PM flies to China today

Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave Dhaka for Dalian today afternoon on a five-day official visit to China at the invitation of her Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang.

Bangla News

Bail hearing for DIG Mizan at noon

Staff Correspondent: Hearing for the anticipatory bail of suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police Mizanur Rahman is scheduled to be held today at noon.

Bangla News

West Indies face Sri Lanka today

Sports Desk: Sri Lanka and the West Indies meet at Emirates Riverside in Durham today, in their penultimate game of the Cricket World Cup, with both unable to qualify to the knockout stage.

Bangla News

SK Sinha bribery case report on August 6

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court on Monday set August 6 for submitting the probe report in the case lodged against former Chief Justice (CJ) Surendra Kumar Sinha for allegedly demanding bribe.

Bangla News

Egypt beat Uganda

Sports Desk: Egypt maintained their perfect start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign by beating Uganda in Cairo to advance into the last 16 as Group A winners.  

Bangla News

3 killed in truck-pickup collision

Staff Correspondent, Mymensingh: A road accident between a truck and a pickup van took place on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway at Meherabari in Bhaluka upazila early Monday, leaving three people dead.

Bangla News

DU observing 98th founding anniv today

Staff Correspondent: Country’s oldest university and highest echelon of academic excellence, the University of Dhaka is celebrating its 98th founding day today (July 1) in a befitting manner.

Bangla News

DIG Mizan seeks time

Staff Correspondent: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police Mizanur Rahman is not appearing before the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) showing his personal grounds.

Bangla News

England beat India by 31 runs

Sports Desk: Jonny Bairstow hit a hundred before Chris Woakes starred as England ended India’s unbeaten run at this World Cup with a 31-run win on Sunday to once again leave semi-final qualification in their own hands.

Bangla News

Police confirm arrest of 8 in Rifat murder case

Barguna Correspondent: Police have confirmed arrest of accused in the sensational Rifat Sharif murder case in Barguna.

Bangla News

PM flies to China Monday

Secretariat Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to leave Dhaka for Dalian in China on a five-day official visit to China at the invitation of her Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang on Monday.

Bangla News

Rifat killers won’t be spared: IGP

Staff Correspondent: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Mohammad Javed Patwary said that none of the Rifat killers will be spared.

Bangla News

India need to chase record target to win against England

Sports Desk: England set a respectable 338-run target for India to chase in the Cricket World Cup clash between the two sides at Edgbaston on Sunday.

Bangla News

Ershad suffers from breathing difficulties

Senior Correspondent: The physical condition of Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman Hussain Muhammad Ershad has deteriorated who is undergoing treatment at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in the capital.

Bangla News

Gas prices rise, effective from July 1

Special Correspondent: The government has raised gas prices at consumer level which will be effective from July 1.

Bangla News

Over 3 lakh govt posts remain vacant

Staff Correspondent: State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain informed the parliament that over 3 lakh government posts remain vacant in different ministries and divisions.

Bangla News

Attack on train carrying Sheikh Hasina: 28 accused sent to jail

Pabna Correspondent: A Pabna court on Sunday sent 28 accused to jail in a case filed over the attack on a train carrying the then opposition leader Sheikh Hasina in 1994.

Bangla News

Make policy to stop unnecessary caesarean operation: HC

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has asked the authority concerned to form a committee within a month to make a policy to stop unnecessary caesarean operations.

Bangla News

Parliament passes budget for FY20

Parliament Correspondent: Parliament on Sunday passed the Tk 5,23,190 crore national budget for the fiscal year 2019-20.

Bangla News

Another accused arrested over Rifat murder

Senior Correspondent: Police claimed to have arrested another accused named Md Sagor in connection with a case filed over the sensational murder of Rifat Sharif, who was stabbed dead in front of his wife in broad daylight in Barguna.

Bangla News

5 Ansar Al Islam members held in Rajshahi

Staff Correspondent, Rajshahi: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) conducted a drive and detained five members of banned militant outfit ‘Ansar Al Islam’ including a woman member from Belpukur area of Rajshahi Saturday night.

Bangla News

Writ seeks arrest of Rifat’s killers in 24 hrs

Staff Correspondent: A writ petition has been filed seeking direction within 24 hours to arrest the killers of Rifat Sharif, who was stabbed dead in front of his wife in broad daylight in Barguna.

Bangla News

Trump to sit with Kim today

International Desk: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Panmunjom peace village later in the day.

Bangla News

Key accused Nayon, Rifat attempt to flee

Senior Correspondent: Law enforcers are yet to arrest the two key accused in connection with a case filed over the sensational murder of Rifat Sharif, who was stabbed dead in front of his wife in broad daylight in Barguna.

Bangla News

Youth hacked dead in Rayerbazar

Senior Correspondent: A youth was hacked to death by miscreants in Rayerbazar area of the capital Dhaka on Saturday night.

Bangla News

Hangman recruited in Sri Lanka after 43 yrs

International Desk: Sri Lanka has recruited two hangmen as it prepares to carry out four executions - the first in 43 years.

Bangla News

Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 3 wickets

Sports Desk: Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 3 wickets in their World Cup match at Headingley on Saturday.

Bangla News

Bangladeshi couple jailed for 7 years in Dubai

International Desk: A Bangladeshi man and woman were sentenced to seven years in jail for luring a teenage girl to Dubai and forcing her to work as a prostitute, a court heard on Thursday.

Bangla News

‘Efforts to build corruption-free society to be continued’

Parliament Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced to keep continue the efforts of building corruption-free society.

Bangla News

Youth held in Patuakhali over Rifat murder

Patuakhali Correspondent: Police have held a youth on suspicion of his involvement in the much-talked Rifat Sharif murder in Barguna.

Bangla News

Kohli surprised over England performance

Sports Desk: Virat Kohli has diagnosed tournament pressure as the reason for England’s predicament, with the India captain having previously expected Eoin Morgan’s side to dominate their home World Cup.

Bangla News

‘Govt to control social media since September next’

Senior Correspondent: Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar has said that the government will control social media including facebook and youtube since September next.

Bangla News

Walton offers Tk 1 million to its fridge’s customers

Economic Correspondent: The country’s electronics giant ‘Walton’ has announced a fresh offer for the customers of its wide ranges of refrigerators and freezers centering the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, the largest religious festivals of the Muslim community.

Bangla News

15 killed in western India wall collapse

International Desk: At least 15 people, including four children, were killed when a wall collapsed on shacks outside an apartment complex in western India, police said.

Bangla News

Govt for formulating law to protect agricultural land

Parliament Correspondent: Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury said the government has taken an initiative to formulate a law aiming to protect agricultural land and land use.

Bangla News

Satkhira road crash leaves minor girl dead

Satkhira Correspondent: A minor girl was killed as a human-hauler (locally known as Mahendra) hit her in Debhata upazila of the district on Saturday morning.

Bangla News

3,107 Freedom Fighter certificates cancelled

Parliament Correspondent: Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque has that the government has so far cancelled freedom fighter certificates of 3,107 people.

Bangla News

Rohingya crisis: ‘UN mechanisms were wrong’

Diplomatic Correspondent: The Permanent Representative (PR) of Bangladesh Ambassador Masud Bin Momen has said that UN mechanisms were to prevent atrocities in Rakhine state of Myanmar.

Bangla News

Bay Terminal will increase capacity of Ctg Port 3 folds

Staff Correspondent, Chittagong:  The new terminal named ‘Bay Terminal' on Patenga coastline with all modern port facilities will mobilize port activities and reduce transportation cost and also increase the capacity of Chittagong Sea Port  three folds.

Bangla News

Mother, son killed in Gopalganj road crash

Gopalganj Correspondent: A woman and her son were crushed under the wheels of a bus in Muksudpur upazila of the district on Saturday morning.

Bangla News

Student’s severed arm fell on highway

Staff Correspondent, Rajshahi: One hand of a student who was on a bus got severed after a truck hit the bus at Katakhali in Rajshahi.

Bangla News

South Africa dent Sri Lanka World Cup hopes

Sports Desk: Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis powered South Africa to a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka on Friday, dealing a huge blow to the Asian side’s hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals.

Bangla News

‘Don't view Bangladesh negatively’

International Desk: Malaysians should not view Bangladesh negatively just because of their workers here, says Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin.

