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Rohingya crisis: United Nations adopts resolution for high-level conference

Dhaka, March 26 -- The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution outlining the framework for a high-level conference on the plight of the Rohingya and other minority groups in Myanmar. ... Read More


Sanjida Khatun's body taken from Shaheed Minar to hospital morgue

Dhaka, March 26 -- Before the tribute ceremony for Sanjida Khatun at the Central Shaheed Minar came to an end, Laisa Ahmed Lisa, general secretary of Chhayanaut, was called upon to deliver a speech. ... Read More


Bangladesh launches 'metro-style' commuter train on Dhaka-Narayanganj route

Dhaka, March 26 -- Bangladesh Railway has introduced a newly upgraded commuter train on the Dhaka-Narayanganj route, promising a "metro-style" travel experience for passengers. The train, with modern... Read More


India extends greetings to Bangladesh on Independence Day

Dhaka, March 26 -- Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended felicitations to the people of Bangladesh celebrating Independence Day. The leaders of the neighbouri... Read More


We can't expect lasting peace without reducing inequality: mass education advisor

Dhaka, March 26 -- Primary and Mass Education Advisor Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar has said there can be no hope for "long-term peace" in the country if "discrimination cannot be reduced". Speaking at an... Read More


BNP factional clash in Mirsharai leaves 1 dead

Dhaka, March 26 -- One person has been killed and at least 10 others injured in a clash between two rival factions of the BNP in Chattogram's Mirsharai, amid tensions over party committee formation. ... Read More


Chief Justice Refaat Ahmed becomes honorary fellow at Oxford's Wadham College

Dhaka, March 26 -- Bangladesh's Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the University of Oxford's Wadham College. Justice Refaat previously earned his postgraduate... Read More


Dakhil's Bengali First Paper exam deferred by a day for Easter

Dhaka, March 26 -- The Madrasah Education Board has postponed the Bengali First Paper test for Dakhil by a day for Easter Sunday. The exam, previously slated for Apr 20, will be held on Apr 21, accor... Read More


Independence in 1971 and 2024 uprising are not conflicting, says NCP Convenor Nahid

Dhaka, March 26 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam has said the independence gained through the Liberation War in 1971 and the mass uprising of 2024 are not in conflict but are, in f... Read More


Neesham, Seifert star as New Zealand complete 4-1 thumping of Pakistan

Dhaka, March 26 -- Jimmy Neesham grabbed 5 wickets and Tim Seifert clubbed a scintillating 97 off 38 balls as New Zealand pummeled Pakistan by 8 wickets to seal a comprehensive 4-1 T20 series win at h... Read More