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EU bows to pressure on loosening AI, privacy rules

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- The European Union is set next week to kickstart a rollback of landmark rules on artificial intelligence and data protection that face powerful pushback on both sides of the Atlantic... Read More


Tangail's traditional taant sarees now reverberates worldwide

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Tangail's traditional hand woven sarees are now gaining global appreciation for their comfort, craftsmanship and artistic works. Whether bought for personal use or as gifts, Tangail... Read More


18 years on, coastal districts still bear scars of Cyclone Sidr

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Eighteen years have passed since Super Cyclone Sidr slammed into Bangladesh's southern coast on this day in 2007, leaving behind a trail of devastation that still haunts thousands of... Read More


'Mental health still overlooked in treatment'

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Despite strong links between many physical illnesses and mental health conditions, most physicians in Bangladesh still lack the training to integrate both aspects in treatment - an i... Read More


College student's hanging body found

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Police have recovered the hanging body of a college student from his residence at Khilgaon of the capital on Friday night. The deceased was identified as Sifat Ahmed, 18, a 1st year... Read More


Dhaka seeks inclusive eco-based adaptation

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter has urged for the expansion of inclusive, ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) across all sectors to safeguard Bangladesh's critical ecosyst... Read More


'Notun Kuri winners to bring glory to cultural arena'

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md. Mahfuj Alam on Saturday hoped that the child performers who won the Notun Kuri competition will earn fame in the cultural arena of Bangladesh... Read More


Dhaka's air 5th most polluted in the world

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Dhaka's air was ranked 5th most polluted among cities around the world on Saturday morning, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). The air in Dhaka city was categorised as 'unhea... Read More


Rizwana inaugurates restoration of 44 ponds

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Water Resources Affairs Adviser SyedaRizwana Hasan on Saturday inaugurated the restoration, development and environmental conservation of 4... Read More


'Lack of 'No' option in proposed referendum'

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General RuhulKabir Rizvi on Saturday questioned why voters will not have the option to say 'No' if they disagree with any of the four questions in the prop... Read More