Bangla News

Banks to remain open on Saturday

Economic Correspondent: Bangladesh Bank (BB) asked all scheduled banks to keep open their branches on Saturday (June 29) to help taxpayers pay income tax and submit challan of VAT, taxes and pay-orders.

Bangla News

DAGs, AAGs appointed before 2017 asked to resign

Staff Correspondent: Attorney General Mahbubey Alam has asked to resign all Deputy Attorney Generals (DAGs) and Assistant Attorney Generals (AAGs) performing duties as public prosecutors in the Appellate Division and High Court Division of the Supreme Court who were appointed before 2017.

Bangla News

Tunisia rocked by twin ‘suicide car bomb’ attacks

International Desk: Tunisia's capital was rocked by two suicide bomb attacks, killing one police officer and wounding several other people.

Bangla News

'Safe water to all city slums by Dec 2019'

Parliament Correspondent: Local Government Minister Md Tajul Islam has said safe water supply will be ensured to all the slum dwellers in the capital by December 2019.

Bangla News

‘PM’s China visit to feature Rohingya crisis’

Desk Report: Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said Rohingya crisis will top the agenda of discussions during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s five-day official visit to China from July 2 to 6 when Dhaka will sign eight instruments with Beijing.

Bangla News

Three accused remanded in Rifat murder case

Barguna Correspondent: A Barguna court has placed three accused, who were arrested in the sensational Rifat Sharif murder case, on remand for different terms.

Bangla News

‘List of Rajakars to be published soon’

Pabna Correspondent: Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque has said the home ministry is preparing a list of Rajakars who were involved in killing, arson and other criminal activities against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.

Bangla News

Sri Lanka all out for 203 runs

Sports Desk: Sri Lanka were all out for 203 runs in 49.3 overs against South Africa in World Cup at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street on Friday.

Bangla News

Nasim urges lawyers not stand by Rifat killers

Senior Correspondent: Awami League presidium member Mohammad Nasim urged lawyers not to move for Rifat killers in the court.

Bangla News

Are Suniel Shetty’s daughter Athiya and cricketer Rahul dating?

Entertainment Desk: Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty’s daughter Athiya Shetty set her foot in Bollywood with her film Hero in 2015. While the diva has not been seen in another film yet, she is making headlines for her personal life.

Bangla News

13 identified over Rifat murder: Home Minister

Senior Correspondent: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said 13 alleged killers have been identified over the murder of Rifat in Barguna.

Bangla News

‘Jamaat’s activities will prove how they change’

Senior Correspondent: Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader said that activities will prove how Jamaat-e-Islami, the political party opposed the Liberation War of Bangladesh against Pakistan in 1971, changed itself and believe in the spirit of the Liberation.

Bangla News

South Africa wins toss; opt to bowl

Sports Desk: South Africa captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bowl in their World Cup match against Sri Lanka at Riverside Ground,Chester-le-Street on Friday.

Bangla News

Trump jokes to Putin about Russian election meddling

International Desk: US President Donald Trump has appeared to make light of Russian election interference during a meeting with the country's leader, Vladimir Putin.

Bangla News

‘Maximum priority to Rifat murder case’

Staff Correspondent: The law-enforcement agencies have put maximum priority to detain the killers of Barguna’s Rifat.

Bangla News

Lightning kills 5 in Satkhira

Satkhira Correspondent: At least five persons were killed as thunder bolts struck them in different areas of Satkhira on Friday morning.

Bangla News

Tax on capital machinery import might be withdrawn

KMA Hasnath: A planning is underway to withdraw the proposed advance tax on capital machinery import for the development of country’s industries sector in 2019-2020 fiscal year.  

Bangla News

Woman hacked dead in Kushtia

Kushtia Correspondent: A woman was hacked to death by miscreants in Helalpur village of Khoksa upazila in Kushtia on Thursday night.

Bangla News

‘Drug trader’ killed in Cumilla ‘gunfight’

Cumilla Correspondent: A suspected drug trader was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Bibirbazar border in Sadar upazila early Friday.

Bangla News

2 killed as truck hits another truck in Bogura

Staff Correspondent, Bogura: Two people were killed as a truck hit another truck from backside in the district town on Thursday midnight.

Bangla News

Temperature may pass highest on record in France

Risingbd Desk: France may hit its highest-ever recorded temperature on Friday in a heatwave that has swept across Europe this week.

Bangla News

Japan, China bolster ties amid trade war fears

International Desk: Chinese President Xi Jinping has met Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a time of warming ties between the two nations.

Bangla News

Banks to remain open on Saturday

Economic Correspondent: Bangladesh Bank (BB) asked all scheduled banks to keep open their branches on Saturday (June 29) to help taxpayers pay income tax and submit challan of VAT, taxes and pay-orders.

Bangla News

DAGs, AAGs appointed before 2017 asked to resign

Staff Correspondent: Attorney General Mahbubey Alam has asked to resign all Deputy Attorney Generals (DAGs) and Assistant Attorney Generals (AAGs) performing duties as public prosecutors in the Appellate Division and High Court Division of the Supreme Court who were appointed before 2017.

Bangla News

Tunisia rocked by twin ‘suicide car bomb’ attacks

International Desk: Tunisia's capital was rocked by two suicide bomb attacks, killing one police officer and wounding several other people.

Bangla News

'Safe water to all city slums by Dec 2019'

Parliament Correspondent: Local Government Minister Md Tajul Islam has said safe water supply will be ensured to all the slum dwellers in the capital by December 2019.

Bangla News

Present ISPAB EC committee attains a great success

Staff Correspondent: The incumbent Executive committee of Internet Service Provider Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB) has attained a great success for the organization in last four years.  

Bangla News

Trump threatens to sue Facebook, Google

Risingbd Desk: President Donald Trump threatened to sue Google and Facebook on Wednesday morning during an interview with Fox Business Network.

Bangla News

‘I couldn’t save him’

Staff Correspondent, Barisal: “Miscreants chopped him to death with sharp weapons in front of me in broad day light. I tried desperately till the last, but could not save him,” said Ayesha Siddika, wife of slain Rifat Sharif who was murdered in Barguna last day.

Bangla News

Bangladesh to become 23rd largest economy by 2050

Senior Correspondent: Awami League advisory council member Tofail Ahmed expressed hope that Bangladesh will become the world’s 23rd economic country by 2050.

Bangla News

India batting against West Indies

Sports Desk: India are batting after winning toss against West Indies in Match 34, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

Bangla News

Prime Minister’s directive to arrest killers of Rifat

Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the law enforcing agencies to arrest killers of Rifat Sharif, who was stabbed dead in front of his wife in broad day light in Barguna.

Bangla News

Rifat murder: Police drive underway to arrest killers

Senior Correspondent: Police forces are conducting special drive to arrest the escaping accused in a case filed for killing Rifat Sharif in broad day light in Barguna.

Bangla News

Unbeaten India face edgy West Indies today

Sports Desk: India will look to maintain an unbeaten streak when they take on the West Indies in their next World Cup 2019 match at Old Trafford in Manchester today.

Bangla News

Truck-leguna collision kills 2 in Tongi

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: At least two people were killed and eight others injured as a truck collided with a Leguna (human hauler) on Tongi-Kaliganj Road in Silmun area of Gazipur on Thursday morning.  

Bangla News

Probe report on Niloy murder case July 29

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has set July 29 to submit the probe report on the case filed over murder of blogger Niladri Chattopadhyay Niloy.

Bangla News

Mahbubur to die for killing Ranada Prasad

Staff Correspondent: Mahbubur Rahman has been awarded with death penalty for killing Ranada Prasad Saha in 1971.

Bangla News

Rifat murder: HC wants to know steps

Staff Correspondent: The High Court wants to know the steps taken by the law enforcing agencies in connection with the murder of Rifat Sharif, who was stabbed dead in front of his wife in broad day light in Barguna.  

Bangla News

Ekushey Padak winner Jharna Dhara Chy dies

Noakhali Correspondent: Ekushey Padak winner also Famous Gandhian activist Jharna Dhara Chowdhury has died at the age of 80.

Bangla News

14th Padma Bridge span to be installed today

Secretariat Correspondent: The installation work of 14th span (superstructure) of the Padma Bridge began at the Mawa point in Munshiganj on Thursday.

Bangla News

One held over Rifat murder

Barguna Correspondent: Police has held one person in connection with the murder of Rifat Sharif, who was stabbed dead in front of his wife in broad day light in Barguna.

