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Anti-South Asian hate explodes on X

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- Online hate targeting South Asians, including Bangladeshis, Indians and Pakistanis, has surged sharply in the United States, with the monthly volume of hateful posts on X rising 240... Read More


My job wasn't to be 'worthy' of Lord Rama: Ranbir Kapoor

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- As Ranbir Kapoor turns 44, the makers of his upcoming film Ramayana have shared a special treat for fans, unveiling a five-minute video chronicling his transformation into Lord Rama... Read More


New penguin species identified after 100 years

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- Scientists have identified a new species of penguin for the first time in more than 100 years, after finding evidence that gentoo penguins comprise four distinct species. Researche... Read More


Heavy rain, landslide warning for 5 districts

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- The hills could be in for a rough spell, with torrential rain threatening five southeastern districts as a land depression bears down from Myanmar and the Bay of Bengal. The Bangla... Read More


Deep depression weakens into land depression

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- The deep depression over the North Andaman Sea and adjoining areas has crossed the Myanmar coast and weakened into a land depression, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Depa... Read More


US exempts Bangladesh, 19 others from specialty drug tariffs

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- The US will not impose an ad valorem tariff on certain specialty drugs and associated ingredients imported from Bangladesh and 19 other jurisdictions. The US Department of Commerce... Read More


Biman sets sights on 10 Airbus jets

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- The government has announced plans to purchase 10 Airbus aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat made the announcement at... Read More


Italy dream turns into 'torture' for family of 5

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- For a Mymensingh family, the promise of a passage to Italy has turned into a nightmare across two countries, ending with one woman allegedly tortured and forced into sexual exploita... Read More


Will new drive boost garment exports to Japan?

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- Bangladesh's garment makers and exporters have drawn up a long-term strategy to tap Japan's $25 billion ready-made garment market. After a year of talks between policymakers, entre... Read More


Third terminal overshoots budget by Tk 8.48bn

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- Shahjalal International Airport's long-awaited third terminal is almost at the finish line, but the project itself has moved it farther away. With construction 99.93 percent comple... Read More