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Mahiyan Araf Siam elected vice president of UNYSAB

Mahiyan Araf Siam elected vice president of UNYSAB

The United Nations Youth and Students Association of Bangladesh (UNYSAB) has announced its Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 term, with Mahiyan Araf Siam elected as Vice President. Samin Mohtadi has been elected President of the new committee, while Anna Anonna Biswas will also serve as

Shabnam Huq’s 26th death anniversary today

Shabnam Huq’s 26th death anniversary today

The 26th death anniversary of Shabnam Huq, wife of Arham Masudul Huq, former Chief Executive Officer of Dhaka Bank Foundation, is being observed today (Friday, April 17), according to a media statement. On the occasion, her relatives, friends and admirers have been requested to offer prayers for t

US YouTuber jailed in South Korea for offensive stunts

US YouTuber jailed in South Korea for offensive stunts

A US YouTuber who caused widespread anger in South Korea with a series of offensive online stunts has been sentenced to six months in prison. The Seoul Western District Court on Wednesday found Ramsey Khalid Ismael, known online as Johnny Somali, guilty of several charges, including disrupting bus

10-feet python rescued in Bagerhat, released into Sundarbans

10-feet python rescued in Bagerhat, released into Sundarbans

The Village Tiger Response Team (VTRT), trained and supported by WildTeam and working in close coordination with the Bangladesh Forest Department, has rescued a python from Nangli village under Rayenda union of Bagerhat’s Morrelganj upazila. The incident occurred near the Dhanshagor Forest S


New trial over Maradona's death begins in Argentina

New trial over Maradona's death begins in Argentina

A new trial over the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday, with seven members of his medical team ​charged with negligent homicide nearly a year after a previous case collapsed in ‌a mistrial. An enduring presence in Argentina - from towering murals to tatto

Book cafes redefined the Eid holiday for young Dhakaites

Book cafes redefined the Eid holiday for young Dhakaites

The spirit of Eid in Dhaka has always been about togetherness. Traditionally, the first three days are a whirlwind of family visits, heavy meals, and the exchange of crisp banknotes known as Salami. However, as the city evolves, so does its youth. For college and university students, the desire to

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