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Starlink officially launched in Bangladesh

Starlink officially launched in Bangladesh

In a major development for Bangladesh's digital transformation, US satellite internet major Starlink was officially launched in the country on Friday. Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, made the announcement at a press confer

Agreement signed for UN HR office in Dhaka

Agreement signed for UN HR office in Dhaka

A mission office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is set to be set up in Bangladesh as a memorandum of understanding has been signed by both parties. The OHCHR headquarters in Geneva announced the development in a statement issued Friday. Initially, the mission wil

CHT student groups protest in Dhaka over rape, custody death

CHT student groups protest in Dhaka over rape, custody death

Student organisations from the Chittagong Hill Tracts held a protest rally on Friday afternoon at the Raju Memorial Sculpture at Dhaka University, condemning recent incidents of army violence and demanding justice for a rape victim and a detained youth who died in custody. The protest was sparked

Jamaat rents 4 special trains: how much did it cost?

Jamaat rents 4 special trains: how much did it cost?

The Jamaat-e-Islami has chartered four special trains to transport supporters to its upcoming national rally in Dhaka, sparking debate over the neutrality of the state railway and potential breaches of protocol. This has prompted debate on social media regarding the railway's neutrality and allege

Drone show at Hatirjheel begins

Drone show at Hatirjheel begins

Film screening, musical soiree on July songs and drone show began at Hatirjheel amphitheater this evening. Ministry of Cultural Affairs has organized the event as part of the month-long July revival programme on the anniversary of the July Uprising. The 18th July is being observed as Private Univ

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