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NCC begins reform talks with political parties

Dhaka, July 21 -- round reform talks between the National Consensus Commission (NCC) and the political parties began on Monday morning to discuss several constitutional issues. The discussion began a... Read More


Fresh low pressure area likely over Bay of Bengal on July 24: BMD

Dhaka, July 21 -- A low pressure area is likely to form over the North Bay on July 24, according the Bangladesh Meteorological Department(BMD). Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate o... Read More


In Loving Memory of Professor Hamiduzzaman Khan

Dhaka, July 21 -- Today, my heart is heavy beyond words. I have lost a cherished friend, Bangladesh has lost one of its brightest lights, and the world has lost a true artist, a mentor, and a humanita... Read More


Dristi Chakma's work among top entries for global exhibition in London

Dhaka, July 21 -- artist Dristi Chakma has recently achieved international acclaim as one of her drawings was selected among the top entries from over 7,000 submissions in the Drawing of the Year Awar... Read More


Consensus Commission resumes talks with political parties

Dhaka, July 20 -- round reform talks between the National Consensus Commission and political parties began on Sunday morning to discuss several constitutional issues. The discussion began at around 1... Read More


Law enforcers bound to be misused again in absence of structural reforms: Nurul Haque Nur

Dhaka, July 20 -- Gonodhikar Parishad President and former DUCSU VP Nurul Haque Nur on Saturday warned that unless meaningful state reforms are undertaken, any future government may again choose to us... Read More


Division into 'pro' and 'anti-independence' camps created by AL: Salahuddin

Dhaka, July 20 -- BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has said that after the country's independence in 1971, all people embraced freedom. "We do not want any division here. The narrative ... Read More


Typhoon Wipha disrupts flights across Hong Kong and Southern China

Dhaka, July 20 -- Typhoon Wipha swept along the southern coast of China on Sunday, triggering major disruptions to air and rail travel in Hong Kong and surrounding cities. Airports in Hong Kong, Shen... Read More


Chinese Embassy hosts pre-departure reception for Grameen Bank, grantees delegation

Dhaka, July 20 -- The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh on Sunday hosted a reception for the Grameen Bank and grantees delegation ahead of its departure for China. Yao Wen, the Chinese Ambassador to Bang... Read More


Japan holds crucial election as PM Ishiba faces potential setback

Dhaka, July 20 -- Japanese voters headed to the polls Sunday to elect members to the country's upper house of parliament, in a high-stakes election that could deal a blow to Prime Minister Shigeru Ish... Read More