RisingBD.Com : September 2019

Monday 30 September 2019

Two ‘drug traders’ killed in ‘gunfight’

Two accused in drug-related cases have been killed in a so-called gunfight with police at Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar district.

Bangla News

House owner killed in robbers’ attack

A 60-year old man was killed in a robbers’ attack in South Salna area under Gazipur City Corporation on Monday midnight.

Bangla News

International Day of Older Persons today

The International Day of Older Persons is being observed with the theme ‘The Journey to Age Equality’ through various programmes in the country today (Tuesday) like elsewhere in the globe.

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Inequalities in heart attack care ‘costing women's lives’

Women who suffer heart attacks are dying needlessly because they fail to recognise their symptoms and receive poorer care than men, says a British Heart Foundation report.

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Revolutionary drug for prostate cancer

Olaparib could become a revolutionary treatment for prostate cancer - the first genetically targeted drug for fighting the disease, say experts.

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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in historic Karachi ODI

Pakistan rode on a brilliant century from Babar Azam and fast bowler Usman Shinwari's five wickets to beat Sri Lanka by 67 runs in the second day-night international on Monday as Karachi staged its first ODI in a decade.

Bangla News

I prefer peaceful solution to Rohingya crisis: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that she wants a peaceful solution to the Rohingya crisis evading confrontation with anybody over the issue.

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Yemeni rebels release hundreds of detainees

Yemen's Houthi rebels have unilaterally released 290 detainees as part of a UN peace initiative, the International Committee of the Red Cross says.

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Lokman’s associate caught at airport while fleeing country

Law enforcers have held Sohel Prodhan, one of the main associates of Mohammedan Sporting Club’s Director-in-Charge and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Lokman Hossain Bhuiyan, from Dhaka airport while he was fleeing the country.

Bangla News

Fakhrul hospitalized after getting hurt during election campaign

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was hurt as he fell down in a truck in which he was carrying out electioneering in favour of their party candidate in Rangpur-3 by-polls on Monday afternoon.

Bangla News

BSMRSTU VC Nasir finally quits

Vice-chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University (BSMRSTU) Prof Khondoker Nasiruddin has finally resigned from his post.

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TCB selling onion at Tk 45 kg

Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) started selling onion at Tk 45 per kg from Monday to control the overheated onion market.

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Nusrat murder case verdict Oct 24

A Feni court has fixed October 24 for delivering its verdict in the sensational and much-talked murder case of madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi.

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Now casino instruments seized from battery factory

Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) have now seized casino tools conducting drive at Dong Xing Langervity Ltd, a battery manufacture factory, in Narayanganj on Monday.

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Lokman remanded again for 2 days

A Dhaka court has placed Mohammedan Sporting Club’s Director-in-Charge, also Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Lokman Hossain Bhuiyan on a fresh two-day remand in a case filed under the Narcotics act.

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ACC looks for illegal wealth of those behind casino business

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to launch an investigation against those who amassed a huge amount of illegal money through running casinos.

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‘Duty of army is to implement PM’s thoughts’

Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed said, “It is my moral responsibility to implement the thoughts and spirits of the Honourable Prime Minister as the chief of the armed forces.”

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Sunday 29 September 2019

122 dead as floods hit India’s Bihar, Uttar Pradesh

At least 122 people have died due to flooding caused by heavy rains in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, officials have said.

Bangla News

PM leaves New York for home

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left here tonight for home via Abu Dhabi wrapping up her eight-day official visit to the United States after attending the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Bangla News

27 dead as heavy rain batters India’s Bihar

At least 27 people have died in Bihar after incessant rain in the state left many parts, including capital Patna, flooded.

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2 Rohingya drug traders killed in Teknaf ‘gunfight’

Two Rohingya drug traders were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar early Monday.

Bangla News

BSMRSTU VC leaves campus following withdrawal recommendation

The probe body formed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) has recommended withdrawal of Vice-chancellor (VC) of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University (BSMRSTU) Khondoker Nasiruddin as it found evidence of irregularities and corruption against him.

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26 students freed on bond after detention for skipping classes

Police in a drive in Chattogram on Sunday detained 26 students of different schools and colleges as they were roaming in a park skipping their classes.

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Bangladesh outplay Bhutan 4-1

Bangladesh got off to a flying start in the two-match FIFA International Friendly (Tier-1) outplaying upper-ranked Bhutan by 4-1 goals in the first match at floodlit Bangabandhu National Stadium in the capital on Sunday.

Bangla News

Bangladeshi housemaid emerges in UAE dance performance

Bangladeshi housemaid emerges in UAE dance performance A Bangladeshi housemaid in Abu Dhabi is excited about her debut dance performance in front of an expected audience of around three thousand people this week.

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Casino tools seized from mobile phone factory

Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has seized casino instruments conducting drive at Best Tycoon (BD), a mobile phone factory, at Kanchan Bridge area in Narayanganj on Sunday afternoon.

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‘Bangladesh would be among first 20 countries by 2041’

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said Bangladesh would be one of the first 20 economically developed countries by 2041.

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Ranitidine production, sale banned

Directorate of drug administration has decided to impose a ban on importing raw materials, production and sale of Ranitidine, a medicine which is used to decrease stomach acid production.

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Rohingya repatriation: Myanmar wants putting blame on Bangladesh

Myanmar wants putting the blame on Bangladesh over repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland.

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GK Shamim’s 7 bodyguards denied bail

A Dhaka court rejected a bail petition filed by Jubo League leader GK Shamim’s seven bodyguards who were shown arrested in an arms case filed with Gulshan police station.

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BS-I commercial services to be opened on Oct 2

The commercial services of country’s first communication satellite Bangabandhu-I (BS-I) will be inaugurated on October 2.

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Bus-truck collision leaves 36 dead in China

At least 36 people were killed when a bus collided with a truck on an expressway in eastern China, authorities said on Sunday.

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Saturday 28 September 2019

People involved in corruption won’t be spared: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has warned that people involved in corruption and irregularities will not be spared even they belong to the party.

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Housewife dies of dengue fever

A housewife died after being diagnosed with mosquito-borne dengue fever in Betagi upazila of Barguna district on Sunday morning.

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Mbappe returns to inspire Neymar, PSG to victory

Kylian Mbappe and Neymar played together for the first time this season and combined for the goal that gave Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 victory in Bordeaux as well as top spot in Ligue 1.

Bangla News

Dengue outbreak declines as it was taken as challenge

Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam said dengue outbreak has declined with combined efforts of all as it was taken as challenge, without being panicked by the mosquito-borne disease.

Bangla News

A grocer from Faridpur becomes millionaire buying Walton fridge

Economic Reporter: Sayem Molla, a grocer at Saltha Bazar in Faridpur, has been awarded Tk 10 lakh by Walton for purchasing a refrigerator of the local brand and then registering the product under the company’s ongoing offer titled ‘Who will be Today’s Millionaire.’

Bangla News

Man held for raping child in Gazipur

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-1) have arrested Mosharraf Hossain (35) for allegedly violating a child in Salna area of Gazipur City Corporation on Saturday noon.

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Peddler held with Yaba at Anowara

Coast Guard held a drug peddler with 7,200 pieces of Yaba tablets conducting drive at Gohira area of Anowara upazila in Chattogram on Saturday afternoon.

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3 Fu-Wang club staff on 8-day remand

A Dhaka court placed three staff of Fu-Wang club at Tejgaon of the capital on eight days of remand in two separate cases.

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‘Country’s economy moving ahead swiftly’

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has said Bangladesh’s economy is moving ahead swiftly. As a result, new employment opportunities are being created.

