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'Suspended' primary scholarship examinations to begin Apr 15

Dhaka, March 25 -- Last year's primary scholarship examinations, which were "suspended" due to legal complications, will now be held starting Apr 15. The examination will be held in 61 districts that ... Read More


Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself, state media

Dhaka, March 25 -- The United States is negotiating with itself, an Iranian military spokesman said according to state media on Wednesday, a day after US President Donald Trump said Tehran wants to ma... Read More


Petition to show ex-general Masud arrested in migrant embezzlement case

Dhaka, March 25 -- A petition has been filed to show retired three-star general Masud Uddin Chowdhury arrested in a case over "embezzling Tk 1.19 billion after sending workers to Malaysia". Masud, wh... Read More


Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis

Dhaka, March 25 -- Countries across Asia are weighing up work-from-home policies and stimulus measures enforced during the COVID pandemic, as they scramble to respond to global fuel shortages triggere... Read More


IMF demands roadmap from BNP government on carrying forward interim reforms

Dhaka, March 25 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has demanded a detailed roadmap from the newly elected BNP government, seeking clarity on how it plans to implement and sustain the financial s... Read More


Man beaten to death in feud over building wall in Chuadanga

Dhaka, March 25 -- A man has died after being beaten during a dispute over the construction of a wall in Chuadanga's Damurhuda. Two people have been arrested over the incident, which took place aroun... Read More


'Planned massacre': PM Tarique recalls the horrors of 'Operation Searchlight'

Dhaka, March 25 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has described the atrocities of Mar 25, 1971, as one of the most brutal genocides in history, calling for the true narrative of the "Operation Searchli... Read More


Lethal leaks: Why gas explosions are turning homes into death traps

Dhaka, March 25 -- What was meant to be a simple family visit turned into a nightmare for Riyad Hasan Apu. Visiting his sister's home in Dhaka's Rayer Bazar, he was jolted awake just before Sehri by a... Read More


Government scraps planned one-minute 'blackout' for Genocide Day

Dhaka, March 25 -- The government has cancelled the planned one-minute symbolic "blackout" scheduled for Wednesday night to observe Genocide Day, reversing an earlier announcement made on Tuesday morn... Read More


Scholarship recipients, alumni join Daffodil Foundation reunion in Chandpur

Dhaka, March 25 -- Daffodil Foundation has organised a scholarship get-together and reunion with scholarship recipients and alumni at Daffodil International School in Chandpur's Baburhat, highlighting... Read More