4 Ansarullah Bangla Team members held

Staff Correspondent: Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in separate drives have arrested four suspected members of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) from different areas of the capital city.  

Bangla News

Suicide of CMCH doctor: Wife Mitu arrested

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: Police has arrested Dr. Tanjila Haq Mitu in connection with the suicide of her husband Mustafa Murshed Akash, a doctor of Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH).

Bangla News

Amar Ekushey Book Fair begins today

Staff Correspondent: The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair- 2019 begins on Bangla Academy premises and at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital today (Friday).  

Bangla News

We have to use Bangla in our daily life

The month of Language Movement February has begun. The special month has come again in the life of Bengali nation again.

Bangla News

US envoy reveals North Korea nuclear pledge

International Desk: North Korea has pledged to destroy all its nuclear material enrichment facilities, according to the US special envoy for the country, Stephen Biegun.  

Bangla News

Amar Ekushey Book Fair begins Friday

Staff Correspondent: The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair- 2019 will begin on Bangla Academy premises and at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital tomorrow (Friday).

Bangla News

Govt working for inclusive development: PM

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said her government is striving to ensure that every people irrespective of their religious and ethnic identity get their equal rights.

Bangla News

‘Bangladesh now a place of trust for foreign entrepreneurs’

Staff Correspondent: Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said after getting the initial recognition of a developing country status, Bangladesh has become a place of trust for the foreign entrepreneurs and investors due to the ongoing friendly investment situation and socioeconomic development in various fields alongside growing GDP growth.

Bangla News

11 areas of graft in health sector, ACC places 25 recommendations

Secretariat Correspondent: After conducting a widespread investigation into the health sector, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) identified 11 areas of corruption and prepared a set of 25 recommendations to stop the menace.

Bangla News

Sakhawat Moon appointed deputy press secretary to PM

Secretariat Correspondent: KM Sakhawat Moon has been appointed as deputy press secretary to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Bangla News

Second 'Tied' Test umpire dies at 85

Sports Desk: Former Test umpire Dara Dotiwalla passed away at his residence on Wednesday. He was 85.

Bangla News

Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Guaido

International Desk: Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido said he has held secret meetings with members of the military as he continues to put pressure on the regime with the growing support of the international community.

Bangla News

Vitamin enriched ‘Golden Rice’ awaits ministry’s nod

Secretariat Correspondent: Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque said that the golden-colored rice is waiting for the approval of the Environment Ministry.

Bangla News

DMP to take foolproof security for Amar Ekushey Book Fair

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) will take foolproof security to hold smoothly the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair - 2018 starting from tomorrow (Friday).

Bangla News

ACC grills 2 brothers of Abzal Hossain

Staff Correspondent: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) interrogated two brothers of Abzal Hossain, accountant of Department of the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) over their alleged embezzlement of Tk 100 crore.

Bangla News

3 killed as private car overturns in Mymensingh

Staff Correspondent, Mymensingh:  Three people of a family were killed and three others injured as a private car overturned early Thursday.  

Bangla News

Vitamin A plus campaign February 9

Secretariat Correspondent: The National Vitamin-A Plus campaign will be held across Bangladesh on February 9, to provide vitamin-A Plus capsules to all children aged from six months to 11 months.

Bangla News

50,000 primary teachers being transferred

Secretariat Correspondent:  The government is going to transfer 50,000 teachers of newly-nationalised primary schools to old government schools in a bid to ensure quality education.  

Bangla News

Farmers Bank now Padma Bank

Economic Correspondent: The name of much talked ‘Farmers Bank’ has been changed. Bangladesh Bank renamed The Farmers Bank Limited as Padma Bank Limited.

Bangla News

Saudi Arabia ends major anti-corruption campaign

International Desk: Saudi Arabia says it has ended its anti-corruption drive, launched in 2017, that saw hundreds of princes, tycoons and business chiefs rounded up.  

Bangla News

Bangkok schools closed over unhealthy pollution levels

International Desk: Toxic smog in Bangkok has forced more than 400 schools to close for the rest of the week, to protect children from its harmful effects.

Bangla News

Sub-Editors Council polls today

Staff Correspondent: The election to Dhaka Sub-Editor Council Elections is going to start this noon.

Bangla News

Trump tells US spy chiefs to go back to school

International Desk: President Donald Trump has called US intelligence agencies "naive" on Iran and also dismissed their assessment of the threat posed by North Korea.

Bangla News

Canada confirms 14th case of envoy falling ill in Cuba

International Desk: Canada has confirmed a 14th case of unusual health symptoms experienced by diplomatic staff in Havana, Cuba.

Bangla News

Polar vortex brings deadly cold snap to US states

International Desk: Cities are all but shutting down across the US Midwest as the region shivers in a deadly cold snap known as a polar vortex.  

Bangla News

No movement within 200 yards of SSC exam centres

Staff Correspondent: No one other than examinees will be allowed within 200 yards of examination centres in Dhaka during the Secondary School Certificate (SSC), SSC/Dakhil (Vocational) and Dakhil examinations.

Bangla News

Trump gave order to kill me: Maduro

International Desk: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accused Donald Trump of ordering neighbouring Colombia's government to kill him, but said he was open to the possibility of talks with the U.S. leader and his own domestic foes.

Bangla News

Won’t create any obstacle in criticism of govt: PM

Parliament Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, “Criticism is important in a democratic process. I can at least assure that those who are in the opposition side will be able to make enough criticisms. We won’t create any obstacle in this regard. We neither did it in the past nor will in the future.”

Bangla News

Shirin Sharmin elected Speaker, Fazle Rabbi Deputy Speaker

Parliament Correspondent: Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury (Rangpur-6) and Md Fazle Rabbi Miah (Gaibandha-5) were unanimously elected Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 11th Jatiya Sangsad respectively on Wednesday.

Bangla News

Five promoted to senior secretary

Secretariat Correspondent: The government has promoted five secretaries to the rank of senior secretary.  

Bangla News

TI report faulty, politically motivated: Info Minister

Staff Correspondent: Information Minister Hasan Mahmud has rejecting the report of Transparency International, Bangladesh (TIB) saying the report is faulty and politically motivated.

Bangla News

Journo Gautam killing: Life term for five upheld

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) on Wednesday upheld the life term imprisonment to five accused and acquitted four others in journalist Gautam Das killing case.

Bangla News

Rony gets life-term in Eskaton double murder case

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has sentenced Bakhtiar Alam Rony, son of ex-Awami League lawmaker Pinu Khan, to life-term imprisonment in the Eskaton double murder case.

Bangla News

Keep up pressure on Myanmar to take back Rohingyas: PM

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the international community including Vietnam to keep up pressure on the Myanmar government to take back their forcibly displaced nationals from Bangladesh.

Bangla News

BB unveils new monetary policy

Economic Correspondent: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has announced its monetary policy for the second half (January-June) of the fiscal year 2018-19.

Bangla News

Cyber patrolling, undercover operation to stop question leak

Staff Correspondent: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Director General Benazir Ahmed said that cyber patrolling and undercover operation is underway to prevent question paper leak ahead of the upcoming SSC examinations.

Bangla News

BNP forms human chain in protest of JS Session

Staff Correspondent: Leaders and activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have formed a human chain in the city protesting the start of the maiden session of the 11th parliament.

Bangla News

Language veteran Anwarul Haque passes away

Pabna Correspondent: Language movement veteran Anwarul Haque has died at his residence in Shalgaria of the district town early Wednesday.

Bangla News

Man City boss wary of 'tough' fixture challenge

Sports Desk: Pep Guardiola said his Manchester City side have to overcome the "challenge" of a difficult run of fixtures as they seek to get their title defence back on track after a 2-1 loss at Newcastle.

Bangla News

AL parliamentary board meeting today

Staff Correspondent: The parliamentary board meeting of the ruling Bangladesh Awami League would be held at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban this afternoon.

