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'Ample security measures to be taken for nat'l polls'

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Authorities are gearing up security plans for the 13th parliamentary election, slated for the first half of February, ahead of Ramadan. The Election Commission will formally announc... Read More


'BNP to continue movement till fare water-sharing with India'

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said his party would place the highest importance on resolving longstanding water-sharing disputes and countering what h... Read More


UN Security Council to vote Monday on Trump's Gaza plan

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- The UN Security Council will vote Monday on a resolution endorsing US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, diplomats said. Last week the Americans officially launched negotiati... Read More


Nepal extends voter registration ahead of key polls

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Nepal announced on Saturday a five-day extension in voter registration for the first elections since anti-corruption protests toppled the government earlier this year, citing broad t... Read More


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