Nat’l poetry festival begins today

Staff Correspondent: A two-day long national poetry festival titled ‘Kobita Utshob’ begins today (Thursday) on the Dhaka University campus.  

Bangla News

SSC, equivalent exams begin today

Staff Correspondent: Examinations of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Dakhil and Secondary School Certificate (vocational) under ten general education boards begin today (Thursday).

Bangla News

AL nominates Hamid for presidential polls

Staff Correspondent: Ruling Awami League on Wednesday nominated incumbent President M Abdul Hamid as its candidate to contest the presidential election slated for February 18.

Bangla News

BB to appoint SK Sur Chy as new adviser

Staff Correspondent: The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has decided to appoint SK Sur Chowdhury as its Banking Reform Adviser after completion of his tenure as Deputy Governor of the bank.

Bangla News

PM orders instant drive against drugs

Staff Correspondent, From the Parliament: In a rare move, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday replied to the allegation brought by an opposition MP standing on the point of order in the Parliament.

Bangla News

Country’s meat production stands at 71.54 lakh metric tonnes

Staff Correspondent, from Parliament: Fisheries and Livestock Minister Narayan Chandra Chanda told the House that in 2016-17, country's meat demand was 71 lakh 35 thousand tonnes, but the production was 71 lakh 54 thousand tonnes.

Bangla News

EIU Democracy Index-2017: Bangladesh’s score drops

International Desk: Bangladesh’s score on the state of democracy has dropped in 2017 compared to the one in 2016 resulting in eight notches down, says the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Democracy Index-2017.

Bangla News

Gayeshwar lands in Jail, 54 remanded

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has sent BNP Standing Committee Member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy a case filed for attacking policemen and vandalising vehicles in Dhaka.

Bangla News

3 killed in US helicopter crash

International Desk: Three people were killed when a tour and flight-training helicopter crashed into a house in coastal southern California of the United States on Wednesday, witnesses and emergency personnel said.

Bangla News

New police chief seeks support from all

Staff Correspondent: Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Javed Patwary said Bangladesh police will reach the highest peak of success if everybody cooperates.

Bangla News

We have no ability to shut Facebook: Edu' Minister

Senior Correspondent: Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid has said we have no ability to shut Facebook. But we are trying to block the means through which it is being operated for a certain period.

Bangla News

Bangladesh score 374 for 4 on day 1 in 1st Test

Sports Desk: Bangladesh completely dominated the first day of the first test against Sri Lanka as they closed on 374 for 4 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Wednesday.

Bangla News

Next election as per constitution, says PM

Staff Correspondent; From the Parliament: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the 11th general election will be held as per the constitution.

Bangla News

10 to die for killing farmer in Habiganj

Habiganj Correspondent: A court in Habiganj sentenced 10 people to death for killing a farmer in Baniachong upazila of the district.

Bangla News

'Worked to prevent unconstitutional govt'

Staff Correspondent: Outgoing Inspector General of Police (IGP) A K M Shahidul Haque said we have worked so that no unconstitutional government came to power. We want the continuation of democracy remains active in future and people can exercise their voting franchise.

Bangla News

Legal notice served seeking cancellation of presidential polls

Staff Correspondent: A Supreme Court (SC) lawyer served a legal notice on the Election Commission (EC) and the government seeking cancellation of the presidential elections in 24 hours.

Bangla News

10.41 crore voters in country

Staff Correspondent: At present, there are 10 crore, 41 lakh, 42 thousand and 381 voters in the country.

Bangla News

Corruption will not be tolerated: PM

Desk Report: Reiterated her government's steadfast stance against corruption and misuse of public money, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said any irregularities or dishonesty in this regard won't be tolerated.

Bangla News

Earthquake of 6.1 Magnitude Strikes Afghanistan

International Desk: An earthquake has jolted Afghanistan, with tremors felt in neighbouring Pakistan.

Bangla News

Over 20.31 lakh students to sit for SSC this year

Secretariat Correspondent: Over 20 lakh students will sit for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations on January 1 (Thursday).

Bangla News

ACC summons owners of 18 hajj agencies

Staff Correspondent: The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned owners of 18 hajj agencies over the allegations of involving in anomalies in hajj management.  

Bangla News

Trump proclaims 'new American moment'

International Desk: US President Donald Trump has proclaimed a "new American moment" as he delivers his maiden State of the Union speech on Tuesday night.

Bangla News

BNP leader Gayeshwar Roy arrested

Senior Reporter: BNP Standing Committee Member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has been arrested.  

Bangla News

‘Khamenei responsible for Iran’s political unrest’

International Desk: Instead of blaming others Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should take responsibility for Iran’s economic and political shortcomings, an opposition leader under house arrest said in a letter published on Tuesday.

Bangla News

Entry restricted for people in 200 yards of exam halls

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed restrictions for common people to get entry in 200 yards of halls during SSC and equivalent examination.

Bangla News

PM to open Amar Ekushey Book Fair Feb 1

Staff Correspondent: The traditional month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair is all set to launch on February 1 at the Bangla Academy premises in the city, which will continue till February 28.

Bangla News

Putin dismisses US list that seeks to ‘threaten’ Russia

International Desk: Russian president Vladimir Putin said a list of Kremlin-connected individuals released by the US Treasury was an affront to all Russians that would harm bilateral relations, but dismissed its impact as an empty threat.

Bangla News

‘Books hurting religious sentiments will not be published’

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia on Tuesday said, “At the upcoming Amar Ekushey Book Fair, no book publishing house will be given any opportunity to publish books that hurt religious sentiments.”

Bangla News

Prision van vandalised at HC area

Staff Correspondent: BNP leaders and activists vandalised prison van as police locked into clash with the party men at High Court (HC) area of the capital on Tuesday afternoon.

Bangla News

‘No peace talks with Taliban’

International Desk: Afghanistan said on Tuesday the Taliban would have to be defeated on the battlefield after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected the idea of talks with the militants following a series of deadly attacks.

Bangla News

ACC seeks 7-year jail for Khaleda Zia

Staff Correspondent: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sought seven-year imprisonment for four accused including BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Charitable Trust graft case.

Bangla News

PM seeks vote for 'boat'

Staff Correspondent, from Sylhet: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged the people to give another chance by reelecting the Awami League government in the next general election for the sake of continuation of the country's development.

Bangla News

Lyricist Kazi Aziz no more

Entertainment Desk: Veteran lyricist, dramatist and film producer Kazi Aziz Ahmed died at the age of 80.

Bangla News

Those kill people in name of Islam won't go to heaven

Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Islam does not support militancy. Those kill people in name of Islam will never get entry to the heaven.

Bangla News

Saudi releases all detainees in corruption probe

International Desk: A Saudi official said on Tuesday all detainees were released from Riyadh's Ritz-Carlton hotel, where they were held as part of an anti-corruption campaign.

Bangla News

AL’s rally begins in Sylhet

Staff Correspondent: The ruling Awami League (AL) has begun its rally on Government Alia Madrasa ground in the city.

Bangla News

PM offers prayers at three shrines in Sylhet

Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has offered prayers at the three 'dargah' (shrine) of three eminent Muslim saints in the city today.

Bangla News

Action against any bid to create disorder

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Assaduzzaman Mia has warned of tougher actions against any attempt to create disorder over the verdict of Khaleda Zia’s graft case on February 8.  

Bangla News

Taposh Roy to receive Kali O Kalam Award

Desk Report: The prestigious ‘Kali O Kolom' (Young Poets and Writers Awards) for the year 2017 was announced.

Bangla News

India estimates 21m of its girls are ‘unwanted’

International Desk: The desire among parents in India to have sons instead of daughters has created 21 million "unwanted" girls, a government report estimates.

Bangla News

BATB wins ICAB award again

Staff Correspondent: For excellence in corporate governance, British American Tobacco Bangladesh (BATB) bags top prize of ‘ICMAB Best Corporate Award-2016’ in Manufacturing (others) category.

Bangla News

36 dead in Murshidabad bus plunge

International Desk: Thirty-six people were killed and several were missing after a bus with around 50 passengers crashed through a bridge railing and plunged into a canal in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Monday, police said.

