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Bernie Sanders thrills Coachella crowd with surprise appearance
Apr 16, 2025Bernie Sanders made a surprise appearance at Coachella music festival on Saturday night, appearing onstage as crowds sprinted over, camera phones in hand, to capture the US senator’s political plea. “I’m not gonna be long but... -
Katy Perry set to roar into space on all-female flight
Apr 16, 2025Pop star Katy Perry will be the biggest name in an all-female group set to touch the edge of space Monday, roaring into the cosmos on one of billionaire Jeff Bezos’ rockets. The “Firework” and “California... -
Bangladesh receives $1.05b in remittances in 12 days of April
Apr 16, 2025Over US$ 1.05 billion in remittances were sent by Bangladeshi expatriates in the first twelve days of April of the fiscal year 2024–2025. According to a report issued today by the Bangladesh Bank, private banks earned... -
Helicopter company that ran deadly New York tour shuts down
Apr 16, 2025The helicopter tour company behind a crash in New York that killed six people last week is shutting down, US authorities said Sunday. A senior business executive, his wife and three children died along with the... -
US opens door to tariffs on pharma, semiconductors
Apr 16, 2025On Monday, the United States allowed taxes on pharmaceuticals and high-end technology, adding to the uncertainty engulfing the world economy in a trade battle that Chinese leader Xi Jinping has warned can have “no winner.” After... -
6-week long media campaign on Tobacco Control Law begins tomorrow
Apr 16, 2025A six-week long media campaign styled “Ban on Tobacco Advertisement, Promotion and Sponsorship (TAPS)” begins tomorrow to make people aware about the tobacco control law, reports bss. The campaign video, produced with support from Vital Strategies,... -
95% construction work of MRT Line-1 depot completed
Apr 16, 2025At least 95 percent of construction work of the MRT Line-1 depot has been completed so far while works are progressing fast aimed at completing the MRT Line-1 by 2028. Talking to BSS, Project Director of... -
Dhaka, Islamabad hold FOC on Thursday after 15 years
Apr 16, 2025On Thursday, after almost 15 years apart, Bangladesh and Pakistan will hold a Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) at the level of a foreign secretary in Dhaka. As revealed to BSS today by a senior official at... -
Pahela Baishakh celebrated in Brazil
Apr 15, 2025Yesterday, the Bangladesh High Commission in Brasilia celebrated Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year 1432, with a lot of festivities. To commemorate the day, the Bangladeshi mission was decked out with vibrant... -
Pahela Baishakh celebrated in Uzbekistan
Apr 15, 2025Yesterday, the Bangladesh High Commission in Uzbekistan celebrated Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year 1432, with a lively program held on the embassy grounds. Another seminar organized by the Bangladeshi mission was...