Bangla News

Give children less sugar and more veg in baby food

Risingbd Desk: The amount of sugar in baby food should be restricted and parents should give their young children more vegetables to stop them developing a sweet tooth, a report from child health experts says.

Bangla News

HPV vaccine will cut cervical cancers

Risingbd Desk: There is "every suggestion" HPV vaccination will lead to a fall in cervical cancers, say scientists who carried out a major review of evidence.

Bangla News

War Crimes: Verdict on Ranada Prasad killing case today

Staff Correspondent: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) will deliver its verdict on the killing case of Ranada Prasad Saha today (June 27).

Bangla News

Pakistan beat New Zealand by six wickets

Sports Desk: Pakistan kept alive their chances of reaching the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, cruising to a six-wicket win against previously unbeaten New Zealand at Edgbaston.

Bangla News

Woman watched her husband, daughter drown at Mexican border

International Desk: The bodies of Oscar Alberto Martínez and his 23-month-old daughter, Angie Valeria, lie face down in murky waters littered with reeds and discarded beer bottles. Their heads are wrapped in a black T-shirt, and her tiny right arm is draped over his shoulders.

Bangla News

HM Ershad in CCU

Senior Correspondent: Jatiya Party (JaPa) Chairman HM Ershad was admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CCU) of Combined Military Hospital (CMH) of Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka on Wednesday.

Bangla News

Aleem Dar to return as umpire in Bangladesh vs India match

Sports Desk: Bangladesh is going to face India in their crucial game on July 2. There is no alternative of victory to keep alive of semi-final hope. But the much talked umpire Aleem Dar will lead the game.

Bangla News

Abahani Ltd create history, beat Minerva Punjab

Sports Desk: History was created at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in Guwahati, India on Wednesday, beating Indian Club Minerva Punjab in last group stage match of AFC Cup.

Bangla News

Rohingyas may be threat if not repatriated, says PM

Parliament Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that displaced Rohingyas, who are deprived of basic rights by the Myanmar authorities, are naturally suffering from dissatisfaction. They have lot complaints. If these people can’t be repatriated soon, the security and stability of us may be hampered.

Bangla News

Question leak: Arrest warrant issued against 78

Staff Correspondent: A court in Dhaka issued arrest warrant against 78 absconding accused in a case filed over their involvement in question leaks of Dhaka University’s ‘Gha’ unit entry test.

Bangla News

‘DIG Mizan to be arrested definitely’

Senior Correspondent: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police Mizanur Rahman will definitely be arrested if there is an arrest warrant against him, said Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan.

Bangla News

New Zealand win toss, opt to bat first

Sports Desk:  New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat against Pakistan in the must-win clash at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Wednesday.

Bangla News

Miscreants cut tendon of college student in Jashore

Jashore Correspondent: Miscreants stabbed a college student and cut tendon of his leg in Nilganj area of the district on Tuesday night.

Bangla News

Probe irregularities of recruiting agencies: HC

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has directed to investigate the irregularities and corruption of ten recruitment agencies which had been engaged in labour recruitment from Bangladesh to Malaysia.

Bangla News

Toss delayed due to wet outfield

Sports Desk:  The toss of the match between Pakistan and New Zealand has been delayed due to wet outfield.

Bangla News

Pakistan face New Zealand this afternoon

Staff Correspondent: Pakistan will take on New Zealand this afternoon with a hope to stay in the fight for the semi-finals of the World Cup.

Bangla News

Female AL leader stabbed dead in Rupganj

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj:  A female Union Parishad (UP) member and Awami League leader was stabbed to death by miscreants in Rupganj upazila of the district on Wednesday.

Bangla News

24 Bangladeshis return home from Tunisia today

Diplomatic Correspondent: 24 Bangladeshi migrants rescued from Tunisian coast are set to return home today (June 26).

Bangla News

Narsingdi arson victim Fulon dies

Staff Correspondent: College girl Fulon Rani Barmon, who sustained burn injuries in an arson attack in Narsingdi, has died while undergoing treatment at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital.  

Bangla News

Speakers for stopping child sexual exploitation

Staff Reporter: A report sharing session titled “Access to Justice of Children Victim of Commercial Sexual Exploitation” and closing workshop of CCSEC Project was held committing to stop child sexual exploitation and trafficking in Bangladesh.

Bangla News

War Crimes: Verdict on Ranada Prasad killing case Thursday

Staff Correspondent: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) will deliver its verdict on the killing case of Ranada Prasad Saha Thursday (June 27).

Bangla News

Truck runs over police constable in city

Staff Correspondent: A police constable was run over by a truck in Jatrabari area of the capital early Wednesday.

Bangla News

Sagar-Runi murder: Probe report submission Aug 5

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has fixed August 5 for the submission of the probe report in the murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi.  

Bangla News

15 burnt in microbus gas cylinder blast

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: A fire triggered by a blast of a microbus gas cylinder left around 15 people burnt at Patiya in Chattogram.

Bangla News

DIG Mizan suspended

Senior Correspondent: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police Mizanur Rahman has been suspended.

Bangla News

Australia reach World Cup semi-finals beating England

Sports Desk: Australia captain Aaron Finch struck a hundred before left-arm quicks Jason Behrendorff and Mitchell Starc shared nine wickets as the reigning champions thumped England by 64 runs at Lord’s on Tuesday to confirm their berth in the semi-finals of the World Cup.

Bangla News

HSC result likely any day from July 20 to 22

Secretariat Correspondent: The results of this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations will be published any day from July 20 to 22.

Bangla News

‘Dope test to be mandatory for govt jobs’

Senior Correspondent: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has said that dope test would be made compulsory for government jobs.

Bangla News

England in trouble early in chase of 286

Sports Desk: Hosts England have fallen in trouble losing three wickets in just 26 runs in 5.5 overs.

Bangla News

‘Every upazila to get school for children with disabilities’

Parliament Correspondent: Social Welfare Minister Nuruzzaman Ahmed on Tuesday informed the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that the government has a plan of setting up a school for children with disabilities at each upazila across the country.

Bangla News

Two cases filed against 25 over F R Tower graft

Staff Correspondent: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed two separate cases against 25 individuals including F R Tower owner, two former chairmen of Rajuk and Rupayan Group chairman for their alleged involvement in extending the Banani F R Tower from floor 16 to 23 illegally with a fake design.

Bangla News

Life goes on Pajero!

Arif Saon: It takes a lot of money to buy a luxurious Pajero for the rich but it does not cost much to make a Pajero for the destitute. It only costs five to six thousand taka only.

Bangla News

Brian Lara hospitalised

Sports Desk: West Indies batting legend Brian Lara has been admitted to a Mumbai hospital after he complained of chest pain.

Bangla News

Pay Rasel Tk 5 lakh every month, HC to Green Line

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has ordered the Green Line Paribahan to give Rasel, who lost his left leg after a bus of the company ran him over in April last year, Tk 5 lakh every month until the rest Tk 45 lakh of compensation money is paid.

Bangla News

FM seeks China’s support to end Rohingya crisis

Secretariat Correspondent: Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen solicited China's support to convince Myanmar to resolve Rohingya crisis.

Bangla News

England win toss, send Australia to bat first

Sports Desk: England skipper Eoin Morgan won the toss and invited Australia to bat first in today's match of the World Cup at Lord's known as Mecca of Cricket.

Bangla News

Trump imposes sanctions on Khamenei

International Desk: US President Donald Trump targeted Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top Iranian officials with sanctions on Monday, taking a dramatic, unprecedented step to increase pressure on Iran after Tehran’s downing of an unmanned American drone.

Bangla News

High Court summons Titas GM

Staff Correspondent: The High Court has issued a summon to General Manager of Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Ltd and two others for not following freedom fighter quota in recent recruitment.

Bangla News

Repair rickety bridges soon: PM

Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the Ministry of Railways and Roads and Highways Department (RHD) to repair the ramshackle and old bridges soon.

Bangla News

3 Bangladeshi militants held in Kolkata

Desk Report: The Special Task Force of Kolkata Police has arrested four members of banned terror outfit Neo-JMB (Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh), including three Bangladeshi nationals from Kolkata, an officer said on Tuesday.  

Bangla News

ECNEC approves 10 projects

Staff Correspondent: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 10 projects involving Tk 6,967.23 crore.