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Heavy rains kill 50 in India's Uttar Pradesh

Almost 50 people have died in 24 hours due to heavy rains in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh, an official said on Saturday.

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Sylhet city mayor Ariful receives death threat

Sylhet City Corporation Mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury has received death threat over phone on Saturday morning.

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Bangladesh ratifies nuclear weapons prohibition treaty

Bangladesh has officially joined the “Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons 2017”.

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Anti-graft drive as development faces interruption

Law Minister Anisul Huq said that anti-corruption drive is conducted as the country’s development interrupted.

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Police impose restrictions in Indian Kashmir

The authorities in Indian Kashmir tightened restrictions on people's movements on Saturday (Sept 28) to prevent possible protests triggered by a speech by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.

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No one wiil be spared: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said no one of those who got involved with casino business will be spared. All of them will be brought under trial following specific information.

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Drive against Casino business: High alert at Hili

The immigration police at the check post of Hili land port have been kept on high alert to prevent those involved in casino business from leaving the country.

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Quader visits Satya Priya

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader visited ailing Buddhist pundit Satya Priya Mahathero at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Saturday.

Bangla News

Sarah Taylor retires from international cricket

England's Sarah Taylor has retired from international cricket because of her ongoing battle with anxiety.

Bangla News

Friday 27 September 2019

Afghan presidential election underway

Voting is under way in Afghanistan's presidential election, amid heavy security and threats from insurgents.

Bangla News

Alarming extinction threat to Europe's trees

The conker tree has been put on the official extinction list. Ravaged by moths and disease, the horse chestnut is now classified as vulnerable to extinction.

Bangla News

Mahalaya today

The Bangalee Hindu community in the country as elsewhere in the world are celebrating the Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion heralding the advent of goddess Durga.

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5 die ‘taking sprit’ in Noakhali

Five persons have died after ‘taking sprit’ from a homoeo pharmacy at Companiganj in Noakhali district.

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Avoid skin-lightening creams at all costs

Consumers are being warned to steer clear of skin lightening creams that can "act like paint stripper".

Bangla News

Rohingya crisis a regional threat: PM Sheikh Hasina

With a pleading that Myanmar must manifest a clear political will for sustainable return and reintegration of Rohingyas to their homeland, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has placed a four-point proposal before the august 74th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to resolve the protracted Rohingya crisis.

Bangla News

‘Bangladesh has nothing to worry about NRC’

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured Bangladesh that there is nothing to be worried about National Register of Citizens (NRC) of India.

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PM Sheikh Hasina’s 73rd birthday today

The 73rd birthday of Prime Minister and President of Bangladesh Awami League Sheikh Hasina is being celebrated today (Saturday).

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Hindus demand 3-day Puja holiday

Members of the Hindu community have formed a human chain demanding a 3-day holiday for celebrating Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the community.

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Bhutan arrive in Dhaka

Bhutan national football team arrived in the capital on Friday afternoon as per invitation of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) to play two FIFA friendly matches against Bangladesh team.

Bangla News

Lokman I know never drinks liquor: Papon

Mohammedan Sporting Club’s Director-in-Charge Lokman Hossain Bhuiyan has recently been arrested over casion scam. He is also Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director and Facilities Committee chairman.

Bangla News

790 bottle phensedyl seized in Pirojpur

Police recovered 790 bottle phensedyl from South Masimpur area of Pirojpur sadar upazila on Friday.

Bangla News

Facebook hides 'likes' to ease social pressure

Facebook on Friday (Sep 27) said it began hiding the number of "likes" for posts in Australia, a trial designed to ease social pressure that could be rolled out worldwide.

Bangla News

PM to be accorded reception in US tomorrow

The United States unit of Awami League (AL) on Saturday will accord reception to Prime Minister Sheik Hasina, who is currently is staying in New York to attend the 74th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.

Bangla News

Khaleda on fresh 10-day remand

A Dhaka court has put on suspended Jubo League leader Khalid Mahmud Bhuiyan on a fresh 10-day remand.

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Lokman put on 2-day remand

A court in Dhaka placed Director in-charge of Mohammedan Sporting Club Ltd M Lokman Hossain Bhuiyan on a two-day remand.

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Jamalpur DC Kabir suspended

Jamalpur Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ahmed Kabir has been suspended as a leaked video showing him in a compromising situation with a woman in his office.

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Bangladesh reach final beating Bhutan

Bangladesh have reached final of SAFF Under-18 Championship with a 4-0 win against Bhutan at the APF Stadium in Kathmandu on Friday.

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Oil-laden lorry explosion kills 1 in Kushtia

A workshop owner named Selim, 28 has been killed when an oil-laden lorry exploded in Bheramara in Kushtia.

Bangla News

Kajol pens foreword of book on Sridevi

Actress Kajol has written the foreword of the much-awaited book on the life of legendary actress Sridevi.

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‘None who got casino money share will be spared’

Road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader said none who received the casino money share will be spared.

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PM Sheikh Hasina’s 73rd birthday tomorrow

The 73rd birthday of Prime Minister and President of Bangladesh Awami League Sheikh Hasina will be celebrated tomorrow (Saturday).

Bangla News

Thursday 26 September 2019

Husband, wife found dead in Kurigram

Police recovered the bodies of a man and his wife from their house at Nageshwari Bazar in Nageshwari upazila in Kurigram on Friday morning.

Bangla News

PM to address 74th UNGA today

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the 74th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York today (Friday).

Bangla News

PM receives ‘Champion of Skill Development for Youth’ award

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has received an award titled ‘Champion of Skill Development for Youth’ for Bangladesh’s great success in youth skill development.

Bangla News

Researchers find ancient ocean floor hidden under Bangladesh

A team of university faculty and researchers has discovered an ancient ocean floor hidden under Bangladesh and the findings were published in the latest issue of 'Current Science,' a scientific journal.

Bangla News

Karachi gears up for first one-day international in 10 years

Karachi hosts a one-day international for the first time in 10 years when Pakistan take on a depleted Sri Lanka today (Friday), furthering the country's revival in international cricket.

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Two Rohingyas killed in ‘gunfight’ with BGB

Two suspected Rohingya yaba traders were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) at Jaliapara point of the Naf River under Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar early Friday.

Bangla News

Saudi Arabia going to offer its first ever tourist visas

Saudi Arabia will for the first time offer tourist visas to a range of nationalities as it pushes ahead with plans to make tourism a pillar of its economy.

Bangla News

Int’l conference on people’s history underway at RU

A three-day international conference on ‘people’s history’ began at Rajshahi University (RU) on Thursday aims at expanding education and research on the issue for furthermore enriching the field.

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Drug suspect killed in Mymensingh ‘gunfight’

A man accused in 13 cases related to drug has been killed in an alleged gunfight with police at Tarakanda upazila in Mymensingh district.

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Earthquake shakes eastern Indonesia, kills 20

A strong earthquake Thursday killed at least 20 people and damaged a bridge, a hospital and other buildings on one of Indonesia’s less populated islands.

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‘Barbed wire fences to be installed around Rohingya camps’

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has said the government will install barbed wire fences around the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar soon, aiming to stop the spread of Rohingyas across the country.

Bangla News

Lokman sued on drug charge

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director also Mohamedan Sporting Club Director-in-charge Lokman Hossain Bhuiyan has been sued on charges of drugs.

Bangla News

‘Conditions for return of Rohingyas are not yet met’

The Heads of Mission of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland said that the conditions for return of the Rohingya refugees to Rakhine State in Myanmar in a voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable manner are not yet met.