Bangla News

Tk 230cr holding tax due in capital

Staff Correspondent, from Parliament: Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossain told the House on Monday that two city corporations (Dhaka North and South) have a total of Tk 230,74,94,297 over due holding tax from individual house owners.

Bangla News

US to launch 5G network to counter China threats

International Desk: President Donald Trump’s national security team is looking at options to counter the threat of China spying on U.S. phone calls that include the government building a super-fast 5G wireless network, a senior administration official said on Sunday.

Bangla News

Cases filed under section 57 to continue: IGP

Staff Correspondent: Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque said that the cases under section 57 will be continued. There is no bar to continue the cases although the section 57 has been revoked.

Bangla News

Speaker leaves Dhaka for New York

Staff Correspondent: Jatiyo Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, MP, on Monday left Dhaka for New York at the invitation of the United Nation's Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

Bangla News

ACC files another case against ex-RAJUK Chairman, 7 others

Staff Correspondent: Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed case against former chairman of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartipakkha (RAJUK) and seven others on charge of irregularities in plot allotment.

Bangla News

4 killed in US shooting

International Desk: Four people were killed after an overnight shooting at a Pennsylvania carwash, authorities said.

Bangla News

Poet Aho Nouroz’s to emerge with astronomy book

Staff Correspondent: A new type of book of young poet Aho Nouroz will hit this year's Amar Ekushe book fair beginning at Bangla Academy in the city on February 1.

Bangla News

Cabinet okays draft of Digital Security Act

Senior Correspondent: The Cabinet on Monday approved in principle the draft of the Digital Security Bill, 2018 keeping a provision of punishment for cyber crime.

Bangla News

HC orders PBI to stop Yaba, Phensidyl smuggling

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has ordered PBI to take initiative to stop Yaba, Phensidyl smuggling from several borders across the country.

Bangla News

Women MPs’ tenure being extended to 25 years

Senior Reporter: The government has moved to make the 17th amendment to the constitution to extend the tenure of women in reserved seats in parliament to 25 years.

Bangla News

HC rule over close of unauthorised educational institutions

Staff Correspondent:  The High Court has issued a rule asking the government to explain why it should not direct to stop operations of the unauthorised educational institutions including primary and high schools and madrassas across the country.  

Bangla News

SpectraQ TV: Prime attraction of Walton Pavilion at DITF-18

Staff Correspondent: SpectraQ TV of Walton brand is alluring the visitors and buyers of Walton Pavilion at the ongoing month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair-18 as they are enjoying more vivid and natural colours in the latest version of Walton television.

Bangla News

CIID succeeds in seizing gold, foreign money

MA Rahman Masum: Bangladesh Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has succeeded in seizing smuggled gold and foreign currency from the country’s international airports in last years.  

Bangla News

Man City comfortably beat Cardiff to reach fifth round

Sports Desk: Manchester City eased into the FA Cup fifth round with an authoritative win away against Championship side Cardiff City.  

Bangla News

One cigarette a day increases heart disease, stroke risk

Risingbd Desk: Smokers need to quit cigarettes rather than cut back on them to significantly lower their risk of heart disease and stroke, a large BMJ study suggests.  

Bangla News

Kabul military academy 'under attack'

International Desk: Heavy gunfire and explosions have been heard at a military academy in the Afghan capital Kabul, media report.  

Bangla News

Three militants remanded in Narayanganj

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: A Narayanganj court has placed three militants on a four-day remand each.

Bangla News

Can’t say to shut down Facebook: Nahid

Staff Correspondent, from the Parliament: Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid on Sunday said the government has no capacity to shut down Facebook for a certain period during the upcoming SCC examination to be held across the country from February 1 next.

Bangla News

Trump says US could re-enter Paris climate deal

International Desk: Donald Trump has said the United States could re-enter the Paris climate change agreement and that he would have taken a “tougher stand” in Brexit negotiations than Theresa May.

Bangla News

BB to unveil monetary policy for second half Monday

Economic Correspondent: Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Fazle Kabir will unveil the Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for the second half (H2) of the financial year 2017-18 (FY18) on Monday at 2:30pm at the central bank headquarters in the city.

Bangla News

Trade fair extended by 4 days

Staff Correspondent: The duration of the month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2018 has been extended for four more days following the demands of participating businessmen.

Bangla News

Pakistan reclaim top in ICC T20 ranking

Sports Desk: Pakistan reclaim the top ranking in T20 internationals after their 2-1 series victory over New Zealand.

Bangla News

Abdur Razzak added to test squad

Sports Correspondent: Abdur Razzak, the left-arm spinner, has been added to the Bangladesh squad for the Test series against Sri Lanka.

Bangla News

JnU female student loses legs as train runs over her

Staff Correspondent: A female student of Jagannath University (JnU) of the capital has lost both of her legs as a train ran over her.

Bangla News

Foundation plaque of Matarbari power plant unveiled

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday inaugurated the foundation plaque of Matarbari 1200-megawatt coal-based power plant at Maheshkhali in Cox’s Bazar.

Bangla News

Jakarta for quick solution to Rohingya issue

Risingbd Desk: Visiting Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Sunday called for a peaceful and quick solution to the protracted Rohingya crisis as he held official talks with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina here.

Bangla News

Writ petition on CJ appointment rejected

Staff Correspondent: The High Court on Sunday rejected a writ petition seeking the directives for appointing new Chief Justice, saying it wasn't moved at the court.

Bangla News

IU teachers protest attack on IU VC

IU Correspondent: The teachers of Islamic University formed a human chain on the campus in Kushtia protesting the attack on the university vice-chancellor, Professor M Harun-Ur-Rashid Askari, on Sunday.

Bangla News

Bangladesh, Indonesia sign five instruments

Risingbd Desk: Bangladesh and Indonesia on Sunday signed five instruments for boosting cooperation in different sectors including trade, diplomacy, fishing and energy between the two countries.

Bangla News

Nirapad Samaj committed to build discrimination free society

Staff Correspondent: Speakers at a discussion organized by 'Nirapad Samaj', a non-government organization, said that the NGO is committed and works to build an affluent society free from poverty and discrimination.

Bangla News

District JCD leader among 61 sued in Feni

Feni Correspondent: Some 61 people including district Chhatra Dal leader Riaz Patwari were sued in a case filed over the murder of BCL activist Mostafa Ahmed Shakil in SSK road in Feni.

Bangla News

Pickup- private car collision kills 1

Bagerhat Correspondent: A man has been killed and three others injured as a pickup van hit a private car in Attaki area under Fakirhat upazila of the district on Sunday morning.

Bangla News

Top US Republican quits over sex claims

International Desk: US casino mogul Steve Wynn has resigned as finance chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) amid sexual harassment allegations, reports bbc.com.

Bangla News

Matarbari project construction starts today

Staff Correspondent: The construction of the Matarbari power plant and deep-sea port will be started officially from Sunday.

Bangla News

Gunmen Storm Nightclub in Brazil, Killing 14

International Desk: Gunmen have stormed a nightclub in north-east Brazil, killing at least 14 people.

Bangla News

14 Mali soldiers killed in attack

International Desk: Unidentified gunmen on Saturday killed at least 14 soldiers in central Mali, an area targeted by a growing wave of attacks by Islamist militants, when they overran a military camp early on Saturday, two army officers said.

Bangla News

‘Trump’s tax policy will put global economy at risk’

International Desk: IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Friday said the global economy is in a sweet spot with all major economies doing well, though risks remain in the form of US tax rate cuts, growing inequality and lack of international cooperation.

Bangla News

Jatiya Party’s grand rally postponed

Senior Correspondent: Due to an unavoidable reason, Jatiya Party led by HM Ershad has postponed its pre-announced grand rally scheduled to be held on February 15 at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital.

Bangla News

Mustafiz goes to Mumbai for Rs 22m

Sports Desk: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been transferred to the Mumbai Indians for Rs 22 million.

Bangla News

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh to clinch tri-nation series title

Sports Desk: Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 79 runs to clinch title of the tri-nation series (involving Zimbabwe).  

