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Civil rights groups rally in Montgomery to defend Black political representation
1+ day, 6+ min ago (177+ words) Thousands gathered Saturday in Montgomery, a historic centre of the Civil Rights Movement, to oppose efforts by conservative states to redraw congressional districts seen as key to Black political representation. The rally followed a U. S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened the…...
Japanese Okinawa sweet potato brings new hope to farmers in Brahmanbaria
23+ hour, 56+ min ago (552+ words) UNB, Brahmanbaria: : A Japanese variety of sweet potato known as Okinawa is steadily transforming the fortunes of farmers in Nabinagar upazila of Brahmanbaria, as growing consumer demand and high yields turn the crop into a promising superfood. Although cultivation began…...
TIE launched to accelerate innovation in Bangladesh's RMG, Textile sector
23+ hour, 25+ min ago (382+ words) The grand launching ceremony of the Textile Innovation Exchange (TIE) was successfully held at the Ballroom of Le M'ridien Dhaka, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, academia, innovators, and development partners under the vision of transforming innovation into a core competence…...
Israeli strike kills Hamas" military wing leader, who Israel says was an architect of Oct 7 attacks
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (298+ words) An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed a senior Hamas military commander described by Israel as one of the key planners of the October 7, 2023 attacks that triggered the ongoing war, officials said. The Israeli military said Izz al-Din al-Haddad, head of…...
JUCSU warns of Dhaka-Aricha highway blockade if rape attempt suspect not arrested quickly
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (370+ words) UNB, JU: : Leaders of the Jahangirnagar University Central Students" Union (JUCSU) on Saturday warned of blocking the Dhaka-Aricha highway if authorities fail to arrest the suspect accused of attempting to rape a female student on the campus. The student body…...
Take effective measures to stop deadly gas explosions
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (241+ words) But what changed? Very little. Gas explosions continue to occur in homes, mosques, factories, and commercial buildings across the country. The same cycle repeats itself: leakage, explosion, deaths, outrage, probe committee, silence, and then forgetfulness. Authorities behave as if these…...
Islamic State group leader was killed in a mission, Trump says
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (141+ words) US President Donald Trump said American and Nigerian forces have killed a senior leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria during a joint mission carried out Friday. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu confirmed the strike, saying al-Mainuki and several lieutenants…...
Thymalin: Exploring the Regulatory Peptide of the Thymus and Its Expanding Research Potential
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (279+ words) Investigations into thymic peptide fractions have indicated that these molecules often consist of short amino acid sequences with the potential of interacting with nucleoproteins and regulatory DNA regions. Within this framework, Thymalin has been hypothesized to contain small peptide fragments…...
WEB submits recommendations for next budget to advance women entrepreneurs
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (362+ words) Ahead of the National Budget for FY 20262027, the Women Entrepreneurs Association of Bangladesh (WEB) organized a pre-budget dialogue in the capital, focusing on sustainable development of women entrepreneurs, addressing business challenges, and promoting inclusive economic growth. The seminar, titled "Accelerating…...
Ex-interim Govt cripples Bangladesh Mahila Krira Songstha by taking away grant money
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (323+ words) Bangladesh Mahila Krira Songstha Chairperson Barrister Sarwat Siraj Shukla on Saturday alleged that the former Interim Government has crippled Bangladesh Mahila Krira Songstha by taking away its Tk 20 crore given as the grand from the Prime Minister's Relief and Welfare…...