Bangla News

BNP shouting as govt tries corruption: Law Minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq said that BNP leaders top to bottom are involved in corruption. So, leaders of the party are shouting as the government started drives against graft.

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Former French president Jacques Chirac dies

Jacques Chirac, the former French president who championed the European Union, but whose later years were blighted by corruption scandals, has died aged 86.

Bangla News

Sea food festival begins in Peninsula Chattogram

To give the people a real taste of the most exquisite salt water fishes, a cuisine most cherished by the people of Chattogram, The Peninsula Chittagong has organized a 5-day long “Sea Food Festival” at its Laguna Restaurant.

Bangla News

Imran Khan warns UN of potential nuclear war in Kashmir

Pakistan’s prime minister, Imran Khan, has said he has been trying to raise the alarm at the United Nations this week about the danger of a nuclear war breaking out over Kashmir.

Bangla News

Barrister Sumon to move for suspended police officer

Barrister Sayedul Haque Sumon has announced to move free legal battle for police officer Mahmud Saiful Amin, who raised allegation of Tk 180 crore income of Jatiya Sangsad whip Shamsul Hoque Chowdhury.

Bangla News

Shamim’s 7 body guards land in jail

A Dhaka court has sent seven body guards of SM Golam Kibria Shamim to jail in a case filed for operating illegal casino business.

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Two cops suspended for helping Nepalis to flee

Two policemen have temporarily been suspended for helping Nepalis who were involved in casino business.

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Fu Wang Club sealed off

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) conducted a raid at the capital’s Fu Wang Club early Thursday and sealed off it at noon on charge of keeping huge amounts of illegally imported cigarettes, cans of beer and alcohol beyond the permissible limit.

Bangla News

El Clasico set for October 26

The date and time for the first Clasico of the season between Barcelona and Real Madrid has been revealed.

Bangla News

Wednesday 25 September 2019

Probe report in Taslima murder case Oct 27

A Dhaka court on Thursday set October 27 to submit the probe report in a case lodged over killing of Taslima Begum Renu in a mob beating in Badda area in the capital.

Bangla News

Rajib’s death: Probe report submission Nov 4

A Dhaka court on Thursday fixed November 4 for submitting the investigation report of a case filed over the death of college student Rajib who lost hand being sandwiched between two buses competing on city road.

Bangla News

Couple hacked dead in Gazipur

A couple was hacked to death by miscreants at their residence in Pubail Basugaon area under Gazipur City Corporation on Wednesday midnight.

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Teen stabbed dead in Feni

A teenager has been stabbed to death by his friend over playing football at Sonagazi upazila in Feni district.

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4 members of a family slaughtered to death

Four members of a family were slaughtered to death at Purbo Rotnapalong village in Cox's Bazar's Ukhiya upazila on Thursday morning.

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One killed in Khulna ‘gunfight’

A drug dealer was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Dhanibunia area under Dumuria upazila in Khulna district early Thursday.

Bangla News

Prehistoric babies fed animal milk in bottles

Prehistoric babies were bottle-fed with animal milk more than 3,000 years ago, according to new evidence.

Bangla News

Male infertility linked to prostate cancer risk

Men who have fertility treatment have a higher risk of prostate cancer in later life, a study has suggested.

Bangla News

Real Madrid beat Osasuna

Real Madrid continued their unbeaten start to the La Liga season by beating Osasuna 2-0 to return to the top of the table.

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The airport that is equivalent to 98 football fields

China's new $11bn (£8.8bn) mega airport has opened its doors, days before the country's 70th anniversary celebrations.

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500 metric tons of hilsa to be sent to India

The Bangladesh government will sent around 500 metric tons of hilsa fishes to India as greetings on occasion of Durga Puja.

Bangla News

Durga puja holiday now 5-day for primary school

The government has extended Durga puja holiday in government primary schools to five days from the existing three days.

Bangla News

E-Passport to be launched in December: Finance Minister

Leaving all kinds of barriers, e-passport will be launched in December this year in the country.

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‘Road Transport Act to be made acceptable’

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq said the proposal made to amend the Road Transport Act-2018 is being finalised which is expected to be acceptable to all.

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Over 100 illegal establishments evicted in Gulistan

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) conducted a drive and evicted over hundreds of illegal establishments in Gulistan area of Dhaka.

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Shakib moves up in T20I rankings

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has got his position up in the latest ICC T20 rankings following the recently ended T20 tri-nation series in Dhaka.

Bangla News

Modi is 'Father of India', brought India together: Trump

"He's brought India together, we'll call him the Father of India", said US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, showering praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and adding that the two share great chemistry, at their meeting on the sidelines of the UNGA.

Bangla News

Turkey requests land for building Rohingya camps

Turkey’s Foreign Minister on Tuesday asked Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to allocate land for building camps for Rohingya refugees.

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Legal notice sent to Rashed Khan Menon, four others

A legal notice has been sent to Member of the parliament Rashed Khan Menon and four others for not their alleged involvement with casino issue.

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Railway to launch Dhaka-Kurigram intercity train service

Bangladesh Railway is going to launch an intercity train service on Dhaka-Kurigram route from October 16.

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Sunny Leone to star in Ekta Kapoor’s web series on Kamasutra

Sunny Leone who is currently seen on Splitsvilla 12, might soon be seen in Ekta Kapoor's upcoming web series based on Kama Sutra.

Bangla News

‘Hawa Bhaban breeding ground of casino’

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader opined that Hawa Bhaban is breeding ground of casino in the country.

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‘Hawa Bhaban breeding ground of casino’

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader opined that Hawa Bhaban is breeding ground of casino in the country.

Bangla News

Impeachment inquiry into Trump announced

The US Democratic Party has begun a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump over allegations that he pressured a foreign power to damage a political rival.

Bangla News

PM to place four-point proposal to resolve Rohingya crisis

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that she will place a four-point proposal at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to resolve the Rohingya crisis.

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ADB predicts 8pc GDP growth

Asian Development Bank (ABD) has projected eight per cent GDP growth for Bangladesh in the fiscal 2019-20.

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Housewife’s hanging body found

A housewife has been found hanging in her husband’s house at Kamalnagar upazila in Laxmipur district.

Bangla News

Tuesday 24 September 2019

Boat capsize: Nine bodies recovered

Four more bodies have been recovered after a boat capsized at Kalikuta haor under Derai upazila in Sunamganj district on Tuesday evening. Death toll in the boat capsize has risen to nine.

Bangla News

‘Snatcher’ killed in RAB firing

A suspected snatcher was killed and another injured in a so-called shootout with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members in the capital’s Hatirpool area on Tuesday midnight.

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Housewife dies of dengue

A housewife died of dengue at Khulna Medical College Hospital early Wednesday.

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PM urges all nations to meet climate pledges

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Tuesday called upon all the nations to meet their commitments to reducing carbon emissions and financing the initiatives of the climate vulnerable countries.

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Barcelona's narrow win over Villarreal

Lionel Messi suffered an injury on his first start of the season in Barcelona's narrow win over Villarreal at the Nou Camp.

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‘Obesity not caused by lack of willpower’

Obesity is not a choice and making people feel ashamed results only in them feeling worse about themselves, a report by top psychologists says.

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Govt to build flats for Biharis

The government has planned to provide habilitation facilities to Biharis who are living at the Geneva Camp in the city's Mohammadpur area.