Bangla News

Finger injury throws Shakib out of play for two weeks

Sports Desk: In the midst of the final of Rocket tri-nation series- 2018, Bangladesh have had to endure an unfortunate news of losing undoubtedly the best performer of the team all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for a time span of around two weeks.

Bangla News

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed released

International Desk: Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, detained in the kingdom's sweeping crackdown on corruption, has been released from at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Riyadh, his family has said.

Bangla News

Bangla Academy Literary Award-2017 announced

Staff Correspondent: In recognition of their contributions to their respective fields, a total of twelve personalities have been chosen for the Bangla Academy Shahitya Puroshkar (Literary Awards) for 2017.

Bangla News

Deadly bomb blast leaves scores injured in Kabul

International Desk: A bomb hidden in an ambulance killed at least 17 people and wounded about 110 at a police checkpoint in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday, in an area near foreign embassies and government buildings, officials said.

Bangla News

Bangladesh need 222 to clinch maiden title

Sports Desk: Bangladesh need 222 runs to clinch the maiden title of tri-nation series.

Bangla News

4 ‘militants’ held

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj:  Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested a suspected leader of JMB and three members of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT).  

Bangla News

IU English dept forms human chain protesting attack on VC

IU Correspondent: The teachers and students of English department of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia on Saturday formed a human chain protesting attack on the university’s vice-chancellor Professor M Harun-Ur-Rashid Askari, also a teacher of the department.

Bangla News

Indonesian president to visit Rohingya camp

Secretariat Correspondent: Indonesian President Joko Widodo is scheduled to arrive Bangladesh this evening.

Bangla News

Youth shot dead in Ctg: cop among 3 detained

Staff Correspondent, Chittagong: Police detained three people including a Sub-Inspector (ASI) following the murder of a youth in Sitakunda upazila of the district.

Bangla News

USA Gymnastics board to quit over abuse

International Desk: The entire USA Gymnastics (USAG) board has said it will comply with a US Olympic Committee's (USOC) ultimatum to resign over an abuse scandal.

Bangla News

Finance Minister wants 20pc of tax-GDP by 2021

Economic Correspondent: Finance Minister AMA Muhith has said the Government is planning for increasing the contribution of tax in GDP through increasing the tax-GDP ratio to 20 percent by 2021.

Bangla News

Teacher, 3 students killed in Barisal road crash

Staff Correspondent: At least four people (three students and a teacher) were killed in separate road crashes in Barisal on Friday.

Bangla News

We are eager to win the final; says Mashrafe

Sports Correspondent: Bangladesh will play Sri Lanka in the final of the seven-match Tri-nation ODI series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Bangla News

Teenage girl found dead in Narayanganj

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: A teenage girl was found dead at Sonargaon upazila in Narayanganj.

Bangla News

'All should assist new IGP'

Staff Correspondent: Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Haque urged all members of the department to assist new IGP Mohammad Javed Patwary to hold the next general election.

Bangla News

Steps needed to increase competition capacity

Since 1975, Bangladesh is in the list of LDCs, but the country is now going to inclusion in the list of developing countries. The United Nations’ Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will finalize the issue of Bangladesh’s graduation from the LDCs to the list of developing countries in March this year.

Bangla News

Niazul’s gun found in flowerpot of Church

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: Narayanganj police have recovered the pistol licenced to Niazul Islam which he lost ten days ago during a fierce clash between followers of Narayanganj Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy and Awami League lawmaker Shamim Osman.

Bangla News

Two including woman killed by muggers in city

Staff Correspondent: Two people including a woman were killed by muggers in the capital on Friday.

Bangla News

'Actions if sabotage noticed over verdict'

Staff Correspondent: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said actions will be taken if any sabotage is noticed over BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's verdict to be announced on February 8.

Bangla News

Padmaavat: India clashes as controversial film opens

Entertainment Desk: Hardline Hindus angered by a Bollywood film have threatened cinema-goers and clashed with police in northern India.

Bangla News

BCL activist hacked dead in Feni

Feni Correspondent: A local activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) was stabbed to death by a group of miscreants at SSK road read of Feni district town yesterday night.

Bangla News

31 dead in South Korea hospital blaze

International Desk: At least 31 people were killed in a blaze at a hospital in South Korea on Friday (Jan 26), authorities said, with 11 more critically injured.

Bangla News

'Everybody will be searched in Book Fair'

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia said tight security will be ensured at Bangla Academy premises along with Suhrawardy Udyan on Ekushey Book Fair in February.

Bangla News

'More than 7,000 Rohingya orphans to be repatriated'

Cox's Bazar Correspondent: Social Welfare Minister Rashed Khan Menon said the government joining Unicef and other international organisations will take initiatives to repatriate the Rohingya children who fled Bangladesh without any guardian or as orphan.  

Bangla News

Amu for expanding technical education

Staff Correspondent: Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu has called for expanding technical education to increase skilled workforce and meet the upcoming demand of industries in Economic Zones (EZs) across the country.

Bangla News

Ex-AB Bank chairman among three arrested

Staff Correspondent: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday arrested Arab-Bangladesh (AB) Bank's former chairman M Wahidul Haque and two others on charges of siphoning off money.

Bangla News

Verdict in Zia Orphanage graft case Feb 8

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court on Thursday fixed February 8 to deliver its verdict in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and 5 others.

Bangla News

Presidential election on February 18

Staff Correspondent: The Election Commission (EC) has announced the schedule for the presidential election to be held on February 18.

Bangla News

Over 500 passengers narrowly escape terrible accident

Staff Correspondent: More than five hundred passengers narrowly escaped a horrible accident as Dhaka bound Parabat Express crashed into a wood-laden truck at the capital Azampur on Wednesday night.

Bangla News

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets

Sports Desk: It has been a complete shocker of an innings from Bangladesh after they won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in Dhaka.

Bangla News

N Korean players arrive in the South

International Desk: North Korea's women's ice hockey players have arrived in South Korea to form a joint team for the Pyeongchang Olympics.

Bangla News

Coaching centres to remain closed from Friday

Senior Reporter: The education ministry has decided to shut down all coaching centres from Friday ahead of the SSC and equivalent examinations scheduled for February 1.

Bangla News

Writer Shawkat Ali no more

Staff Correspondent: Eminent novelist Shawkat Ali is no more. He died at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) early Thursday.

Bangla News

Larry Nassar sentenced to up to 175 years in prison

Sports Desk: A former US Olympic team doctor has been sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing athletes and patients for decades.  

Bangla News

7 youths held with arms

Noakhali Correspondent: Police in a drive arrested seven youths from Maijdee Poura Bazar in the district on Wednesday night and seized arms and drugs from their possessions.

Bangla News

Khaleda prays at Koko’s grave on his death anniv

Senior Correspondent: BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday offered fateha at the grave of her younger son Arafat Rahman Koko at Banani Graveyard, marking his third death anniversary.

Bangla News

US-led coalition strikes kill 150 IS militants in Syria

International Desk: The US-led coalition fighting Islamic State has said it has killed nearly 150 militants in strikes in the Syrian middle Euphrates valley.

Bangla News

'Freedom Fighters to get five bonuses'

Secretariat Correspondent: Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque said that Freedom Fighters will get five bonuses in a year in future.

Bangla News

Civil society always looks at power usurpation: PM

Desk Report: Coming down heavily on the so-called civil society, Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said not seeing the country's development is a kind of their "sickness" as they always look at power usurpation.

Bangla News

I want to move taking all with me: PM

Desk Report: Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday thanked the people for their wholehearted support to run the country, saying that she always tries to move taking all with her.

Bangla News

Anushka opens up about Prabhas, her marriage plans

Entertainment Desk: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma made Virushka fans happy by tying the nuptial knot in a hush-hush destination wedding ceremony in Italy on December 11 last year.

Bangla News

Lalu jailed for five years in another scam case

International Desk: A special court on Wednesday convicted former Bihar Chief Ministers Lalu Prasad and Jagannath Mishra and former Jharkhand Chief Secretary Sajjal Chkravarty in another fodder scam case.