Bangla News

Shakib undoubtedly a legend: Joshi

Sports Desk: Bangladesh spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi is backing Bangladesh’s spin bowlers, led by the in-form Shakib Al Hasan, to hold their own against India when their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup campaign continues next week.

Bangla News

2 killed as truck hit pickup in Gazipur

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: Two people were killed and five others injured as a truck hit a pickup in the city early Tuesday.

Bangla News

Shakib not considering himself as 'one-man army'

Sports Desk: Bangladesh’s all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been the architect of each of Bangladesh's three victories at the World Cup but the all-rounder denies they are a one-man army.

Bangla News

Owners of 31 brick kilns sued

Staff Correspondent: Police has filed a case against owners of unlicenced 31 brick kilns for operating those with fake writ of the High Court.

Bangla News

3 ‘human traffickers’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’

Cox’s Bazar Correspondent: Three alleged human traffickers were killed in a reported gunfight with police in Teknaf upazila early Tuesday.

Bangla News

Schoolboy dies under truck wheels in Sirajganj

Sirajganj Correspondent: A schoolboy lost his life under a truck reportedly driven by a helper in Sirajganj on Monday noon.  

Bangla News

Sylhet’s rail link restored after 21 hours

Staff Correspondent, Sylhet: Rail communications of Sylhet with other parts of the country resumed around 7.00pm on Monday, 21 hours after the suspension following the derailment of a train at Baramchal in Kulaura upazila.

Bangla News

Bangladesh gets 62-run victory over Afghanistan

Sports Desk: Shakib Al Hasan became the first Bangladeshi bowler to claim a five-for in World Cup match as his side stayed alive in the semifinal race, with a 62-run victory over Afghanistan at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Monday.

Bangla News

Bangladesh set 263-run target for Afghanistan

Sports Desk: Bangladesh, thanks to Mushfiqur Rahim’s brilliant innings of 83 runs, set a 263-run target for Afghanistan in Match 31, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Southampton on Monday.

Bangla News

Bangladesh wobble losing 4 wickets

Sports Desk: Bangladesh have fallen in trouble losing four wickets in just 151 runs by 32 overs against Afghanistan at Southampton on Monday.  

Bangla News

DNCC, police vow to work to fight terrorism

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam said DNCC representatives and Bangladesh police will jointly work to combat terrorism and militancy.

Bangla News

Robust growth in Walton AC sales centering heatwave

Economic Correspondent: The local electronics giant Walton has witnessed a robust growth in the sales of its air conditioner during heavy heatwave all over the country in this year.

Bangla News

Bangladesh lose Tamim-Liton early

Sport Desk: Bangladesh lost two wickets early in just 82 runs against Afghanistan on Monday at Southampton.

Bangla News

HC asks jail authority to give Ex-OC Moazzem division

Staff Correspondent: A cyber court in Dhaka has asked the jail authority to take steps over division for former Sonagazi OC Moazzem Hossain as per rules.

Bangla News

Health minister orders destruction of all expired drugs

Senior Correspondent: Health and Family Welfare Minister Jahid Malek has directed the authorities concerned to destroy all expired medicines by July 2.

Bangla News

ACC sues DIG Mizan

Staff Correspondent: Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against DIG Mizanur Rahman allegedly for amassing over Tk 3.28 crore beyond known source of income.

Bangla News

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Toss delayed by 10 minutes in match

Sports Desk: The match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan at the Rose Bowl Ground Southampton in has been delayed by 10 minutes following rain.

Bangla News

Panchlaish Model Thana rewarded

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: Panchlaish Model Thana in the port city has been rewarded for its role in curbing crimes and arrest of criminals.

Bangla News

HC wants list of unfit vehicles, illegal drivers

Staff Correspondent: The High Court asked the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) to submit a list of unfit registered vehicles plying the streets across the country, as well as information about drivers without valid licences.

Bangla News

Moulvibazar train crash: Two nursing college students die

Staff Correspondent, Sylhet: At least four people were killed as the intercity train ‘Upaban Express’ derailed at Baramchal under Kulaura upazila of Moulvibazar on Sunday midnight.  

Bangla News

Pregnant woman murdered in Faridpur

Faridpur Correspondent: A four-month pregnant woman was killed allegedly by her husband and family members of husband in Baneshwar village under Nagarkanda upazila in Faridpur.

Bangla News

GPA-4 instead of GPA-5 in PEC soon

Secretariat Correspondent: The government is going to bring changes to the grading system for all public exams including Primary Education Completion (PEC) in the country very soon.  

Bangla News

Indonesia hit by 7.5 magnitude earthquake

International Desk: A deep earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck off the coasts of East Timor and Indonesia on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Bangla News

‘Pirate chief’ killed in Noakhali gunfight

Noakhali Correspondent: A suspected pirate was killed in a gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Kanchan Bazar of Char Jabbar under Subarnachar upazila early Monday.

Bangla News

Women's World Cup: France beat Brazil

Sports Desk: Hosts France beat Brazil 2-1 to reach the Women's World Cup quarter-finals in another game dominated by video assistant referee decisions.

Bangla News

Probe body formed over train crash

Staff Correspondent, Sylhet: Bangladesh Railway has formed a four-member body to investigate the train derailment at Kulaura of Moulvibazar.

Bangla News

CCSEC share position paper

Staff Correspondent: A consultation meeting on ILO Convention 182 and Optional Protocol 2 to UNCRC" was held CIRDAP auditorium in the city on Sunday.

Bangla News

Argentina beat Qatar 2-0

Sports Desk: Sergio Aguero sealed an unconvincing Argentina side's passage into the quarter-finals of the Copa America as they saw off Qatar in Porto Alegre.  

Bangla News

Rail communications with Sylhet snapped

Staff Correspondent, Sylhet: The rail communications between Sylhet and the rest of the country remained suspended following the devastating accident in Moulvibazar’s Kulaura.

Bangla News

Pakistan beat South Africa

Sports Desk: South Africa were knocked out the World Cup as Pakistan inflicted a fifth defeat on the struggling Proteas to keep their own semi-final hopes alive.

Bangla News

4 killed as Upaban Express crashes in Moulvibazar

Staff Correspondent: At least four people were killed and over two hundreds injured as an intercity train derailed at Baramchal under Kulaura upazila of Moulvibazar.

Bangla News

ICC fines New Zealand

Sports Desk: New Zealand were fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their ICC World Cup 2019 match against the West Indies at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.

Bangla News

HC asks BSTI to test seasonal fruits every 2 months

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has asked Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) to test seasonal fruits available in market every two months.

Bangla News

Waste management project involves Tk 827cr

Staff Correspondent: LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Md Tazul Islam said pressure on land should be reduced through modernising the waste management system.

Bangla News

‘Trial to be ensured according to type of crimes’

Senior Correspondent: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said that nobody is above of law. People whoever will commit corruption and violate law will get punishment according to type of crimes.

Bangla News

87 DU students among 125 charged with question paper leak

Staff Correspondent: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police submitted charge sheet against 125 people including 87 students of Dhaka University (DU) in a case filed over their alleged involvement in question paper leak of the university’s Gha unit admission test held on October 20, 2017.

Bangla News

HC drops writ on Khaleda’s court shift from cause list

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has dropped the writ petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging the legality of shifting court to Keraniganj central jail.

Bangla News

Kohli fined for breach of code of conduct

Sports Desk: Virat Kohli, India's captain, was fined 25 per cent of his match fee for advancing towards umpire Aleem Dar in an aggressive manner while appealing for a leg-before decision against Afghanistan on Saturday (June 22). One demerit point was also added to his record, taking his tally to two.

Bangla News

Two-year-old girl in ‘police custody’ with parents

Staff Correspondent, Tangail: Police arrested a couple in a theft case at Sakhipur in Tangail.

Bangla News

Rohingya issue likely to be discussed today in ASEAN

International Desk: Southeast Asian leaders met Sunday for a second day of a summit in Bangkok, where they were expected to discuss pressing regional issues including the plight of Myanmar’s fleeing Rohingyas and the South China Sea dispute.

Bangla News

Ethiopia army chief shot dead in coup attempt

International Desk: The chief of staff of the Ethiopian army, Gen Seare Mekonnen, has been shot dead by his own bodyguard in the capital, Addis Ababa.

Bangla News

Eviction drive underway on Shitalakshya river banks

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has started the eviction drive against the illegal establishments on the banks of Shitalakshya River.