Bangla News

Rohingya: Bangladesh-Myanmar-China agree for joint working group

An informal trilateral meeting involving officials from China, Myanmar and Bangladesh at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York on Monday produced three points of consensus on the Rakhine issue.

Bangla News

‘No decision yet over legality of casino’

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said the government has not made any decision at the highest level to legalize the casino yet.

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Suspending Parliament was unlawful, UK court rules

Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful, the Supreme Court has ruled.

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Tk4cr seized from 2 AL leaders’ residences

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel conducted a drive to residences of two Awami League leaders in the capital and seized over Tk four crore cash.

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BGB deployed at Saint Martin

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been deployed at Saint Martin of Cox’s Bazar.

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‘Two brothers used to run casino business’

Capital’s Gendaria Thana Awami League president Enamul Haque and his younger brother joint general secretary Rupom Bhuiyan used to run casino business.

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23 dead in West Papua violence

A new wave of violence has hit the restive Indonesian region of West Papua after hundreds of protesters, mostly high school students, set fire to several buildings in a town on Monday.

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Allegation against DC Ahmed Kabir proved

An allegation against former Jamalpur Deputy Commissioner Ahmed Kabir in getting intimate with a woman in his office has been proved in the investigation.

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Drives underway at residences of two AL leaders

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-3) is conducting drives at the residences of two Awami League leaders Enamul Huq and Rupom Bhuiyan for allegedly running casino.

Bangla News

Amy Jackson becomes mother

Amy Jackson has shared another precious look at her newborn son Andreas. The actor took to her Instagram stories to share a Boomerang video of the baby boy as he fussed in his new bed. “Hi world!,” Amy wrote with the video. In it, Andreas is seen in a tiny white onesie with a giraffe, a zebra and an elephant on its front panel.

Bangla News

Youth dies of dengue

A youth died of dengue at Khulna Medical College Hospital early Tuesday.

Bangla News

Monday 23 September 2019

One killed as bus overturns in Dhamrai

One was killed and 10 others injured as a passenger bus overturned on Dhaka-Aricha highway at Dhamrai on the outskirts of Dhaka.

Bangla News

Two crushed under bus in Jashore

Two people including a Madrasah student died as a bus ran over them on Tuesday morning.

Bangla News

Tri Series Final: Bangladesh face Afghanistan this evening

Bangladesh will take on Afghanistan in the final of the Tri-Nation T20I Series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today.

Bangla News

Demo continues demanding VC’s resignation

Students of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University (BSMRSTU) in Gopalganj have continued their demonstration for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. Khondoker Nasiruddin.

Bangla News

Trader shot dead in Bagerhat

A local trader was shot to death by miscreants at Fakirhat upazila in Bagerhat district on Monday night.

Bangla News

Bogura businessman gets Tk 10 lakh on Walton fridge purchase

Ashikur Rahman, a local businessman in Bogura’s Menikunda Lane, has been rewarded with one million taka (10 lakh) on the purchase of a Walton brand freezer under the offer titled ‘Who will be today’s millionaire,’ declared by the local electronics giant Walton.

Bangla News

PM conferred with ‘Vaccine Hero’ award

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been conferred with the prestigious “Vaccine Hero” award in recognition of Bangladesh’s outstanding success in vaccination.

Bangla News

PM for collective efforts to achieve UHC

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stressed the need for collective efforts for ensuring universal health coverage (UHC), saying that its benefits are global and fundamental to development.

Bangla News

French weight-loss drug trial over ‘up to 2,000’ deaths begins

A landmark French trial is due to begin to decide whether a diabetes pill prescribed for weight loss was behind the deaths of up to 2,000 people.

Bangla News

‘Revolutionary’ new class of cancer drug approved

A "revolutionary" new class of cancer drug that can treat a wide range of tumours has been approved for use in Europe for the first time.

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Messi wins FIFA award for best men's player

Lionel Messi beat Virgil van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo to win the best men’s player award at the Best FIFA awards.

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Raid in Tejgaon Fu-wang club

Police are conducting anti-casino drives at Tejgaon’s Fu-Wang Club. The drives started around 5:00pm on Monday.

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Court issues stay order on newly formed JCD committee

A Dhaka court has issued an interim stay order on all kinds of activities of the newly formed committee of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD).

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Protest continues demanding VC resignation

Students of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University (BSMRSTU) have continued their protests for the fifth day, demanding the resignation of vice-chancellor (VC) Khondoker Nasiruddin.

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Bangladesh steps into semi-finals

Bangladesh moved into semi-finals of the Saff U-18 Championship 2019 after a goalless draw against India in their second match of the tournament.

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No godfather, big fishes will be spared: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said no godfather or big fishes will be spared. Drives will be continued against wrongdoers.

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Khokon urged club owners to stop casinos

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon said that he knew about the casinos and gambling in his areas. He also urged the club owners to stop those.

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N’anj ‘militants’ have links with recent attacks on cops

‘Militants’ who have been picked up in connection with a raid at Fatullah in Narayanganj had links with recent five bomb attacks on policemen in Dhaka.

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7,727 cases filed for violating traffic rules

The traffic department of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in last 24 hours have lodged 7,727 cases against those violating traffic rules during the ongoing drive.

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Khaleda’s Niko case charge hearing Oct 14

A Dhaka court has fixed October 14 to hold next hearing on the charge framing in Niko graft case against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and 10 others.

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No compromise with menaces: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has asserted that there will be no compromise on crime, corruption and drugs, and the present government will continue its ongoing drives until the menaces are uprooted.

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One crushed under train's wheels

A person was crushed to death under the wheels of a train at Moshakhali Railway Station in Gafargaon of Mymensingh on Monday morning.

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SK Sinha bribery case report on Oct 29

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court on Monday set October 29 for submitting the probe report in the case lodged against former Chief Justice (CJ) Surendra Kumar Sinha for allegedly demanding bribe.

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ACC to launch probe against 7 EC officials

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to launch an investigation against seven officials of the Election Commission (EC) for their alleged involvement in helping several hundred Rohingyas get National ID card in Cox’s Bazar and Chattogram districts.

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War crimes: Accused gets bail on health grounds

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has granted bail to a war crimes accused, AKM Akram.

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Two firearms, bullets recovered from Juba League leader

Members of RAB-7 have recovered two firearms and 67 rounds of bullets from so called Juba League leader Nur Mostafa Tinu in Chawkbazar Thana area of Chattogram.

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Sunday 22 September 2019

Suspected terrorist held in Jhenaidah

Detectives in a special drive detained a suspected terrorist from Hajra village of Jhenaidah district early Monday.

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Cops cordon off ‘militant den’ at Fatullah

Members of the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit are now conducting a drive at a suspected militant hideout at Fatullah in Narayanganj.

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Benzema seals Real win against Sevilla

Karim Benzema's second-half header earned Real Madrid victory over Sevilla as Zinedine Zidane's side maintained their unbeaten start in La Liga.

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Late Neymar goal sees PSG beat Lyon

Neymar scored another late winner as French champions Paris St-Germain edged past Lyon to move three points clear at the top of Ligue 1.

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Truck runs over youth in Satkhira

A youth was run over by a truck in Bakal area of Satkhira district on Sunday night.

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Climate change ‘accelerating’, say scientists

The signs and impacts of global heating are speeding up, the latest science on climate change, published ahead of key UN talks in New York, says.

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PM reaches New York to attend 24th UNGA

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in New York on Sunday afternoon local time via Abu Dhabi on an eight-day official visit to the USA to attend the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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Nasima Begum made NHRC chairman

The government has appointed former senior secretary Nasima Begum as the chairman of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

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19 held in city spa center (video)

At least 19 persons including 16 women were detained from a spa center in the capital on Sunday night.