Bangla News

Contractor killed in Kaliakoir road crash

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: A contractor was killed as a mud-laden truck ran over him in Kaliakoir on Tuesday night.  

Bangla News

Bangladesh PM to visit Germany Feb 14

Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will start a two-day official visit to Germany from February 14.

Bangla News

Eskaton double murder verdict today

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court will today (Wednesday) deliver its verdict in the Eskaton double murder case, filed against Bakhtiar Alam Rony, son of ex-Awami League lawmaker Pinu Khan.

Bangla News

Travel ban for Venezuela opposition leader

International Desk: Venezuela's Supreme Court has banned opposition leader Juan Guaidó from leaving the country and frozen his bank accounts.

Bangla News

Age limit fixed at 30 for Ducsu polls

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka University (DU) authorities have fixed the age limit at 30 years for the candidates of the elections to DU Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) and hall unions.  

Bangla News

First session of 11th parliament begins this afternoon

Staff Correspondent: The first session of the 11th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) will begin at 3 pm today (Wednesday).

Bangla News

ACC chairman ashamed of jailing wrong accused

Staff Correspondent: Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Iqbal Mahmood has expressed sorrows over serving a wrong accused in jail in cases filed by the anti-corruption body.  

Bangla News

349 cops get awards for best service

Staff Correspondent: A total of 349 police officials have been awarded police medals in recognition of their bravery, heroism, skills, honesty and great service in 2018.

Bangla News

Neymar could be out for season if surgery needs

Sports Desk: PSG superstar Neymar's season could be over with his most recent injury. Set to miss his club's upcoming Champions League round of 16 matches against Manchester United due to a foot injury, ESPNFC is reporting that he actually may be out for the season if his injury requires surgery.

Bangla News

BNP to form human chain on 1st day of JS Session

Senior Correspondent: Terming the 11th parliament a ‘fake and stigmatised’ one, BNP on Tuesday announced to form a one-hour human chain in the city on Wednesday, protesting the start of its maiden session.

Bangla News

BB set to unveil monetary policy Jan 30

Economic Correspondent: Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to announce its monetary policy for the second half of the current 2018-19 fiscal year on January 30.  

Bangla News

‘Action if people do not get services from police’

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Asaduzzaman Mia said police will have to win confidence of the people with good behavior and give the best possible services to them.

Bangla News

‘TI report won’t be acceptable sans analytics’

Staff Correspondent: Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman Iqbal Mahmud said that the latest report on graft by the Transparency International (TI) will not be acceptable unless the causes of rising corruption in Bangladesh is addressed.

Bangla News

PM emphasises on framing land policy

Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina put emphasis on framing a national policy for optimum utilization of land for various purposes like building industries and agricultural uses across the country.

Bangla News

Legal notice served to stop private practice of govt physicians

Staff Correspondent: A legal notice has been served to the authorities concerned to stop private practice of the government physicians.

Bangla News

Babu Sona murder case: Wife Dipa to walk gallows

Staff Correspondent, Rangpur: A Rangpur court sentenced Snigdha Sarker alias Dipa to death on charge of killing her husband Advocate Rathis Chandra Bhowmik Babu Sona.

Bangla News

2 friends killed Chandnaish road crash

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: Two friends were killed as a truck rammed their motorbike in Chandnaish upazila of Chattogram on Monday night.

Bangla News

ICC reveals T20 World Cup 2020 schedule

Sports Desk: The fixtures for the ICC T20 World Cup Australia 2020 were revealed in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday morning, the cricket governing body said in a statement issued to the media.

Bangla News

Bangladesh registers decline in global corruption index

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh has gone four notches down in the Berlin-based Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2018, ranking 13th most corrupt country of the world.

Bangla News

ECNEC approves 9 projects worth over Tk16,433cr

Staff Correspondent: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved nine projects worth an estimated cost of Tk16,433.27 crore.

Bangla News

Verdict against 6 Hizb ut-Tahrir men Wednesday

Staff Correspondent: A special court will deliver its verdict against 6 Hizb ut-Tahrir men including chief coordinator tomorrow (Wednesday).  

Bangla News

Two die as truck falls into ditch in Ashulia

Staff Correspondent: At least two people were killed when a brick-laden truck fell into Turag River in Ashulia, on the outskirts of Dhaka, on Tuesday morning.

Bangla News

5 members of int’l drug-dealing syndicate held

Staff Correspondent: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested five members of an international drug-dealing syndicate who were involved in smuggling huge amount of drug seized in Sri Lanka.

Bangla News

EC directs to remove pre-poll campaign materials

Staff Correspondent: The Election Commission (EC) has given instruction to the authority concerned to remove all campaign materials ahead of the upcoming by-polls in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).

Bangla News

Gang-rape accused killed in Ctg gunfight

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: An alleged rapist was killed in a “shootout” with police in Kotwali Thana area in the port city early Tuesday.

Bangla News

Screen time may harm toddlers

Risingbd Desk: Letting a toddler spend lots of time using screens may delay their development of skills such as language and sociability, according to a large Canadian study.  

Bangla News

Fast food giants under fire on climate and water usage

Risingbd Desk: A coalition of investors is calling on McDonalds, KFC, and other fast food suppliers to take swift action on climate change.  

Bangla News

US targets 'corrupt' Venezuela oil firm

International Desk: The US has imposed sanctions on Venezuela's state-owned oil firm PDVSA and urged the country's military to accept a peaceful transfer of power.

Bangla News

US charges China's Huawei with fraud

International Desk: The US Justice Department has filed a host of criminal charges against Chinese telecoms giant Huawei and its chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou.  

Bangla News

PM hosts tea party for foreign diplomats

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday hosted a tea party at Ganabhaban in honour of foreign diplomats and heads of different missions and representatives of international organisations.

Bangla News

30 out of 35 absent at Rangpur health complex

Staff Correspondent, Rangpur: Rangpur divisional director (Health) found that 30 out of 35 nurses, health officials and employees including doctors of 50-bed upazila health complex supposed to be at the health complex were absent.

Bangla News

Bangla Academy Sahitya Puroshkar announced

Staff Correspondent: “Bangla Academy Sahitya Puroshkar 2018” has been announced in four out of ten categories ahead of the Ekushey book fair.

Bangla News

HC for action against those responsible for air pollution

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) on Monday ordered the authorities concerned to conduct mobile court drives twice a week to take legal action against those who are responsible for air pollution in the capital.

Bangla News

Cabinet’s decision implementation rate reduced to 10pc

Secretariat Correspondent: The implementation rate of decisions which the cabinet took during the fourth quarterly period (October-December) of last year has come down to 10.48 percent.

Bangla News

6 held over anti-state post on social media

Staff Correspondent: Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested six people from various spots of the country for posting fake information, anti-state comment on social media.

Bangla News

Madrasa student found dead in Satkhira

Satkhira Correspondent:  A madrasa student has been found dead in Hazarpara area of the district’s Patkelghata Thana.  

Bangla News

Probe report deferred to Feb 27

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has fixed February 27 to submit the probe report in a money laundering case filed against controversial business tycoon Moosa Bin Shamsher.

Bangla News

Verdict on 5 Netrokona ‘Razakars’ any day

Staff Correspondent: A special tribunal will deliver its verdict on five alleged Razakars of Netrokona any day over crimes committed against humanity during 1971.

Bangla News

Peru landslide kills 15 at hotel wedding party

International Desk: At least 15 people were killed when a landslide crashed into a hotel during a wedding celebration in south-eastern Peru, officials say.  

Bangla News

Home loan for govt employees at 5pc interest rate

Staff Correspondent:  State-owned Rupali Bank Ltd has begun to provide government officers and employees with home loans at 5 per cent interest rate.

Bangla News

Two drug peddlers killed in Teknaf

Cox’s Bazar Correspondent: Two suspected drug peddlers were killed in a gunfight between two groups of drug traders in Mina Bazar area of Hoikong union under Teknaf upazila of the district early Monday.

