Police foiled a human chain organised by artistes and cultural activists in the capital’s Dhanmondi 27 area yesterday afternoon and detained former Chhatra Union president Dipak Shil, who was participating in the demonstration.
The Daily Star
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To mark Italian Language Week 2026, the embassies of Italy and Switzerland in Bangladesh, in partnership with the Bengal Foundation, hosted a special screening of the award-winning film Ariaferma at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi yesterday.
As dusk fell over the hills yesterday, thousands of lamps illuminated the surroundings, while glowing sky lanterns floated above the settlements in tribute to Chulamoni Cetiya.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has given eight days to submit bids for consultancy services for the national flag carrier’s massive fleet expansion, raising questions about the quality of bids that will be received.
Opposition political parties, rights organisations and journalist bodies yesterday sharply criticised Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir over his comments suggesting police could use “crossfire” if authorised by the government.
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