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SC issues directives for judges over using social media

The Supreme Court Special Committee for Judicial Reforms has laid out a set of guidelines for judicial officials over using social media.

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Ziaur Rahman introduced gambling, says Info Minister

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said BNP founder Ziaur Rahman introduced first liquor, gambling, casino in the country.

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Bangladesh final squad against Afghanistan announced

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member squad against Afghanistan for the final match of the Tri-nation series scheduled to be held at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur in Dhaka on Tuesday.

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'Detainees in anti-corruption drive are intruders'

Prime Minister's Political Adviser HT Imam said that those who are being arrested during anti-corruption drive are intruders.

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Auditor-cashier held while taking bribe

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday arrested an auditor and a cashier red-handed while they were taking bribe in Dinajpur district.

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UK to provide additional £87m for Rohingya crisis

The United Kingdom will give an additional 87 million pounds for sustaining the Rohingya operation in Cox's Bazar, lifting their contribution to a total of 226 million pounds since the start of the Rohingya crisis in August 2017.

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Huge amount of casino items found in 4 clubs

The law enforcers have conducted drive against illegal casinos in capital’s Motijheel area. Meanwhile, huge amount of casino items have been seized from the clubs.

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Nobody will be allowed to run casino business: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said that casino business is not legal. The business will not be allowed to run in the country. Nobody will be allowed to run the business, no matter the person becomes politician or influential public representative.

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Series bomb attack: 5 JMB men get 12 years jail

A court in Dhaka sentenced five activists of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to 12 years imprisonment in a case filed over the series bomb attack across the country.

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Anti-casino drives being conducted at Motijheel

Police are conducting anti-casino drives at the capital’s Motijheel. The drives started on Sunday noon.

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What Minni’s lawyer says keeping her sit next to him

Ayesha Siddika Minni, wife of slain Barguna’s Rifat Sharif, has met her chief lawyer Z I Khan Panna.

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Iran warns foreign forces to stay out of Gulf

Iran's president has warned that foreign forces are threatening the security of the Gulf, after the US said it was deploying troops to the region.

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Ferry service on Shimulia-Kathalbari route resumes

Ferry services on Shimulia-Kathalbari route resumed after six hours of disruption caused by poor navigability and strong current in Padma river.

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‘Opposition party making provocative remarks on Rohingya issue’

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said the opposition party is hatching a conspiracy through making provocative remarks on the Rohingya issue.

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Saturday 21 September 2019

Uncertainty looms over Mamata’s participation in Hasina-Modi meet

It appears that when Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visits India from October 3 to 6, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is unlikely to be a part of the bilateral talks to be held in New Delhi.

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Man drowns while proposing to his girlfriend underwater

An American man has drowned while proposing to his girlfriend underwater on holiday in Tanzania.

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Hong Kong police move to curb airport protest

Hong Kong riot police took up position at the main rail station serving the airport on Sunday to prevent a new anti-government protest targeting air travel after a night of violent street clashes in the Chinese-ruled territory.

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Ferry service on Shimulia-Kathalbari route halted

Ferry service on Shimulia-Kathalbari river route has been suspended due to lack of navigability and strong current in Padma river.

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Rohingya dacoit couple killed in ‘gunfight’

A suspected Rohingya dacoit couple was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar early Sunday.

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Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 4 wickets

Bangladesh, thanks to Shakib’s 70 runs, beat Afghanistan by 4 wickets in the final league game (6th match) of the ongoing tri-series T20 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Saturday.

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Steps against Samrat if evidences found: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said that steps would also be taken against Dhaka (South) Jubo League president Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat if specific evidences are found against him. Nobody who is involved in wrongdoing will not be spared.

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Court puts Shamim on remand for 10 days

A Dhaka court has placed Golam Kibria Shamim alias GK Shamim, who was arrested from the capital’s Niekton, on remand for 10 days (5 days in each) in two separate cases filed against him under narcotics control and arms acts.

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Bangladesh need 139 runs to beat Afghanistan

Afghanistan have set a 139-run target for Bangladesh in the last league game (6th match) of the ongoing tri-series T20 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Saturday.

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Bangladesh opt to bowl against Afghanistan

Bangladesh won the toss and opted bowl first against Afghanistan in the final league game (6th match) of the ongoing tri-series T20 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Saturday.

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Safiqul remanded for 10 days

A Dhaka court has placed Kalabagan Krira Chakra President Safiqul Alam on 10-day remand (5 days in each) in two separate cases filed against him under narcotics control and arms acts.

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Bangladesh create history in AFC U-16 Championship

Tohura Khatun scored twice as Bangladesh held Australia to a 2-2 draw in their last match of AFC U-16 Championship at the Chonburi Stadium in Thailand on Friday.

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GK Shamim handed over to police

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has handed over Golam Kibria Shamim alias GK Shamim, who was arrested from the capital’s Niekton, to police.

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Police seek 20-day remand for Safiqul

Police have sought a 10-day remand for Kalabagan Krira Chakra President Safiqul Alam in each of two separate cases filed against him under narcotics control and arms acts.

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No offender will be spared: Kamal

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said that nobody in the ruling Awami League and other political parties will be spared if he or she is found involved with any offensive activities.

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'GK Shamim also involved in pillow scam'

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested Golam Kibria Shamim alias GK Shamim for his alleged involvement in extortion and tender business.

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Upazila Juba Dal president killed in road accident

Katiadi Upazila Unit President of Juba Dal Habibur Rahman died as a covered van ran over him on Saturday morning.

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Houthis say will stop all attacks on Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthi rebels said Friday they are halting all drone and ballistic missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, six days after claiming responsibility for a strike that crippled a key oil facility in the kingdom.

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Two cases filed against Kalabagan Krira Chakra president

Two cases have been filed against Kalabagan Krira Chakra President Shafiqul Alam Feroz under arms and drug control acts.

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Friday 20 September 2019

Motorcyclist crushed under truck in Gaibandha

A motorcyclist died as a truck hit him at Palashbari in Gaibandha on Friday midnight.

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BSMRSTU closed

Authorities of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University (BSMRSTU) have announced this morning that the university will remain closed due to stronger movement demanding resignation of its vice chancellor.

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Deputy secy’s driver dies falling off building

Driver of a deputy secretary died after falling off the ninth floor of a building in Hatirjheel area of the capital.

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Magic of Alhambra, a world heritage site

It was early July 2014 and one of my sisters and her son persuaded the rest of my immediate family and me to accede to their request of an early internet booking for an affordable holiday in August in Granada in Spain.

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Kajal Aggarwal gets marriage proposal from fan

After returning to glory in Telugu cinema with successive superhits like Khaidi No 150 and Nene Raju Nene Mantri, Kajal Aggarwal stunned one & all with her spectacular performance in Prasanth Varma’s psychological-thriller Awe.

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Egyptians demand President Sisi’s removal

Thousands of pro-democracy protesters marched in cities across Egypt on Friday to demand the resignation of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

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Bus-truck collision kills 3 in Gopalganj

At least three people were killed and 15 others injured in a collision between a bus and a truck in Gopalganj district early Saturday.

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Millions march against climate change worldwide

Millions of people around the world held a global climate strike on Friday, inspired by activist Greta Thunberg.

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US sending troops to Saudi Arabia

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday approved sending American troops to bolster Saudi Arabia’s air and missile defenses after the largest-ever attack on the kingdom’s oil facilities, which Washington has squarely blamed on Iran.