Bangla News

3 killed in city road crashes

Staff Correspondent: Three people were killed injured in separate road crashes at Uattara and Khilkhet areas of the capital early Monday.

Bangla News

GM chickens lay eggs with anti-cancer drugs

Risingbd Desk: Researchers have genetically modified chickens that can lay eggs that contain drugs for arthritis and some cancers.  

Bangla News

US professor removed over ‘Speak English’ email

International Desk: A US university professor has been removed as director of a graduate programme, amid a furore over an email she sent urging students not to speak Chinese.

Bangla News

Barrister Mainul released on bail

Staff Correspondent: Barrister Mainul Hosein was released on Sunday after the High Court granted ad-interim bail in cases filed against him earlier.

Bangla News

US 'will respond to Venezuela threats'

International Desk: The US has warned Venezuela that any threats against American diplomats or opposition leader Juan Guaidó will be met with "a significant response".  

Bangla News

Woman dies as police hold son without warrant

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: A sexagenarian woman died of cardiac arrest after she had known that police held her son without arrest warrant.

Bangla News

FBCCI receives Certificate of Merit

Economic Correspondent: The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) received 'Certificate of Merit', awarded by the World Customs Organization (WCO) on the occasion of International Customs Day-2019.

Bangla News

ACC chairman discontent over absence-irregularities in school

Staff Correspondent: Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Iqbal Mahmood on Sunday came up with anger over irregularities and absence of teacher in school.  

Bangla News

Djokovic beats Nadal to win record title

Sports Desk: Novak Djokovic won a record seventh Australian Open title and a third successive Grand Slam as he swept aside Rafael Nadal in Melbourne.

Bangla News

ACC seizes properties of Falu, his wife

Staff Correspondent: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has seized all the moveable and immoveable properties of former BNP chairperson adviser Moasaddek Ali Falu and his wife Mahbuba Sultana.

Bangla News

Momen for UK’s more support to send Rohingyas back

Secretariat Correspondent: Saying thanks to the UK for extending comprehensive support for the Rohingya crisis, Foreign Minister Dr A K Abdul Momen has urged the country’s ambassador in Dhaka to do more so that the Rohingyas could go back to their ancestral homeland in safety and dignity.  

Bangla News

New navy chief adorned with Vice Admiral rank

Risingbd Desk: Newly appointed Chief of Bangladesh Naval Staff Abu Mozaffar Mohiuddin Mohammad Aurangzeb Chowdhury was adorned with the rank of Vice Admiral today.

Bangla News

‘Trying to solve unresolved issues of journos’

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said, “I am trying to solve the unresolved issues of journalists since taking charge as the minister. I hope the issues will be solved soon through holding discussions with all. An initiative to implement ninth wage board has been taken.”

Bangla News

Leave jobs if reluctant to provide services, PM to doctors

Senior Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that physicians have been given state honours. Now they have to provide services. Otherwise, they should leave the jobs.

Bangla News

Khirshapat mango gets GI recognition

Economic Correspondent: The Khirshapat of Chapainawabganj, one of the most popular varieties of Mango, has got Geographical Indication (GI).

Bangla News

IGP urges policemen to work honestly

Staff Correspondent, Rajshahi: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Mohammad Jabed Patwari said all the members of police department have to work honestly. The rule of law will prevail then.

Bangla News

Guaranty Period on Marcel Fridge Compressor extended to 12 yrs

Staff Reporter: The local electronics and electrical brand ‘Marcel’ has extended the guaranty period of its’ fridge’ compressors to 12 years from the previous 10 years as the assurance of highest standard of the compressors used in Marcel fridges.

Bangla News

‘There is no preparation to hold DITF in Purbachal’

Economic Correspondent: Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said that a huge space is needed to hold an international trade fair. There is no such space in Purbachal right now.

Bangla News

PM mourns death of AL leader Nurul Alam Chy

Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Chattogram North District Awami League (AL) President and former member of parliament Nurul Alam Chowdhury.

Bangla News

Voting in Gaibandha-3 polls underway

Staff Correspondent: Voting in the by-election to Gaibandha-3 (Sadullapur-Palashbari) constituency is underway on Sunday.

Bangla News

Attack on Dr Kamal's motorcade: Probe report on Feb 28

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court on Sunday fixed February 28 for submitting the investigation report in a case filed over an attack on the Jatiya Oikyafront leader’s motorcade.

Bangla News

At least 21 people killed in Philippines church bombing

International Desk: Two explosions at Jolo Cathedral in the Mindanao region of the Philippines killed more than a dozen people on Sunday.

Bangla News

Senior AL leader Nurul Alam Chowdhury dies

Staff Correspondent: Former lawmaker also president of North District Awami League unit of Chattogram, Nurul Alam Chowdhury passed away early Sunday.

Bangla News

Atiqul gets AL ticket for DNCC by-polls, Zakia in Kishoreganj

Senior Correspondent: Awami League nominated businessperson Atiqul Islam to vie the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayoral by-polls.

Bangla News

Canadian PM sacks ambassador to China

International Desk: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has fired Canada's ambassador to China, John McCallum.

Bangla News

Titans out of BPL race after losing to Sixers

Sports Desk: Khulna Titans were ruled out of the top four play-off race in ongoing Bangladesh Premier League after a 58-run defeat to Sylhet Sixers on Saturday at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattgoram.

Bangla News

PM invites Oikyafront leaders at Ganobhaban

Senior Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited Jatiya Oikyafront senior leaders to exchange greetings at Ganobhaban over tea on February 2.  

Bangla News

PM greets Pranab Mukherjee on being conferred Bharat Ratna

Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has extended her heartfelt congratulations to former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee on being conferred the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of India.

Bangla News

Khirshapat mango to get GI recognition

Economic Correspondent: Industries Minister Nurul Mazid Mahmud Humayun has said Khirshapat mango of Chapainawabganj, one of the most popular varieties of mango, will get Geographical Indication (GI) for its extraordinary and unique quality.

Bangla News

Holey Artisan attack case fugitive accused Shariful remanded

Staff Correspondent: A court in Dhaka on Saturday granted a 6-day remand to a suspected member of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), also a charge-sheeted accused in the Holey Artisan Bakery attack case, in a case filed under Anti-Terrorism Act.

Bangla News

Militant leader Rizwan Haroon sent to jail after remand

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has sent Militant leader Rizwan Haroon to jail after ending a five-day remand in a case filed with Gulshan Police Station under Anti-Terrorism Act.  

Bangla News

Gulzar re-elected president while Khokon secretary general

Entertainment Desk: Mushfiqur Rahman Gulzar elected as the President and Badiul Alam Khokon elected the Secretary General of the Bangladesh Film Director's Executive Council. They will lead the association for next two-year.

Bangla News

Gulzar re-elected president while Khokon secretary general

Entertainment Desk: Mushfiqur Rahman Gulzar elected as the President and Badiul Alam Khokon elected the Secretary General of the Bangladesh Film Director's Executive Council. They will lead the association for next two-year.

Bangla News

Philippine voters back self-rule on Mindanao

International Desk: Voters have decisively approved a new Muslim-led region in the Philippines' south, which is hoped will bring a measure of peace after decades of fighting killed thousands and mired the area in poverty.

Bangla News

7 dead, 200 missing in Brazil dam collapse disaster

International Desk: A collapse of a disused dam at an iron-ore mine complex in southeast Brazil killed at least seven people and left 150 missing, officials said, as they sought to evaluate the full scope of the disaster.  

Bangla News

‘The whole rivalry thing about Janhvi and me is so funny’

Entertainment Desk: Often pitted against each other, Bollywood newbies Sara Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor's comparison to each other comes naturally.

Bangla News

‘Increasing revenue collection a must to accelerate development

Economic Reformer: National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan has said there is no alternative to increasing revenue collection to accelerate the government's development activities.

Bangla News

‘Drug peddler’ killed in Kushtia ‘gunfight’

Kushtia Correspondent: A suspected drug trader was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police in the district early Saturday.

