‘Post-polls violence won’t be tolerated’

Staff Correspondent: Commander of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-13) Mozammel Haque said, “They will not tolerate any post-polls violence.”

Bangla News

Bollywood actor Kader Khan dies at 81

Entertainment Desk: Veteran actor-writer Kader Khan has died in Canada due to a prolonged illness, his son Sarfaraz confirmed today. He was 81.

Bangla News

‘Bangladesh role model for world in education sector’

Staff Correspondent: Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said, “Bangladesh is a role for the least developed countries in education sector. No one will be allowed to stop the progress. We will able to lead the world someday.”

Bangla News

Cane toads filmed riding python's back

International Desk: Some called it the Outback Uber - 10 cane toads have been caught riding a python.

Bangla News

Kim warns of change in direction on denuclearisation

International Desk: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said he is committed to denuclearisation, but warned he will change course if the US continues its sanctions.

Bangla News

Car rams into New Year's crowd in Japan, 8 injured

International Desk: A car plowed into crowds celebrating New Year’s Day early on Tuesday in a suspected terror attack, leaving eight people injured, including one who was unconscious.

Bangla News

Countrywide textbook festival begins today

Staff Correspondent: "Textbook Festival-2019" will be celebrated across the country through the free distribution of new textbooks among primary and secondary students.

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Nation welcomes 2019 amid tight security

Risingbd Desk: The nation bids adieu to the outgoing year 2018 forgetting all odds and sorrows of the past and welcoming 2019 with new hopes at mid night tonight through different programmes along with the global community.

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‘First priority to be continuation of economic activities’

Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina said, “Our first priority will be the continuation of the economic activities so that the people can get better life.”

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'Spreading rumors' over nat’l polls: Eight sent to jail

Staff Correspondent: A court has sent eight people to jail on charges of spreading rumors through social media over national election.

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Sheikh Hasina to take oath as PM for fourth time

Staff Correspondent: Awami League president Sheikh Hasina will take oath of office as Prime Minister of Bangladesh for the fourth time.

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Cops to remain alert during 31st night

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia said there is no bar to celebrate 31st night but the programme is not allowed in open space.

Bangla News

Mandhana named ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year

Sports Desk: India’s Smriti Mandhana won the prestigious Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Award for the best player of the year as well as the ODI Player of the Year at ICC Women’s Awards.

Bangla News

National polls see 80% turnout

Staff Correspondent: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) K M Nurul Huda said that about 80% votes were cast in the 11th national elections.

Bangla News

UNDP signs world’s first HFC Phase Out contract with Walton

Staff Reporter: The Bangladeshi multinational electronics brand Walton has greatly stressed on manufacturing environment-friendly energy saving refrigerators and compressors.

Bangla News

‘Victory must be peaceful at any cost’

Noakhali Correspondent: Awami League General-Secretary Obaidul Quader has said that the victory of the grand alliance led Awami League must be celebrated peacefully.  

Bangla News

DU teacher congratulate Sheikh Hasina

Staff Correspondent: A total of 1103 teachers of Dhaka University (DU) congratulated Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on securing her party’s absolute majority in the 11th parliamentary elections.  

Bangla News

DMP puts restriction on 31st night celebration

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued some directions on the celebrations of New Year’s Eve.

Bangla News

Mahathir named Muslim Man of the Year

International Desk: Dr Mahathir Mohamad was named the Muslim Man of the Year in this year’s The Muslim 500, following his success in leading Pakatan Harapan to victory in the May 9 polls and subsequent re-appointment as the prime minister.  

Bangla News

BNP leader Dulu’s bail plea rejected

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has rejected the bail plea of BNP Organizing Secretary Ruhul Kuddus Talukder Dulu.  

Bangla News

Narendra Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina

Risingbd Desk: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to Bangladesh Premier and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on securing her party’s absolute majority in the 11th parliamentary elections held yesterday (December 31).

Bangla News

Virtual tumour new way to see cancer

International Desk: Scientists in Cambridge have built a virtual reality (VR) 3D model of cancer, providing a new way to look at the disease.  

Bangla News

‘This election is a ‘bright example’ in history of democracy’

Staff Correspondent: Election Commission (EC) Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed said the 11th parliamentary election held on Sunday (December 30) will remain as a ‘bright example’ in the history of the country’s democracy.

Bangla News

Mashrafe wins election by landslide

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh ODI cricket captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza was elected unofficially by a huge margin from Narail-2 constituency in the 11th parliamentary elections held on Sunday (December 30).

Bangla News

AL wins landslide victory

Staff Correspondent: The Awami League has won a landslide victory in the 11th parliamentary election held on December 30.

Bangla News

Ershad elected from Rangpur-3 constituency

Staff Correspondent, Rangpur: Jatiya Party Chairman Hussein Muhammad Ershad has been elected unofficially with a huge margin from Rangpur-3 (Sadar) constituency in the 11th parliamentary elections held today.

Bangla News

11th national election: Latest result

Risingbd Desk: Results from several polling centres have been announced as the counting of votes began in the 11th national election.

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Oikyafront rejects election results

Senior Correspondent: Jatiya Oikyafront demanded reelection under a nonparty caretaker government after rejecting the results of the 11th parliamentary election held today.

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No victory rally: Obaidul Quader

Noakhali Correspondent: Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader urged the party men not to bring out any victory rally following the decision of the party.

Bangla News

Sheikh Hasina secures landslide victory

Staff Correspondent: Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina has been elected unofficially with a huge margin from Gopalganj-3 constituency in the 11th parliamentary elections held on Sunday.

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11 people killed in election violence

Risingbd Desk: At least 11 people were killed in the violence centring the 11th parliamentary election.

Bangla News

Voting at 22 centres postponed

Staff Correspondent: Election Commission Secretary Halal Uddin Ahmed said the voting for the 11th parliamentary elections has been held peacefully across the country except some sporadic incidents.

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Massive vote rigging takes place in polls, alleges Dr Kamal

Staff Correspondent: Bringing allegation of various irregularities, including vote rigging and capturing of polling stations in the 11th parliamentary elections, Jatiya Oikyafront leader Dr Kamal Hossain said such election is a shame for the country and nation.

Bangla News

Voting ends, counting begins

Staff Correspondent: The voting of the much-hyped 11th national election ended on Sunday.

Bangla News

Risingbd to update polls results from its booth

Staff Correspondent: The voting for the 11th parliamentary election has been held across the country simultaneously.

Bangla News

Election violence claims 2 lives in Cumilla

Cumilla Correspondent: Two people have been killed in Baleshwar and Nangalkot upazilas in police firing during in separate clashes on Sunday.

Bangla News

Voting fair so far: CEC

Staff Correspondent: Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda has said that the election is being fair so far expect one or two separate incidents.

Bangla News

Canada-India observers express satisfaction

Staff Correspondent: Tania Foster, observer from Canada expressed her satisfaction over the voting environment visiting polling centers in Dhaka.

Bangla News

Juba League activist killed in Cox’s Bazar

Cox’s Bazar Correspondent: A Jubo League activist was killed and eight others injured in a clash between Awami League and BNP supporters at Pekua Upazila in Cox’s Bazar.

Bangla News

Joy casts vote at City College centre

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ICT Adviser and her son Sajeeb Ahmed Wazed Joy cast his vote at Dhaka City College centre this morning.

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AL man beaten to death in Rajshahi

Staff Correspondent, Rajshahi: An activist of Awami League was beaten to death allegedly by BNP leaders and activists in a polling center in Mohanpur upazila of Rajshahi on Sunday.

Bangla News

Six-tier security system enforced at EC

Staff Correspondent: The law enforcers have taken a seven-tier security measures to ensure foolproof security at Election Commission secretariat centering the 11th national election.

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BNP leader found dead in Gopalpur

Staff Correspondent, Tangail: A BNP leader named Haji Abdul Aziz, 65, has been found dead in the district. 