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Kalabagan Krira Chakra chairman under RAB custody

Kalabagan Krira Chakra chairman Shafiqul Alam Feroz, also member of central executive committee of Krishak League, has been taken under custody of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB).

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Kibria Shamim under RAB custody

Jubo League central committee leader SM Golam Kibria Shamim is taken under the custody of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB).

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Afghanistan set 156-run target for Zimbabwe

Afghanistan set a 156-run target for Zimbabwe on Friday in the ongoing tri-series T20 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

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Drives to be continued: Obaidul Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said that the drive against corruption would be continued.

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Three cops put on fresh remand

A court in Dhaka placed three policemen on one-day remand afresh in a case filed under Narcotics Control Act.

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Alauddin Ali to be taken to Bangkok

Renowned music director, composer, lyricist and musician Alauddin Ali has fallen ill again. His family plans to take him to Bangkok very soon.

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Afghanistan batting against Zimbabwe

Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first against Zimbabwe in their fourth match of the tri-series at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Friday.

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Kalabagan Club cordoned off in city

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel started a drive in capital’s Kalabagan Club on Friday afternoon.

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Shamim is none of Juba League: Omar Faroque

Jubo League Chairman Omar Faroque Chowdhury said that Golam Kibria Shamim alias GK Shamim, who was arrested with money, liquor and firearms, is not at any level of the organisation.

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PM off to New York to attend 74th UNGA

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left here for New York via Abu Dhabi this afternoon on an eight-day official visit to the USA to attend the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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Juba League expel Khaled Mahmud

Jubo League Dhaka South Organising Secretary Khalid Mahmud has been expelled from the organization on charge of running illegal casino in the capital.

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RAB finds TK 200cr FDR at Shamim’s office

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has found Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) worth Tk 200 crore from the office of Jubo League central committee leader SM Golam Kibria Shamim alias GK Shamim.

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5 hurt as villagers clash in Narsingdi

At least 5 people were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers in Khodadila village of Alakbali union in Narsingdi Sadar upazila on Friday.

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Juba League leader Shamim arrested with huge money

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested Juba League leader SM Golam Kibria Shamim alias JK Shamim for his involvement in running an illegal casino.

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‘AL men won’t be spared if found involved in corruption’

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said that not only Chhatra League and Juba League members but also Awami League (AL) men will not be spared if he or she is found involved in corruption.

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Thursday 19 September 2019

Dananjaya suspended from int’l cricket for one year

Sri Lankan spinner Akila Dananjaya has been suspended from bowling in international cricket for 12 months.

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Apples hang rotting on trees in Kashmir

It's harvest time, but the market in the northern Kashmiri town of Sopore - usually packed with people, trucks and produce at this time of year - is empty, while in orchards across India's Jammu and Kashmir state unpicked apples rot on the branch.

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Four bodies found in Charghat

Four bodies have been found floating at the sluice gate of the Baral river in Charghat upazila of Rajshahi district.

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PM flies to New York today to attend 74th UNGA

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves Dhaka for New York via Abu Dhabi today (Friday) for an eight-day official visit to the USA to attend the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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Thousands of youths join climate rallies

Thousands of young Australians walking out of their classrooms to demand action on climate change have joined rallies in cities and towns around the country.

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ntv journalist arrested

Sylhet bureau chief of private television ntv Moynul Haq Bulbul has been arrested in a case filed on charge of fraudulence.

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Housewife dies of dengue

A housewife has died of dengue at Khulna Medical College Hospital while undergoing treatment.

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Face of long-lost human relative unveiled

Researchers have provided the first glimpse of what an ancient group of humans looked like. Denisovan remains were discovered in 2008 and human evolution experts have become fascinated with the group that went extinct around 50,000 years ago.

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‘98% of medicine being produced in country’

Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury said, currently 98 percent of medicine of country’s demand are being met by local producers.

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Youth’s wrists cut off following UP Chairman's instruction

Two wrists of a youth have been cut off by miscreants in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj after local Union Parishad Chairman instructed.

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Action after probe if anyone of admin involved

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said action will be taken after investigations, if anyone of administration is involved in the illegal casino business.

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Khaled handed over to Gulshan police

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has handed over arrested Juba League leader Khaled Mahmud Bhuiyan to Gulshan Police Station.

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Shakil Ahmed made new DG of Passport Dept

Maj Gen Shakil Ahmed has been made new director general (DG) of the Department of Immigration and Passport.

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Police also to conduct drives at casinos: DMP Commissioner

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam said that no matter how influential individuals those are involved in casino operation, they must be brought under law. Police will stricter and will conduct drives at casinos.

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Doctor Akash’s death: SC upholds Mitu’s bail

The Supreme Court upheld a High Court verdict that granted bail to Tanzila Haque Chowdhury Mitu in a case filed over the death of her husband doctor Mustafa Murshed Akash.

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30 civilians killed in air strike in Afghanistan

At least 30 civilians were killed and 40 injured in an air strike conducted by the Afghan security forces, backed by U.S. air support, in eastern Afghanistan, officials said on Thursday.

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Two motorcyclists killed in Munshiganj road crash

Two motorcyclists were killed in a road accident on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway at Alipura of Gazaria upazila in Munshiganj district on Thursday morning.

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No bar to continuing trial of journo Shimul murder

The chamber judge's court of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the High Court order that halted the trial proceedings of Sirajganj journalist Abdul Hakim Shimul murder case.

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Mother, two children hacked to death

A woman and her two daughters were hacked to death by miscreants at Siaikhoa in Siddhirganj upazila of Narayanganj on Thursday morning.

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Mother, two children hacked to death

A woman and her two daughters were hacked to death by miscreants at Siaikhoa in Siddhirganj upazila of Narayanganj on Thursday morning.

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Canadian court order goes against Noor Chowdhury

Bangladesh has won a round in its court battle with Canada over Noor Chowdhury accused of taking part in a 1975 coup that resulted in the death of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

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Nargis Fakhri coming in Dhaka

Lustrous Bollywood actress and model Nargis Fakhri is coming in Dhaka to participate in a concert to be held on September 21.

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‘Political will needed to implement SDGs’

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said political will is needed to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

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Wednesday 18 September 2019

Biman aircraft makes emergency landing at HSIA

An aircraft of Biman Bangladesh Airlines made an emergency landing shortly after taking off at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka on Thursday morning.

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India announces ban on e-cigarettes

India's cabinet has announced a ban on the production, import and sale of electronic cigarettes, saying they pose a risk to health.

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Giving birth two million years ago was ‘relatively easy’

Human childbirth can be a long, painful, drawn-out process, needing assistance and sometimes taking days.

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PM flies to New York Friday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave the country for the USA on Friday (September 20) to attend the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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PSG beat Real Madrid 3-0 at home

Angel di Maria scored twice against former employers Real Madrid as Paris St-Germain began their Champions League Group A campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win.

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Rajshahi farmer Sakib gets Tk 10 lakh buying Walton fridge

M Mahfuzur Rahman: Md Sakib, a young farmer from Paba upazila of Rajshahi, has got Tk 10 lakh after purchasing a refrigerator from Walton, a leading multinational electronics giant in the country.

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Two Rohingyas among three killed in Cox's Bazar ‘gunfight’

Three suspected terrorists including two Rohingyas were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police in Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar early Thursday.

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Khokon elected JCD president, Shamol secretary

Fazlur Rahman Khokon and Md Iqbal Hossain Shamol have been elected president and general secretary respectively of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP.