Bangla News

Jubo League activist killed in miscreant attack

Kishoreganj Correspondent: A Juba League activist named AKM Yusuf Monir was killed by miscreants in the district on Friday night.

Bangla News

Trump accepts deal for temporary end to painful shutdown

International Desk: President Donald Trump has yielded to political pressure to end the longest US government shutdown in history.  

Bangla News

Int'l Customs Day today

Staff Correspondent: The International Customs Day is being observed in the country, along with 182 other member -countries of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), today (Saturday).

Bangla News

Riders post record total as Hales, Rossouw hit tons

Sports Desk: Rangpur Riders post a mammoth total of 239 runs for four in 20 overs on Friday against Chittagong Vikings in Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in the port city which is the highest-ever team total in the history of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Bangla News

PM for national unity to take country forward

Desk Report: Stressing the need for a national unity forgetting all the differences to take the country forward, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said her government will root out corruption from the country through strict enforcement of laws.

Bangla News

Copa America-2019 draw revealed

Sports Desk: The 2019 Copa America draw took place in Rio de Janeiro last night, with hosts Brazil receiving a relatively easy group as they attempt to win the tournament for the first time in 12 years.

Bangla News

Avoiding upazila polls to be suicide attempt to BNP

Senior Correspondent: Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said that no participation of BNP in the upcoming upazila polls will be a suicidal attempt to them as like the previous times.

Bangla News

Election to be competitive even without BNP: HT Imam

Senior Correspondent: Prime Minister’s political adviser H T Imam said that the upazila election will be competitive even BNP does not participate in the race.

Bangla News

Road crashes took 7,221 lives in 2018

Staff Correspondent: According to a report by the Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Organisation, at least 7,221 people were killed in road accidents across the country in 2018.

Bangla News

US sends destroyer through Taiwan Strait

International Desk: The United States Navy has sent a warship through the Taiwan Strait, the U.S. Pacific Fleet told The Japan Times, as military and trade tensions continue to fester between Beijing and Washington.  

Bangla News

All parties including BNP urged to join elections

Staff Correspondent: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has urged all the registered political parties including BNP to join upcoming upazila and other elections.

Bangla News

Music composer Alauddin Ali on life support

Entertainment Desk: Renowned composer and music director Alauddin Ali has been put on life support in the ICU at Universal Medical College and Hospital in city Hospital.

Bangla News

Salman Khan's 'Bharat' releases much-awaited teaser

Entertainment Desk: Fans of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan rejoiced as the actor's upcoming venture 'Bharat' unveiled its highly anticipated teaser on Friday.

Bangla News

Gas cylinder blast in Mirpur kills youth

Staff Correspondent: A youth has been killed, and a school boy has sustained burn injuries, in a gas cylinder explosion in Mirpur-1 area in the capital.

Bangla News

Big rise in atmospheric CO2 expected in 2019

Risingbd Desk: Met Office researchers expect to record one of the biggest rises in atmospheric concentrations of CO2 in 2019.  

Bangla News

UN expert to lead probe into Khashoggi murder

International Desk: The United Nations special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions said on Thursday she would travel to Turkey next week to head an "independent international inquiry" into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Bangla News

US vows to disconnect Maduro's funding

International Desk: The Trump administration is trying to cut Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro's revenue streams, US National Security Adviser John Bolton says.  

Bangla News

13 workers killed as truck overturns in Cumilla

Cumilla Correspondent: At least 13 workers were killed as a coal-laden truck overturned early Friday.

Bangla News

40,000 get NTRCA job message

Staff Correspondent:  The government is going to recruit about 40,000 teachers to MPO-listed non-government schools, colleges and madrasas across the country.

Bangla News

PM to address nation today

Secretariat Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to address the nation today (Friday) evening.

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Accountability should be ensured

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has found proof of absence of 40 percent of physicians at hospitals after conducting separate drives at eleven public hospitals in eight districts of the country including the capital Dhaka.

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Bangladesh Bank to unveil monetary policy Jan 30

Desk Report: Bangladesh Bank will announce its monetary policy for the second half of the current 2018-19 fiscal year at the end of the month.

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PM felicitates 10 women footballers

Sports Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has felicitated the remaining 10 members of the Bangladesh women’s team who clinched the Saff U-18 Championship last year.

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PM to address nation Friday

Secretariat Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to address the nation on Friday evening.

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1000 models of appliances available at Walton Pavilion in DITF

Staff Reporter: Nearly 100 sorts of electronics, electrical, home, kitchen, industrial solutions and ICT products and accessories are available at the premier pavilion of the countries electronics giant ‘Walton’ in the ongoing month-long “Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF)- 2019.”

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4 women adorned with Lt Col badge

Secretariat Correspondent: Chief of Army Staff General Aziz Ahmed on Thursday gave the badge of Lieutenant Colonel Rank to the newly promoted four women officers of the long course at the army headquarters.

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BiswaIjtema to be held in one phase Feb 15-17

Senior Correspondent: BiswaIjtema, the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj, will be held on February 15-17and it will be held once instead of two phases.

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Five get life term for killing covered-van driver

Staff Correspondent, Rajshahi: A tribunal in Rajshahi sentenced five people to life term imprisonment on charge of killing a covered-van driver in a petrol bomb explosion in Shibganj upazila of the district.

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Botha retires from all forms of cricket

Sports Desk: Johan Botha, an all-rounder in the truest sense of the word, has retired from all forms of cricket with immediate effect.

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ACC decides to seize illegal wealth during investigation

Staff Correspondent: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to seize illegally amassed properties during investigation.

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Kim expresses 'great satisfaction' at Trump letter

International Desk: North Korea's Kim Jong Un expressed "great satisfaction" with a letter from Donald Trump and is looking forward to a second nuclear summit with the U.S. president, a North Korean state news agency reported Wednesday.

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Malaysia elects new king after shock abdication

International Desk: Malaysia has elected Sultan Abdullah of Pahang as its new king after the shock abdication of the previous monarch.

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PM for cooperation among Asia-Pacific nations

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today put emphasis on cooperation among the Asia-Pacific nations, especially among neighbours, to combat natural calamities, describing it as very important to face damage of greater magnitude.

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Four militant suspects held in Mymensingh

Staff Correspondent, Mymensingh: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel detained four suspected militants from Biddaganj Railway Station in Mymensingh.

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‘Existing education system not fit to fulfill 2041 dream’

Staff Correspondent: Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has said that it is impossible to fulfill dream of 2041 through the existing education system.

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Gatco case: Khaleda at court

Staff Correspondent: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been produced before a Dhaka court in Gatco graft case.  

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Charge sheet submitted in Demra double murder case

Staff Correspondent: Police submitted a charge sheet against two suspects accusing them of killing two kids named Nursrat Jahan, 4 and Faria Akhtar Dola in the capital's Demra.

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Global health research money reaches record high

Risingbd Desk: Funding to tackle 33 significant diseases has reached its highest level since figures were taken, says a survey which has tracked this for 11 years.  

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UK team drills record West Antarctic hole

International Desk: UK scientists have succeeded in cutting a 2km hole through the West Antarctic Ice Sheet to its base.  

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Three killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘shootouts’

Cox’s Bazar Correspondent: Three suspected drug traders were killed in separate shootouts with police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Maheshkhali and Teknaf upazilas of the district early Thursday.

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Gatco case: Khaleda appears before court today

Staff Correspondent: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will appear before a Dhaka court today (Thursday) in Gatco graft case.

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Five killed in Florida bank shooting

International Desk: At least five people were killed when a gunman opened fire in a Florida bank on Wednesday, according to local police.

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US says it now backs Venezuela opposition

International Desk: US President Donald Trump has said he recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó as interim president.

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Sheikh Hasina makes room in list of top 100 global thinkers

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has made her room in the list of top 100 global thinkers as the famous US-based Foreign Policy journal came up with a register of world leading thinkers.  

