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Rajshahi University removes artwork comparing July Uprising to Liberation War after backlash

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Rajshahi University has removed a controversial artwork from a photo exhibition marking the July Uprising, after it drew widespread criticism. It was taken down on Monday morning, s... Read More


Scientists create world's first AI-designed viruses in milestone with promise and peril

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Scientists have designed functioning viruses using artificial intelligence for the first time, in a breakthrough that could open new frontiers in medicine but has also triggered urge... Read More


Full script reassessment during SSC rescrutiny, applications open Tuesday

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Students unhappy with their Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent results can now seek a rescrutiny, with applications opening Tuesday. The window runs until Aug 17, wit... Read More


Good ties will create a 'win-win' situation for both countries, says Indian envoy Trivedi

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- India and Bangladesh may have contentious issues due to their shared history and geographical proximity, but resolving those issues is necessary for the benefit of both countries, sa... Read More


Over 86,500 religious institutions to receive monthly state honoraria

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- More than 86,000 religious institutions will come under a state honorarium scheme this fiscal year. The Ministry of Religious Affairs said on Monday that 86,709 institutions will be... Read More


Chief of India's RAW in Dhaka as neighbours seek to normalise relations

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Parag Jain, the chief of India's foreign intelligence agency the Research & Analysis Wing (RAW), has arrived in Dhaka on an official visit amid efforts to normalise relations between... Read More


Nearly 90,000 more SSC examinees fail this year

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Nearly 90,000 more students have failed this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams compared with last year. A total of 690,608 candidates failed this year, ... Read More


Something new is coming! Are you ready, friends?

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Life is just more fun when friends are around. All the chaos, the "how do I even handle this" moments; somehow everything feels lighter when the squad is with me. When friends are t... Read More


War crimes: Death row convict Azad's appeal hearing on Aug 17

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has set Aug 17 for a hearing on whether the appeal of Abul Kalam Azad, who was sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal for... Read More


Trading in 3 listed NBFIs suspended after Bangladesh Bank declares them 'defunct'

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Trading has been suspended indefinitely for three listed non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) after Bangladesh Bank declared them "defunct". The three companies are Fareast Finan... Read More