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PM urges Hindu community to celebrate Durga Puja with sense of security
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday urged the country’s Hindu community people to enthusiastically celebrate Sharadiya Durga Puja across the country, saying that everyone has the right to security irrespective of religion.
Death penalty of 2 Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia: Embassy seeks detailed information
The Bangladesh Embassy located in Riyadh has sought detailed information of the allegation brought against them, the case and the verdict of the court after the execution of the death penalty of two Bangladeshis on the allegation of immoral acts inside a mosque in Makkah of Saudi Arabia.
Muhammad Yunus receives Hillary Clinton Award
Nobel Peace Prize-winning Professor of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus has received the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award. Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton handed over the award to him at a programme organised at Gaston Hall of Georgetown University of the United States on Thursday.
Journalist Alif killing: ASK demands neutral investigation, justice
Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) has demanded neutral investigation and trial of those involved in the incident of shooting and killing journalist Lutfuzzaman Alif Fakir in
DU researchers develop AI-powered device to identify Aedes mosquitoes
Researchers at the University of Dhaka (DU) have developed a device that attracts Aedes mosquitoes using sound, captures their images and uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify and count them. The researchers believe the technology, named ‘Mast-CloudNet’, could make it easier to monitor the spread of Aedes mosquitoes, which transmit dengue.
World Food Day being observed
World Food Day is being observed in Bangladesh today, Friday (October 16), with calls for innovation in agriculture, stronger food security and wider access to nutritious food for all. This year's global theme is "Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow".
Mahanagar Express to run on Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar route, ticket sales begin
The number of trains operating between Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar is set to increase, with the Mahanagar Express, currently running on the Dhaka-Chattogram route, scheduled to extend its service to Cox’s Bazar from October 26.
2 police members detained by BSF are unharmed: BGB
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has said that two police personnel detained by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along the Shashidal border in Brahmanpara upazila of Cumilla are safe and unharmed.
BGB deploys troops in 3 districts for Durga Puja security
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel will be deployed in Gopalganj, Madaripur and Faridpur, alongside border districts, to ensure security at Durga Puja venues. The BGB members will remain on duty in the three districts from October 16 to 22.
Anti-Repression Journalists’ Front demands immediate release of jailed journos, withdrawal of cases
The Anti-Repression Journalists’ Front has demanded the immediate release of jailed journalists, withdrawal of cases filed against them and reinstatement of journalists who have been dismissed from their jobs.