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Open tender in public procurement stressed

Special Correspondent: Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has said that all public procurements should come under open tender method for ensuring transparency in the procurement process.  

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Govt to import 1.420m tonnes of petroleum fuel

Special Correspondent: The Cabinet Committee on Public Purchase on Wednesday approved a total of five proposals, including one to import a total of 1.420 million tonnes of different types of petroleum fuel from different countries.

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Two special assistants to PM appointed

Secretariat Correspondent: The government has appointed two special assistants to the prime minister on contract that came into effect from January 7 or the date of their joining.

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Ducsu election March 11

Staff Correspondent: The long-pending elections to the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) and its hall unions will be held on March 11.

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Sabbir-Taskin included, four dropped from ODI squad

Sports Correspondent: Pacer Taskin Ahmed and hard-hitter Sabbir Ahmed have been included in the squad as Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced 15-member ODI squad for upcoming series against New Zealand.

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Tamim-Taskin included, Soumya-Ariful dropped from Test squad

Sports Correspondent: Tamim Iqbal, pacers Taskin Ahmed and Abu Jayed Rahi have been included in the squad as Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced 15-member Test squad for upcoming series against New Zealand.

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Land Office surveyor caught while taking bribe

Kishoreganj Correspondent: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) detained a surveyor of Kishoreganj Sadar Upazila Land Office red-handed with a bribe of Tk 10,000.

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AL wants competitive election in two by-polls

Senior Correspondent: Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said Awami League wants a competitive election in participation of all political parties in the by-elections to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Kishoreganj-1 constituency.

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Biswa Ijtema to be held in February unitedly

Staff Correspondent: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said that the Biswa Ijtema will be held in February unitedly as the factions in Tabligh Jamaat have resolved their conflict over the congregation.

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Dispose of Khaleda's bail plea by Feb 4: HC

Staff Correspondent: The High Court on Wednesday asked the lower court concerned to dispose of the petition filed seeking bail to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia by February 4 in a case filed over killing of eight people in an arson attack on a bus in 2015.

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6th span installed, 1050 metres of Padma bridge now visible

Secretariat Correspondent: Around 1050 metres of the much-awaited Padma bridge is now visible as the sixth span (superstructure) of the 6.15-km bridge was installed at Jazira point in Shariatpur on Wednesday.

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7 die while going to hospital to see ailing relative

Laxmipur Correspondent: Seven people, including six members of a family, were killed when a truck rammed a CNG-run auto-rickshaw at Ratanpur on Dhaka-Raipur highway in Sadar upazila early Wednesday.

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Youth’s bullet-hit body found in Monirampur

Jashore Correspondent: Police found bullet-hit body of a youth at Rajganj of the district’s Monirampur upazila on Wednesday morning.

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Last tributes to Bulbul at Shaheed Minar

Entertainment Correspondent: Hundreds of people from all walks of life paid a final farewell to legendary musician and freedom fighter Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul at Central Shaheed Minar on Wednesday.

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Child among 10 sustain bullet injuries in Noakhali AL infighting

Noakhali Correspondent: At least 10 people including a child sustained bullet injuries in a clash between two factions of the ruling Awami League (AL) at Khalifarhat in Noakhali sadar upazila on Tuesday.

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AL starts nomination form sale for 2 by-polls

Senior Correspondent: The ruling Awami League (AL) has begun nomination papers sale for the by-elections in Kishoreganj-1 parliamentary constituency and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayoral race.

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Four held over New York state 'plot' against Muslims

International Desk: Three men and a teenage boy have been arrested and charged over an alleged plot against a small Islamic community in New York state.  

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Dates for 4 phases of upazila polls announced

Staff Correspondent: The Election Commission (EC) has announced dates for four phases of the fifth upazila parishad elections scheduled to be held in five phases.

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DNCC by-polls on Feb 28

Staff Correspondent: The by-election to the mayoral post of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and elections to the councillor posts in the 36 new wards will be held on February 28.

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Charge sheets against Falu, wife approved

Staff Correspondent: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Tuesday approved charge sheets against former BNP lawmaker Mosaddek Ali Falu and his wife on charges of acquiring wealth worth around Tk 22 crores beyond known sources of income and concealing asset information.

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BNP not taking lesson from its mistakes: Quader

Senior Correspondent: Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader is not finding any sign of taking lesson from mistakes BNP leaders are making in their speeches after a great debacle in the 11th parliamentary election.

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Bangladeshi shot dead by BSF along Thakurgaon border

Thakurgaon Correspondent: A Bangladeshi youth was shot dead allegedly by the members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along the border in Haripur upazila on Tuesday.

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Walton greets Prime Minister

Staff Correspondent: The local multinational electronics giant 'Walton' family congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her re-appointment as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

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Mustafizur featured in ICC’s ODI team of the year

Sports Desk: Bangladesh bowling sensation Mustafizur Rahman has been named in ICC Men’s ODI team of the year.

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ECNEC approves 8 projects worth Tk1,893cr

Staff Correspondent: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved a total of eight projects involving Tk1,893.22 crore.

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PM asks ministers to ensure transparency, accountability

Secretariat Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the ministers to ensure transparency and accountability during project implementation to continue the pace of developments.

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PM mourns death of musician Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul

Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of noted musician and valiant freedom fighter Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul.

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Xulhaz-Tonoy murder: Probe report submission deferred

Staff Correspondent: The submission of the investigation report of Bangladesh’s only LGBT magazine founder Xulhaz Mannan and his friend Mahbub Rabbi Tonoy case was deferred to February 18.

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Crash with train kills truck driver in Tangail

Staff Correspondent, Tangail: A train has hit a truck at a level-crossing in Kalihati upazila of the district, leaving the truck driver dead and three others injured.

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Taliban attack kill 126 at military base

International Desk: A Taliban attack in central Afghanistan yesterday killed scores of security personnel, officials said, with some estimates putting the death toll at more than 100, amid government silence about one of the most deadly insurgent attacks in months.

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Veteran musician Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul dies

Staff Correspondent: Eminent musician, composer and freedom fighter Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul has passed away.

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‘Bangladesh an ideal place for making investment’

Staff Correspondent: Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal hassaid the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) President Lee Mikyung would convince the giant Korean companies like LG, Daewoo, Hyundai and Samsung to invest in Bangladesh.  

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Issues to be focused by President in opening parliament session

Secretariat Correspondent: The cabinet has approved the draft speech of President Abdul Hamid to be delivered at the inaugural session of the 11th Parliament, which will begin on January 30 next.

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Kings overpower Victorians as Rabbi shines with ball

Sports Desk: Rajshahi Kings earned their fourth win of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Monday beating former champions Comilla Victorians by 38 runs at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.

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Quota for physically challenged still exists in govt jobs

Secretariat Correspondent: The cabinet has approved the draft of the national Action Plan on the disabled people in the light of the ‘Persons with Disabilities Rights and Protection Act 2013’ and the ‘Persons with Disabilities Rights and Protection Rules 2015’.

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Cabinet reconstitutes committee for 9th wage board award

Desk Report: The cabinet on Monday approved a proposal for reconstituting the cabinet committee on reviewing the report of the Ninth Wage Board for journalists and employees working in newspapers and news agencies.

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4 killed in Noakhali road crash

Noakhali Correspondent: Four people were killed and two others injured when a bus collided with an auto-rickshaw at Nirwarispur in Begumganj Upazila on Monday.

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Laurie Evans hits first ton of BPL-2019

Sports Desk: Englishman Laurie Evans powered his way to Bangladesh Premier League’s first ton of the season to see his side post 176 runs for the loss of three wickets against Comilla Victorians at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Monday.

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ATM booth security guard found dead, 3 held

Staff Correspondent: Police recovered the body of a security guard from a Jamuna Bank ATM booth in capital's Baridhara area on Monday morning.

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‘Work with sincerity to fulfil people’s expectations’

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the new cabinet to work with sincerity and honesty to fulfill the hopes and aspiration of the countrymen who reelected Awami League with huge mandate.

