatGPT becomes the third wheel in your relationship

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- As more people turn to artificial intelligence chatbots for emotional support and relationship advice, experts are warning that the technology can deepen conflicts and undermine trus... Read More


Alzheimer's gene may scar brain's blood vessels: study

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- A common genetic variant strongly associated with Alzheimer's disease may raise the risk of dementia partly by triggering a scarring process in the brain's blood vessels, The Guardia... Read More


CUET VC leaves campus after 30-hour blockade

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology Vice-Chancellor Prof Sk Shariful Alam has left campus with administrative assistance in the evening after being confined for nearl... Read More


Yunus 'unharmed' after JFK airport incident

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Following an incident where former interim government chief advisor Muhammad Yunus was harassed in the United States, his entourage member Lamiya Morshed confirmed that he has suffer... Read More


$10bn World Bank loan still undecided: Khosru

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has cautioned against expecting a quick decision on Bangladesh's reported request for an additional $10 billion in World Bank loans. He... Read More


Getty Images to go private via bankruptcy: report

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Getty Images plans to file for prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy and go private, backed by up to $533 million in new equity from the Getty family and Koch Equity Development, Quartz ... Read More


CUET VC's health claims disputed by doctor

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Blockaded for more than a day, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology Vice-Chancellor Prof Sk Shariful Alam says he has chest pain and wants to go to hospital for an urg... Read More