Bangla News

6 new species of paddy, wheat revealed

Secretariat Correspondent: Six new varieties of corns (paddy and wheat) have been invented.

Bangla News

PM vows to make country poverty-free

Senior Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said Awami League is working build a hunger-poverty free Sonar Bangla.

Bangla News

SC upholds HC verdict on FFs' age limitation

Staff Correspondent: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has upheld a High Court verdict over the minimum age of Freedom Fighters set by the government in gazette.

Bangla News

PM pays homage to Bangabandhu's portrait

Senior Correspondent: Awami League President and also Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has paid homage to Bangabandhu on the occasion of the party’s 70th founding anniversary.

Bangla News

Gold fair to remove ill-repute, traders expect

M A Rahman: The gold traders are going to organize a fair for jewellers to clear their stock of the gold paying taxes. 

Bangla News

E-Passport distribution to start from July

Parliament Correspondent: The activities of electronic passport (e-passport) and electronic gate (e-gate) will be visible after the last phase of July month, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said. 

Bangla News

5 receive bullet injuries in capital

Staff Correspondent: Miscreants stormed a residence at Shanirakhra Gobindapur Nur Masjid area under Jatrabari thana in city at 8:30 Saturday and fired at a family members of the house leaving five injured.

Bangla News

Rohingya man among two killed in 'gunfight'

Cox’s Bazar Correspondent: Two suspected human traffickers including a Rohingya man were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Katabunia Noukaghat area of Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar early Sunday.

Bangla News

US to hit Iran with 'major' sanctions

International Desk: The US will impose "major" additional sanctions on Iran in a bid to prevent the country obtaining nuclear weapons, President Donald Trump says.

Bangla News

80 percent militants inspired from internet

Staff Correspondent: Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) of Police said that around 80 percent of youths who were involved in militancy are inspired from virtual world that means internet. The observation emerged from militants who were arrested since the Gulshan’s Holey Artisan attack.

Bangla News

CAB for not imposing VAT on daily essentials

Economic Correspondent: Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) on Saturday urged the government not to impose VAT on the daily commodities.

Bangla News

Internet service shut down in Rakhine

International Desk: Myanmar authorities ordered telecoms companies to shut down internet services in conflict-torn western Myanmar, a leading operator said on Saturday, amid heightening tensions in the region, where government troops are fighting ethnic rebels.

Bangla News

‘Bangladesh-India relations can be followed by others’

Staff Correspondent: Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said that the maturity of Bangladesh-India political leaders can be followed by other nations.

Bangla News

List of top 300 loan defaulters revealed

Parliament Correspondent: Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal disclosed the names of the top 300 loan defaulters of the country involving Tk 50,942 crore.

Bangla News

Hawaii plane crash kills all 9 aboard

International Desk: Nine people died when a small, twin-engine aircraft used by skydivers crashed Friday evening near Dillingham Airfield in Mokuleia on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, officials said.

Bangla News

‘Iran to face obliteration if war breaks out’

International Desk: President Donald Trump has said he does not want war but warned Iran it would face "obliteration" if conflict broke out.

Bangla News

‘Country getting free from polio at PM’s initiative’

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam said the country is getting free from polio at the Prime Minister’s initiative. Vitamin-A Plus capsules are being fed to children countrywide so that no child can suffer from malnutrition.

Bangla News

Correct the govt if there is any mistake

Staff Correspondent: Planning Minister MA Mannan said that the government is conducting the country very fairly. Even then, correct the government if there is found any mistake.

Bangla News

India win toss, elect to bat first

Sports Desk: India won the toss and elected to bat first against Afghanistan in the 28th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Southampton on Saturday.

Bangla News

Doctor killed in Satkhira road accident

Satkhira Correspondent: A doctor was killed in a road accident in Bagachra of Jashore-Satkhira road.

Bangla News

‘Action against DIG Mizan soon’

Senior Correspondent: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said that the investigation against Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police Mizanur Rahman is in finishing stage. Action will be taken against him soon.

Bangla News

AL infighting leaves 12 hurt in Munshiganj

Munshiganj Correspondent: At least 12 people were injured during a clash between two groups of the Awami League in Purbapara area of Mirkadim in Munshiganj.

Bangla News

Listed criminal held with fire arms in Natore

Natore Correspondent: Police arrested a listed criminal with fire arms from an electric shop in koigram under Singra upazila of the district.

Bangla News

Countrywide vitamin ‘A' plus campaign underway

Staff Correspondent: The national Vitamin A plus campaign is underway across the country on Saturday.

Bangla News

Egypt beat Zimbabwe in Africa Cup of Nations

Sports Desk: Hosts Egypt made the ideal start to the Africa Cup of Nations by beating Zimbabwe in the opening game of the tournament in Cairo.

Bangla News

Driver killed in Sirajganj road accident

Sirajganj Correspondent: A crane driver was killed in a road accident in east side of Nalka Bridge area under Kamarkhanda upazila in Sirajganj district on Friday night.

Bangla News

Sanchez strikes again to take Chile into Copa quarters

Sports Desk: Alexis Sanchez shrugged off an ankle injury and continued his resurgent form at the Copa America as the Chile striker fired his side to a 2-1 victory over Ecuador on Friday which took the holders into the quarter-finals of the competition.  

Bangla News

Friendly bacteria could help save frogs from disease

Risingbd Desk: Bacteria living on the skin of frogs could protect them against a deadly virus, according to research.  

Bangla News

AirAsia wins world's best low-cost airline title

Risingbd Desk: AirAsia has bagged the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline title for the 11th consecutive year at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2019.

Bangla News

17 stranded Bangladeshis return home from Tunisia

Staff Correspondent: Seventeen Bangladeshis, among the 64 stranded for three weeks in the Mediterranean, returned home on Friday from Tunisia under special arrangements.  

Bangla News

Sri Lanka beat England in World Cup thriller

Sports Desk: Lasith Malinga and Angelo Mathews played key roles in Sri Lanka’s stunning 20-run World Cup win over England that revived the race for semi-final berths at Headingley on Friday.

Bangla News

Trump says US was 'cocked and loaded' to strike Iran

International Desk: President Donald Trump has said the US military was "cocked and loaded to retaliate" against Iran, but he changed his mind 10 minutes before planned strikes

Bangla News

Couple’s throat-slit bodies found in Kishoreganj

Kishoreganj Correspondent: Police recovered throat-slit bodies of a couple from Chanpur viallage under Karimganj upazila in Kishoreganj on Friday evening.

Bangla News

Maritime ports asked to keep hoisted signal 3

Desk Report: Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No 3.

Bangla News

Palak applauds Digital Sylhet City Project advancement

Desk Report: State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak recently observed the advancement of Digital Sylhet City Project taken by Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC).

Bangla News

Children among 30 killed in Indonesia matchstick factory fire

International Desk: At least 30 people, including several children, were killed when a fire ripped through a private home that operated as a matchstick factory in Indonesia on Friday (Jun 21), authorities said.

Bangla News

6 held while selling fake leaked questions

Jhenidah Correspondent: Members of Detective Branch (DB) of Police held six people from Arappur are of Jhendiah district town while selling fake leaked question papers of the Appointment Examination of Assistant Teachers for the Government Primary School.

Bangla News

3 of a family killed in Faridpur road crash

Faridpur Correspondent: Three members of a family were killed as a microbus plunged into a roadside ditch on Dhaka-Khulna highway in Komorpur area of the district on Friday noon.

Bangla News

Unusable buildings to be sealed: Housing Minister

Staff Correspondent: Public Works and Housing Minister SM Rezaul Karim said the buildings in the capital, which were constructed without following minimum rules, will be demolished. All the unusable buildings will be sealed.

Bangla News

BGB get 20 trained dogs

Staff Correspondent, Jashore: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) bought 20 trained dogs from India after completing Dog Squad Training.

Bangla News

Amitabh Bachchan unrecognisable in first look in new movie

Entertainment Desk: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan's first look from the upcoming film ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ is out and he is sporting a grumpy old man's look.

Bangla News

Train service between Dhaka, Rajshahi resumes

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: Train services on the Dhaka-Rajshahi route was restored on Friday after four hours’ halt following the derailment of a train compartment in Salna area of Gazipur.

Bangla News

Long working hours linked to stroke risk

Risingbd Desk: Working long hours is linked to an increased risk of stroke, researchers say.  

Bangla News

Thousands surround Hong Kong police headquarters

International Desk: Thousands of people in Hong Kong have surrounded police headquarters, calling for an extradition bill to be scrapped.