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Former-footballer Kaiser Hamid arrested

Staff Correspondent: Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested former national footballer Kaiser Hamid on charge of cheating case.

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Barrister Nazmul Huda gets bail in bribery case

Staff Correspondent: The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has granted bail to former minister Barrister Nazmul Huda in a bribery case.

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KSA to deport 250 Rohingya to Bangladesh: Activist group

International Desk: Saudi Arabia is planning to deport 250 Rohingya men to Bangladesh, in what will be the second forced deportation by Riyadh this year, an activist group has told Al Jazeera.

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Drug trader killed in Teknaf ‘gunfight’

Cox’s Bazar Correspondent: A suspected drug trader was killed and three policemen received injury in a gunfight between drug trader and police in Teknaf of Cox’s Bazar.

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Non-students asked to vacate DU halls

Staff Correspondent: The hall authorities of Dhaka University (DU) asked non-students and outsiders to vacate the halls ahead of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) election.

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Fire breaks out at N’ganj slum

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: A fire broke out in a slum in Chandmari slum in Chandmari area of Narayanganj on Monday morning.

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Messi, Suarez combine to spare Barca's blushes

Sports Desk: Ernesto Valverde's decision to rest Messi almost backfired after Martin Braithwaite cancelled out a goal from Ousmane Dembele, who was later forced off injured, but the Argentinian came off the bench to inspire Suarez's goal and then rounded out proceedings.

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Israel targets Iranian positions in Syria

International Desk: Israel's military says it has started hitting Iranian targets in Syria.

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World’s oldest man dies in Japan aged 113

International Desk: The world’s oldest man has died at his home, a hot spring on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido, at the age of 113.

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ACC seizes properties of Badal and his wife Soma

Staff Correspondent: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has seized all the movable and immovable properties of former IFIC Bank director Lutfur Rahman Badal and his wife Soma Alam Rahman over the share market scam with the permission court.

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‘Case to be filed this month to return BB heist money’

Special Correspondent: Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has said Bangladesh Bank (BB) is taking all sorts of preparations to file a case with a New York (NY) court by the end of January to recover the whole money heisted from the central bank’s account with Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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‘All measures to be taken to stop question leakage’

Secretariat Correspondent: Education Minister Dipu Moni said we could have curbed militancy. Actions are being taken to prevent drugs. So, we will also take all possible measures to stop question leakage.

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Gulshan attack arms supplier Ripon remanded for 5 days

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has placed Mamunur Rashid alias Ripon alias Rezaul Karim Sabuj on a five-day remand in a case filed over Holey Artisan Bakery terror attack in the capital’s Gulshan.

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‘Online registration after forming broadcast act, commissions’

Senior Correspondent: Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said that all types of steps will be taken to start registration of online media after the formation of broadcast act, commissions.

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Mexico fuel pipeline blast toll rises to 73

International Desk: At least 73 people were killed after a pipeline ruptured by suspected fuel thieves exploded in central Mexico, authorities said on Saturday, as president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador defended the army despite its failure to clear the site before the blast.

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Listed drug trader killed in Teknaf ‘gunfight’

Cox’s Bazar Correspondent: A listed drug trader was killed in a gunfight with the law enforcers in Cox's Bazar’s Teknaf upazila early Sunday.

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Microbus plunge kills 4 in N’ganj

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: At least four people were killed as microbus plunged into roadside ditch on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Sonargaon upazila of Narayanganj.

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PM vows to make Bangladesh free from militancy, corruption

Senior Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today vowed to build militancy and corruption free country.

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Juba League leader hacked to death in Pabna

Pabna Correspondent: A local leader of Juba League, youth wing of ruling Awami League, was stabbed to death by assailants at Ataikula Thana palli in Sadar upazila.

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Holey Artisan attack: Explosive, fire arms supplier held

Staff Correspondent: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) detained the suspected arms supplier of the Gulshan Holey Artisan attack from Gazipur.

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SSC admit card distribution begins

Secretariat Correspondent: Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka started admit cards distribution for SSC examination 2019.

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PM to visit home ministry today

Secretariat Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit the home ministry on Sunday.

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Trump offers 'compromise' to end shutdown

International Desk: US President Donald Trump has set out new plans on his Mexican wall project to try to end a partial government shutdown lasting more than four weeks.

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Rangpur register record win over Sylhet

Sports Desk: Rangpur Riders, the defending champions of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), beat Sylhet Sixers by four wickets on Saturday, chasing the highest total of the season.

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DU appoints 5 returning officers for Ducsu polls

Desk Report: The Dhaka University authorities on Saturday appointed five returning officers to help the chief returning officer for the election to its central students’ union Ducsu.

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'Yellow Vests' march through Paris

International Desk: Five thousand "Yellow Vest" demonstrators marched through the French capital on Saturday, marking a tenth consecutive weekend of protests against President Emmanuel Macron's government.

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PM promises to value people’s confidence

Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has promised to value the people’s confidence bestowed on her government through the December 30 elections saying, it would work for every citizen irrespective of their political affiliations or views.

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Yet another woman ‘gang-raped’ in Noakhali

Noakhali Correspondent: Another woman was reportedly gang-raped at Nabogram village in Kabirhat upazila in Noakhali early Saturday.  

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Indonesia to free radical cleric linked to Bali bombings

International Desk: Abu Bakar Bashir, the radical Muslim cleric and alleged mastermind of the 2002 Bali bombings, will be granted early release from jail on humanitarian grounds, Indonesia’s president has said.

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Govt will work for all, says PM

Senior Correspondent: Awami League (AL) president and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government will work for all irrespective of political affiliations.

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Seriously ill Ershad flies to Singapore Sunday

Senior Correspondent: Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman Hussain Muhammad Ershad has fallen seriously ill. He has become weak alarmingly and cannot move easily. His physical condition has been deteriorating day by day. Currently, he cannot talk and recognise the acquaintances properly.

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Sheikh Hasina joins Victory Rally

Senior Correspondent: The Grand Rally, organised by Awami League (AL) at Suhrawardy Udyan in the city to celebrate its massive victory in the 11th parliamentary election, is now underway.

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BCB names U-19 squad for England

Sports Correspondent: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday announced Bangladesh Under-19 National Cricket Team squad against England at home.

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AL’s rally: Party men gathering at Suhrawardy Udyan

Senior Correspondent: Awami League activists and supporters were gathering at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka for the victory rally of Awami League from different parts of the city.

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Mexican pipeline explosion kills at least 20

International Desk: At least 20 people were killed and 54 were injured on Friday when a pipeline ruptured by suspected fuel thieves exploded in central Mexico as people were trying to fill up containers, the government of Hidalgo state said.

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Roads to avoid today for AL’s victory rally

Staff Correspondent: Awami League is going to hold election victory celebration rally at the Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Saturday.

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Two found dead in Khulna

Staff Correspondent, Khulna: Police recovered two bodies from a rented house in Truck terminal area of Sonadanga in Khulna.

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UN special envoy Yanghee Lee visits Dhaka today

Diplomatic Correspondent: UN special rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar, Yanghee Lee is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka today to visit the Rohingya refugees. 

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Trump, Kim to meet for second nuclear summit

International Desk: The White House announced Friday that a second summit will take place between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in February.

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Shakib overshadows Warner as Dynamites decimate Sixers

Sports Desk: Shakib Al Hasan’s unbeaten knock of 61 helped Dhaka Dynamites overpower Sylhet Sixers in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday.

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Oikyafront lacks principle, ideology: Quader

Desk Report: Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said the Jatiya Oikyafront is devoid of principle and ideology.  

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Actor Tanvir found dead

Staff Correspondent: Actor Tanvir Hasan was found hanging from the ceiling of a flat in the capital’s Uttara on Friday.

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Chinese New Year celebrated in Dhaka

Entertainment Correspondent: It was Chinese New Year on Thursday (January 17). The event is celebrated in around 400 towns of 130 countries every year.  