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Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 39 runs, reach final

Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 39 runs in the fourth match of T20 tri-nation series in Chattogram on Wednesday.

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Imran Khan will forcefully present Kashmir issue at UNGA

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that he will forcefully present the Kashmir issue like never before at the UN General Assembly session next week.

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‘ACC will take action against AL corrupt leaders’

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Obaidul Quader said the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will take action against the AL leaders and the leaders of its associate bodies if they are involved in any corruption.

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Bangladesh set 176-run target for Zimbabwe

Bangladesh set a target of 176 runs before Zimbawbe, in fourth T20 of the tri-nation series in Chattogram on Wednesday.

Bangla News

Oracle to launch 20 new cloud regions

Oracle has announced its plans to launch 20 new Oracle Cloud regions by the end of 2020, for a total of 36 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure regions.

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Juba League leader held with fire arms in city

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested Dhaka Metropolitan South Juba League organizing secretary Khalid Mahmud Bhuiyan with fire arms.

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Rabab Fatima made Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to UN

The government has appointed current Bangladesh ambassador to Japan Rabab Fatima as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York.

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30 killed in Liberia school fire

A fire at a Quranic school near the Liberian capital Monrovia overnight killed at least 30 children, the president's office said Wednesday.

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OC suspended for arranging marriage of rape victim

The Officer-in-Charge of Pabna Sadar Police Station Obaidul Huq has been suspended for arranging marriage between a rape victim and rapist.

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Zimbabwe ask Bangladesh to bat first

Bangladesh will be batting first in the fourth T20 of the tri-nation series in Chattogram on Wednesday.

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3 put on remand for helping Rohingyas to get NID

A court in Chattogram placed three persons on a three-day remand for providing assistance Rohingyas to get National Identification Cards (NIDs).

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Chargesheet in Rifat murder case accepted

A court here in Barguna on Wednesday accepted the chargesheet in Rifat Sharif murder case.

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2 motorcyclists killed in Patuakhali road accident

Two youths were killed when a motorbike skidded off the road on Patuakhali-Kuakata Highway in Basak Bazar area under Sadar upazila of Patuakhali district on Wednesday.

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Coats launches Coats Digital

Coats, the world’s leading industrial thread company, is launching Coats Digital.

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‘Steps being taken so that Rohingyas can’t get passport’

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said on Wednesday noon that action will be taken against those involved in providing passports to Rohingyas.

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‘Rohingya issue to be discussed during 74th session of UNGA’

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said the Rohingya issue will come up for discussions during the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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Rohingya Crisis: ‘China, Russia with Bangladesh’

China and Russia are now supporting Bangladesh in finding a permanent solution to the Rohingya crisis.

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Two students crushed under tractor

Two students were killed as a tractor ran over them at Karimganj upazila in Kishoreganj district on Wednesday morning.

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2 JSS men shot dead in Rangamati

Two members of Jana Sanhati Samity (JSS) were shot dead by unknown miscreants in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati on Tuesday night over establishing supremacy.

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Tuesday 17 September 2019

Tigers will take on Zimbabwe today

Bangladesh is eyeing to seal the spot in Tri-nation T20 series final by beating Zimbabwe at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Staddium in Chattogram today (Wednesday).

Bangla News

‘Top terrorist’ killed in Narayanganj ‘gunfight’

A top terrorist and also a drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Sayedpur area of Narayanganj early Wednesday.

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‘Dacoit’ killed in Gazipur ‘gunfight’

A suspected dacoit was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with RAB in Satkhamair area under Sreepur upazila in Gazipur district on Friday midnight.

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Prostate drug may slow Parkinson's disease

A drug used to treat enlarged prostates may be a powerful medicine against Parkinson's disease, according to an international team of scientists.

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BARD gets new DG

M Mahmudul Hoque, additional secretary of Secondary Higher Education division of the Ministry of Education has been appointed as Director General of Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD) in Cumilla.

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Schoolgirl dies of dengue

A 11-year-old girl has died of dengue fever at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

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DNCC starting drives to clear off roads and footpaths

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) is set to conduct drives to clear off roads and footpaths from illegal occupation from September 22, says Mayor Atiqul Islam.

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Sheikh Hasina to address UNGA in Bangla language again

The 74th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly is going to hold in New York. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the assembly on Friday afternoon (September 27).

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HC halts Wills Little Flower governing body polls

The High Court (HC) has halted Wills Little Flower School and College governing body election for three months.

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‘JU VC to face actions if allegation proved’

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said Jahangirnagar University(JU) Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Farzana Islam will face action, if she is found involved in irregularities.

Bangla News

Constraction worker electrocuted in Joypurhat

A construction worker died after being electrocuted in Damdama area under Panchbibi upazila on Tuesday noon.

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Explosion targets Afghan president’s rally, 24 killed

At least 24 people were killed in Afghanistan following a bomb attack at an election campaign of President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday, according to local media.

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‘Trains to run on Padma Bridge from first day’

Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan has said that trains will run on the Padma Bridge from the day of its opening.

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Foreign engineer electrocuted in capital

An Indonesian engineer was electrocuted in the capital on Tuesday morning.

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No bar for Fougia Rezwan to join Viqarunnisa: HC

The High Court (HC) on Tuesday issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain as to why the appointment of Fougia Rezwan as the principal of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College should not be declared illegal.

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World famous teacher meets Trump

Peter Tabichi, the Nakuru teacher who won Sh100 million after clinching the 2019 Global Teacher Prize, met US President Donald Trump on Monday.

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ECNEC approves 8 projects

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved eight projects including Ashrayan project-2 involving Tk 8,968.08 crore.

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Trump says he does not want war with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday said it looked like Iran was behind attacks on oil plants in Saudi Arabia but stressed he did not want to go to war, as the attacks sent oil prices soaring and raised fears of a new Middle East conflict.

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Report on BB heist case on Oct 20

A Dhaka court has set October 20 to submit a probe report in a case lodged over the Bangladesh Bank (BB) reserve heist that took place in 2016.

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Monday 16 September 2019

PM to inaugurate ‘Rajhangsha’ this afternoon

‘Rajhangsha’, the fourth and last Boeing 787 Dreamliner added to Biman Bangladesh Airlines, is going to fly its wings today.

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Rohingya crisis: US provides Tk 4,552.8 crore

United States Ambassador in Bangladesh Earl R. Miller travelled to Cox's Bazar on September 13-15 talking to organisations and providing assistance to Rohingya refugees and communities hosting refugees.

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Gazipur road crash leaves two motorcyclists dead

Two motorcyclists were killed as a bus crashed into their bike in Sreepur upazila of Gazipur district on Monday night.

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Govt to build 53 chemical godowns

Staff Correspondent: The government has taken up a project to build 53 chemical warehouses and godowns at Sirajdikhan in Munshiganj.

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2019 ozone hole could be smallest in three decades

Risingbd Desk: The ozone hole over Antarctica this year could be one of the smallest seen in three decades, say scientists.

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Two brothers die from snakebite

Jhenaidah Correspondent: Two brothers died from snakebite at Nagpara village in Shailkupa upazila under the district early Tuesday.

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World’s biggest amphibian ‘discovered’ in museum

Risingbd Desk: A newly-identified amphibian is possibly the largest on the planet, according to DNA from museum specimens.

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Bangladeshi in Rome comes to focus returning wallet to its owner

International Desk: A Bangladeshi youth in Rome has come in limelight after returning a wallet to its owner.

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5 cops arrested over Yaba possession

Five policemen have been arrested on charge of keeping Yaba pills in their possession.