Bangla News

Sadarghat boat capsize: 2 bodies recovered

Senior Correspondent: Divers have recovered two bodies after the boat capsize on the Buriganga River near Dhaka’s Sadarghat.

Bangla News

Train derailment in Gazipur

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: North Bengal’s train communications with Dhaka has been  suspended from Friday morning after an intercity train went off the tracks in Salna Bazar area of Gazipur city.

Bangla News

2 minors missing as boat capsizes at Sadarghat

Senior Correspondent: Two minors were missing as a boat capsized in the Buriganga River in the capital’s Sadarghat on Friday morning.

Bangla News

Clean electricity will dominate power supply

Risingbd Desk: For the first time since the Industrial Revolution, Britain is set to obtain more power from zero-carbon sources than fossil fuels.  

Bangla News

Youth arrested for attempting to rape in train

Staff Correspondent, Rajshahi: A youth allegedly attempted to rape a teenage girl in a toilet of a running train in Rajshahi, railway police sources said.

Bangla News

2 killed in Gopalganj road crashes

Gopalganj Correspondent: At least two people were killed in separate accidents in Muksudpur filling station and Muksudpur bus stand areas of the district.

Bangla News

3 farmers killed in Natore road crash

Natore Correspondent:  Three farmers were killed as a truck hit a pick-up van at Gurudaspur upazila of the district on Friday morning.

Bangla News

‘Robber’ killed in Gazipur ‘gunfight’

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: A suspected robber was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Dumbarichala under Sreepur upazila early Friday.

Bangla News

44 killed as bus plunges into gorge in India

International Desk: At least 44 people were killed when a bus in India’s mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh plunged into a gorge on Thursday, officials said.  

Bangla News

Bangladesh lose despite ODI high

Sports Desk: Bangladesh showed a spirited performance before conceding a 48-run defeat to Australia who left the Tigers in record chase, compiling a hefty 381-5 thanks to an epic 146-ball 166 from David Warner at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Thursday.

Bangla News

‘25.74 lakh people are working in RMG sector’

Parliament Correspondent: State Minister for Labour and Employment Begum Monnujan Sufian said the current government is working with aims to make youth society free from curse of unemployment through employment and other facilities.

Bangla News

Australia set 382-run target for Bangladesh

Sports Desk: Australia, thanks to David Warner’s 166 runs, have set a 382-run target for Bangladesh in the 26th match of ICC World Cup at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Thursday.

Bangla News

Rain stops play

Sports Desk: Rain has disrupted batting of Australia just end of the 49th over. Earlier, Australia posted 368 runs for 5 wickets.

Bangla News

‘UN will also have to take liability for Rohingya suppression’

Diplomatic Correspondent: Foreign Minister Dr Abdul Momen said, “The UN was never aware about the ethnic suppression that happened in the Rakhine state of Myanmar. For this, the UN can’t avoid their liability for that. They hid some information on the ethnic suppression. They will also have to take responsibility for that.”

Bangla News

Soumya strikes again to remove Warner

Sports Desk: Soumya Sarker hit again and sent David Warner back. However, former vice-captain of Australia posted a brilliant innings of 166 runs from 147 balls.

Bangla News

Latif Siddiqui lands in jail in ACC case

Bogura Correspondent: A Bogura court has sent former Textiles and Jute Minister Abdul Latif Siddiqui to jail after rejecting his bail plea in a corruption case filed by Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

Bangla News

EU pledges to fund €18m for Rohingyas

Desk Report: The European Union (EU) has announced to fund €18 million to help improve resilience among Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi host communities.

Bangla News

Soumya makes first breakthrough for Tigers

Sports Desk: Soumya Sarkar earned the Tigers’ must-needed breakthrough in his first over of the game removing Australian captain Aaron Finch for 53 off 51 with five fours and two sixes.

Bangla News

ACC submits charge sheet against head teacher

Staff Correspondent: Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has submitted charge sheet against Shahjahan, headmaster of Khironshal Kazi Zafor Ahmed High School and president of Rural Multipurpose Co-operative Society Ltd in a case filed for allegedly acquiring wealth earned through unknown sources.

Bangla News

Five-year-old girl raped by luring for chocolate

Staff Correspondent, Rangpur: A quinquagenarian alleged a five-year-old girl by luring her for offering chocolate in Rangpur.

Bangla News

US drone shot down by Iran

International Desk: A US official confirmed Thursday morning that a US military drone was shot down in international airspace over the Strait of Hormuz by an Iranian surface-to-air missile.

Bangla News

Australia win toss, send Bangladesh bowl first

Sports Desk:  Australia captain won the toss and chose to bat first against Bangladesh at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Bangla News

Google doodle celebrates poet Sufia Kamal’s birth anniversary

Staff Correspondent: Search engine giant Google has created a new Doodle on its homepage celebrating the life of poet Sufia Kamal on her 108th birth anniversary.  

Bangla News

Pay Tk 50 lakh to Rajib's family: HC

Staff Correspondent: The High Court has ordered the authorities concerned to pay Tk 50 lakh in compensation to the family of Government Titumir College student Rajib Hossain.

Bangla News

‘Drug peddler’ killed in Cumilla 'gunfight'

Cumilla Correspondent: A ‘drug peddler’ was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Rajapara Chowmohoni in Sadar South upazila early Thursday.

Bangla News

‘Ensure preservation of environment’

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stressed the need for taking steps to ensure preservation of environment to make the development sustainable.

Bangla News

‘Seven Star group’ ringleader killed in ‘gunfight’

Staff Correspondent: A suspected criminal was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Basila Garden City in the capital’s Mohammadpur area early Thursday.

Bangla News

Boma Lipu killed in Fatullah 'gunfight'

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj:  Lipu alias Boma Lipu was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with detectives at Dapa Balur Math in Fatulla early Thursday.

Bangla News

Sufia Kamal’s death anniversary today

Desk Report: The 108th birth anniversary of late poet Sufia Kamal is being observed across the country today (Thursday).

Bangla News

Sohel Taj’s nephew rescued after 11 days

Staff Correspondent, Mymensingh: Former State Minister for Home Affairs Tanjim Ahmed Sohel Taj’s nephew Syed Iftekhar Alam Sourav has been rescued alive from Tarakanda in Mymensingh.

Bangla News

HC to deliver verdict on Rajib's compensation today

Staff Correspondent: The High Court will deliver its verdict on a ruling directing the authorities concerned to pay Tk one crore in compensation to the family of Government Titumir College student Rajib Hossain.  

Bangla News

Bangladesh face world champion Australia today

Sports Desk: In a bid to keep the momentum going, a high-flying Bangladesh, which just crushed West Indies in ruthless fashion, takes on a mighty Australia in their sixth match of this World Cup at Trent Bridge in Nottingham today (Thursday).  

Bangla News

New Zealand beat South Africa by four wickets

Sports Desk: Kane Williamson produced a masterclass of controlled batting to lead New Zealand to a tense four-wicket victory against South Africa at Edgbaston on Wednesday, realistically killing off the Proteas’ hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals.

Bangla News

Rights groups urge ASEAN leaders to rethink about Rohingya

International Desk: Human rights groups on Wednesday called on Southeast Asian leaders to reconsider their approach to the Rohingya refugee crisis ahead of a regional summit in Bangkok this week.

Bangla News

Mobile phone subscribers reach 16.5cr

Parliament Correspondent: Prime Minister and the Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina said the total number of mobile phone subscribers in the country is 16.5 crore till April in 2019 which was 4.50 crore in 2008.

Bangla News

A set of programmes taken to remove Dhaka’s traffic jam

Senior Correspondent: Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) has undertaken a set of programmes to remove the menace of traffic jam from the streets of Dhaka.

Bangla News

Student killing: 3 sentenced to death, 7 to life in prison

Kishoreganj Correspondent: A court in Kishoreganj has sentenced three people to death and seven others to life in prison for killing former Jahangirnagar University student Ershadul Islam Choyon in 2005.

Bangla News

66 UNOs to get new Mitsubishi Pajero jeeps

Special Correspondent: The government is going to allot 66 new Mitsubishi Pajero sports QX jeeps to the Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNO) to bring pace in the activities in upazila administration level.

Bangla News

SC upholds HC order on minimum age for FF

Staff Correspondent: The Supreme Court upheld a High Court verdict that announced illegal the gazette notification of liberation affairs ministry fixing minimum age of freedom fighters at 12.5 years.

