Confce on ‘nation and its imaginations’ concludes at IUB

A two-day international conference “The Nation & Its Imaginations”, organised by the Department of Media and Communication under the School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (SLASS) at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), concluded on the university’s Dhaka campus yesterday, said a press release.
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DSCC plans to turn waste into energy at Matuail

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) plans to convert the Matuail landfill into a modern Resource Circulation Park, aiming to turn city waste into electricity, fuel, and fertiliser.
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Early rains fuel fear of severe dengue outbreak

Bangladesh is likely to face a large-scale dengue outbreak this year unless authorities act swiftly to identify mosquito hotspots, eliminate breeding grounds ahead of the monsoon, and intensify public awareness campaigns, experts have warned.
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‘Sir, please buy a pack…’

A smile on his face. Tenderness in his eyes. A quiet plea in his voice: “Sir, please buy a pack of popcorn…”
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Bangladeshi ship denied passage thru Hormuz

Bangladesh Shipping Corporation’s vessel -- Banglar Joyjatra -- has failed to cross the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iranian authorities’ refusal to grant transit permission.
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Bengal Foundation hosts evening of ‘thumri’

Bengal Foundation organised a light classical music evening titled “Thumri” at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area yesterday evening, celebrating the rich heritage of North Indian semi-classical music traditions.
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Dhaka South to plant 3 lakh trees in next five years - Says administrator

The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will be planting 3,00,000 trees over the next five years within areas under its jurisdiction, said Administrator Md Abdus Salam yesterday.
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Army chief returns home from US

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman returned home yesterday after an official visit to the US.
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20 ordinances lose validity

Twenty of the 133 ordinances issued by the interim government -- including major reforms on judicial independence, human rights, and anti-corruption -- are set to lose validity from today.
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ME war to cost Tk 36,000cr in extra subsidies

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday told parliament that the US-Israel war on Iran will force the government to provide nearly Tk 36,000 crore in additional subsidies for electricity, energy, and LNG during the March-June period of the current fiscal year.
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44 of 94 ICU beds lie unused across Rajshahi division

Since the measles outbreak began in late March, Rajshahi division has faced a severe health crisis, worsened by non‑functional intensive care facilities.
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July museum bill: Changes trigger fiery exchange

Parliament yesterday passed the July Uprising Memorial Museum Bill, 2026, incorporating provisions that place the state minister for cultural affairs as head of the museum and empower the government to dismiss council members.
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ADB flags growing debt risks

Bangladesh has so far avoided a public debt default, but clear warning signs demand immediate and strategic action to safeguard the country’s fiscal sustainability, according to the latest outlook by the Asian Development Bank.
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Bangladeshi youth shot dead in South Africa

Sohan had gone to South Africa two months ago in search of a better future
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Army chief returns home after US visit

During his visit, he took part in various programmes in Georgia, says ISPR
10 April 2026, 19:42 PM

Bangladeshi shot dead by Indian Khasis near Sylhet border: BGB

BGB says members of the Indian Khasi community opened fire after suspecting three Bangladeshis of entering a grove to steal betel nuts
10 April 2026, 18:36 PM

These are the items Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims must not carry to Saudi Arabia

Religious affairs ministry says prohibited goods are still being found in pilgrims’ luggage, risking punishment and disruption to Hajj
10 April 2026, 17:00 PM

Bangladesh seeks more scholarships, better integration for students in Malaysia

In talks with Malaysia’s higher education minister, PM’s Adviser Mahdi Amin stresses strengthening cooperation in higher education, research collaboration, skills development, and workforce mobility
10 April 2026, 15:40 PM

Arif Mohammed Khan tipped as next Indian envoy to Bangladesh as Pranay Verma heads to Brussels

Indian media reports name the former Bihar governor as the likely successor in Dhaka, though New Delhi has yet to confirm the appointment officially
10 April 2026, 14:28 PM

Schoolboy by day, family's sole breadwinner by night

At just 9, Al Amin has become the sole support for his grandparents, balancing school by day and street vending by night
10 April 2026, 14:19 PM