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Rangpur-3 by-polls: AL candidate Raju withdraws nomination

Staff Correspondent, Rangpur: Awami League (AL) candidate Advocate Rezaul Karim Raju has withdrawn his nomination to contest the Rangpur 3 by-polls slated for October 5.

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Momen seeks British MPs support for Rohingya repatriation

Senior Correspondent: Foreign Minister Dr A K Abdul Momen has sought support from British parliamentarians for ensuring safe and sustainable return of Rohingya people to their homeland in Myanmar’s Northern Rakhine State.

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Ronaldo weeps after watching video of his late father

Sports Desk: Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears during a TV interview with Piers Morgan after being shown footage of his late father he had never seen before.

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Shovon makes application seeking resign from DU senate

Rezwanul Haque Chowdhury Shovon, the former president of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), has submitted an application seeking resign from the Dhaka University senate.

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Four officials promoted to senior secretaries

Secretariat Correspondent: The government has promoted four officials to senior secretaries. However, they were posted to their previous workplaces respectively.

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Jashim Uddin made CCC chief revenue officer

The government has appointed Fenchuganj upazila nirbahi officer Md Jashim Uddin as chief revenue officer of Sylhet City Corporation (CCC).

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Fresh video shows Minni takes Rifat to hospital

Barguna Correspondent: A video footage shows that Rifat Sharif was taken to hospital by his wife Ayesha Siddika Minni alone after he was hacked in Barguna in broad daylight.

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PM for special police unit to ensure metro rail security

News Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today stressed the need for formation of a separate police unit for ensuring security of metro rail.

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Joy- Lekhak take BCL charges officially

Staff Correspondent: The new acting president Al Nahian Khan Joy and general secretary Lekhak Bhattacharya of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) officially took charges of the ruling party’s student wing on Monday.

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Capital market to be strengthened: Finance Minister

Staff Correspondent: Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has said that the country’s capital market will be strengthened like the economy.

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2 bullet-hit bodies recovered from Cox’s Bazar

Cox’s Bazar Correspondent: Police recovered two bullet-hit dead bodies from Baharchhora and Kobita Chattar areas of Cox’s Bazar town on Monday.

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AL units instructed to complete councils before Dec 10

Senior Correspondent: The city, district, upazila, municipality, union and ward units of Bangladesh Awami League (AL) have been instructed to complete their councils before December 10 next.

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Fougia asked to refrain from joining Viqarunnisa

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has asked the newly-appointed principal Fougia Rezwan of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College to refrain from joining the workplace until 11:00 am tomorrow (Tuesday).

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10 get life term in farmer murder case

Kishoreganj Correspondent: A Kishoreganj court has sentenced 10 people to life imprisonment for the murder of a farmer.

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Sunday 15 September 2019

US data ‘shows Iran behind Saudi oil attacks’

International Desk: The United States has issued satellite images and cited intelligence to back its claim that Iran was behind attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

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Major changes brought in squad

Sports Correspondent: That Bangladesh have suffered a major blow after losing the second match of the ongoing tri-nation series to Afghanistan appears very clear.

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7 killed in Colombia plane crash

International Desk: At least seven people were killed when a small plane crashed on Sunday in a residential district of Popayan, a town in southwest Colombia, officials confirmed.

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Writ seeks stay on appointment of Viqarunnisa’s principal Fougia

Staff Correspondent: A writ petition has been filed with the High Court challenging the legality of appointment of secondary and higher education directorate official Fougia Rezwan as the new principal of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College.

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Bangladesh initiates world’s first HFC phase-out project

Staff Correspondent: Speakers at a seminar noted that Bangladeshi multinational electronics brand Walton is implementing the world’s first complete project of phasing-out Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), that are responsible for ozone layer depletion used in refrigerators and air conditioners.

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Hasina-Modi talks in Delhi on Oct 5

News Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold bilateral talks with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in New Delhi on October 5 during her first India visit after coming to power for the third consecutive term from October 3 to 6.

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World Ozone Day today

Desk Report: The World Ozone Day is being observed in the country as elsewhere in the world today (Monday) with the theme ‘Montreal Protocol: 32 Years of Ozone Level Protection’.

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44 bodies found in Mexico well identified

International Desk: Forensic scientists in Mexico have managed to identify 44 bodies buried in a well in the state of Jalisco.

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Iran condemns U.S. ‘deceit’ over Saudi oil attacks

International Desk: Iran has accused the US of "deceit" after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tehran was behind damaging drone attacks on two Saudi oil facilities.

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Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 25 runs

Sports Desk: Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 25 runs in the third match of ongoing tri-nation T20 series at Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur in Dhaka on Sunday.

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Bangladesh suffer narrow defeat against hosts in opener

Sports Desk: Bangladesh Under-16 Women’s Football team conceded 0-1 goal defeat against Thailand in the opening match of the eight-nation AFC U-16 Women’s Championship at Chonburi Stadium on Sunday.

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Rohingyas on zero-line set 2 conditions for repatriation

Cox’s Bazar Correspondent: Rohingyas, who have been staying on zero line, agreed to return their homeland Myanmar on two conditions.

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Afghanistan set 165-run target for Bangladesh

Sports Desk: Afghanistan, thanks to Mohammad Nabi’s quick 84 runs, have set 165-run target for Bangladesh in the third match of ongoing tri-nation T20 series at Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur in Dhaka on Sunday.

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Early strikes hurt Afghanistan

Sports Desk: Mohammad Saifuddin smashed two wickets while skipper Shakib Al Hasan took one.

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Saifuddin strikes in first ball

Sports Desk: Pacer all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin has smashed wicket against Afghanistan in the very first ball of the third match of ongoing tri-nation T20 series at Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur in Dhaka on Sunday.

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Afghanistan opt to bat first

Sports Desk: Afghanistan have won the toss and decided to bat first against Bangladesh in the third match of ongoing tri-nation T20 series on Sunday.

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Diplomat Magazine runs cover story on Sheikh Hasina

Diplomatic Correspondent: The prestigious Diplomat Magazine of the Netherlands has unveiled its latest edition with a cover story featuring Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina titled “Sheikh Hasina: The Mother of Humanity”.

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Will work as OC if necessary: DMP chief

Senior Correspondent: New Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Mohammad Shafiqul Islam said that he is ready to work there as its Officer-in-Charge (OC), people do not get desired services from any police station.

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Viqarunnisa’s new principal Fougia

Secretariat Correspondent: The government has named secondary and higher education directorate official Fougia Rezwan as the new principal of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College.

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‘Insurance companies have to enter share market’

Staff Correspondent: Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said that the insurance companies have yet not entered the share market, they will have to enter the stock market within next three months.

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Nuclear war may take place with India: Imran Khan

International Desk: Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the international community to play their due role in resolving the Kashmir issue and warned them that the dispute — which has now become a flashpoint between India and Pakistan — carries the potential of turning into a nuclear war and impacting the entire world.

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US-China delegation in Cox’s Bazar to see Rohingya plight

Cox’s Bazar Correspondent: Two separate delegations from the US and China have arrived in Cox’s Bazar to see the overall situation of Rohingya people who fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar.

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Woman killed in Sirajganj road crash

Sirajganj Correspondent: An unidentified woman (45) was killed in a road accident in Solanga upazila of the district early Sunday.

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Saturday 14 September 2019

Hong Kong protesters rally for support at British Consulate

International Desk: Hundreds of demonstrators rallied Sunday outside the British Consulate in Hong Kong, stepping up calls for international support in their months-long campaign for democratic reforms in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.

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