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PM expresses firm confidence about AL’s victory in polls

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today expressed her firm confidence about her party’s victory in the 11th parliamentary polls, but he said simultaneously that the Awami League was ready to accept whatever the verdict comes.

Bangla News

Cyber-attack hits multiple US newspapers

International Desk: Several US newspapers suffered major printing and delivery disruptions on Saturday following a cyber-attack, US media report.

Bangla News

Voting underway peacefully: IGP

Staff Correspondent: Inspector General of Police (IGP) has claimed that voting for the 11th national polls got underway across the country in a peaceful manner.  

Bangla News

Dr Kamal casts vote

Staff Correspondent: Jatiya Oikyafront top leader and Gano Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain cast his vote at Viqarunnisa Noon School and College center in the city on Sunday morning.  

Bangla News

Jubo League leader killed in Rangamati

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: A Jubo League leader was killed in a clash between Awami League and BNP supporters at Kawkhali of in Rangamati on Sunday morning.  

Bangla News

2 killed in Chattogram

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: Two people including a Juba League leader were killed in separate two clashes in Banshkhali and Patia upazilas of the district. 

Bangla News

One killed in Laxmipur

Laxmipur Correspondent: A man was killed and two other injured in a ‘gunfight’ between Awami League and BNP in the district on Saturday night.

Bangla News

Voting begins in 11th general election

Staff Correspondent:  About 104.2 million voters have begun casting their ballots for the 11th parliamentary election.

Bangla News

Cast vote without fear: Army chief

Staff Correspondent: Army chief General Aziz Ahmed said the election atmosphere in the country ahead of 11th parliamentary election slated for December is very “calm and peaceful” encouraging voters to cast their votes without any fear.

Bangla News

11th parliamentary polls Sunday

Staff Correspondent: All the preparations have been completed for the December 30 balloting for which the entire nation is eagerly waiting.

Bangla News

Anarchy in polls to be checked strictly: DMP chief

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner M Asaduzzaman Mia has said any kind of anarchy in tomorrow election will be handled strictly as all sorts of security measures have been taken to hold the 11th national parliamentary election in a festive mood.

Bangla News

Ershad will not cast vote this time too

Staff Correspondent, Rangpur: Former president and also the chairman of Jatiya Party (JP) Hussain Muhammad Ershad will not cast his vote this time too.

Bangla News

Oikyafront to win if election is free: Dr Kamal

Senior Correspondent: Jatiya Oikyafront (JOF) chief Dr Kamal Hossain has said he has no doubt about their alliance’s victory if the December-30 national election is held in a credible manner as there is huge enthusiasm among people to bring about a change in power.

Bangla News

3G, 4G internet services suspended

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has suspended all 3G and 4G services for 33 hours a day before the 11th parliamentary elections.

Bangla News

‘Law enforcers to be strict if violence sparks during voting’

Staff Correspondent: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A K M Nurul Huda has said that law enforcement agencies will be strict if violence during voting on Sunday (December 30).

Bangla News

Don’t be misguided if BNP boycotts polls: PM

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Saturday cautioned people including party candidates against possible election boycott by the opposition in the middle of voting as part of a trick and advised them to stay in centers until the polls end.

Bangla News

Send SMS to 105 for polling centres info

Staff Correspondent: The Election Commission (EC) has launched the short message service (SMS) with an aim to facilitate the voters to know about their polling centres.

Bangla News

Sridevi’s daughter Khushi also to make Bollywood debut next year

Entertainment Desk: Janhvi Kapoor, daughter of late actor Sridevi Kapoor and producer Boney Kapoor, made her acting debut this year. She dipped toes in Bollywood with Shashank Khaitan's Dhadak alongside Ishaan Khatter in July this year.

Bangla News

11th general election: 1,127 platoons BGB deployed

Staff Correspondent: A total of 1016 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in different parts of the country to control law and order centering 11 general election.

Bangla News

30 hurt in Jamalpur clash

Jamalpur Correspondent: At least 30 people have sustained injuries in a triangular clash among the activists of the Awami League, locals and policemen in Pingna Narpara village under Sarisabari upazila of the district.

Bangla News

Election materials sent to Satkhira centres

Satkhira Correspondent: With one day left for the polls, the Election Commission has started sending election materials -- ballot box, ballot papers and other stuff–for the polling centres in the district.

Bangla News

1.75 lakh policemen to be deployed for polls

Asad Al Mahmud: About 1.75 lakh policemen will be deployed across the country to ensure security in the 11th national election.  

Bangla News

8 held for spreading rumours

Staff Correspondent: Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) has arrested eight people allegedly for spreading rumour on social media over the national election.

Bangla News

Earthquake of 6.9 strikes off Philippines

International Desk: An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday and hazardous tsunami waves were possible on parts of the coasts of the Philippines and Indonesia, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

Bangla News

Bus-autorickshaw collision kills 2 in Ctg

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: Two people were killed when a bus rammed a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in the city's KEPZ area on Saturday morning.

Bangla News

Deadly blast hits tour bus in Egypt, 4 killed

International Desk: A roadside blast has killed four people - three Vietnamese tourists and a local tour guide - and injured 12 others on a bus near the Giza pyramids in Egypt, officials say.  

Bangla News

Hackers steal data of N Korean defectors

International Desk: Almost 1,000 North Korean defectors have had their personal data leaked after a computer at a South Korean resettlement centre was hacked, the unification ministry said.

Bangla News

World's rarest bird gets new home

International Desk: The rarest bird in the world - a species of duck called the Madagascar pochard - has been given a new home in time for the new year.  

Bangla News

No bid to create anarchy during voting: Quader

Noakhali Correspondent: Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said no bid to create anarchy and violence on the election day will work as law enforcers remain alert.

Bangla News

PM to cast vote at City College centre

Desk Report: Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will cast her vote at the Dhaka City College centre on Sunday morning. 

Bangla News

Police promise voters safety in Dhaka

Desk Report: Dhaka City police assured voters on Friday that there would be no trouble during Sunday’s national election.  

Bangla News

Peaceful election to be held: EC secretary

Staff Correspondent: Election Commission (EC) secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed said that there is no fear over polls. The election will be held peacefully across the country.  

Bangla News

BNP extends support to Salma for Dhaka-1

Senior Correspondent: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has extended its support to independent candidate Salma Islam for Dhaka-1 constituency.

Bangla News

Mystery behind schoolboy Nifat murder uncovered

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: Mystery behind schoolboy Iftiak Hossain Nifat, 11, of Gazipur has been uncovered. Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested key accused and four of his associates over the incident.

Bangla News

Actor Kader Khan’s condition critical

Entertainment Desk: In unfortunate turn of events, veteran actor Kader Khan has been shifted to a special ventilator after his condition deteriorated following breathlessness.  

Bangla News

Mohammad Hafeez to play for Rajshahi Kings

Sports Desk: Bangladesh Premier League's Rajshahi Kings have signed Pakistani opener Mohammad Hafeez for the upcoming edition of the BPL, a Kings official said on Thursday.

Bangla News

CEC urges voters to go voting centers

Staff Correspondent: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda urged all the voters to visit the voting centers to cast their votes in a festival environment.

Bangla News

Saudi King appoints new foreign minister

International Desk: Saudi Arabia's King Salman has appointed a new foreign minister as part of a major cabinet reshuffle, according to state media.  

Bangla News

Election campaign ends

Staff Correspondent: The campaigning for the 11th national elections ended Friday morning.

Bangla News

Dhaka-Mymensingh rail link restored

Staff Correspondent: Rail link between Dhaka and Mymensingh was restored after a six-hour disruption on Friday following a derailment.

Bangla News

Fire guts warehouse in Gazipur

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: A warehouse of Jhut was gutted in a fire in Dewliabari area of Konabari in Gazipur on Thursday night.

Bangla News

5 killed in Mumbai residential building

International Desk: Five people have died after a major fire broke out in a high-rise residential building Thursday evening in Chembur, one of Mumbai's largest suburbs.  

