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BNP to join CA's all-party dialogue on 'July proclamation'

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is set to hold talks with political party leaders from 4pm-7pm today on finalising the outline of July uprising proclamation, and BNP, presently the country’s main political party, has finally confirmed its participation in the dialogue.

Four reform commissions recommend sweeping changes for nation’s future

In a major step towards shaping the future of the nation, four of the six government-formed reform commissions presented their recommendations for sweeping changes to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday.

Interim govt will be able to accomplish reform tasks, hopes Asif Nazrul

Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul hoped that the interim government would be able to accomplish all the reform tasks within its tenure.

Ex-president Abdul Hamid sued over July uprising killings

Former president and Awami League politician Abdul Hamid has been accused for the first time in a lawsuit over July-August 2024 uprising killings.
Reform proposals: Major parties taking time to react

Reform proposals: Major parties taking time to react
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The next leg of the new moon race is about to kick off — and it could be the most exciting yet

End all forms of discrimination in our nation: Jaya Ahsan
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti before the Copa del Rey round of 16 match between Real and Celta Vigo at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on January 16, 2025. Photo: Reuters

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BFF president Tabith Awal meets with Hamza Choudhury and his family in Leicester

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End all forms of discrimination in our nation: Jaya Ahsan

Actress Jaya Ahsan has condemned the attack on indigenous students and their supporters protesting the removal of graffiti featuring the term "indigenous" (Adivasi in Bangla) from textbooks. Yesterday, she voiced her concerns on social media, calling for an end to all forms of discrimination in the country.

 

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Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus with the heads of the four reform commissions that submitted their reports on January 15, 2025. PHOTO: PID

Reform proposals: Major parties taking time to react

BNP to join CA's all-party dialogue on 'July proclamation'

Chinese envoy discusses bilateral ties with foreign secretary

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Babar freed from prison after 17 years

Four reform commissions recommend sweeping changes for nation’s future

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South Korea's Yoon to avoid fresh questioning after dramatic arrest

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faced renewed questioning Thursday, a day after his dramatic arrest over a failed martial law declaration, but his lawyers said he would not take part.

Death toll at illegal South African mine reaches 78; 246 rescued

Nintendo rumour mill in overdrive over new Switch

Speculation over Nintendo's new console, a successor to the wildly popular Switch, reached a fever pitch Thursday with specialist media predicting an imminent announcement from the Japanese gaming giant.

Israeli strikes kill 7 in Gaza after ceasefire deal reached

Gaza's civil defence agency said Thursday that at least seven people had been killed in fresh Israeli strikes in the Palestinian territory, a day after Qatar and the United States announced a ceasefire deal would come into effect Sunday.

Russia strikes Ukraine energy sites in 'massive' barrage

Russia launched a wave of missiles and drones at Ukrainian energy facilities on Wednesday, intensifying a months-long bombing campaign at a precarious moment of the war for Ukraine.

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti before the Copa del Rey round of 16 match between Real and Celta Vigo at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on January 16, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Ancelotti sympathises with Real Madrid fans' boos in Celta win

Arsenal edge Spurs to reignite title race with a 2-1 comeback win

Bayern are showing a reaction after last season's disappointment: Kompany

BFF president Tabith Awal meets with Hamza Choudhury and his family in Leicester

Durbar Rajshahi cricketers boycott practice over unpaid wages

BPL batting boom too good to be true?

Liverpool frustrated by Forest, Man City blow late lead at Brentford

Economics

Govt set to scrap VAT hikes on mobile bills, medicines, restaurants

Science & Technology

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The next leg of the new moon race is about to kick off — and it could be the most exciting yet

Elections

Quake-stricken Vanuatu heads to polls in snap election

Lifestyle

aking a five-minute walk each day could provide health benefits and support future exercise goals.

Walking just 5 minutes a day makes a difference

With the start of the new year, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by unrealistic goals and fitness trends.

 

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Limit coffee-drinking to this time window to lower early death risk, study suggests

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