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Secretary-General of ASEAN attends the Ministerial Breakfast of the ASEAN Law Forum 2025

Jakarta, Aug. 21 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this morning attended the Ministerial Breakfast of the ASEAN Law Forum 2025, hosted by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (L... Read More


From shadows to spotlight: DUCSU election thrusts Shibir back into campus power play

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- In Bangladesh's altered political landscape since the July Uprising, campus politics at Dhaka University has taken on a new shape. At the centre of it stands Islami Chhatra Shi... Read More


Public Service Commission expanded to 18 with 3 new members

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- The interim government has appointed three new members to the Public Service Commission (PSC). The appointees are former secretary Md Mohiuddin, who is now on post-retirement l... Read More


In Kabul Talks, Pakistan Urges Action Against TTP

Afghanistan, Aug. 21 -- During trilateral talks in Kabul, Pakistan urged stronger action against the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), citing rising cross-border attacks and stressing the need ... Read More


Hatirjheel water taxis halted again as workers strike over pay to leave thousands stranded

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- Dhaka's Hatirjheel water taxis, a lifeline for thousands of office-goers trying to avoid the capital's crippling traffic jams, have been suspended for the second time in just si... Read More


Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 lands in legal trouble before release | Know what happened

India, Aug. 21 -- Jolly LLB 3 is one of the most-awaited films. The third instalment will feature Arshad Warsi as Jolly 1 and Akshay Kumar as Jolly 2, hinting at major hilarious chaos in the narrative... Read More


BNP, AL, Jamaat leaders among 42 identified in ACC's Sada Pathar probe

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has identified 42 people linked to large-scale stone looting from the popular Sada Pathar tourist zone in Sylhet's Companiganj. The list in... Read More


Economic Buzz: UK private sector business activity sees strongest growth since August 2024

Mumbai, Aug. 21 -- S&P Global Flash UK PMI data indicated that private sector output growth accelerated to its fastest for 12 months in August, led by a solid upturn in the service economy. Moreover, ... Read More


Three killed, one injured as car overturns on Mawa Expressway in Munshiganj

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- Three people have been killed after a car overturned on the Mawa Expressway in Munshiganj. Another person was injured in the crash that happened around 6am on Thursday near the... Read More


Container pile-up at Chattogram port raises capacity concerns

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- The Chittagong Port, Bangladesh's largest seaport, is facing mounting container congestion, with yard space nearing full capacity despite port operations running normally. Offi... Read More