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Indigenous capabilities to be our main strength in boosting maritime security" | | Bangladesh Pratidin
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (365+ words) With a view to further strengthening the country's defense capabilities, naval power and maritime security, Prime Minister's Defense Advisor Brigadier General (Retd) Dr. AKM Shamsul Islam, visited the Narayanganj Dockyard run by the Bangladesh Navy. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)…...
Submitting fake documents to lead to rejection of Schengen visa applications | | Bangladesh Pratidin
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (86+ words) Submitting fake documents to lead to rejection of Schengen visa applications en. bd-pratidin. com Submitting fake documents to lead to rejection of Schengen visa applications Submitting fake documents will result in the rejection of visa applications for Schengen member countries....
Masud Chowdhury shown arrested in ACC case over alleged embezzlement | | Bangladesh Pratidin
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (248+ words) Former lawmaker and retired Lieutenant General Masud Uddin Chowdhury has been shown arrested in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over allegations of embezzling Tk119 crore through worker recruitment to Malaysia. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Fayez…...
HC to deliver order Thursday on writ seeking probe into interim govt's actions | | Bangladesh Pratidin
4+ hour, 15+ min ago (469+ words) A writ petition seeking an investigation into alleged financial mismanagement, corruption, constitutional violations, and the reciprocal trade agreement signed with the United States during the tenure of the former interim government underwent a preliminary hearing on Sunday, reports Daily Sun....
Silence, Leadership, Disease and the Strange Politics of Time | | Bangladesh Pratidin
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (1309+ words) 1. The Sound Hidden Inside Silence In politics, sometimes the loudest statement comes through saying nothing at all. Our time feels exactly like that. Everyone is talking, yet very few are truly saying anything meaningful. Some speak through live broadcasts, others…...
Citizens unprotected under Cyber Protection Act | | Bangladesh Pratidin
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (352+ words) Currently, there is no law in the country against crimes committed on social media. On 10 April, the "Cyber Security Ordinance" " initially formulated by former law adviser Asif Nazrul " was renamed and enacted as the Cyber Protection Act. However, this law…...
Literary adda encourages youths to embrace books and creativity | | Bangladesh Pratidin
22+ hour, 40+ min ago (310+ words) Bashundhara Shuvosangho organised a literary discussion in Darus Salam on Sunday to encourage young people to engage in reading, creative thinking and cultural activities. The Darus Salam thana branch of the organisation arranged the programme at Panjeree Model High School,…...
Bangladesh to be made a technology producing and exporting country: ICT Minister | | Bangladesh Pratidin
23+ hour, 25+ min ago (205+ words) Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Faqir Mahbub Anam said Bangladesh aims to become a technology-producing and exporting country rather than remaining only a user of technology. He made the remarks while addressing the inaugural ceremony of World Telecommunication…...
Congo Ebola outbreak kills 80, WHO declares int'l emergency | | Bangladesh Pratidin
1+ day, 55+ min ago (318+ words) The World Health Organization (WHO) declared an international public health emergency on Sunday after an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo killed more than 80 people, while health authorities warned that no vaccine currently exists for the strain involved,…...
If someone bowls a bouncer at me, I won't hesitate to respond: Nahid Rana | | Bangladesh Pratidin
19+ hour, 35+ min ago (342+ words) Nahid Rana said he believes in responding aggressively on the field after continuing his impressive run of form in the ongoing Test series against Pakistan national cricket team. The young Bangladeshi pacer has drawn widespread praise for his pace, sharp…...