Bangla News

US shutdown impasse over Trump’s wall drags on

International Desk: A partial US government shutdown is likely to continue into next week amid an impasse over funding for President Trump's proposed Mexico border wall.

Bangla News

BNP senses defeat in poll: PM

Desk Report: Desk Report: Awami League president and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said opposition BNP appeared to have sensed their defeat in the December 30 elections which could led them to sabotage the polls.

Bangla News

Mobile banking suspended for 3 days

Staff Correspondent: Mobile banking services will remain suspended for 48 hours from Friday for the national election scheduled for December 30.

Bangla News

Ershad steps out of election race in Dhaka-17

Senior Correspondent: Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad, who returned home from Singapore only three days before the election, on Thursday announced to step aside from the election race in Dhaka-17 constituency.

Bangla News

BNP-Jamaat wants to foil election: AL

Staff Correspondent: The Awami League (AL) filed allegations against BNP-Jamat that the quarter is trying to foil the forthcoming 11th parliamentary election. Pakistani intelligence ISI is one of the key associates behind the conspiracy, the ruling party alleged.

Bangla News

Nothing to fear, stage a vote revolution: Dr Kamal

Senior Correspondent: Calling upon all to stage a vote revolution, Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Thursday said, “There’s nothing to fear. [We] fought against autocrats throughout the life; we won, not the autocrats. There would have been no 71 and no Bangladesh had the autocrats won.”

Bangla News

US concerned over polls environment in Bangladesh

Staff Correspondent: The United States has expressed concerns over the acts of violence during the 11th general election in Bangladesh.

Bangla News

I feel proud of being Bangabandhu’s daughter: PM

Desk Report: As she addressed the officials and employees of the Prime Minister’s Office on the last working day of her current tenure, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said she feels proud of being the daughter of the Father of the Nation not the premier.

Bangla News

Journos can use motorbikes attached with EC stickers

Staff Correspondent: Journalists can use motorbikes attached with stickers provided by Election Commission (EC) on election day December 30.

Bangla News

‘Army will work if police, RAB, BGB fail’

Staff Correspondent: The army members will not perform their duties as a striking force in this election rather that they will work according to CRPC 127 to 132 sections.  

Bangla News

Cyber News Verification Centre launched

Staff Correspondent: Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) has opened a Facebook page titled ‘Rab Cyber News Verification Centre’ prevent false news and rumours centering the 11th parliamentary election.  

Bangla News

Schoolboy found dead after one day of missing

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur:  The body of a schoolboy has been recovered after one day of missing in Bahadurpur area of Gozipur city.

Bangla News

HC rule on Jamaat men’s candidature

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has issued a rule asking the Election Commission (EC) why the candidacy of 25 Jamaat-e-Islami leaders will not be declared invalid.

Bangla News

BNP will stay in polls: Fakhrul

Thakurgaon Correspondent:  BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that BNP will stay in polls in a bid to prove that holding a fair election under the Awami League government is not possible.  

Bangla News

180 houses gutted in Gazipur fire

Staff Correspondent: At least 180 houses were gutted in a fire broke out at the workers colony in Chakrawarty area of the city early Thursday.

Bangla News

Hearing on Jamaat men’s candidature today

Staff Correspondent: The hearing will be held today (Thursday) on a writ petition filed against the decision of Election Commission (EC) that said there is no scope to scrape the candidacy of 25 Jamaat-e-Islami leaders who are contesting the parliamentary election despite cancellation of the party’s registration.  

Bangla News

One killed in Gopalganj road accident

Gopalganj Correspondent: A man named Kamal Mia, 50, was killed in a road accident in the district on Wednesday night.

Bangla News

Trump, Melania visit US troops in Iraq in Christmas trip

International Desk: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have made an unannounced Christmas visit to US troops in Iraq.  

Bangla News

Mohajote to get 248 seats: RDC survey

Risingbd Desk: The Awami League-led Mohajote will get 248 seats while the Jatiya Oikyafront (JOF) will bag 49 seats in the upcoming 11th parliamentary election billed for December 30, said a survey of the Research and Development Center (RDC).

Bangla News

‘Oikyafront engaged in quarrel going to EC’

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday came down heavily on the Jatiya Oikyafront for its "ugly" attitude in the Election Commission and rebuking the police.

Bangla News

Remain alert against fraud gang: ISPR

Staff Correspondent: The Inter Services Public Relation (ISPR) Directorate urged all to remain alert against frauds who are identifying themselves as army officers and seeking financial assistance from election candidates in a bid to provide them with various facilities.

Bangla News

PM to take part in electioneering in 4 dists Thursday

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina will take part in electioneering in four districts through videoconferencing on Thursday.

Bangla News

Walton prepares a road map to be the global’s best brand

Staff Reporter: The Bangladeshi multinational electronics brand ‘Walton’ is preparing a road map to be the best brand in the international through manufacturing global models’ fridges.

Bangla News

Bipu ashamed of attack on Gayeshwar

Senior Correspondent: Citing the incident of yesterday’s attack on BNP candidate Gayeshwar Chandra Roy as ‘undesired’, Awami League candidate for Dhaka-3 constituency Nasrul Hamid Bipu said that he was ashamed of the unwanted attack.

Bangla News

Don’t need security but no objection if cops want: Kamal

Senior Correspondent: “I don’t need security but if police think that I need security, then I have no objection to it,” Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain said while responding to a query asked by police today.

Bangla News

HC stays candidature of 3 BNP candidates

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) on Wednesday cancelled the candidature of three more BNP candidates as they did not resign from the upazila chairmen posts ahead of the 11th parliamentary elections slated for December 30.

Bangla News

Writ challenging legality of Farooque’s candidacy rejected

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has rejected a writ petition filed for seeking cancellation of nomination paper of Awami League candidate for Dhaka-17 constituency Akbar Hossain Pathan alias Farooque.

Bangla News

‘No space for Dr Kamal in Bangladesh politics’

Cumilla Correspondent: Awami League Secretary General and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said there is no space for Dr Kamal in Bangladeshi politics.

Bangla News

Mahbub Talukdar conveys four messages

Staff Correspondent: Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder conveyed four messages to law enforcement agencies, election officer and voters ahead of the 11th national election.

Bangla News

One killed, two injured in city compressor blast

Staff Correspondent: A worker was killed and two others sustained burn injuries in an explosion at a rubber factory in the city’s Shyampur area on Wednesday.

Bangla News

Two killed after being hit by truck in capital

Staff Correspondent: Two people were killed after being hit by a truck in the city’s Shanir Akhra area on Wednesday morning.

Bangla News

Writ filed challenging legality of Jamaat leaders' candidacies

Staff Correspondent: A writ petition was filed challenging the EC decision that allowed the legality of Jamaat-e-Islami candidates vying the 11th general election.

Bangla News

PM to join polls rallies thru videoconference today

Desk Report: Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina will join election campaign in three districts through a videoconference today.

Bangla News

Second child dies in US custody at border

International Desk: An eight-year-old boy from Guatemala has died in US government custody, immigration authorities say.

Bangla News

JOF demands CEC’s resignation

Senior Correspondent: Jatiya Oikyafront (JOF) has demanded immediate resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), raising allegation of partial role against him.

Bangla News

AL seeks EC intervention on stopping use of black money in polls

Staff Correspondent: The ruling Awami League has sought intervention of the Election Commission (EC) so that BNP, Jamaat and Jatiya Oikyafront cannot be able to influence the forthcoming December 30 general elections by using black money.

Bangla News

Punishment demanded over attack on journos

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Federal Journalist Association (BFUJ) and Dhaka Union of Journalist (DUJ) condemned the terror attacks on journalists of different media including Jugantor and Jamuna Television at hotel in Nawabganj, the outskirts of Dhaka.