Bangla News

UN calls on Myanmar for unhindered access to Rohingya camps

International Desk: The United Nations on Wednesday called on Myanmar to give aid agencies unhindered access to camps it has built for tens of thousands of Muslim Rohingya refugees before they can return after fleeing Myanmar military operations last year.  

Bangla News

Schedule for presidential election Thursday

Staff Correspondent, from the Parliament: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) K M Nurul Huda said that the schedule for the presidential election will be announced on Thursday. The election will be taken place on 18 to 20 February.

Bangla News

Asia’s tallest watch tower inaugurated

Charfession Correspondent:  President Abdul Hamid inaugurated the Asia’s tallest watch tower on Wednesday noon at Charfession in Bhola district.  

Bangla News

HC upholds death for five in Zubair murder case

Staff Correspondent:  The High Court (HC) has upheld death penalty for five people and life-term for two others in the murder case of Jahangirnagar University student Zubair Ahmed.

Bangla News

Ride sharing service policy implementation within 1 month

Staff Correspondent: The 'Ride-Sharing Service Policy' has been approved and the implementation of the policy will be taken place within one month.

Bangla News

Annisul Huq’s father dies

Secretariat Correspondent: Shariful Huq, father of the former mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation Annisul Huq and army chief General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq, is no more.  

Bangla News

UN urges rethink of Rohingya repatriations without safeguards

International Desk: The UN refugee agency and other groups have urged a rethink of the plan to send Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar amid fears of forced repatriations and the inability of aid agencies to ensure the safety of hundreds of thousands who fled bloodshed at home.

Bangla News

Chuadanga gunfight kills 1

Chuadanga Correspondent: A suspected member of an outlawed party was killed in a gunfight with police forces in Jibonnagar upazila of Chuadanga district early Wednesday.

Bangla News

Egypt arrests ex-general who stood for election against Sisi

International Desk: Egyptian authorities have arrested a retired general after denying him permission to run in presidential elections in March.

Bangla News

BNP leader Taimur sent to jail

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: Narayanganj BNP leader Taimur Alam Khandaker has been sent to jail in two cases.

Bangla News

Tamim achieves two milestones against Zimbabwe

Sports Desk: Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has been in a firing form and he is breaking records one after another in the ongoing tri-nation series.

Bangla News

Mass Upsurge Day Wednesday

Desk Report: The historic Mass Upsurge Day will be observed on Wednesday commemorating the 1969's movement for autonomy of the then East Pakistan that eventually led to Liberation War and emergence of Bangladesh in 1971.

Bangla News

Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 91 runs

Sports Desk: Bangladesh clinched the win against Zimbabwe by 91 runs after bundling them out for 125 runs in a 217-run chase in Dhaka. 

Bangla News

Edu' minister's PO among three sent to jail

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has sent three people including two officials of the Education Ministry to jail on graft charges.

Bangla News

'Social networks to remain shut during SSC exams'

Senior Correspondent: All types of coaching centers, social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter will remain closed during the during the upcoming SSC examinations.

Bangla News

'People irrespective of all parties to walk on footpaths'

Staff Correspondent: Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) mayor Selina Hayat Ivy said, "I am a tested soldier of Sheikh Hasina. I do not need to prove myself time and again. I am a dedicated worker of the Awami League… I am a fighter, a leader."

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Tsunami alert after 8.2-magnitude earthquake off Alaska

International Desk: A tsunami alert has been issued for the west coast of America after a powerful 8.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Alaska.

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Notice to pay Tk 20 lakh to Jihad's family

Staff Correspondent: A legal notice has been served to the authorities concerned to pay Tk 20 lakh to Jihad's family within 14 days as they did not accomplish the High Court (HC) order in this regard.

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'2 education ministry officials to be suspended'

Senior Correspondent: Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said that the two education ministry officials who were arrested on charge of bribery will be suspended from duty.

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ECNEC approves 14 projects worth over Tk6,228 crore

Staff Correspondent: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved 14 projects involving Tk 6,288.49 crore.

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BNP leader Taimur arrested

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj:  BNP chairperson’s advisor and Narayanganj unit ex-president Advocate Taimur Alam Khandaker has been arreste

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Attack on Ivy: complaint lodged with police station

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: A complaint has been lodged with Narayanganj Sadar police station on charge of attacking Narayanganj City Corporation Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy.

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Philippine volcano spews fountains of lava, big ash plumes

International Desk: The Philippines' most active volcano spewed fountains of lava and massive ash plumes overnight and Tuesday morning after authorities warned a violent eruption may be imminent.  

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30 houses gutted in Tongi

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: A fire gutted around 30 houses in Markun Parchimpara of Tongi on Monday midnight.  

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Convict in journalist Manik Saha murder case held

Staff Correspondent, Khulna: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has held a convict in the case of killing Manik Saha.  

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Khaleda to appear court today

Staff Correspondent: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will appear before a court today (Tuesday) in two cases--the Zia Orphanage and the Zia Charitable Trust graft.  

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Bangladesh ranked 34th in World Economic Forum index

Desk Report: Bangladesh has been ranked 34th among 79 developing economies, ahead of neighbouring India (62) and Pakistan (47), in the inclusive development index, according to a WEF report.

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Govt plans to cut tax rate

Staff Correspondent: Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Monday said that government is planning to slash tax rate in future with a view to increase revenue.

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Turkish troops 'capture villages' of Syria's Afrin

International Desk: Turkish forces have captured a number of villages in north-western Syria, on the third day of an offensive to oust Kurdish fighters, Turkish media report.  

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Doa mahfil held for S M Nazrul Islam

Staff Correspondent, Tangail: A doa mahfil and mourning conference has been held remembering late S M Nazrul Islam, founding chairman of the country's leading electrical, electronics and home appliances manufacturing and marketing company Walton group.

Bangla News

Chinese Navy gets new electronic warfare aircraft

International Desk: China has built a new type of electronic warfare aircraft which can cover bigger combat areas such as the South and East China seas and greatly enhance the Navy's capabilities in modern warfare, a media report said on Monday.

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Actions against officials if found guilty: Education Minister

Secretariat Correspondent: Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said legal actions must be taken against two officials of the ministry arrested by Detective Branch (DB) of Police, if they are found guilty.

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Bangladesh elevates in all indicators of LDC

Senior Correspondent: Three prime economic indicators suggested Bangladesh's preparedness for graduation as a "developing country", discarding its status of a "least developed" one or LDC by 2025, the ERD said in a presentation to the weekly cabinet meeting on Monday. 

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Rohingyas refuse returning home unless demands met

Cox's Bazar Correspondent: Rohingya people who fled to Bangladesh from Maynmar refused returning their home country unless six demands are met.

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Attack on UN Staff member in Kabul

International Desk: A group of armed men have reportedly attacked the UN staff member in Kabul city earlier on Monday amid reports one person has been killed and another individual has been arrested.

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PM releases stamp, first day cover on Int'l Customs Day

Desk Report: Bangladesh Post Office has released a commemorative postage stamp, a first day cover and data card on the occasion of the International Customs Day 2018.

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'Missing three were detained on specific information'

Staff Correspondent: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said that Education Minister's Personal Officer (PO) and two other missing men were detained on specific information.

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Netrokona road crash kills 2

Netrokona Correspondent: At least two people were killed and three others injured in a road accident as a passenger bus hit a CNG run auto-rickshaw in Chakpara area under Kendua upazila of the district on Monday morning.

Bangla News

Father refuses to accept body of militant

Staff Correspondent, Chittagong: The father of militant Nafis-ul-Islam, 16, who was killed during a drive at Nakhalpara in the capital, refused to receive the body home for burial.

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Khaleda to appear court Tuesday

Staff Correspondent: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will appear before a court on Tuesday in two cases--the Zia Orphanage and the Zia Charitable Trust graft.

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Richest 1% made 82% of wealth created last year

International Desk: The world's richest one per cent raked in 82 per cent of the wealth created last year while the poorest half of the population received none, Oxfam said Monday, as the world's elite prepared to mingle at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Bangla News

Ferry service on Shimulia-Kathalbari route halted

Munshiganj Correspondent: Ferry services on Shimulia-Kathalbari route were suspended due to thick fog.