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VAT cut for 3 internet services

Economic Correspondent: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has reduced value-added tax (VAT) for three internet services to ensure undisrupted internet service for all.

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Initiatives needed to bring back discipline

Traffic department of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has again launched a 15-day long campaign to bring back discipline or to ensure safe movement on roads in the capital.

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Vitamin-A Plus campaign postponed

Staff Correspondent: The government has postponed the National Vitamin-A Plus campaign.

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Walton displays 50 models of appliances at Int’l plastic fair

Economic Correspondent: Walton Industrial Solution Division (WISD) has joined the 14th International Plastic Fair-2019 for the second time. 

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Sharapova beats Caroline Wozniacki in Australian Open

Sports Desk: Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki was knocked out of the Australian Open as five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova provided a reminder of her ability with a three-set win.

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Prince Philip unhurt in car crash while driving

International Desk: British Queen Elizabeth's husband Prince Philip has escaped unhurt in a car crash on Thursday while driving near the Queen's Sandringham estate.

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Bangladeshi national gunned down by BSF in Thakurgaon

Thakurgaon Correspondent: A Bangladeshi national was shot dead by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along the Dharmagor border area at Ranisankail Upazila of the district on Friday morning.

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Vegetable prices fall on fresh supply

Staff Correspondent: The prices of vegetables slightly fell in the kitchen markets of the capital over the week due to increase supply.

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Car bomb blast at Colombia police academy kills 10

International Desk: At least 10 people have been killed and dozens wounded after a car bomb exploded at a police academy in the Colombian capital, Bogota, according to officials.

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Oikyafront to hold dialogue Feb 6, Jamaat not to be invited

Senior Correspondent: Jatiya Oikyafront on February 6 will hold a national dialogue with political parties joined the recently held 11th parliamentary election. However, the alliance will not invite Jamaat-e-Islami to the consensus.

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Govt cuts Tk 10,000 air fares for Haj pilgrims

Senior Correspondent: The government has reduced Tk 10,191 air fares for Haj pilgrims, comparing to the last year’s Tk 138,191, and fixed it Tk 128,000 this year.  

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Subarnachar rape victim returns home

Noakhali Correspondent: A mother of four, who was gang-raped by a group of miscreants in Subarnachar upazila of Noakhali, has returned home from hospital after 17 days.

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SC upholds bail for Barrister Mainul Hossein in 14 cases

Staff Correspondent: The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld bail for former caretaker government adviser Barrister Mainul Hossein in 14 defamation cases filed against him in different districts.

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Theresa May survives no-confidence vote

International Desk: UK Prime Minister Theresa May has seen off a bid to remove her government from power, winning a no-confidence vote by 325 to 306.

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BNP is acting recklessly: Obaidul Quader

Senior Correspondent: Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday opined that BNP, though defeated, is acting recklessly.

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Take stern action against corrupts: PM

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today put emphasis on establishing good governance and graft-free administration to build a developed and prosperous country, instructing the authorities concerned to take stern actions against the corrupts.

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PM’s fake Facebook page: 5 held for cybercrimes

Staff Correspondent: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in separate drives arrested five people for creating fake Facebook page using the name of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and family members.

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Modern tech to be used to stop unfair means in exams

Secretariat Correspondent: Modern technology will be used to prevent students from adopting unfair means during the upcoming Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations.

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Schoolboy killed in Kushtia road accident

Kushtia Correspondent: A schoolboy was killed in a road accident at Amla union in Mirpur upazila of Kushtia district on Thursday morning.

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Anushka, Madhavan to team up once again

Entertainment Desk: Madhavan and Anushka Shetty are the familiar actors in the Indian film. Madhavan and Anushka Shetty had previously shared the screen for the Tamil film 'Rendu' back in 2006.

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HC rejects writ petition on oath-taking of MPs

Staff Correspondent: The High Court rejected the writ petition filed challenging the legality of legality of oath-taking of lawmakers elected in the 11th national polls.

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Ronaldo wins Supercoppa for Juventus

Sports Desk: Cristiano Ronaldo's header was enough for Juventus to beat AC Milan and claim a record eighth Supercoppa Italiana in a game played in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Bangla News

Bangladesh-India JCC meeting in February

Diplomatic Correspondent: Bangladesh and India will hold the next round of foreign minister-level bilateral talks in the first week of February, aiming to take the relations between the two countries to newer heights.

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Fire burns down Gazipur jhut warehouse

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: A fire broke out at seven jhut (scrap fabrics from garment factories) warehouses in Dewalbari area of Gazipur city.

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KOICA president due Dhaka Sunday

Diplomatic Correspondent: Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) President Lee Mi-kyung is scheduled to come here on January 20 (Sunday) on a four-day visit.

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Per capita income increases to $1,810

Staff Correspondent: The per capita income has increased to $1,810 as per the estimate of last month (December, 2018) which was $1,751 in November.

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CEC rejects TIB’s report on polls irregularities

Staff Correspondent: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Wednesday trashed the report of the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) over vote fraud in the 11th parliamentary election, saying it is not authentic.

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DNCC by-polls likely to be held in March

Staff Correspondent: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda hinted that the by-election to the mayoral post of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) is likely to be held in March amid the upazila elections going to be held across the country in that month.

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Walton holds IPO Road Show

Economic Correspondent: Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited (WHIL), a sister concern of the country’s electronics giant Walton Group, has organized a Road Show for eligible investors to raise a fund of Tk 100 crore from capital market through initial public offering (IPO) under the book building method.

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PM for unity among Muslim Ummah

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday put emphasis on unity among the Muslim Ummah, saying that it should remain together.

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Asadullah remanded

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court placed Asadullah alias Foijul Foisal, an accused of LGBT magazine editor Xulhaz Mannan and his friend Mahbub Rabbi Tonoy murder case, on three-day remand.

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Fire breaks out at oil depot in Fouzdarhat

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: A dreadful fire broke out at an oil depot in Fouzdarhat Abdullahor Ghata area in Sitakundu upazila on Wednesday noon.

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Chinese New Year 2019 opening ceremony at Shilpakala Academy

Desk Report: The Chinese New Year cultural performance will open at the Bangladesh national theater on January 17.

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‘TIB report politically motivated’

Desk Report: Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has termed the report of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on the 11th parliamentary election as untrue, prejudiced, politically motivated and an echo of BNP-Jammat led Oikyofront demand.

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‘No bar in holding DNCC polls’

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has dismissed a stay order that halted election to the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), clearing the way of holding it.  

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Bravo recalled to Windies Test squad after 2 years

Sports Desk: Darren Bravo is set to play his first Test in over two years, after being named in West Indies’ squad for the first Test against England in Barbados next week. The 29-year-old batsman last appeared in the longest format for Windies in the November 2016 against England, in which he scored 11 and 3 in two innings.

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Subarnachar gang-rape: OC withdrawal for negligence

Noakhali Correspondent: Officer-in-Charge (OC) Nizam Uddin of Char Jabbar Police Station has been withdrawal as negligence was found against him over the gang-rape in Subarnachar upazila in Noakhali.

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Apparel workers block road in city’s Adabor

Staff Correspondent: Apparel workers have blocked road in the capital’s Adabor area demanding implantation of the new wage structure announced by the government.

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Main accused of Xulhaz-Tonoy murder case arrested

Staff Correspondent: Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of police have arrested the main accused of Xulhaz Mannan and Mahbub Rabbi Tonoy murder case.

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Brexit: May's deal rejected by huge margin

Desk Report: Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal has been rejected by 230 votes - the largest defeat for a sitting government in history.

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Journo Amanullah Kabir dies

Staff Correspondent: Veteran journalist Amanullah Kabir has died at the age of 72. He had been working as Senior Editor of online news portal bdnews24.com.  

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20 workers missing in Meghna trawler capsize

Pabna Correspondent: Twenty workers went missing in the Meghna River at Kaliapur area on the peripheral of Matlab in Chandpur and Gozaria in Munshiganj early Tuesday.

