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Eid-ul-Azha on 27 May, says Qatar Calendar House

The Qatar Calendar House announced that 18 May will be the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah for the year 1447 AH, and that 27 May will be the first

9 more children die from measles, symptoms in 24hrs

Nine more children died from measles and measles-related symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours, according to the latest report of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

July Uprising to inspire Bengalis for generations: Speaker

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has said the July Mass Uprising will continue to inspire Bengalis for generations to come. He made the remarks on Tuesday after visiting the ongoing development

Bangladesh’s banking sector launches BSIC

Thirty-nine of Bangladesh’s commercial banks have collectively launched the country’s first institutionally governed venture capital platform, marking the most significant attempt to date to mobilise domestic financial capital behind a

Police to get cyber unit

The government is going to form a specialised cyber police unit to combat cybercrimes, social media rumors, and propaganda. Besides, two new police training academies will also be established at

Crisis looms over Ganges treaty renewal

Renewal of the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty between Bangladesh and India seems destined for a crisis as both the countries have opposing stances over how the water of the common

No end to war in sight as Iran, US reject talks terms

Iran said Monday it had demanded the release of its frozen assets and the end of a US blockade of its ports, after president Donald Trump angrily rejected Tehran’s terms

Nahid takes five as Bangladesh beat Pakistan in first Test

Nahid Rana took a five-for as Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 104 runs in the first Test on an absorbing fifth day at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing 268,