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Margaret Thatcher 'wanted a whites-only South Africa'

International Desk: Margaret Thatcher wanted to ‘push’ Vietnamese boat people into the sea, ‘loathed’ Germans, and believed South Africa should become a whites-only state.

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Margaret Thatcher 'wanted a whites-only South Africa'

International Desk: Margaret Thatcher wanted to ‘push’ Vietnamese boat people into the sea, ‘loathed’ Germans, and believed South Africa should become a whites-only state.

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Bus-truck collision kills 3 in Sylhet

Sylhet Correspondent: At least three people have been killed and several others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in Rashipur Satmail area under Dakshin Surma Upazila in Sylhet.

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Saraswati Puja today

Risingbd Desk: The Hindu community in the country is set to celebrate the Saraswati Puja nationwide today worshiping the goddess of knowledge, music, art and culture.

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Three killed in Thai motorcycle bomb blast

International Desk: A motorcycle bomb exploded in a market in Thailand’s southern Yala province on Monday, killing three people and wounding 18, a spokesman for the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) said.

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Construction worker dies falling off Tangail building

Staff Correspondent, Tangail: A laborer died after falling from an under-construction building in proposed Tangail Sheikh Hasina Medical College yesterday evening.

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Education Minister’s PO among three missing held

Staff Correspondent: Police have arrested Motaleb Hossain, personal officer to Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid, Md Nasiruddin, an upper division assistant (UDA) to the ministry, and Khaled Hassan Matin, owner of Lakehead Grammar School on Sunday evening.

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‘Trump is not a classical politician’

International Desk: French President Emmanuel Macron says Donald Trump is not a ‘classical politician’.

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Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets

Sports Desk: Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in the 4th match of the Tri-nation series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday.

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Turkish troops enter northern Syria

International Desk: Turkish troops and Syrian opposition forces attacked a Kurdish enclave in northern Syria on Sunday in their bid to drive a U.S.-allied Kurdish militia from the region.

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Tensions mount in Rohingya camps over returns to Myanmar

International Desk: Tensions mounted on Sunday at refugee camps in Bangladesh holding hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims over an operation to send them back to Myanmar, from where they have fled following a military crackdown.

Bangla News

Education Minister’s PO goes missing

Staff Correspondent: Personal officer (PO) of Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid has gone “missing” from Basila area of Dhaka two days after the disappearance of an education ministry staff.

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CHT people to enjoy ownership of their land: PM

Risingbd Desk: Urging the people of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) region to maintain peace and discipline, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday assured that they (people) would enjoy the ownership of their land in the area.

Bangla News

Women hold big rally against Trump

International Desk: Thousands have taken part in women's marches across the US on the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump's inauguration, in a bid to generate more female candidates running for office as well as to protest against the US president's policies.

Bangla News

Zimbabwe set 199-run target for Lankans

Sports Desk: Zimbabwe set a target of 199 runs against Sri Lanka in the 4th match of the Tri-nation series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday.

Bangla News

President joins Akheri Munajat from Bangabhaban

Risingbd Desk: President M Abdul Hamid joined the Akheri Munajat (concluding prayers) of the second phase of the three-day Bishwa Ijtema from Bangabhaban here today.

Bangla News

2nd phase Ijtema ends seeking divine blessings

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur:  The three-day second phase Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest congregation of the Muslims, at Tongi, on the outskirts of capital Dhaka ended with millions of devotees from home and abroad taking part in the `Akheri Munajat` (concluding prayers) on Sunday.  

Bangla News

Agüero puts Man City back on track against Newcastle

Sports Desk: In different circumstances, Manchester City might have been parading Alexis Sánchez as their new A-list signing and Sergio Agüero, one assumes, might have been left wondering what it meant for his own position.

Bangla News

Akheri Munajat begins

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: The Akheri Munajat (final prayers) of the second phase of three-day 53rd Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest congregations of Muslims, began at the Ijtema ground at 10.15am.

Bangla News

Jessore gunfight kills one

Staff Correspondent, Jessore: A man was killed in a gunfight between two groups in Raghurampur village under sadar upazila of the district on Sunday morning.

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Biswa Ijtema ends today with Akheri Munajat

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: The second phase of Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest religious congregations of the Muslim world, ends toady (Sunday) with Akheri Munajat, seeking spiritual well-being and welfare of the Muslim Ummah.  

Bangla News

Bangladeshi tourists boom in India

Manzurul Alam Mukul: Over 21.50 Bangladeshis visited India in 2017 posing over 60 per cent growth over the previous 2016.  

Bangla News

Turkey war planes launch strikes on Kurdish fighters

International Desk: Turkish war planes have launched air strikes on Kurdish fighters in northern Syria in a move likely to raise tensions with the US, reports BBC on Sunday.

Bangla News

Lakehead owner goes missing

Staff Correspondent: Khaleque Hassan Matin, owner of Lakehead Grammar School of the capital's Gulshan, went on missing, according to GD.

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Madrasa teacher killed in Gopalganj road crash

Gopalganj Correspondent: A madrasa teacher was killed as a passenger bus hit him at Kalnaghat area in Kashiani upazila of Gopalganj on Saturday afternoon.

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Drug peddler held in city

Staff Correspondent: Armed Police Battalion (APBn) held a drug peddler with phensidyl from the capital's Uttara on Saturday.

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More support needed for Rohingyas: WB

Staff Correspondent: World Bank (WB) South Asia Region Vice-President Annette Dixon said the Rohingya refugee crisis in southern Bangladesh is growing at a rapid pace and there is an urgent need to support the host communities to cope with the influx and to help the refugees who are extremely vulnerable.

Bangla News

Sechwasebak League leader's throat-slit body found

Feni Correspondent: Police recovered throat-slit body of a Sechwasebak League leader from a sand field adjacent to Matubhuiyan Bazar of the district's Daganbhuiyan upazila on Saturday morning.

Bangla News

Bangla-English mixed words banned on radio

Secretariat Correspondent: Information Ministry has issued directives to the country's radio stations to stop Bangla-English mixed words to present programmes.

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‘Construction work of Padma Bridge to be completed in due time’

Munshiganj Correspondent: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said construction work of the long-cherished Padma Bridge will be completed in due time.

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Section 144 imposed in Kushtia's Kumarkhali

Kushtia Correspondent: The local administration slapped section 144 at Kumarkhali upazila as two political organisations -- Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Jasad) --called their meetings at the same venue and time on Saturday.

Bangla News

Ivy undergoing treatment at Labaid hospital

Staff Correspondent: Mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) Dr Selina Hayat Ivy, who fell sick due to low blood pressure at her office in Narayanganj on Thursday, is undergoing treatment at Labaid Hospital in the capital.

Bangla News

Zero's script and title has been changed; says Katrina Kaif

Entertainment Desk: It is an unfortunate fact that Shah Rukh Khan has not been going through a very good phase when it comes to the box office, even since his much-hyped Dilwale underperformed as per expectations. While his FAN and Jab Harry Met Sejal were disasters, Raees was a hit, but not the monster hit that his fans expected the movie to be. Dear Zindagi was, in reality, an Alia Bhatt movie.a

Bangla News

4.5 magnitude earth quake jolts northern districts

Staff Correspondent, Rangpur: An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale hit northern part of Bangladesh on Saturday morning.

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Biswa Ijtema’s 2nd phase enters 2nd day

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: The second phase of 53rd Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest religious congregations of the Muslim world, entered second day on Saturday.  

Bangla News

Onion can help fight TB antibiotic resistance

Risingbd Desk: A type of onion could help the fight against antibiotic resistance in cases of tuberculosis, a study has suggested.  

Bangla News

Rohingya man shot during clash at Ukhiya

Cox's Bazar Correspondent: A Rohingya man was shot as two groups locked into a fierce clash in Ukhiya camp of Cox's Bazar on Friday night.

Bangla News

US security focus 'no longer terrorism'

International Desk: US Defence Secretary James Mattis has said competition between great powers, not terrorism, is now the main focus of America's national security.

Bangla News

Rajshahi City to get flyover for first time

Rajshahi Correspondent: Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) is going to construct a flyover for the first time in the city for improving its traffic system. 