Bangla News

Trust on immunisation high in Bangladesh

International Desk: Public mistrust of vaccines means the world is taking a step backwards in the fight against deadly yet preventable infectious diseases, warn experts.

Bangla News

‘70 lakh people die in world a year for tobacco use’

Senior Correspondent: Around 70 lakh of people die every year in the world due to direct use of tobacco while 9 lakh of people die due to second hand smoking of tobacco.

Bangla News

Hrithik's sister shows her support towards Kangana

Entertainment Desk: Super 30 actor Hrithik Roshan's sister Sunaina Roshan took everyone by storm recently as she showed her support for Kangana Ranaut in her latest tweet.

Bangla News

India rejects Afghanistan's request

Sports Desk: The BCCI has turned down Afghanistan Cricket Board's request to host their T20 league in India.

Bangla News

President returns home today

Secretariat Correspondent: President Abdul Hamid will return home today after completing the fifth meeting of Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA).  

Bangla News

Chinese national dies in Barishal

Staff Correspondent, Barishal: A Chinese citizen died while he was undergoing treatment at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital (SBMCH) on Wednesday morning.

Bangla News

Excellent grade for above 90 marks

Secretariat Correspondent:  The government is going to bring changes to the grading system for all public exams in school and college level in line with the famous educational institutions at home and aboard.  Under the new grading system, students will get ‘excellent grade’ who will get above 90 marks.  

Bangla News

4 get life sentence in Ohiduzzaman murder case

Staff Correspondent: A court in Dhaka sentenced four people to life term imprisonment for killing a college student named Ohiduzzaman in 2013.

Bangla News

PM seeks UAE investment in food processing sector

Secretariat Correspondent:  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to invest in Bangladesh’s economic zones and food processing sector for mutual benefits.

Bangla News

Ex-MP Rana gets bail

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) granted permanent bail to former Awami League lawmaker Amanur Rahman Khan Rana in a case filed over the murder of two Jubo League leaders.

Bangla News

Ejaz elected Dumuria upazila chairman

Staff Correspondent, Khulna: Independent candidate Gazi Ejaz Ahmed has been elected Dumuria upazila chairman.

Bangla News

Canada PM approves controversial pipeline expansion

International Desk: The Canadian government on Tuesday approved a controversial pipeline expansion project to deliver oil to the Pacific coast for shipping overseas, setting the stage for a major political battle ahead of elections.

Bangla News

Youth lynched in Jashore

Staff Correspondent, Jashore: A young man was beaten to death and another injured by an angry mob at Shankarpur Bus Terminal in the district town on Tuesday night.

Bangla News

Australia takes preparations to face Sakib

Sports Desk: Australia are pulling out all stops to negate red-hot Bangladesh superstar Sakib al-Hasan, summoning left-arm spinner Ashton Agar to their training session two days out from a World Cup encounter at Trent Bridge.  

Bangla News

Low-income African countries pay 30 times more for drugs

International Desk: African countries with small to medium-sized economies pay far more money for less effective drugs, a leading health expert has said.

Bangla News

SMS in Bangla will cost half of English price

Staff Correspondent:  Sending SMS in Bangla from now will cost half of English price.  

Bangla News

England thrash Afghanistan

Sports Desk: England captain Eoin Morgan set a new world record of 17 sixes in an individual one-day international innings as the World Cup hosts thrashed Afghanistan by 150 runs on Tuesday.

Bangla News

Iran won’t engage in war

International Desk: President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday Iran would not wage war against any nation, sounding a note of restraint after the United States announced more troop deployments to the Middle East.

Bangla News

Kalyanpur petrol pump fire under control

Senior Correspondent: A fire that broke out at a petrol pump in Kalyanpur on Tuesday afternoon was brought under control.

Bangla News

It proves judiciary independent: Quader

Senior Correspondent: Awami League (AL) general secretary, also Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia secured bail in two defamation cases which proved the judiciary is independent.

Bangla News

‘Sohel Taj's nephew to be traced’

Senior Correspondent: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal assured that the nephew of former State Minister for Home Tanjim Ahmed Sohel Taj, who has remained missing for 10 days, will be traced as the law enforcers have already been instructed to work on it.

Bangla News

I found myself in Mashrafe: Andy Roberts

Yeasin Hasan, From Taunton: Andy Roberts, a former Antiguan first-class cricketer and a fast bowler who played Test cricket for the West Indies, twice taking seven wickets in a Test innings, was taking preparations to go to the hotel’s dining room. At that time, he put his one hand into a pocket but did not find his handset. Later, he found it in his bed.

Bangla News

CCSEC dialogue on ILO Convention 182 & OP 2 held

Staff Correspondent: A dialogue titled "Dialogue on the Implementation Status of ILO Convention 182 and Optional Protocol 2 to UNCRC" was held at CIRDAP International Conference Room in the city on Tuesday.

Bangla News

US sending more troops to Middle East

International Desk: The US military will send an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East as tensions build with Iran.

Bangla News

Cumilla road crash kills 3

Cumilla Correspondent: At least three people have been killed when a pickup van collided with a CNG run auto-rickshaw in Jatrapur of Chauddagram in Cumilla.

Bangla News

Committee formed to probe into graft of DIG Mizan

Senior Correspondent: Police Headquarters formed a committee to investigate into bribery allegations against its Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Mizanur Rahman.

Bangla News

PM greets Tigers

Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina congratulated Bangladesh National Cricket Team on their dominating victory against West Indies in their crucial match of the ICC Cricket World Cup.

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ECNEC approves 11 projects

Staff Correspondent: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 11 projects involving Tk 8,052 crore.

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HC issues directive to remove expired medicines

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) directed the authorities concerned to stop selling expired medicines and to withdraw those from markets.

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Khaleda’s Gatco case: Hearing on charge framing July 15

Staff Correspondent: The hearing on charge framing against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 16 others in the Gatco graft case will be held July 15.  

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Five of a fraud gang held in Sylhet

Staff Correspondent, Sylhet: Police busted a fraud gang and arrested five of its members from main gate of police lines in the district.

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Probe report in Faruki murder case on July 28

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has set July 28 to submit probe report in the case lodged over murder of Islamic scholar and TV personality Mawlana Nurul Islam Faruki.

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Sohel Taj’s nephew missing, no trace found yet

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: Sayed Iftekhar Alam Sourav, a nephew of Former state minister for home affairs Sohel Taj has been missing for few days but no trace is found yet.

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Top pirate arrested at Hatia

Noakhali Correspondent: Coast Guard arrested top pirate Farid Commander from Hatia Upazila of the district early Tuesday.

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Mother in custody after killing 2-year-old girl

Chuadanga Correspondent: A woman was taken in police custody for allegedly killing her two-year-old daughter at Sonatonpur village in Alamdanga upazila of Chuadanga.

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Former Egyptian President Morsi dies in custody

International Desk: Egyptian authorities are under pressure after former President Mohammed Morsi collapsed in court and died on Monday.  

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5th phase upazila parishad election underway

Desk Report: The fifth and final phase of the upazila parishad election is now underway in 23 upazilas in different districts.

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Chile beats Japan in Copa America opening game

Sports Desk: Two-time defending champion Chile opened its Copa America campaign with a 4-0 win over guest Japan on Monday, with Eduardo Vargas scoring a pair of goals to become Chile's all-time leading scorer in the South American competition.  

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50 per cent pension after 65 years

Staff Correspondent: The retired government service holders will get 50 per cent pension after 65 years.  

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Bangladesh beat West Indies by seven wickets

Sports Desk: Shakib Al Hasan struck a scintillating 99- ball 124 not out as Bangladesh crushed West Indies by seven wickets at Taunton on Monday to stay alive in World Cup semifinal race.

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JCD leader responsible for pillow scam: PM

Desk Report: Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina on Monday stressed the need for taking stern actions against the corrupt organisations and informed the House that the person responsible for ‘pillow scam’ in Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant was a former leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD).

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Shakib joins 6000-run club

Sports Desk: Ace allrounder Shakib Al Hasan joined 6000-run club in ODIs.

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5th phase upazila parishad election Tuesday

Desk Report: The fifth and final phase of the upazila parishad election is set to be held in 23 upazilas in different districts on Tuesday.

