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US court strikes down Trump administration's visa suspension for 75 countries including Bangladesh

A US federal court has struck down the US government's decision to suspend immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Bangladesh. The court said the State Department's decision exceeded its legal authority.

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Technology

5 Kinds of Advice Better Not to Seek from AI

Artificial intelligence or AI has become an important aid in people's daily lives. Many are taking help from AI for searching information, writing, making plans, and solving various problems. However, relying on AI in all matters is not safe or effective.

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Accidents

Elderly woman dies in hospital after hornet attack leaves her seriously ill

An elderly woman named Jannat Ara (78) died after being stung by hornets in Lama upazila of Bandarban. She died on Friday (21 August) night while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Lohagara.

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Politics

New faces coming to BNP vice-chairman posts, large-scale organizational restructuring underway

BNP's high command has taken initiative for major changes in the party's organizational structure. After appointing Ruhul Kabir Rizvi as acting general secretary, preparations are underway to bring new leadership in various units including the central level. According to relevant sources, new faces may be seen in the central office this week.

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Economy

Gold price rises again, up Tk 5,482 per bhori

Gold prices have increased again in the domestic market. This time, Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has raised the price by Tk 5,482 per bhori. According to the new rate, with VAT, one bhori of 22-carat gold now costs Tk 246,110.

1 month ago 812 views

National

Mirza Fakhrul elected president, Thakurgaon-1 seat declared vacant

The Election Commission has declared the Thakurgaon-1 parliamentary constituency vacant. Since Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the member of parliament for this constituency, was elected as the country's 23rd president, the seat has been declared vacant.

1 month ago 436 views

National

President Mirza Fakhrul pays tribute at National Memorial

Newly elected President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir paid tribute to the brave martyrs of the Great Liberation War by laying a wreath at the National Memorial in Savar.

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National

Mirza Fakhrul sworn in as country's 23rd president

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been sworn in as the country's 23rd president. He took the oath before Acting Speaker of the National Parliament Kaiser Kamal at the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban at 7:30 pm on Friday (August 21).

1 month ago 605 views

Muladi Forum honors meritorious students

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Muladi Forum honors meritorious students

To encourage meritorious students and create social responsibility towards education, Muladi Forum, Dhaka organized 'Kriti Shikkharthi Sambardhana-26'.

1 month ago 782 views

Politics

“If you don’t have money, you won’t get treatment” — we must get out of this situation

Mohammad Selim Uddin, the Jamaat-e-Islami nominated mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation, said no one should be deprived of medical services due to lack of money; this must be ensured.

1 month ago 621 views

Politics

Visit to India must be on basis of equal dignity and equality: Shafiqur Rahman

Prime Minister has no objection to Tarique Rahman's India visit, but the visit must be based on equality, equal dignity and friendship, said Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman.

1 month ago 654 views

Economy

Tea workers form human chain in Shahbagh, demand Tk 500 daily wage and land rights

A human chain and protest rally was held in Shahbagh in the capital with an 11-point demand, including annulment of the unreasonable 5% increment gazette, fixing at least Tk 500 as daily wage for tea workers, and ensuring land rights.

1 month ago 1,833 views

Accidents

Bodies of 7 Bangladeshis killed in Kolkata returning home tonight

The bodies of seven Bangladeshis killed in a fire at 'Shikha Inn' hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in Kolkata, India, may return to the country via Benapole land port around 8 pm tonight (Friday). Preparations are underway to hand over the bodies to Bangladesh through Haridaspur-Petrapole border.

1 month ago 788 views

Education

Five PUST teachers' research papers retracted amid various irregularities including reference inconsistencies

Five research papers by five teachers of Pabna University of Science and Technology (PUST) have been retracted from international scientific journals. The papers faced allegations of reference inconsistencies, errors in authorship and institutional affiliation, duplication of figures, inconsistencies in data and results, and other research irregularities.

1 month ago 608 views

World

8 candidates in race to become UN Secretary-General

Amid wars, instability and economic crises around the world, five women and three men are in the race to succeed current UN Secretary-General António Guterres. In the first informal vote, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan is ahead.

1 month ago 628 views

National

Four Hafez winners of Quran competition in Saudi Arabia accorded reception at airport

Four Hafez of Bangladesh, winners of prizes at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition held in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, have returned home. They arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a Saudia Airlines flight at 11:40 am on Friday.

1 month ago 716 views

National

Delhi withdraws notice about Tarique Rahman's India visit

India's Rashtrapati Bhavan withdrew a notice published about Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's possible visit to New Delhi within just one hour.

1 month ago 607 views

National

Six more to join cabinet

It has been learned that six new members are being added to the cabinet led by Prime Minister Tareq Rahman. However, only four names are known so far. Among them are three ministers and one state minister.

1 month ago 578 views

Dhaka

Government plans to build 8-lane road around Dhaka

The government is planning to construct an eight-lane road around the capital Dhaka. At the same time, initiatives will be taken to renovate and free the rivers and canals around the capital from encroachment, said Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives State Minister Mir Shah Alam.

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Opinion

India’s Failed Diplomacy and Bangladesh’s Changed Reality

India’s diplomatic calculations around Bangladesh have seen major changes recently. Much of the influence and strategy India has long exercised in South Asian politics is now being questioned in the context of Bangladesh’s changed political reality. The situation has reached a point where many of India’s policymakers’ earlier assumptions no longer match reality.

1 month ago 917 views

US court strikes down Trump administration's visa suspension for 75 countries including Bangladesh

5 Kinds of Advice Better Not to Seek from AI

Elderly woman dies in hospital after hornet attack leaves her seriously ill

New faces coming to BNP vice-chairman posts, large-scale organizational restructuring underway

Gold price rises again, up Tk 5,482 per bhori

Mirza Fakhrul elected president, Thakurgaon-1 seat declared vacant

President Mirza Fakhrul pays tribute at National Memorial

Mirza Fakhrul sworn in as country's 23rd president

Muladi Forum honors meritorious students

“If you don’t have money, you won’t get treatment” — we must get out of this situation

Visit to India must be on basis of equal dignity and equality: Shafiqur Rahman

Tea workers form human chain in Shahbagh, demand Tk 500 daily wage and land rights

Bodies of 7 Bangladeshis killed in Kolkata returning home tonight

Five PUST teachers' research papers retracted amid various irregularities including reference inconsistencies

8 candidates in race to become UN Secretary-General

Four Hafez winners of Quran competition in Saudi Arabia accorded reception at airport

Delhi withdraws notice about Tarique Rahman's India visit

Six more to join cabinet

Government plans to build 8-lane road around Dhaka

India’s Failed Diplomacy and Bangladesh’s Changed Reality

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