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Bangladesh announce squad for 3rd, 4th matches

Sports Desk: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday announced a 15-member squad for the third and fourth match of the tri-nation series, ruling out opening batsman Imrul Kayes due to his finger injury.

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Missing baby girl found dead in Feni

Feni Correspondent: Police recovered body of a baby girl on Friday, a day after she went missing.

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Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 163 runs

Sports Desk: Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 163 runs in the third match of the Tri-Nation series.

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Man held with 13,675 Yaba pills in Feni

Feni Correspondent: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel detained a man with 13,675 pieces of Yaba tablets from a private car on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Mahipal area of the district on Friday afternoon.

Bangla News

Moudud slams govt over DNCC polls

Senior Correspondent: BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed has posed a question that why the state did not file appeal petition against the stay order of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) polls.

Bangla News

Youth killed by eve-teasers: 2 arrested

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: Detective Branch (DB) of Police arrested mastermind among two people over the incident of killing a youth in attack by eve-teasers at the district's Sonargaon upazila.

Bangla News

Bangladesh set 321 runs target for Sri Lanka

Sports Desk: Bangladesh, thanks to Tamim Iqbal's 84 runs, have set a target of 321 runs for Sri Lanka in the third match of the Tri-Nations Series.

Bangla News

Walton Group champion again

Sports Desk: Walton group emerged defending champion in the 7th T20 Corporate Cricket beating Beximco Textile by 60 runs in final held on Friday at Dhaka Residential Model Ground in the city.

Bangla News

Minor’s decomposed body found in Narayanganj

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: Police recovered decomposed body of a minor girl from Islampur village under Araihazar upazila of the district on Friday noon.

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Lakhs join Jumma prayers at Ijtema ground

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: Lakhs of pilgrims and a large number of people from the capital Dhaka and adjacent areas joined Jumma prayers Friday on Biswa Ijtema ground on the eastern bank of Turag.

Bangla News

Sexual harassment, assault rife at United Nations

International Desk: The United Nations has allowed sexual harassment and assault to flourish in its offices around the world, with accusers ignored and perpetrators free to act with impunity, the Guardian has been told.

Bangla News

Country's first-ever Walton computer manufacturing plant launched

Milton Ahmed: Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar said Bangladesh is no more import oriented country rather we are on way to emerge as manufacturer of ICT devices.

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Take proper steps to implement decisions

A decision has been taken to introduce the combined system of admission test in all public universities. The education ministry has taken the decision in a high level meeting recently.

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Rohingya man killed in elephant attack

Cox’s Bazar Correspondent: A Rohingya man was killed and two other were injured in an elephant attack in Lambashia area of Kutupalong Rohingya camp in Ukhia upazila on Friday morning.  

Bangla News

Bus fire kills 52 Uzbeks in Kazakhstan

International Desk: Fifty-two Uzbek citizens have been killed in a bus fire in Kazakhstan.  

Bangla News

2nd phase of Bishwa Ijtema begins

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur:  The second phase of 53rd Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the Muslims, began on Friday morning on the bank of the Turag River at Tongi on the outskirts of the city amid tight security.

Bangla News

Syria threatens to 'destroy' Turkish warplanes

International Desk: Syria threatened on Thursday to "destroy" any Turkish warplanes that fly into its territory as Ankara prepares to launch a cross-border military operation to wipe out Kurdish fighters it calls "terrorists".     

Bangla News

'Seven-tier security for 2nd phase Biswa Ijtema'

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: The second phase of 53rd Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest Muslim congregations in the world, will begin on Friday on the bank of Turag River at Tongi, on the outskirts of the capital.

Bangla News

US embassy not to be moved to Jerusalem within a year

International Desk: President Donald Trump denied on Wednesday that the planned relocation of the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem would take place within a year, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he expected the controversial move to happen by then.

Bangla News

'Steps to be taken against N'ganj gun-toting people'

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: Superintendent of Police (SP) in Narayanganj Mainul Haque said steps will be taken against people who showed arms and used in Narayanganj clash.

Bangla News

Ivy being treated at Labaid hospital

Staff Correspondent: Mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) Dr Selina Hayat Ivy has been hospitalized after she fell sick due to low blood pressure at her office in Narayanganj on Thursday.

Bangla News

Walton opens computer factory

Staff Correspondent: Walton group, the country's leading electrical, electronics and home appliances manufacturing and marketing company, has officially inaugurated an ultramodern computer factory at its Digi-Tech Industries at Chandra in Gazipur, emerging the country's first computer manufacturing workhouse.

Bangla News

Online registration service for intellectual properties opened

Staff Correspondent: The Department of Patent, Design and Trademarks (DPDT) under the Industries Ministry on Thursday unveiled the online service for registration of patents, designs and trademarks side by side other services, including intellectual properties.

Bangla News

HC summons three BUET teachers

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has summoned three teachers of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) over the incident of teasing three women students and torturing a male student.

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PM receives donation, blankets for relief fund

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has received donation and blankets for her relief and welfare fund from 20 government and private organisations and individuals.

Bangla News

52 dead in Kazakhstan bus fire

International Desk: A bus has caught fire in north-western Kazakhstan, killing 52 people, the interior ministry has said.

Bangla News

Kohli wins ICC cricketer of the year award

Sports Desk: India skipper Virat Kohli has dominated the global awards, winning the cricketer of the year and one-day international cricketer of year awards and voted captain of test team of the year.

Bangla News

Death for two over rape and murder of child upheld

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has upheld death sentences for two accused in a case over the rape and murder of seven-year-old girl Alpona Khatun in Maheshpur Upazila of Jhenaidah.

Bangla News

Court lifts ban on Deepika’s Padmaavat imposed by 4 states

Entertainment Desk: The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the decks for the all-India release of controversial movie 'Padmaavat' on January 25 and stayed notifications and orders issued by Rajasthan and Gujarat prohibiting exhibition of the film in their states.  

Bangla News

Deepika likely to star opposite Prabhas

Entertainment Desk: DNA reports that the makers of that Bollywood movie are planning to cast Padukone opposite Prabhas in a romantic film that the Baahubali star revealed he would start shooting for after wrapping up Sujeeth's trilingual action thriller Saaho.

Bangla News

Rangpur city mayor takes oath

Risingbd Desk: Newly elected Mayor of Rangpur City Corporation Mostafizar Rahman has taken oath of office.

Bangla News

18 held for cinema piracy in Ctg

Staff Correspondent, Chittagong:  In a drive, RAB has held 18 people from Jalsa Shopping Complex in the port city for cinema piracy.  

Bangla News

Ethiopia frees opposition leader Merera Gudina

International Desk: Prominent Ethiopian opposition leader Merera Gudina has been released from prison after more than a year in detention.

Bangla News

Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs

Sports Desk: Fast bowler Tendai Chatara claimed four wickets to help Zimbabwe edge Sri Lanka by 12 runs in the second one-day international of the tri-nation tournament in Dhaka on Wednesday. Chasing 291 for victory, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 278 in 48.1 overs despite a fighting 37-ball 64 by Thisara Perera. Opener Kusal Perera top-scored with 80.

Bangla News

Four of a family found dead in Cox's Bazar

Cox's Bazar Correspondent: A couple along with their two baby girls was found dead at Shiailla hill track area of Buddhist temple area of the district town on Wednesday evening.

Bangla News

SSC exams as per routine if DNCC by-polls deferred

Staff Correspondent: The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent exams will be held as per the previous routine if the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayoral by-election is deferred.

Bangla News

Steps to be taken against beef import: Minister

Secretariat Correspondent: Livestock Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda on Wednesday said the government will not allow beef import to save local farmers and beef industry.

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Schools to be brought under MPO following policy: PM

Staff Correspondent, from the Parliament: Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina has said the government may take a decision regarding the issue of inclusion of the non-government schools in the monthly pay order (MPO) in the next national budget.

Bangla News

Sr asst secretary arrested over embezzling Tk 5 crore

Staff Correspondent: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested senior assistant secretary (Land Acquisition Officer of Pirojpur) Md Setaful Islam over embezzling Tk 5 crore.