Bangla News

Case will be filed against EC: Shahriar Kabir

Satkhira Correspondent: “After the forthcoming December 30 general elections, a case will be filed against the Election Commission (EC) for allowing the Jamaat candidates to contest in the polls,” said Shahriar Kabir, president of Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee.

Bangla News

JP candidate moves away for AL candidate in Kurigram

Kurigram Correspondent: Jatiya Party (JP) candidate Dr Akkas Ali Sarkar on Tuesday moved away from polls, offering his support to Awami League (AL) candidate M A Matin for Kurigram-3 constituency in the 11th general election.

Bangla News

Two arrested over allegedly spreading rumours

Staff Correspondent: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on Tuesday arrested two persons including a woman for their in alleged involvement in spreading rumours and fake news on social media centering the forthcoming 11th parliamentary election.

Bangla News

3 killed as suicide bomber attacks Libya’s Foreign Ministry

International Desk: Security officials said Tuesday a suicide bomber targeted Libya’s Foreign Ministry in the capital, Tripoli, killing three people.

Bangla News

‘Congenial atmosphere for polls exists in Dhaka’

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia has said that a congenial atmosphere for election exists in Dhaka. Several of the parties are raising allegations to keep Election Commission (EC), law enforcement agencies and administration under pressure.  

Bangla News

BNP is plotting: AL

Staff Correspondent: Awami League Joint General Secretary Abdur Rahman said, “BNP is conspiring to carry out an attack that might cause huge loss of life. The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), a premier intelligence agency of Pakistan, is working behind the conspiracy.”

Bangla News

President urges all to exercise voting rights

Desk Report: President M Abdul Hamid has called upon the people, irrespective of religion, caste and creed to continue country’s ongoing development trend by franchising their voting rights in the next Jatiya Sangsad election slated for December 30.  

Bangla News

EC starts sending ballot papers

Staff Correspondent: The Election Commission (EC) has started sending ballot papers to districts for the upcoming 11th general election.

Bangla News

Govt-EC trying to foil election: Fakhrul

Staff Correspondent: BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the government and Election Commission are trying to foil the election jointly.

Bangla News

Crude bomb attack on AL rally in Ctg, 4 burnt

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: At least four people were injured as unidentified criminals hurled crude bombs on an election campaign rally of Awami League in Chattogram’s Sitakunda upazila on Tuesday morning.

Bangla News

Businessman held on vote buying charge

Staff Correspondent: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) detained a businessman on charges of doling money and materials out among people to buy votes.

Bangla News

Oikyafront team sits with EC

Staff Correspondent: The leaders of Jatiya Oikyafront have started a meeting with the Election Commission (EC), for holding discussion on various issues including level playing field.

Bangla News

43 killed as gunmen storm Kabul government building

International Desk: The death toll in an hour-long coordinated attack on a government building in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, has risen to at least 43 people, according to health officials, making it one of the deadliest assaults on the Afghan capital this year.  

Bangla News

Indonesia tsunami death toll hits 373

International Desk: The death toll following the tsunami caused by the Anak Krakatau volcano has risen to at least 373, Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency says.

Bangla News

Christmas Day today

News Desk: The Christian community is celebrating the Christmas Day in Bangladesh today (Tuesday) with festivity commemorating the birthday of Jesus Christ as elsewhere in the world.  

Bangla News

Khulna DC gets death threat

Staff Correspondent, Khulna: Mohammad Helal Hossain, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Khulna district received death threat through a letter.

Bangla News

Why are more boys than girls born every single year?

Risingbd Desk: Every year, there are always more baby boys than girls born in England and Wales. Fact. Why?  

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Mexico power couple killed in air crash

International Desk: The governor of Mexico's central Puebla state, Martha Erika Alonso, has died in an air crash, just days after being sworn into office.

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‘Only army can create atmosphere for fair polls’

Senior Correspondent: Jatiya Oikyafront leader Dr Kamal Hossain sees the deployment of armed forces as the last way for creating an atmosphere for a free, fair, credible and inclusive election.

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‘If re-elected to power, flats to be built for slum dwellers’

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Monday unveiled her plan to upgrade the poorer people’s lifestyle in the capital saying if elected to power, her government would redesign the city’s congested areas and resettle slum dwellers in apartment complexes.

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ISPR warns of propaganda against army in social media

Staff Correspondent: Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) issued a warning saying that a vested quarter is trying to spread rumour and propaganda against army in social media using fake accounts in Facebook, Youtube and also fake websites ahead of the upcoming 11th parliamentary elections slated for December 30.

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Kohli lauds his wife’s outstanding performance

Entertainment Desk: Indian skipper Virat Kohli has finally watched actress and wife Anushka Sharma's Zero and had some nice things to say about the movie.

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Young Founders School to teach entrepreneurship

Desk Report: Young Founders School (YFS) successfully launched the first weekend Bootcamp in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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PM defends holding of PEC, JSC exams

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today defended the holding of Primary Education Completion (PEC) and Junior School Certificate (JSC) examinations, saying that such examinations help boost the self-confidence of children.

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Two shot dead in Khagrachhari

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: Two persons were reportedly gunned down in a gunfight centering election clash in Panchhari upazila of the district on Monday.

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Army will increase voters' faith: CEC

Staff Correspondent: Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda has said that the deployment of army will boost the confidence of voters.

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PM inaugurates textbook festival

Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina formally inaugurated the free-textbook distribution festival at a function on Monday.

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SC upheld HC order on 7 candidates’ candidacy

Staff Correspondent: The Supreme Court (SC) upheld a High Court order that disqualified seven candidates including 6 BNP aspirants, from contesting in the general election.

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97.60pc pass PEC, 85.83pc JSC

Staff Correspondent: The results of this year`s Primary Education Completion (PEC) and Junior School Certificate (JSC) and their equivalent examinations were published on Monday showing 97.60 and 85.83 pass percentages respectively.  

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Election Duty: Army deployed in Comilla

Cumilla Correspondent: Army personnel have been deployed in all upazilas of Comilla district ahead of the 11th national election. 

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6.4 magnitude quake shakes Tonga

International Desk: A 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook Tonga just after noon today.

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Death toll from Indonesia tsunami rises to 281

International Desk: The death toll from an Indonesian tsunami has risen past 280 with more than 1,000 people injured. The tsunami struck Sunda Strait coastal areas along western Java and southern Sumatra islands without warning in the darkness Saturday night.  

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Results of PSC, JSC handed over to PM

Staff Correspondent:  Results of this year’s Primary School Certificate (PSC) and Ebtedayee, Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) exams have been handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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Fire at Sreepur jute mill

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: A fire broke out at Sahara Jute Mill in Keowa Bazar area under Sreepur upazila of Gazipur on Monday morning.

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Bomb hurled at ASP’s vehicle, one bullet hit

Chuadanga Correspondent: A police vehicle carrying Chuadanga Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Abu Rasel came under attack on Sunday night.

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Results of PSC, JSC to be published today

Secretariat Correspondent: The government will publish the results of this year’s Primary School Certificate (PSC) and Ebtedayee, Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) exams today (Monday).

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Army deployed in 389 upazilas, Navy in 18

Staff Correspondent: Members of Bangladesh Army and Bangladesh Navy will remain deployed across the country on Monday to maintain law and order of the country ahead of the 11th parliamentary elections slated for December 30.

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Voting in Gaibandha-3 on January 27

Staff Correspondent: The Election Commission (EC) has announced reschedule for voting in Gaibandha -3 constituency.  

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Armed forces will play positive role, hopes Dr Kamal

Senior Correspondent: Jatiya Oikyafront leader Dr Kamal Hossain welcomed the decision of armed forces deployment ahead of the 11th parliamentary elections slated for December 30.

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EC upholds candidacy of 25 Jamaat leaders

Staff Correspondent: The Election Commission (EC) has said the 25 reported Jamaat-e-Islami leaders can be there in the election race as the Commission has no authority to revoke their candidatures since they are contesting the polls as BNP and independent candidates.

