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Army chief says 3,619 weapons looted during Bangladesh's 2024 uprising

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh Army General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Wednesday said 3,619 weapons were looted from different police stations of the country during the mass uprising in 20... Read More


Ex-Information State Minister Prof Abu Sayeed joins BNP

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Former State Minister for Information Professor Abu Sayeed on Wednesday formally joined BNP. He formally joined the party by presenting a bouquet to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakh... Read More


BNP, Jamaat trade allegations in Dhaka-15 constituency after symbol allocation

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- e-Islami candidates in Dhaka-15 constituency have accused each other of breaching the election code of conduct following the allocation of their symbols by the returning officer. Sy... Read More


Prof Yunus says fair polls possible, calls for readiness for all scenarios

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said a fair and credible election is possible under the prevailing situation and with the preparations currently in place, stressing th... Read More


Three-day 'Art for Equality' exhibition kicks off at DU

, Jan. 21 -- day art exhibition titled 'Art for Equality' began at the University of Dhaka on Wednesday, showcasing 90 artworks by teachers, students and renowned artists from nine universities. Prof... Read More


10-year-old found dead at Narail home

, Jan. 21 -- year-old boy was found dead at his home at Bahirpura village in Lohagara upazila of Narail on Tuesday evening. The deceased is Sohag Sheikh, a Class V student of Bahirpura Primary School... Read More


GAU ranked top in life sciences among Bangladeshi universities in THE ranking

Gazipur, Jan. 21 -- Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) has been ranked first among all public universities in Bangladesh in the Life Sciences category of the Times Higher Education (THE) World Univ... Read More


ICT-1 orders start of trial against Joy, Palak

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has ordered the commencement of trial against ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and former state minister for ICT Junaid Ahme... Read More


Too many banks; Bangladesh needs only 10-15: Governor

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Wednesday said that 10 to 15 banks would be enough for Bangladesh's economy, signalling a major move towards consolidating the nation's ... Read More


Bangladesh Must Urbanize Its Social Safety Nets

, Jan. 21 -- Dhaka, the planet's second most populous city, is on track to become the world's largest city by 2050, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects 2025 report. This dramatic rise is ... Read More