Bangla News

Shammi Akhter laid to eternal rest

Entertainment Desk: Award winning noted singer Shammi Akhter has been laid to eternal rest at Shahjahanpur graveyard in the capital around 2:30pm on Wednesday.

Bangla News

'Demo will be continued until demands met'

Staff Correspondent: Teachers and employees, under the banner of the Non-Government Education Nationalisation Liaison Forum, have been observing hunger strike for three days in front to the National Press Club in the capital, demanding the nationalisation of their institutions.

Bangla News

North Korea sending 230-member squad to South

International Desk: North Korea will send a 230-strong cheering squad to the Winter Olympics in the South next month, Seoul said on Wednesday after both sides held talks amid a thaw in inter-Korean ties and as Japan urged caution over the North’s “charm offensive”.

Bangla News

Shamim, Ivy will be called, says Quader

Staff Correspondent: Awami League (AL) will sit with Narayanganj MP Shamim Osman and Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) mayor Selina Hayat Ivy over their clash at broad day light happened on Tuesday, leaving dozens injured.

Bangla News

Zimbabwe set 291 runs target for Sri Lanka

Sports Desk: Hamilton Masakadza came up with a dominating 83-ball 73 but it was Sikandar Raza's half-century towards the end that helped Zimbabwe post 290 for 6 in the second tri-series One-Day International in Dhaka on Wednesday (January 17).

Bangla News

‘No stalemate will be created in DNCC’

Senior Correspondent: Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossain said the High Court order staying the by-polls for the mayoral post of the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will not create any stalemate on the regular activity of DNCC.

Bangla News

Muslim prohibited from entering religious buildings in China

International Desk: A mostly Muslim county in western China has banned children from attending religious events over a winter break, an education bureau said in a notice posted online, as authorities step up control of religious education.  

Bangla News

Ronaldinho announces retirement

International Desk: Former Barcelona midfielder Ronaldinho, who won the World Cup, Champions League, Copa Libertadores and World Player of the Year award, is retiring from the game, his brother and agent Assis said on Tuesday.  

Bangla News

Writ petitions seeking stay on DNCC polls: Order today

Staff Correspondent: The High Court will deliver its order today (Wednesday) on the two writ petitions seeking stay on the process for holding election to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).  

Bangla News

Academic activities of 57 medical students will continue

Staff Correspondent: The Appellate Division has scrapped a High Court injunction that restrained academic activities of 57 medical students of Uttara Adhunik Medical College.  

Bangla News

US cuts funding by more than half to Palestinian refugees

International Desk: The US government is cutting more than half of its planned funding to the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, a move that could prove catastrophic for millions of people in need.  

Bangla News

Doctors want President Trump's head examined

International Desk: President Donald Trump is "in excellent health," White House physician, Dr. Ronny Jackson, said following his physical Friday. But it's not clear whether any mental health tests were conducted, despite urging from mental health professionals.  

Bangla News

UK MPs warn of ‘grave concerns’

International Desk: The UK parliament members have expressed grave concern over the plan of repatriating Rohingyas from Bangladesh to Myanmar “without any clear understanding of their legal status and destination”.

Bangla News

AL picks Atiqul for DNCC by-polls

Staff Correspondent: The ruling Awami League (AL) has picked Atiqul Islam, former president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), to contest the mayoral race in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) by-polls scheduled for February 26.

Bangla News

South Africa set India 287 runs target

Sports Desk: South Africa were all out for 258 runs in their second innings, setting India 287 runs to win the Centurion Test.  

Bangla News

Govt names China Harbour in black list

Special Correspondent: The government has named Harbour Engineering Company Limited, a state-owned contracting company of China, in black list for offering Taka 50 lakh in bribe to a secretary.

Bangla News

Bangladesh has achieved enough capacity: WB

Special Correspondent: World Bank (WB) Vice President for the South Asia Region Annette Dixon on Tuesday appreciated Bangladesh of increasing its capacity in project implement and fund disbursement.

Bangla News

Pakistan clerics issue fatwa against suicide bombings

International Desk: More than 1,800 Pakistani Muslim clerics have issued an Islamic directive, or fatwa, forbidding suicide bombings, in a book unveiled by the government on Tuesday.

Bangla News

Ivy among dozens injured in Narayanganj clash

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: Dozens including Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy and a journalist were injured in a clash between supporters of the mayor and Local MP Shamim Osman over re-settling hawkers who were evacuated earlier.

Bangla News

Father finds son after hiring helicopter on a hunch

International desk: A teenager is "very lucky to be alive" after his father hired a helicopter on a hunch which then discovered the youth trapped in his car at the side of the road.

Bangla News

Noted singer Shammi Akhter no more

Entertainment Correspondent: Award winning singer Shammi Akhtar has died of cancer. She was 62. 

Bangla News

Railway staff crushed under train

Staff Correspondent, Rajshahi:  An employee of Bangladesh Railway was crushed under the wheels of a speedy commuter train in rail-gate area near city’s railway station on Tuesday.

Bangla News

Sending Khaleda to jail will increase her popularity

Staff Correspondent: BNP Standing Committee member Barrister Moudud Ahmed has trashed the charges against the party chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case, dubbing it a politically motivated case.

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Writ seeking stay on DNCC polls: Court order Wednesday

Staff Correspondent: A hearing on Tuesday ended on the writ petitions seeking stay on the process for holding election to the mayoral post for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) on February 26.

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Rohingyas to be repatriated within two years

International Desk: Bangladesh says it has agreed a timeframe with Myanmar for repatriating hundreds of thousands of Rohingya who fled an army crackdown last year.

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Recruitment tests of 8 govt. banks cancelled

Staff Correspondent: Bankers’ Selection Committee cancelled the recruitment tests of eight state-owned banks.

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Palestinian leaders reconsider recognition of Israel

International Desk: The Palestine Liberation Organisation's (PLO) Central Council, the second-highest Palestinian decision-making body, has recommended to revoke recognition of Israel until the latter recognises the State of Palestine in its 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.  

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14 Hajj agencies to face legal action

Senior Reporter: As many as 14 Hajj agencies are likely to face legal action for breaching code of conduct and illegal activities in Saudi Arabia.

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Shackled children found in California home

International Desk: Two parents have been arrested in California after police found 13 people allegedly being held captive at their home, including some "shackled to their beds with chains and padlocks".  

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Discussions fail, jute mill workers continue strike

Staff Correspondent, Khulna: The jute mill workers are continuing their strike action as discussions with authorities have failed.

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Netanyahu hails Modi as a ‘revolutionary leader’

International Desk: The strong bonding between PM Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu was in full display on Monday as the Israeli premier called Modi a "revolutionary leader" who had transformed India-Israel ties and the Indian PM reciprocated, promising big steps in cooperation in agriculture, science and defence.  

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Khaleda to appear before court today

Staff Correspondent: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will appear before a court in two cases -- the Zia Orphanage and the Zia Charitable Trust graft—today (Tuesday).  

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Venus Williams knocked out by Belinda Bencic

Sports Desk: Belinda Bencic said it was an "amazing feeling" after she beat 2017 runner-up Venus Williams in the first round of the Australian Open.

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The world’s coldest village

Risingbd Desk: Welcome to the coldest village on earth where the average temperature in January is -50C and inhabitant's eye lashes freeze solid mere moments after stepping outside.  

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Walton manufacturing world quality nuts, bolts and screws

Milton Ahmed: The local electronics giant Walton is manufacturing world-class nuts, bolts and screws, which are known as fasteners in engineering sector and also as industrial solutions in modern business, at its own factory at Chandra in Gazipur.

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DNCC Mayor Race: Tabith Awal gets BNP’s ticket

Senior Reporter: BNP executive committee member Md Tabith Awal has won the party ticket for the mayor in the by-polls to the Dhaka North City Corporation.  

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Ship with 350 tourists stuck on bay as engine goes out of order

Cox’s Bazar Correspondent: A tourist ship carrying more than 350 passengers has remained floating on the Bay of Bengal as its engine went out of order on Monday evening.