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Bangladesh disheartened over election statement by US

Secretariat Correspondent: Expressing disappointment at US’s recent statement, Bangladesh on Sunday said the decision of Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) to cancel its observation mission is entirely their own.

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Verdict in Krishna Kaberi murder case on Jan 3

Staff Correspondent: A tribunal in Dhaka is set to deliver its verdict on the murder of college teacher Krishna Kaberi on January 3.

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JSC-PEC results on Monday

Secretariat Correspondent: The results of Junior School Certificate (JSC), Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) and Primary Education Completion (PEC) and its equivalent Ebtedayee examinations will be published on Monday.

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Death toll in Indonesian tsunami climbs to 222

International Desk: A tsunami killed at least 222 people and injured hundreds on the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra following an underwater landslide believed caused by the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano, officials and media said on Sunday.

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Writ seeks armed forces’ involvement in voting process

Staff Correspondent: A writ petition was filed with the High Court (HC) seeking its directives upon the authorities concerned for the involvement of armed forces in the process of voting, vote counting and results publishing in the 11th parliamentary elections slated for December 30.

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Traffic movement resumes on Bangabandhu Bridge after 3 hrs

Staff Correspondent, Tangail: Traffic movement has resumed on the Bangabandhu Bridge after three hours of being suspended due to collapse of toll system.

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‘People’s lot changes when AL remains in power’

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina here on Sunday urged the countrymen to cast vote for her party to serve the people again, saying the people’s lot is changed when Awami League remains in power.

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Myanmar policeman shot dead in Rakhine

Desk Report: The bullet-riddled body of a Myanmar policeman has been found in northern Rakhine state, government media said, as tensions rise in the hotspot where the Rohingya crisis erupted last year.

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Actor Amjad Hossain laid to rest

Jamalpur Correspondent: Eminent filmmaker Amjad Hossain was laid to eternal rest beside his parents at the central graveyard in his hometown Jamalpur Sunday.

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Govt to open media cell to announce polls result

Secretariat Correspondent: The government is going to open a media monitoring cell to provide information to journalists about the result of national parliament election.

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Tsunami death toll rises to 168 in Indonesia

International Desk: A tsunami following a volcanic eruption killed at least 168 people when it slammed without warning into popular beaches around Indonesia’s Sunda Strait on Saturday night, cutting a swathe of destruction and triggering mass panic as it swept inland.

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Oikya Front’s press conference on Monday

Senior Correspondent: Jatiya Oikya Front leader also Gono Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain Dr Kamal is expected to hold a press conference on Monday.

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Aditi Rao Hydari shares her MeToo story

Entertainment Desk: Indian actress Aditi Rao Hydari has shared her #MeToo story and how she lost all hope of finding work when it happened. Aditi was speaking at the India Today Conclave South 2018 in Visakhapatnam on Friday.

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PM reaches Rangpur

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina arrived here today on a daylong tour in the third leg of her election tour, reports BSS.

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Swechchhasebak League activist slaughtered in Jamalpur

Jamalpur Correspondent: A Swechhasebak League activist was slaughtered in Melandaha upazila of Jamalpur district.

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AL office vandalised in Pabna

Pabna Correspondent: An election campaign office of Awami League has been vandalised by miscreants in Bhangura upazila of Pabna district.

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Real Madrid ease to record fourth Club World Cup title

Sports Desk: Spain's Real Madrid won the Club World Cup for a third consecutive year, and record fourth in total, by beating Abu Dhabi side Al Ain in the final.

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Bangladesh exports medicines to 145 countries

K M A Hasnath: Medicine sector has become one of the most promising industries in Bangladesh satisfying the 98 percent domestic demand. Bangladeshi medicines are now being exported to more than 145 countries including United States.

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Tsunami triggered by volcano kills 43 in Indonesia

International Desk: At least 43 people have been killed and 584 injured after a tsunami hit the coast around Indonesia's Sunda Strait, government officials say.

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West Indies clinch T20I series

Sports Desk: West Indies have finally managed to win a trophy at the end of their three-month long sub-continental tour beating Bangladesh by a big margin of 50 runs in the 3rd T20I at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

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Fresh Hungary 'slave law' protests in Budapest

International Desk: Thousands of people have joined fresh protests in Hungary against a new so-called "slave law" that nearly doubles how much overtime employees can work.

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India may lose chance to host World Cup

Sports Desk: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to cough up USD 23 million (Rs 1,61,32,20,000) before December 31 to compensate for the tax deductions while hosting the 2016 World T20 in India, according to a media report on Saturday.

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Walton posts robust sales of its home appliances in winter

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Tigers need 191 to clinch series T20 against Windies

Sports Desk: Bangladesh need 191 runs in 20 overs in the third and final match to clinch the three-match T20I series over West Indies at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

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3 Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in Gaza

International Desk: Israeli forces shot and killed three Palestinians, including a teenager, in the Gaza Strip during the latest of weekly protests along the border with Israel on Friday, Palestinian health officials said.

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Four burnt in city gas cylinder blast

Staff Correspondent: Four people have been burnt in the incident of gas cylinder explosion in the capital’s Khilgaon area.

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‘Festive mood prevailing across country ahead of polls’

Bhola Correspondent: Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed, also an Awami League candidate for Bhola-1 constituency, said, “A festive mood is prevailing across the country ahead of the upcoming national elections slated for December 30.”

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Bangladesh bowling first in series deciding match

Desk Report: Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hassan won the toss and chose to bowl first in the third and final T20 series against the visiting West Indies at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur in Dhaka on Saturday.

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Country sees development when AL comes to power

Risingbd Desk: Awami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the country and people see development whenever AL comes to power.

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6 killed as blasts rock Mogadishu near presidential palace

International Desk: Two explosions have hit Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, killing at least six people, local media reported.

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SRK’s film ‘Zero’ earns Rs20.14cr

Entertainment Desk: Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma’s much-awaited film Zero released in the movie theatres on December 21.

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Sheikh Hasina visits Sylhet shrine

Staff Correspondent, Sylhet: Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina offered munajat at three shrines in Sylhet before formally starting her election campaign.

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People pay tribute to Amjad Hossain at Shaheed Minar

Entertainment Correspondent: People of all walks of lives paid rich tributes to renowned filmmaker and actor Amjad Hossain at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka today.

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2 killed in Gazipur truck collision

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: Two drivers were killed as a truck hit another truck from the back side early Saturday.

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Hindu Mahajote demands 50 reserved seats in parliament

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mahajote demanded 50 reserved seats in the Jatiya Sangsad and separate election system for ensuring their rights ahead of the 11th parliamentary polls.

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Nepal bus crash kills 21

International Desk: A bus carrying college students and teachers veered off a highway in a mountainous area of southwestern Nepal, leaving at least 21 people dead and 15 injured, officials said.  

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US stocks suffer worst week in a decade

International Desk: US stocks suffered one of the worst weekly falls in a decade as trade tensions with China, interest rate rises and a possible government shutdown rattled markets.  

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US shutdown looms over border wall row

International Desk: A partial US government shutdown is now all but assured after US lawmakers failed to break a budget impasse.

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EC issues directives to control Rohingyas movement

Staff Correspondent: The Election Commission (EC) has issued directives to control movement of Rohingya people centering the forthcoming 11th general election.

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Cast vote for boat to build scenic Dhaka: PM

Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon the city dwellers to vote for Awami League candidates in the December 30 general election to keep the party in power for building a modern capital.

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Oikyafront to hold rally in Dhaka Dec 27

Senior Correspondent: Jatiya Oikyafront (JOF) has announced to hold a rally in the capital on December 27, just three days to remain to left of holding the 11th general election.  

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Using images of Khaleda-Tarique violation of polls code

Staff Correspondent: Awami League (AL) election steering committee co-chairman HT Imam alleged that candidates of BNP are using images of Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman on election posters as chiefs of the party which is obviously violation of polls code.

