titled Campus to Corporate. With the vibrant\r\nparticipation of students from all academic years, the event turned into a\r\nfestive gathering.\r\nThe program was jointly organized by the C...","is_thread":false,"is_visible_shoulder":false,"is_visible_ticker":false,"date":"2026-07-09T18:46:00+06:00","category":{"name":"Education","slug":"education","path":"bangladesh/education"},"representative":"Staff Correspondent"},{"slug":"w6zlpmmf4e9e","url":"/misc/w6zlpmmf4e9e","is_photo":false,"title":"Talks underway on renewal of Ganges water-sharing treaty","ticker":null,"image":"https://en-media.agamirsomoy.com/uploads/2026/07/b70e7e45-70b4-4000-8b2b-f6e126b623c4.webp","image_caption":"State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam. Photo: Collected.","shoulder":"Says Shama Obaed","sort_description":"Discussions are ongoing between Bangladesh and India over the renewal of the 30-year Ganges water-sharing treaty, which is set to expire in December this year, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has said.Responding to a question from journalists, Shama Obaed said the two countries are maintaining regular diplomatic dialogue on the treaty. She cited Bangladesh's confidence that India would play a constructive role, taking into account mutual interests, regional cooperation, and...","is_thread":false,"is_visible_shoulder":false,"is_visible_ticker":false,"date":"2026-07-09T18:42:56+06:00","category":{"name":"Misc","slug":"misc","path":"misc"},"representative":"Online Desk"},{"slug":"47fnxsbphg9k","url":"/bangladesh/47fnxsbphg9k","is_photo":false,"title":"EC returns Tk 4 Billion as it fails to execute 3 projects","ticker":null,"image":"https://en-media.agamirsomoy.com/uploads/2026/07/54c43b7f-610c-4c1d-a3ff-a6beffb12aa5.webp","image_caption":"EC Bhaban at Agargaon in the capital. Photo: Collected.","shoulder":null,"sort_description":"The Election Commission (EC) is set to return nearly Tk 4 billion after failing to spend funds allocated for three ongoing development projects, including initiatives aimed at enabling overseas voting and expanding the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in the electoral process.According to EC sources, the Development and Implementation of an Overseas Voting System project was scheduled to run from August 2025 to June 2027. However, as the project remains incomplete, Tk 106.95...","is_thread":false,"is_visible_shoulder":false,"is_visible_ticker":false,"date":"2026-07-09T18:34:53+06:00","category":{"name":"Bangladesh","slug":"bangladesh","path":"bangladesh"},"representative":"Hamid-Uz-Zaman"},{"slug":"avohkfzodd5c","url":"/bangladesh/avohkfzodd5c","is_photo":false,"title":"Cheap Lifts, Costly Consequences for Lives and Limbs","ticker":"

Human Lives Valued Less Than Money
Choosing low-quality lifts over modern ones with ARD saves a few hundred thousand taka
Makeshift repairs replace monthly professional inspections to cut costs
The oversight has led to 887 accidents and injuries to 900 people
Hospitals and government buildings face the highest risks

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