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Revised DPP for Dhaka Metro Line-5 South to Go to Planning Commission This Week
The revised proposal for the 17.20-kilometre Metro Line-5 South, connecting Gabtoli and Dasherkandi, is set to be submitted for approval as authorities move forward with preparations for construction.
August 3, 2026
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Bangladesh Seeks UN Women Support on Digital Harassment and Women’s Empowerment
State Minister Shama Obaed Islam highlights women’s empowerment, climate challenges and Rohingya accountability during meeting with UN Women representative Gitanjali Singh.
August 3, 2026
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Bangladesh, Australia Discuss Human Trafficking, Irregular Migration and Rohingya Crisis
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and Australian Assistant Minister Julian Hill discuss stronger cooperation on migration, maritime security, human trafficking and the Rohingya crisis during a meeting in Dhaka.
August 3, 2026
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Bangladesh Plans Internet-Free Access to Mobile Banking and Financial Apps
The government is considering a system that would allow users to access mobile financial services and banking applications without purchasing separate internet packages, potentially enabling platforms such as bKash, Nagad and Rocket to work simply when mobile data is switched on.
August 2, 2026
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DU to Open Undergraduate Admission Applications on 11 November, Tests Begin 5 December
The University of Dhaka has announced its 2026–27 undergraduate admission schedule, with online applications opening on 11 November and admission tests beginning on 5 December. Classes for the new academic session are scheduled to start on 28 March 2027.
August 2, 2026
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Sets New Domestic Opening-Day Record
Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day has opened with a record $168 million in domestic ticket sales, surpassing Avengers: Endgame to claim the biggest opening day ever for a US theatrical release.
August 2, 2026
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Anthropic AI Models Accidentally Hacked Real Companies During Security Tests
Several Claude AI models accessed the systems of three real-world companies after a testing error left them connected to the public internet. Anthropic said the incident resulted from a third-party configuration mistake rather than an intentional attempt to target real organisations.
August 2, 2026
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SpaceX Investors Ask About Pink Rockets, AI and Life Beyond the Moon
Ahead of SpaceX’s first earnings call as a publicly traded company, retail investors are raising questions that extend far beyond profits, Starlink and artificial intelligence. Popular submissions include requests for more Starship footage, orbital refueling updates, sponsorship ideas and even one asking whether SpaceX could paint its rocket pink.
August 2, 2026
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Tom Holland Says Marvel Has a Plan for the Next Spider-Man
Tom Holland has revealed that discussions about the eventual transition to a new Spider-Man actor have been underway since the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home. The actor says he hopes to help shape the character’s future and mentor whoever eventually takes over the role.