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Polls to be held peacefully, says RAB DG

Staff Correspondent: Director General (DG) of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Benazir Ahmed said that the upcoming 11th general will be held peacefully. People will practice their franchise freely to form a new government.

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Our aim is to change people’s fate: PM

Staff Correspondent: Seeking vote for boat, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, “I have been working for development of Bangladesh since I returned to the country in 1981. I am serving the country with the ideal of Bangabandhu for changing people’s fate. Our only aim is to change people’s fate, not for ourselves.”

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Three arrested for ‘spreading rumours’ on facebook

Staff Correspondent: Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three people from the city’s Shyamoli area on Thursday night for their alleged involvement in spreading rumours through posting false, fabricated and provocative remarks against the government on social networking site facebook.

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Voting rights of women must be ensured: Kabita Khanam

Staff Correspondent, Khulna: Election Commissioner (EC) Kabita Khanam has said that half of the country’s population is women. Their role in electing people’s representative is pre-eminent. So, their safe participation in practicing voting rights must be ensured during the forthcoming 11th general election.

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PM Hasina highly praised in UK for women empowerment

Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s leadership in women  empowerment was highly praised at a meeting, held recently at the UK House of Lords, as some eminent British parliamentarians, British-Bangladeshi academics and politicians were discussing the development occurred in Bangladesh in the past 10 years.  

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Dead body recovered in Gopalganj

Gopalganj Correspondent: Police has recovered the dead body of a labourer named Monir Hosain, 35.

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Van driver crushed under truck in Gopalganj

Gopalganj Correspondent: A van driver was crushed under a truck in Gangarampur area under the district’s Muksudpur upazila on Friday morning.  

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We have to continue our success

World Economic Forum has given a good news for Bangladesh. According to ‘The Global Gender Gap Report 2018’ published recently, for the fourth time in a row, Bangladesh held its top most position among the countries of South Asia in ensuring gender equality.  

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Ten new plants discovered this year

Risingbd Desk: Plant collectors have searched for the hidden wonders of the plant world for centuries.  

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US to pull thousands of troops from Afghanistan

International Desk: The Trump administration is planning to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan, US media say.  

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US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis resigns

International Desk: US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis will be retiring "with distinction" at the end of February, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday.  

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Bangladesh level T20I series beating Windies by 36 runs

Sports Correspondent: An all-round performance by skipper Shakib Al Hasan helped Bangladesh level the 3-match T20I series beating West Indies by 36 runs at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur on Thursday.

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11 dead as bus smashes three-wheeler in Gopalganj

Gopalganj Correspondent: At least 11 people including women and children were killed and 15 others injured as a bus collided head-on with a three-wheeler at Haridaspur in the district town on Dhaka-Khulna highway on Thursday evening.

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Bangladesh set 212-run target for West Indies

Sports Correspondent: Bangladesh set a target of 212 runs for West Indies in the second T20I of the three-match series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur on Thursday.

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Riva Ganguly appointed new Indian envoy to Bangladesh

Diplomatic Correspondent: Riva Ganguly Das has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh.

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Police force’s preparation over polls excellent: IGP

Staff Correspondent: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Javed Patwary claimed that preparation taken by Bangladesh’s police force centring the upcoming 11th parliamentary elections is excellent and better than any time of the past.

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Bangladesh batting against West Indies in 2nd T20I

Sports Correspondent: Losing the toss against visiting West Indies, Bangladesh are now batting in the second T20I of the three-match series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur on Thursday.

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‘Reelect AL to keep up development spree’

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged the countrymen to reelect the Awami League to keep up the country’s development spree and serve the people again.

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EC to take decision on 25 Jamaat candidates by Monday

Staff Correspondent: The Election Commission (EC) will take its decision by Monday (Dec 24) following a High Court rule over the candidature of Jamaat-e-Islami leaders in the upcoming 11th parliamentary elections slated for December 30.

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Body of Amjad Hossain to be kept at Shaheed Minar

Entertainment Correspondent: The body of renowned film director Amjad Hossain will be kept at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital for the people to pay their last respects.

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High Court stays nomination of 3 BNP candidates

Staff Correspondent: The High Court has stayed the candidature of three more BNP candidates as a result they will not be able to participate in the upcoming general election.  

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Gaibandha-3 constituency polls postponed

Staff Correspondent: The Election Commission (EC) has postponed Gaibandha-3 seat elections as a candidate of Jatiya Oikyafront passed away.

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2 Narayanganj fire victim die

Staff Correspondent: Two of the nine Narayanganj fire victims have succumbed to their injuries at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

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Oikyafront candidate Fazle Rabbi dies

Senior Reporter: Dr TIM Fazle Rabbi Chowdhury, a candidate of Jatiya Oikyafront for Gaibandha-3 constituency, has died. 

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Favorable polls atmosphere created in country: CEC

Staff Correspondent: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda said Favorable election atmosphere has been created across the country.

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‘AL’s victory in upcoming polls would keep up dev spree’

Risingbd Desk: Japan-based global economic journal Nikkei Asian Review today came up with an extensive study on Bangladesh saying the South Asian nation continued to witness “rise and rise” with booming economy while ruling Awami League’s victory in the upcoming elections would keep up the development spree.

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Warning against volcano tourism risks

International Desk: Thrill-seeking tourists are putting themselves in danger and hampering emergency services by heading towards volcanoes when they erupt.  

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Walton made fridges getting sound response from Lebanese

Economic Reporter: The Bangladesh’s multinational electronics brand ‘Walton` made fridges have been getting sound response in the Lebanese market for its world-class quality, lucrative design and affordable rates.

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US ground troops 'withdrawing from Syria'

International Desk: The Trump administration says US troops are being withdrawn from Syria, after the president said the Islamic State (IS) group had been "defeated".

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Two siblings among 3 killed in Cumilla road crash

Staff Correspondent: At least three people, including two brothers, were killed and seven others injured on Wednesday evening after a microbus hit a covered van in Chandina Upazila’s Nuritala.

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EC orders to withdraw four OCs

Staff Correspondent: The Election Commission (EC) has ordered to withdraw Officer-in-Charges (OCs) of four police stations centering the 11th parliament election.

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Dr Kamal shares worries with diplomats over polls

Senior Correspondent: A delegation of Jatiya Oikyafront, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, shared its worries and observations over the upcoming national election with foreign diplomats on Wednesday.

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Oikyafront briefs foreign envoys over pre-polls situation

Senior Correspondent: A delegation of Jatiya Oikyafront, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, held meeting with foreign diplomats over the upcoming national election on Wednesday.

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‘No use of firecrackers December 25 and 31st night’

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has planned a stringent security measures ahead of the Christmas Day on December 25 and 31st night for peaceful observance of the days.  

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Businesses want Sheikh Hasina as PM for next term

Desk Report: Top business leaders and entrepreneurs across the political divides today said they want to see Sheikh Hasina as the prime minister of the country for next term again, terming her as the ‘symbol of hope’ for the entire business community and common people as well for the country’s thriving growth.

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Rumour monitoring cell formed

Staff Correspondent: The Election Commission (EC) has formed an eight-member rumour monitoring cell ahead of the forthcoming 11th general election.

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Facebook takes down more Myanmar accounts over military links

Desk Report: Facebook Inc has removed hundreds of additional accounts, pages and groups in Myanmar from its social networks after discovering what it called “coordinated inauthentic behavior” and links to the country’s military.  

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No atmosphere for election in country: Fakhrul

Cumilla Correspondent: BNP Secretary-General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that there is no atmosphere of election in the country.  

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Banking transactions to remain closed Dec 28-31

Economic Correspondent: Transactions of all banks will remain closed on December 28 to 31 on the occasion of general election and weekly holiday.

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Proposal to make internet slower on voting day

Staff Correspondent: The Chiefs of law enforcing agencies and Intelligence agencies made a proposal to slow down internet speed across the country on polling day of the 11th general election. 

