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Bangladesh, Pakistan to hold FS-level talks today after 15 years
After more than 15 years, a foreign secretary-level meeting between Bangladesh and Pakistan is being held on Thursday in Dhaka. At the meeting, Bangladesh will officially raise the longstanding claim of $4.52 billion as its fair share of the assets of undivided Pakistan.
Polytechnic students to meet govt; railway blockade suspended till 11 am
Following the intervention of Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and a call from the Education Adviser, students of polytechnic institutes protesting for their six-point demands have packed up all their programmes until 11:00am for today.
Dr Yunus named among TIME’s top 100 influential leaders
Nobel Laureate and economist Dr Muhammad Yunus has been named one of the world’s most influential leaders by TIME Magazine.
Hill youths celebrate Sangrai with dance, song in Bandarban
Youths from eleven ethnic communities in Bandarban celebrated the Sangrai festival with traditional dances and songs, adding vibrant colour to the festivities.
Bangladesh delegation to meet US Trade Representative next week: Commerce adviser
Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin said, "The government has already taken several initiatives regarding the 37 percent additional tariff imposed by the United States. A delegation led by Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed will go to the United States next week to discuss these issues. They will meet with the country's Trade Representative (USTR) on the issue."
Polytechnic students announce nationwide railway blockade over unmet demands
Polytechnic students across Bangladesh have announced a nationwide railway blockade scheduled for Thursday after their six-point demands were not met by the authorities.
BDR killings mystery must be solved by June: CA
Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has firmly declared that the mystery behind the brutal BDR killings must be solved by June.
Ishwaripur Hammamkhana still witnesses of royal heritage
Despite being on the verge of collapse, the Ishwaripur Hammamkhana, a historically significant royal structure built by King Pratapaditya in Banshipur village, Shyamnagar upazila, Satkhira, continues to stand as a testament to its rich heritage.
Preparations for December elections, roadmap to be published in June-July: EC
The Election Commission is preparing for the 13th National Parliament elections as they are likely to be held in December this year, said Election Commissioner Md. Anwarul Islam Sarkar.
Part of poet Rafiq Azad's memorial house demolished
A part of the late poet Rafiq Azad's house in Dhanmondi has been demolished. Rafiq Azad lived in the house with his family for about 29 years. The poet wrote more than 20 books of poetry in this house. The housing authority began the demolition of the house on Wednesday morning.
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