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‘Didn’t take plot despite being 7-time elected lawmaker’

Parliament Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina shared her own example of not taking a single plot despite being elected lawmaker for seven times.  

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Bangladesh need 322 runs to beat West Indies

Sports Desk: Bangladesh need 322 runs to win against West Indies in the Match 23, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

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OC Moazzem lands in jail

Staff Correspondent: Former Officer-in-Charge (OC) Moazzem Hossain of Feni’s Sonagazi Police Station landed in jail on Monday, after Dhaka Cyber Crime Tribunal rejected his bail.

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No info over cabinet extension: Secretary

Senior Correspondent: Cabinet Secretary Md Shafiul Alam said that he has no information over the extension of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led incumbent cabinet.

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Saifuddin removes Gayle for duck

Sports Desk: Bangladesh got an early breakthrough in their fifth match in the ongoing World Cup against West Indies as Mohammad Saifuddin removed Chris Gayle for a duck.

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Bangladesh win toss, opt to bowl against West Indies

Sports Desk: Bangladesh have won the toss and opted to bowl first against West Indies in the 23rd Match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton on Monday.

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Court rejects Ex-OC Moazzem’s bail plea

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court rejected the bail petitions of former Sonagazi OC Moazzem Hossain in connection with in the case filed on the charge of circulating video of Madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi’s statement in Feni.

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Chawkbazar fire probe report on July 18

Staff Correspondent: A court in Dhaka asked the investigation officer of the case filed over the fire in capital’s Chawkbazar to submit the probe report on July 18.

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Ex-OC Moazzem taken to court

Staff Correspondent: Moazzem Hossain, former officer-in-charge of Sonagazi Police Station Hossain, has been taken to Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court.

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Ex-OC Moazzem handed over to Sonagazi police

Senior Correspondent: Former officer-in-charge (OC) of Sonagazi Police Station Moazzem Hossain has been handed over to representatives of Sonagazi police station in a case filed over murder of Nusrat Jahan Rafi. 

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4 probe committees formed over question leak

Secretariat Correspondent: Primary and mass education ministry has formed four committee into the alleged leak of question of the primary teacher recruitment test.

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Two held with Yaba pills in Chattogram

Staff Correspondent: Police have detained two suspected drug traders with 1,965 Yaba pills in Chattogram.

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India beat Pakistan by 89 runs

Sports Desk: India defeated Pakistan by 89 runs in a rain-interrupted World Cup match at Old Trafford on Sunday, boosting their chances of a semi-final spot while pushing their Asian rivals closer to elimination.

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Tigers expect triumph against familiar opponent

Yeasin Hasan from Taunton: Bangladesh have dominated West Indies in the recent past, winning seven out of nine matches in between last two world cups.

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Vitamin ‘A’ plus campaign begins Jun 22

Secretariat Correspondent: National vitamin ‘A’ plus campaign-2019 (first round) will be observed across the country on June 22.

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OC Moazzem to be handed over to Sonagazi police

Senior Correspondent: Moazzem Hossain, former Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Feni’s Sonagazi Police Station, has been arrested from the capital’s Shahbag area in a case filed under Information and Computer Technology (ICT) act over madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi murder.

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136 officials promoted to joint secretary

Secretariat Correspondent: The government has promoted 136 officials holding the rank of deputy secretary to the post of joint secretary.  

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12 districts get new DCs

Secretariat Correspondent: The government in a major reshuffle in the district-level administration has appointed new deputy commissioners (DC) in 12 districts.

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Saudi prince blames Iran for tanker attacks

International Desk: Blaming Iran for attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince called on the international community to take a “decisive stand” but said in an interview published on Sunday that the kingdom does not want a war in the region.

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Nusrat murder: Ex-Sonagazi OC Moazzem arrested

Senior Correspondent: Moazzem Hossain, former Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Feni’s Sonagazi Police Station, has been arrested from the capital’s Shahbag area in a case filed over madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi murder.

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Is Mizan powerful from ACC: Appellate Division

Staff Correspondent: The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has expressed its dissatisfaction for not arresting Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Mizanur Rahman.

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Miss India 2019 winner Suman Rao

Entertainment Desk: Miss India 2019 has been announced. Suman Raofrom the state Rajasthan is winner.

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Supreme Court cancels Jasmine’s bail

Staff Correspondent: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has cancelled the High Court bail given to Hallmark Group Chairman Jasmine Islam in a case over embezzling Janata Bank money.

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BFSA chairman seeks unconditional apology

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) Chairman Mahfuzul Haque has appeared before the High Court and sought unconditional apology as he failed to withdraw 52 banned food items from the market.

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‘Drug trader’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with BGB

Cumilla Correspondent:  A ‘drug trader’ was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at Mathurapur of Sadar South upazila early Sunday.

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Magnitude 7 earthquake hits islands off New Zealand

International Desk: A magnitude 7.0 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands sparked tsunami fears in New Zealand’s North Island on Sunday morning.

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Google Doodle marks Father's Day

Staff Correspondent: Search engine giant Google has created a new doodle on its homepage, marking the Father's Day with an adorable three-part animated doodle.

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Father`s Day today

Risingbd Desk: Father`s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society.

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India-Pakistan match today

Sports Desk: Today is the most important day for any cricket fan across as the world as the two arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, will face-off at the Old Trafford stadium, Manchester.

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Truck plunge kills 2 in Jhenaidah

Jhenaidah Correspondent: Two people were killed as a truck plunged into a roadside ditch in Salabhora area on Jhenaidah-Jashore highway early Sunday.

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BFSA chairman at High Court

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) Chairman Mahfuzul Hoque has appeared before the High Court to explain his failure to recall the 52 food products from the market.  

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Copa América: Colombia beat Argentina

Sports Desk: Roger Martinez scored an outstanding goal as Colombia beat Argentina 2-0 in an exciting finale to a Copa América Group B opener on Saturday that burst into life after a sluggish start.

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Tigers ready to face WI after short ball ‘homework’

Yeasin Hassan, From Taunton: Short-of-good-length deliveries are main weapon of West Indies. Caribbean pacers are unique in this sector.

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South Africa beat Afghanistan for first win

Sports Desk: South Africa revived their World Cup hopes with a nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan in Cardiff.

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Australia beat Lanka, top of World Cup table

Sports Desk: Australia moved to the top of the World Cup group table as heroics from Aaron Finch and Mitchell Starc secured an 87-run win over Sri Lanka.

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3 killed in Cox's Bazar 'gunfight'

Senior Correspondent: Three suspected drug peddler were killed in a gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Shamlapur hilly area of Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar.  

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Saudi Arabia blames Iran for tanker attacks

International Desk: Saudi Arabia has blamed its rival Iran for the recent attacks on oil tankers along a key shipping route in the Gulf.

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BNP-Jamaat’s plot still continues: Nasim

Sirajganj Correspondent: Awami League (AL) Presidium member Mohammad Nasim said that BNP-Jamaat’s regime will never return, but their plot still continues. So, all need to be alert.  

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Police man allegedly snatches away wallet of pedestrian!

Staff Correspondent, Sylhet: A police man allegedly snatched away wallet with money, after beating up a pedestrian in broad daylight at Zindabazar in Sylhet.

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PM asks SSF to be equipped with modern technologies

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the personnel of the Special Security Force (SSF) to be equipped with modern technologies and knowledge to combat constant changing crimes.

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‘Rohingya crisis could destabilize entire region’

Desk Report: President M Abdul Hamid has solicited support and cooperation from CICA partners to repatriate the forcibly displaced Rohingya people to their ancestral homeland of Myanmar with safety and dignity.

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Ensure no harassment to businessmen: FBCCI

Staff Correspondent: Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has urged the government and the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to be cautious so that businesses are not harassed during the implementation of the new VAT law.

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Mixed reaction over cigarette prices

Hasibul Islam Mithun: Smokers and non-smokers have expressed their mixed reaction as the prices of cigarettes have increased in retail and wholesale markets before the passing of the proposed national budget for 2019-20 fiscal year.

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Mushfiq under observations

Yeasin Hassan, From Taunton: Bangladesh’s senior middle order batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has been kept under observations as he was hit by a ball while batting in the nets in Taunton on Saturday.

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Border killings ‘unfortunate deaths’: BSF chief

Staff Correspondent: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General (DG) Maj Gen Md Shafeenul Islam has voiced concern over the deaths of at least 15 Bangladeshis in the border in the first five months of the current year.

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