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A mistake can create big disorder: CEC

Staff Correspondent:  Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda has opined that a mistake during election result announcement can create a big disorder.

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11 held with illegal handsets

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a joint drive detained 11 people with illegal handsets and cell phone jammer from Baitul Mokarram market area in the capital.

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Two killed in Cumilla road crash

Cumilla Correspondent: At least two people were killed in a road accident on Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Suagazi area of Sadar Dakkhin upazila of the district on Wednesday morning.

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Shakib Al Hasan fined for showing dissent

Sports Desk: Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20I against the Windies in Sylhet on Monday.

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9 of a family burnt at Fatulla

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: Nine members of a family have suffered burn injuries in a gas line explosion at a flat in the district’s Fatullah early Wednesday.

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Leo Messi receives his fifth Golden Shoe

Sports Desk: Leo Messi received his fifth Golden Shoe award on Tuesday, recognising his goalscoring exploits from last season.

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Belgium's PM submits resignation amid migration row

International Desk: Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel has offered his resignation just days after one of his main coalition partners quit in a row over migration.  

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Trump's troubled charity foundation to shut down

International Desk: US President Donald Trump's troubled charity foundation has agreed to close down amid allegations that he and others illegally misused its funds.

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Saiful-Farida panel wins Jatiya Press Club polls

Staff Correspondent: The panel, led by Saiful Alam of the Daily Jugantar and Farida Yasmin the Daily Ittefaq, swept the election to the executive committee of the Jatiya Press Club held on Tuesday, bagging 13 posts out of 17.  

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178 businessmen get CIP cards

Desk Report: The government has awarded the Commercially Important Person (CIP) cards to 178 businessmen for their extraordinary performance in export in 2016.

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Highlights of AL’s manifesto

Staff Correspondent: Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday announced her party manifesto for the upcoming 11th parliamentary elections slated for December 30 pledging to keep the country on the track of prosperity.

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‘BNP’s election manifesto a colourful balloon of promises’

Cumilla Correspondent: Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said, “BNP’s election manifesto is the representation of a colourful balloon of the promises they made in it. If they come to power, their balloon will go punctured at once. There is no reality of implementing the promises.”

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It is a participatory election, says CEC

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda has said that the forthcoming 11th general election is being held participatory.

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BNP promises to balance power between President-PM

Senior Correspondent: BNP rolled out its election manifesto for the 11th parliamentary elections on Tuesday with a set of promises.

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Saidul Anam Tutul no more

Entertainment Desk: Prominent drama and film director Saidul Anam Tutul has passed away while undergoing treatment in Labaid hospital in the capital on Tuesday (Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi Rajiun).

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Manchester United sack manager Jose Mourinho

Sports Desk: Manchester United have sacked Jose Mourinho as manager after two and a half years in charge at Old Trafford.

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Govt declares Dec 30 public holiday

Staff Correspondent: December 30 (Sunday) has been declared as public holiday on the occasion of the 11th general election. On the day, all offices and courts will remain closed.

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‘China won't be dictated to’

International Desk: President Xi Jinping warned on Tuesday (Dec 18) that no one can “dictate” China’s economic development path as the Communist Party marked 40 years of its historic “reform and opening up” policy amid a stern challenge from the United States.

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BGB deployed across country

Staff Correspondent: Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed across the country on Tuesday ahead of the 11th general election.

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Maritime ports asked to hoist signal 3

Risingbd Desk: Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal no three as the depression over North-West Bay and adjoining area.

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Khaleda wouldn’t be able to participate in polls

Staff Correspondent: The High Court has rejected three separate writ petitions filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging the Election Commission’s decision that upheld the cancellation of her nomination papers.  

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AL’s election manifesto: Villages to get urban facilities

Staff Correspondent: Awami League’s President Sheikh Hasina said, our election manifesto is designed in such a way that we can implement. We have already implemented our pervious declared manifesto.

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Rule on scraping of Jamaat candidates’ nomination

Staff Correspondent: The High Court has issued a rule asking the Election Commission why the nomination of Jamaat candidates will not be declared illegal.  

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Supreme Court Day today

Desk Report: Bangladesh Supreme Court is observing the Supreme Court Day for the second time today (Tuesday) as the apex court started its operation on this day in 1972.  

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Millat wouldn’t be able to participate in polls

Staff Correspondent: Jamalpur-1 candidate from BNP tent M Rashiduzzaman Millat wouldn’t be able to participate in the upcoming national polls as the Supreme Court has upheld rejection of his candidacy.  

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AL’s election manifesto announcement underway

Staff Correspondent: Awami League is announcing its election manifesto ahead of the 11th national election slated for 30 December.

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Int'l Migrants Day today

Desk Report:  The International Migrants Day-2018 is being observed in the country as elsewhere across the globe today (Tuesday).  

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E-cigarette use among US teens rises dramatically

International Desk: The use of electronic cigarettes by US teenagers has dramatically risen this year, a new report says.  

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Yemen crisis: Hudaydah ceasefire 'broken within minutes'

International Desk: A ceasefire in Yemen's war was broken minutes after coming into effect, pro-government officials say.  

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Teletalk launches 4G service

Secretariat Correspondent: State-run mobile operator Teletalk has launched 4G fourth generation (4G) network service.

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Malaysia charges Goldman over 1MDB

International Desk: Malaysia has filed criminal charges against Goldman Sachs and two former employees in connection with a corruption and money laundering probe at the country's investment fund, 1MDB.

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AL to unveil election manifesto tomorrow

Risingbd Desk: Awami League (AL) will unveil its manifesto tomorrow for the 11th national election on December 30.

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PM to address poll-rallies in Dhaka, Sylhet, Rangpur

Risingbd Desk: Bangladesh Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina will address different rallies in Dhaka, Sylhet and Rangpur division between December 21 and December 24 as part of the party’s election campaign.

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‘AL needs to remain in power for five more years’

Risingbd Desk: Seeking vote for her party in the coming election Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the Awami League should stay in power at least for five more years so that none can upset the country’s current pace of progress.

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‘Bribery-corruption dishonors martyrs’

Staff Correspondent: Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Iqbal Mahmud opined that if anyone get involved with bribery-corruption that act dishonors martyrs.

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Doa mahfil held for Walton founding Chairman

Staff Correspondent: A Doa Mahfil for SM Nazrul Islam, founding chairman of the country's leading electrical, electronics and home appliances manufacturing and marketing company Walton group, was held on Monday. 

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Shamim awarded Tk 1 crore

Risingbd Desk: While the nation celebrates the 48th Victory Day, it has another reason to celebrate – awarding the youth who knows best about the country.

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‘Situation may become normal after army deployment’

Staff Correspondent: Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder said, “The situation may become normal after the army deployment across the country ahead of the 11th parliamentary elections slated for December 30.”

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Won’t quit election: Dr Kamal

Staff Correspondent: Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain said, “We won’t quit election”.

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Miss Philippines Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe

Entertainment Desk: Catriona Gray from the Philippines claimed the Miss Universe crown for 2018 on Monday (Dec 17), beating contestants from 93 other countries.

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Bangladesh Today acting editor comes under targeted attack

Risingbd Desk: Jobaer Alam, the chairman and acting editor of national English daily The Bangladesh Today, came under a targeted attack in front of his Panthapath residence in Dhaka early Monday.

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West Indies beat Bangladesh by 8 wickets

Sports Desk: Visiting West Indies won the first T20 International of the three-match series over Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first T20I of the three-match series at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

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US hopes free, peaceful polls in Bangladesh

Staff Correspondent: The United States expects the upcoming 11th parliamentary elections slated for December 30 in Bangladesh would be free, fair and credible.

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3 held with gold bars in Shahjalal Airport

Staff Correspondent: Customs intelligence and investigation department personnel detained three people including a security guard and seized 10 gold bars weighing 1,160gram at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Monday.