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Pakistan Taliban claims it killed Benazir Bhutto

International Desk: A recent book by a senior Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader claims that his group was behind the 2007 assassination of Pakistan’s first woman Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

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Male worker spends Tk 1,65,000 to go to KSA

Staff Correspondent, from Parliament: Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Nurul Islam BSc said a male worker has to spend Tk 1,65,000 as the migration cost if he wants to go to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

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Clashes in Libyan capital kill 9, close airport

International Desk: Heavy clashes broke out in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Monday, leaving at least nine people dead and forcing the airport to suspend all flights.

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Bangladesh win by 8 wickets against Zimbabwe

Sports Correspondent: Bangladesh clinched an eight-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in the opening ODI match in the Tri-Nation Series at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka.

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14-party to support Sheikh Hasina’s candidate

Staff Correspondent: The ruling Awami League-led 14-party alliance has decided to lend support to Sheikh Hasina-nominated aspirant for the by-election in Dhaka North City Corporation.  

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Bangladesh an attractive place for investment: Pranab

Risingbd Desk: Highly praising Bangladesh's stunning socioeconomic development under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said Bangladesh is an attractive place for investment.

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Ride-apps get nod

Senior Correspondent: The cabinet has given an approval for popular ride hailing mobile apps like Uber and Pathao under a framework of fresh guidelines.

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Philippines evacuates 12,000 people away from erupting volcano

International Desk: More than 12,000 people from a danger zone around Mayon volcano have been evacuated due to the volcano has been ejecting ash into the air since Saturday, Philippine authorities said on Monday.  

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HC passes split order on Article 70

Staff Correspondent:  A two-member High Court bench on Monday passed split order on a writ petition that challenged legality of Article 70 of the constitution, regarding cancellation of membership of a lawmaker for voting against his or her political party.  

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Zimbabwe set 171-run target for Bangladesh

Sports Correspondent: Visiting Zimbabwe set a target of 171 runs against Bangladesh in the opening ODI match in the Tri-Nation Series at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka.

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Myanmar building camp to house 30,000 Rohingyas

International Desk: Myanmar is building a camp to temporarily house 30,000 Rohingya Muslims targeted for repatriation after fleeing violence in Rakhine State, state media reported on Monday, as Myanmar and Bangladesh meet to discuss how to implement a repatriation deal.  

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New gas field found in Bhola

Senior Correspondent: Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Limited (BAPEX) discovered a new natural gas reserve in Bheduria of Bhola.

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Process for next polls begins in Oct: CEC

Satkhira Correspondent: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda has said that the process for holding the 11th parliamentary election will begin in October this year.  

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7 Pakistani soldiers killed

International Desk: The Indian army on Sunday said it had killed seven Pakistani soldiers in retaliatory action along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, according to news agency PTI.  

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Fire at Tejkunipara house under control

Staff Correspondent: The fire that broke out at a tin-shed building in Tejkunipara of Dhaka’s Tejgaon, has been brought under control Monday noon.

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North and South Korea meet again

International Desk: North and South Korea are discussing fielding a joint ice hockey team in next month's Winter Olympics, a potential first for the two countries, which have never competed under one flag at the Games.  

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Bangladesh win toss, choose to field

Sports Desk: Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza has elected to bowl first after winning the toss in the first match against Zimbabwe at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

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Rangpur fire: Four more women die

Staff Correspondent, Rangpur: Four more women have died from burn injuries at burn unit of Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RMCH) after trying to ward off the winter cold with a fire.

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Hearing on admission of 57 medical students Tuesday

Staff Correspondent: The appellate division fixed Tuesday to pass verdict on the High Court injunction restraining academic activities of 57 students who were admitted on “first-come, first-served” basis. 

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Shimulia-Kathalbari ferry services suspended

Munshiganj Correspondent: Ferry services on the Shimulia-Kathalbari routes were suspended due to adverse weather on Monday.

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Messi breaks yet another record with his 366th Barcelona goal

Sports Desk: Lionel Messi scored his 366th Barcelona goal on Sunday evening as Ernesto Valverde’s side finally won at Estadio Anoeta, beating Real Sociedad 4-2.

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'I am not a racist': Donald Trump

International Desk: President Trump has denied that he is racist, after a row broke out over his alleged use of the word "shithole" to describe African nations, reports BBC on Monday.

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CPD wants to bring down the country: Finance Minister

Special Correspondent: Finance Minister AMA Muhith has termed the statement of the Cantre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) regarding the country’s banking sector as rubbish.  

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Youth found dead after jumps in water off police chase

Staff Correspondent: A youth's body was recovered from water body of the district's Trishal upazila on Sunday, two days after he jumped into water body to save from police chase.

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Pranab Mukherjee arrives in Dhaka

Desk Report: Former president of India Pranab Mukherjee arrived on Sunday afternoon on a four-day private visit.   

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PM seeks more Canadian investment

Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday sought more Canadian investment for mutual benefits of the two countries.

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Job scopes in foreign ships increase for Bangladeshi sailors

Secretariat Correspondent: The government on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the European Union (EU) for the acceptance of the certificates of Bangladesh to increase job opportunities for the country's sailors in foreign ships.

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Institutions to be brought under MPO on conditions

Special Correspondent: Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith said some of the educational institutions will be brought under Monthly Pay Order (MPO) on conditions.

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New wage board formed for RMG sector

Senior Correspondent: A new wage board has been formed to review the existing wages of the garment industry workers.

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Modi breaks protocol to receive Netanyahu

International Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday broke protocol to receive his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara in Delhi.

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Madrasa teachers likely to get good news

Secretariat Correspondent: Ebtedayee madrasa teachers, who are on a hunger strike demanding nationalization of registered Ebtedayee madrasas, are likely to get a good news within one or two days.

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Gangni municipal mayor jailed for 10 yrs

Meherpur Correspondent: A district court sentenced the Mayor of Gangni upazila of Meherpur district and convener of upazila Juba League Ashraful Islam to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in an arms case.

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Quader visits ailing Rama Chowdhury

Staff Correspondent, Chittagong: Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader visited ailing Rama Chowdhury better known as ‘Ekattorer Janani’ who is undergoing treatment at Chittagong Medical Center on Sunday noon.

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PM joins Biswa Ijtema Akheri Munajat

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today joined the Akheri Munajat (final prayers) of the 53rd Biswa Ijtema as the first phase of the world's largest Muslim congregation after the holy Hajj ended on the banks of the river Turag at Tongi.

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Nine to walk gallows for murdering Hanu in Khulna

Staff Correspondent, Khulna: A Khulna court has sentenced nine persons to death in a case filed for killing Bhadrabila union Awami League president Provash Roy alias Hanu in Khulna.

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BNP to name DNCC mayoral candidate Monday

Senior Correspondent: BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said the party is likely to announce the name of the mayoral candidate for the by-polls to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) on Monday night.

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Aamir, Katrina learning dance together

Entertainment Desk: Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif’s chemistry was most visible in the song ‘Kamli’ from Vijay Krishna Acharya’s ‘Dhoom: 3’.

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No bar to continue 4G auction

Staff Correspondent: The appellate division upheld the chamber Judges Court verdict that halted the HC order which issued a stay order on the circular of 4G license by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).

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First phase of Biswa Ijtema ends

Staff Correspondent: The first phase of Biswa Ijtema, the second largest Muslim congregation after the Hajj, ended in Tongi of Gazipur with Akheri Munajat seeking spiritual well-being and welfare of the Muslim Ummah.

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First phase of Biswa Ijtema ends

Staff Correspondent: The first phase of Biswa Ijtema, the second largest Muslim congregation after the Hajj, ended in Tongi of Gazipur with Akheri Munajat seeking spiritual well-being and welfare of the Muslim Ummah.

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President to witness army's winter exercise at Swarna Dweep

Risingbd Desk: President M Abdul Hamid is set to witness Bangladesh Army's annual winter exercise at the offshore island of Swarna Dweep at Noakhali's Hatia upazila today.

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Varsity student crushed to death, students block road

Gopalganj Correspondent: Students of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University blocked Gopalganj-Tungipara highway protesting the death a female student of the varsity.

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US Embassy to remain closed Sunday

Staff Correspondent: The US embassy will remain closed on Sunday on the occasion of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.

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