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Buet students announce 'March to Dhaka' for Wednesday
United News of Bangladesh
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Students of the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) have announced a 'March to Dhaka' programme for Wednesday, as part of their ongoing movement to press home a three-point demand. The announcement came on Tuesday, with...
Global Textile Research Themes To Converge At The 93rd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC...
Textile World
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MANCHESTER, UK — August 26, 2025 — The full programme for the 93rd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC 2025) has now been announced, with over 100 presentations to be delivered in parellel sessions at the event, which takes place from October...
Bangladesh Bank invites applications for country’s first-ever digital banks
United News of Bangladesh
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Banking in Bangladesh is set for a digital leap, as Bangladesh Bank has called for applications to establish the country’s first-ever digital banks, promising faster and better accessible financial services. The application window is open from...
Bangladesh Bank governor stresses teacher competence for national prosperity at EWU event
Dhaka Tribune
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August 25, 2025
Dr Ahsan H Mansur, governor of Bangladesh Bank, emphasized the vital role of competent teachers in shaping a prosperous nation during a recent event at East West University (EWU). He added that educators are uniquely positioned to cultivate...
Bangladesh & China Join Hands to Boost Semiconductor Cooperation
Textile Focus
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August 26, 2025
A significant milestone for Bangladesh’s semiconductor ecosystem! The Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) and the Hubei Semiconductor Industry Association (HSIA), China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance...
JU researchers unveil ‘Liquid-Tree’ to clean urban air
Dhaka Tribune
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August 26, 2025
Researchers at Jahangirnagar University have unveiled the “Liquid-Tree,” an innovative photobioreactor designed to combat urban air pollution. Using microalgae, the Liquid-Tree absorbs carbon dioxide and produces oxygen, completing the process...
Honor launches world’s thinnest foldable phone ‘Magic V5’ in Bangladesh
Dhaka Tribune
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August 26, 2025
Honor has recently launched the world’s slimmest foldable phone, the Magic V5, in Bangladesh. With a remarkably thin profile of just 4.1mm when unfolded and 8.8mm when folded shut, and with a light weight of only 217 grams, the Magic V5 stands out...
FOC: Dhaka, Seoul agree to explore strategic partnership
Bangladesh Post
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Bangladesh and South Korea held the 4th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Seoul on Tuesday and agreed to deepen ties and explore strategic partnership between the two countries. The Bangladesh delegation was led by Ambassador Dr Md...
Exposed! Gwalior Engineering Student Installed Spy Camera In Young Couple's Hotel Room & Blackmailed Them On WhatsApp
Free Press Journal
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August 26, 2025
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): In a shocking case of betrayal and cybercrime, an engineering student and two accomplices were arrested for installing a spy camera in a hotel room to blackmail a young couple. The incident came to light when a...
Bangladesh-Pakistan reconciliation: Denial of ‘71 genocide still remains the key barrier
The Business Standard
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August 25, 2025
In his recent visit to Dhaka, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar claimed that two of the three unresolved issues stemming from 1971, including Pakistan's apology for the genocide, have already been settled, citing the 1974 tripartite agreement...
Life in Bangladesh gets dull with traditional festivals vanishing
Bangladesh Post
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Life in Bangladesh has become rather dull and monotonous across villages, towns, and cities due to vanishing traditional festivals, underscoring a sharp decline in cultural diversity and tolerance. Once regarded as a land of festivals, with a...
NBR officials demanded bribes for data requests: CPD researcher
The Business Standard
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August 26, 2025
TBS Report 26 August, 2025, 01:00 pm Last modified: 26 August, 2025, 01:10 pm A researcher from the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has alleged that officials at the National Board of Revenue (NBR) demanded bribes when he went to the office to...
Cytophage Technologies products gain federal OK in fight against salmonella
Winnipeg Free Press
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August 26, 2025
A Manitoba company aims to change the way food is protected from unwanted bacteria leading to outbreaks such as salmonella. On Monday, Cytophage Technologies Ltd. announced it’s one step closer: it’s received Health Canada approvals for two of its...
Students need to be taught responsible use of AI
Daily Star
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August 27, 2025
Since the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerged, it has become an integral part of university academia. The increased usage is also seen among Bangladeshi students. From simplifying complex concepts to generating entire assignments,...
Pakistan and Bangladesh agree to boost ties
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan and Bangladesh agree to boost ties — RT World News Pakistan and Bangladesh Sign New Agreements to Revive Bilateral Relations Pakistan, Bangladesh consent enhancing relations Pakistan and Bangladesh have signed six cooperation...
Malaysian minister denies work pass claim for 10,000 Bangladeshi students
Dhaka Tribune
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August 25, 2025
A claim that 10,000 Bangladeshi students in Malaysia will be given a "graduate pass" to enable them to work in the country is untrue and baseless, said Malaysian Higher Education Minister Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. He clarified that during the recent...
Study: Bangladesh women’s hidden economy: fourfold labor, zero pay
Dhaka Tribune
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August 25, 2025
Women in Bangladesh spend nearly four times more hours on unpaid domestic work than men, exposing a stark gender gap in household responsibilities, a new Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) study showed. Sajeda Amin, senior research...
11 Bangladeshi firms now on Bloomberg’s ESG club
Dhaka Tribune
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August 25, 2025
In a rising trend of embracing sustainability, one more Bangladeshi listed firm has joined the Bloomberg Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) club, increasing the tally to 11 this year. The latest Bloomberg data revealed that the list,...
Bangladesh, China forge partnership to boost semiconductor industry
Daily Star
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August 25, 2025
The partnership aims to promote technology exchange, research collaboration, and workforce development Bangladesh and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in the semiconductor sector. The agreement, signed in...
Bangladesh's Garment Boom, Workers Still in Chains
CADTM
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August 25, 2025
Tell us about the condition of garment workers in Bangladesh. Lovely Yesmin – Currently, women who work in the garment industry in Bangladesh face a variety of challenges. While there has been some improvement, many challenges remain. On the...