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Bus-human hauler collision kills 3 in Tangail

Staff Correspondent: At least three people were killed and four others injured in a collision between a bus and human hauler in Pakutia area of Ghatail upazila on Monday noon.

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Oikyafront to continue war criminals’ trial

Staff Correspondent: Opposition alliance Jatiya Oikyafront leaders have said they will continue the trial of war crimes accused, if they can come to power through winning the 11th national election.

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Tigers set 130 –run target against West Indies

Sports Desk: Bangladesh have set a 130-run target against West Indies in the first T20I match at the Sylhet International Stadium.  

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Tigers choose to bat first in first T20I

Sports Desk: Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and chose to bat first in the first T20I against West Indies at the Sylhet International Stadium.  

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Alert on border to prevent entering illegal arms

Staff Correspondent: A high alert has been sounded on the border by law enforcing agencies so that weapons cannot enter illegally the country ahead of the national election.

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Cumilla case: Khaleda’s bail upheld

Staff Correspondent: The Appellate Division has upheld a High Court order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Kheleda Zia in a Cumilla case.  

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North Korea condemns latest US sanctions

International Desk: North Korea has denounced the latest US sanctions, saying they could "block the path to denuclearisation on the Korean peninsula forever".  

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Saudi Arabia condemns US Senate 'interference'

International Desk: Saudi Arabia has denounced US Senate resolutions to end US military aid for a Riyadh-led war in Yemen and to blame the country's crown prince for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.  

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Dr Kamal skeptical about fair polls

Senior Correspondent: In the wake of ‘attacks’ on the Jatiya Oikyafront candidates in many places and the arrest of its leaders and activists, alliance chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Sunday feared whether the government will allow a credible election in the country.

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‘Election is challenge for us, don’t want violence’

Staff Correspondent: BNP Vice-chairman Selima Rahman said that the upcoming 11th general election is a challenge for us. We want to remain in the field and do not expect any violence. We have yet not stepped into violence. Nothing to say after that.

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Case filed over attack on Dr Kamal’s motorcade

Staff Correspondent: A case has been filed over attack on motorcade of Jatiya Oikyafront key leader and Gono Forum president Dr Kamal Hossain.

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‘Sheaf of paddy’ candidate Jamaat leader arrested

Satkhira Correspondent: Police have arrested Jamaat-e-Islami leader Gazi Nazrul Islam, who is contesting the upcoming general election from Satkhira-4 constituency with the BNP symbol ‘Sheaf of Paddy’.

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Mustafizur in top five of ODI rankings

Desk Report: Mustafizur Rahman has led the charge of the Bangladesh bowlers up the one-day international rankings chart, breaking into the top five with career-best points after the home series against the Windies.

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Oikyafront fears over fair polls

Senior Correspondent: Alleging that the Election Commission (EC) is not taking any step for the attacks on BNP leaders and activists during election campaign, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed apprehension about fair polls.

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Drives against illegal arms soon

Asad Al Mahmud: Law enforcement agencies have taken massive preparations to conduct drives against illegal firearms across the country ahead of the 11the parliamentary election scheduled to be held on December 30. The operation will be launched soon.

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PM greets FFs with gifts on Victory Day

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday greeted all Freedom Fighters (FFs) of the country on the occasion of the 48th Victory Day.

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PM greets FFs with gifts on Victory Day

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday greeted all Freedom Fighters (FFs) of the country on the occasion of the 48th Victory Day.

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Oikyafront brings out Bijoy Rally in capital

Senior Correspondent: Opposition alliance Jatiya Oikyafront brought out a ‘Bijoy Rally’ in the capital on the occasion of the 48th Victory Day of the country.

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Climate deal to bring Paris pact to life

International Desk: Negotiators in Poland have finally secured agreement on a range of measures that will make the Paris climate pact operational in 2020.  

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Kohli 2nd fastest after Bradman to hit 25 Test hundreds

Sports Desk: Virat Kohli has become the second fastest batsmen to score 25 Test hundreds as he reached the milestone in 127 innings on Day 3 of the Perth Test between India and Australia at the brand new Optus Stadium.

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We will protect country’s independence: Dr Kamal

Staff Correspondent, Savar: Dr Kamal Hossain, a key leader of the opposition alliance Jatiya Oikyafront, said, “Anyone conspiring against the independence of the country will be thwarted unitedly.”

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DU celebrating 48th Victory Day

Staff Correspondent: The Dhaka University (DU) authority is celebrating the 48th victory day in a befitting manner.

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BNP pays homage to Liberation War martyrs

Staff Correspondent, Savar: BNP on Sunday paid homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Memorial marking the 48th Victory Day.

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US interior secretary to leave administration

International Desk: US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is leaving his post at the end of the year, President Donald Trump says, in the latest high profile departure from his administration.  

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PM pays homage to Bangabandhu on Victory Day

Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of the 48th Victory Day.  

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We have to build a prosperous country

Today is the Victory Day. The nation achieved final victory following the Pakistan occupation army's unconditional surrender at the then Race Course Maidan (now Suhrawardy Udyan) in Dhaka on December 16, 2971. Bangladesh emerged as an independent country in the world map.  

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President, PM pay tributes to martyrs on Victory Day

Staff Correspondent: President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Memorial on Sunday morning marking the 48th Victory Day.  

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48th Victory Day today

Desk Report: The nation is celebrating today (Sunday) the 48th Victory Day, marking the most precious day when the country was liberated from the Pakistani occupation forces after a nine-month-long bloodstained War of Liberation.  

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Sri Lanka beat India to clinch Emerging Asia Cup

Sports Desk: Hosts Sri Lanka beat India by a slim margin of three runs to win the 2018 Emerging Asia Cup in Colombo.

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BNP candidate Khokon in Sonaimuri clash

Noakhali Correspondent: BNP candidate for Noakhali-1 constituency Barrister Mahbub Uddin Khokon and two other party activists reportedly injured in a clash between Awami League and BNP men in Sonaimuri municipality on Saturday afternoon.

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PM calls for upholding development, democratic spree

Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged all to come forward and uphold the development and democratic spree being imbued with the spirit of the independence struggle.

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Steps over Kamal attack after investigation: CEC

Staff Correspondent: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Saturday said that the attack on Jatiya Okiyafront leader Dr Kamal Hossain's motorcade is a criminal offence in the eye of law. Measures will be taken in this regard according to law after investigation.

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No live telecast from voting booths: CEC

Staff Correspondent: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda has said nobody will be allowed to telecast live from the voting booths, but media can telecast live from the corridor or premises of the polling stations.

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Seven civilians among 11 killed in Kashmir encounter

International Desk: Three militants and a soldier were killed on Saturday during a gunfight in Sirnoo village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday, triggering tension in the region.

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Sri Lanka’s disputed PM resigns amid crisis

International Desk: Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned as Sri Lanka's prime minister, seven weeks after he was appointed in a surprise move that sparked a political crisis.  

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Four AL camps vandalised, another gutted

Faridpur Correspondent: Four electioneering camps of the ruling Awami League (AL) were allegedly vandalised at Bhanga upazila in Faridpur on Friday night.

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Dr Kamal says ‘sorry’

Senior Correspondent: Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday ‘sincerely regretted’ his sharp reaction to a reporter following his question over the Front’s position on Jamaat-e-Islami.  

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6kg gold seized at Sylhet airport

Staff Correspondent, Sylhet: Customs officials seized 52 gold bars worth around Tk 2.2 crore from an aircraft at Sylhet Osmani International Airport on Saturday morning.

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National Memorial at Savar ready for heroes

Staff Correspondent, Savar: People from all classes and professions are set to pay tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War of Bangladesh by placing wreaths at the National Monument at Savar on the occasion of the 48th Victory Day.

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Nigerian army lifts ban on UNICEF

International Desk: The Nigerian military has lifted a ban on UNICEF in the northeast of the country, hours after accusing the UN agency's staff of "spying" for Boko Haram.

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