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FM seeks global role to resolve Rohingya crisis

Desk Report: Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has urged world leaders to play a strong role in resolving the ongoing Rohingya crisis.

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Taijul, Junaid star with ball as Titans register first win in BPL

Sports Correspondent: Khulna Titans’ losing streak finally ended on Tuesday after they beat Rajshahi Kings by 25 runs at Sylhet International Stadium in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

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Salman F Rahman appointed as PM’s adviser

Staff Correspondent: Salman Fazlur Rahman has been appointed as the private industry and investment adviser to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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Walton organizes IPO Road Show

Economic Correspondent: Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited (WHIL), a sister concern of country’s electronics giant Walton Group, has organized a Road Show for eligible investors to raise a fund of BDT 100 crore from capital market through initial public offering (IPO) under the book building method.

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Bangabandhu int'l airport to be built near Padma bridge

Secretariat Correspondent: New State Minister for Aviation and Tourism Ministry Mahbub Ali said Bangabandhu Mega International Airport would be constructed somewhere near Padma multipurpose bridge.

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Discipline to be brought on roads: Home Minister

Staff Correspondent: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said disciplines must come to roads as people have already started responding to the call of traffic police.

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Joy appointed PM's honorary ICT adviser

Staff Correspondent: Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has been appointed as her honorary part-time adviser for Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

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No dialogue over polls issue: Quader

Senior Correspondent: Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said, “After a great debacle in the general election, the demand of Jatiya Oikyafront for reelection is ridiculous. The election has been appreciated at home and abroad. That’s why there will be no dialogue related to the election.”

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NBR waives SD, VAT on MNP service

M A Rahman Masum: The government has waived value added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty (SD) on mobile number portability service (MNP) among operators tagged a set of two conditions.

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National Voters Day March 1

Staff Correspondent: The Election Commission (EC) will observe March 1 as ‘National Voters Day’ with elaborate programmes across the country.  

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Oikyafront’s demand unconstitutional: Law Minister

Staff Correspondent: Law Minister Anisul Huq said Jatiya Oikyafront’s demand for holding a re-election is unconstitutional and illogical.

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Japan to continue support to Bangladesh’s development

Desk Report: Visiting Minister-in-Charge of Economic Revitalization of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi today said his country would continue to support Bangladesh in key development areas particularly in implementing the Vision 2021.

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Nawshaba gets permanent bail

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has granted a permanent bail to actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.

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SBF distributes warm clothes

Staff Correspondent: Supporters of Bangladesh Football (SBF), a group of youths, has brought smiles to a good number of poor people in the Northern region by distributing warm clothes ahead of winter.

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Election was participatory, not competitive: TIB

Staff Correspondent: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has mentioned that the 11th parliamentary election was participatory but it was not competitive.

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Traffic week begins today

Staff Correspondent: The observance of Traffic Week across the capital began on Tuesday to reinforce discipline on city roads. 

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Sale of AL's nomination forms for reserved seat starts

Senior Correspondent: The ruling Awami League (AL) has started distribution its nomination papers for parliamentary reserved seats among the aspirants in the 11th Jatiya Sangsad.

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Walton’s IPO road show today

Staff Reporter: Walton Hi-Tech industries Limited (WHIL) is going to hold a road show for eligible institutional investors today (Tuesday) as the company intends to go public.  

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Manobkantha acting editor Abu Bakar passes away

Staff Correspondent: The acting editor of Daily Manobkantha Abu Bakar Chowdhury passed away at the age of 55.

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Bhanga BCL president held

Faridpur Correspondent: District Detective Branch (DB) of police has arrested Md Lutfar Rahman Molla, president of Bhanga upazila unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL).

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Millions of Indians prepare for holy dip

International Desk: Millions of people are converging at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers to bathe in holy waters as humanity's largest gathering, the Kumbh Mela festival, kicks off.

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Canadian's death sentence in China ‘horrific’, family says

International Desk: The family of a Canadian man who has been sentenced to death in China say their "worst fears" have been realised.  

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BGB writes to BGP asking for reasons behind building structures

Cox’s Bazar Correspondent: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has sent a letter to Border Guard Police (BGP) of Myanmar asking for reasons behind constructing concrete establishments at no-man's land near the Tombru border point in Naikhongchhari upazila of Bandarban.

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PM reappoints her five advisers

Senior Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reappointed her five advisers in the new government.

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‘Complete road maintenance works before rainy season’

Secretariat Correspondent: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday asked the authorities concerned to complete road maintenance works before rainy season.

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Polls schedule for reserved women seats on Feb 17

Staff Correspondent: Election Commission (EC) Secretary Helaluddin Ahmed said the Commission will announce election schedules on February 17 for 50 reserved seats of the 11th parliament exclusively for women.

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Maiden meeting of new cabinet on Jan 21

Secretariat Correspondent: The maiden meeting of the new cabinet will be held next Monday (January 21).

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‘Oikyafront to join talks if election-centric agenda fixed’

Staff Correspondent, Sylhet: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said Jatiya Oikyafront will sit for a fresh round of talks with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina if election-centric agenda is fixed.

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Abbas couple secures HC bail

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has granted anticipatory bail to BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas and his wife Afroza Abbas for 8 weeks in a graft case filed by Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

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Trump threatens to destroy Turkey's economy

International Desk: President Donald Trump on Sunday vowed to “devastate Turkey economically” should the Turkish military attack U.S.-allied Kurdish fighters — a rare direct threat by Trump to a NATO ally as his administration grapples with the execution of its plan to withdraw American soldiers from Syria.

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Two Viqarunnisa teachers get bail

Staff Correspondent: A court in Dhaka granted bail to suspended two teachers in a case filed on charges of provoking a ninth-grader student to Aritree commit suicide.

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No more unplanned buildings: Minister

Senior Correspondent: Housing and Public Works Minister SM Rezaul Karim declared that no unplanned buildings will be built from now.

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Cargo plane crashes in Iran with 10 on board

International Desk: A cargo plane has crashed after the pilot lost control in Iran, local media reported on Monday.

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ACC grills assistant director of health department

Staff Correspondent: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) interrogated assistant director of health department, Dr Md Anisur Rahman, on charge of amassing wealth illegally.

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Man killed by train at Tongi

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: A man was killed as a train hit him in Arichpur area near Tongi Railway Station in Gazipur on Monday morning.

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RMG workers returned to work

Staff Correspondent, Savar: Most of the workers returned to their work station in Ashulia industrial area.

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Messi scores 400th La Liga goal in Barcelona victory

Sports Desk: Lionel Messi scored his 400th La Liga goal as Barcelona beat Eibar at the Nou Camp to regain their five-point lead at the top of the table.

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Polish mayor stabbed at charity event

International Desk: The mayor of the Polish city of Gdansk has been seriously injured after being stabbed on stage at the country's biggest charity event, officials say.

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Take effective steps to prevent air pollution

Air pollution continues to increase in Bangladesh especially in the capital Dhaka.

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UN ready to work with new government

Diplomatic Correspondent: The United Nations has said it is ready to work with the new government of Bangladesh to add to the efforts for a peaceful and inclusive society with good governance and rule of law.

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Fight against corruption to continue: PM

Desk Report: Reiterating her government’s firm stance against corruption, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the government will continue its fight against graft to keep up the country’s development spree and uphold its achievements.

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Govt revises wage structure for apparel workers

Senior Correspondent: Bangladesh government has revised the wage structure for apparel workers in face of unrest in the sector.

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Mustafiz defends 8 runs in final over to stun Riders

Sports Desk: Cutter master Mustafizur Rahman, The Fizz, defended nine runs in the final over to win the game by five runs for his team Rajshahi Kings against Rangpur Riders in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Sunday.

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No work, no pay: BGMEA

Economic Correspondent: Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has threatened to keep all the factories shut for an indefinite period if the agitating workers do not go back to work by Monday.

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