Thursday 31 October 2019

Dew will play a big role in day-night Test: Sachin

In addition, Tendulkar emphasised that relying on the first-hand experience of players who have played the Duleep Trophy with the pink ball could go some way towards equipping the home team to tackle the change.

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England gets seven-wicket victory against New Zealand

James Vince ensured England began their winter tour of New Zealand on a high with a seven-wicket victory in the first Twenty20 in Christchurch.

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ISIL confirms death of leader al-Baghdadi, names new chief

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or ISIS) armed group has confirmed the death of its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, announcing Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi as its new chief.

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Two policemen killed in Naogaon road crash

Two members of Detective Branch (DB) of police were killed as a vehicle carrying them hit a roadside tree at Dhamoirhat upazila in Naogaon on Thursday night.

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Two cases filed against Councillor Manju

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has filed two separate cases against Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) ward councillor and Awami League leader Moynul Haque Manju under Narcotics Control and Arms Acts.

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Trains resume on Dhaka-Mymensingh route

The rail communications between Dhaka and Mymensingh route was restored after nine hours on Friday morning.

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Road Transport Act effective from today

The Road transport Act-2018 is effective from today (November 1).

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IS names its new leader as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi

The jihadist group Islamic State (IS) has for the first time confirmed the death of its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and named his successor.

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PM chairs meeting on Bangabandhu’s birth centenary celebration

A preparatory meeting on celebration of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was held at Ganabhaban here this evening.

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VAT registration deadline extended to Nov 30

National Board of Revenue (NBR) extended the time limit for online registration of Value Added Tax (VAT) to November 30.

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Rohit Sharma claims New Delhi air no problem

As the furore surrounding the venue of first T20I between India and Bangladesh in New Delhi continues to rage, Bangladesh batsman Liton Das was spotted training with a face mask on Thursday.

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Walton Group sales over 3.5 lakh fan in a single day

The local electronics giant ‘Walton Group’ has sold out more than 3.5 lakh units of electric fan, including ceiling, table, wall, rechargeable, pedestal and exhaust, in a single day.

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Shawpon Kumar made new BB executive director

Shawpon Kumar has got promotion as the new executive director of the Bangladesh Bank (BB).

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‘List of intruders-controversial persons finalized’

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said a list has been made so that intruders-controversial persons cannot take position in any committee of the party.

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Cost, time of Padma bridge project to rise

The cost and time of the much-hyped Padma Bridge project are going to increase again.

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Falu’s assets worth Tk343 confiscated

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) confiscated Tk343 crore-asset of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia's former adviser Mosaddek Hossain Falu.

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Abrar murder charge sheet by first week of Nov

Charge sheet of BUET student Abrar Fahad murder case will be submitted to court in the 1st week of November.

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73 dead in Pakistan train fire

At least 73 passengers died when a train travelling from the Pakistani city of Karachi to Rawalpindi caught fire.

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National Youth Day to be observed Nov 1

The National Youth Day will be observed across the country in a befitting manner on November 1 (Friday).

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Twitter bans political ads

Twitter is to ban all political advertising worldwide, saying that the reach of such messages "should be earned, not bought".

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HC orders to release children convicted by mobile courts

The High Court (HC) has ordered the authorities concerned to immediately release the children convicted by the mobile courts on various times and kept in the Children Development Centre.

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DSCC Councillor Manju arrested

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested Moynul Haque Manju, the councillor of ward No. 39 under Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).

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Cylinder blast: Another child dies

An eight-year-old boy, who was injured in the gas cylinder blast in Rupnagar area of the capital, has succumbed at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), raising the death toll to six.

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Wednesday 30 October 2019

Man, nephew electrocuted during catching fish

A man and his nephew have died of electrocution during catching fish in a water body at West Damodorpur village under Sadullahpur uapzila in Gaibandha district.

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Fire in train leaves 46 dead in Pakistan

At least 46 people were killed and 25 others injured when a passenger train caught fire in Rahim Yar Khan district of Pakistan's east Punjab province on Thursday, local media and officials said.

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Azhar to file review petition

Condemned war criminal and Jamaat-e-Islami’s Assistant Secretary General ATM Azharul Islam will file a petition seeking review of the Appellate Division verdict that has upheld his death sentence.

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SC upholds Azhar’s death penalty

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) has upheld death penalty of Jamaat-e-Islami’s Assistant Secretary General ATM Azharul Islam for crimes during the Liberation War in 1971.

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SC verdict on Azhar’s appeal today

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) will deliver its verdict today (Thursday) on an appeal filed by war criminal ATM Azharul Islam challenging his death sentence.

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Indian Manipur separatists announce exiled government in UK

Dissident political leaders from the Indian state of Manipur on Tuesday said they were unilaterally declaring independence from India and forming a government-in-exile in Britain.

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Greta Thunberg rejects environmental award

Greta Thunberg has turned down an environmental award and prize money because "the climate movement does not need any more awards".

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Land official held while taking bribe in Ctg

Officials of Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday detained a land official red-handed while he was taking bribe at Banshkhali upazila in Chattogram.

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PM announces continuation of incentives in leather sector

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today announced continuation of incentives in leather sector for at least five more years aimed at achieving the desired export target of the leather and footwear industry.

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Dad dies of heatstroke while taking daughter for admission test

A man in his fifties died of heat stroke when he was taking his daughter to Chattogram University for admission test on Wednesday.

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ACC seek info of 400 people, organizations

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) issued a notice seeking the information of 400 people and organizations.

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War crime verdict against Jamaat leader Azhar Tomorrow

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) fixed Thursday to announce the verdict against war criminal and Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islam.

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Tigers leave for India series

Bangladesh National Cricket Team left here for India to play a three-match T20 and two-match Test series slated to begin November 3 in Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

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5 killed in gas cylinder blast in capital

At least five people were killed and 11 others injured critically as a gas cylinder exploded in Rupnagar Residential area of Mirpur in the capital on Wednesday.

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RMG workers block road in Ashulia

Over 700 workers of a readymade garment blocked the Bismail-Zirabo road in Ashulia, demanding their due wages.  

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Six PWD executive engineers among 11 banned from leaving country

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has blacklisted six executive engineers of the Department of Public Works (PWD) among 11 individuals from leaving the country.

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Rifat murder: Nazmul seeks bail from HC

Nazmul Hassan, one of the accused in Barguna’s Rifat murder case, filed a bail petition with the High Court (HC).

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Tuesday 29 October 2019

Octogenarian Rabeya finally gets exemption from arms case

The High Court (HC) has exempted an elderly woman from an arms case filed with Tejgaon police station in 2002, 18 years after the case was filed.

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Messi scores 2 as Barca thrash Real Valladolid 5-1

Lionel Messi scored two goals and set up two more as Barcelona thrashed Real Valladolid 5-1 to move top of La Liga.

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Greece keen for exploring bilateral trade

Greek Foreign Minister Nikolaos Dendias has expressed his desire to visit Bangladesh with a business delegation to explore trade and investment opportunities.

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‘Shakib wanted to meet bookie first’

The International Cricket Council (ICC) banned Shakib Al Hasan from all cricket for two years, with one year of that suspended.

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Countries backing India on Kashmir “Will be hit by missile”

A Pakistan minister has courted controversy by saying that any country that will support India over the Kashmir issue will be hit by a missile by Pakistan and considered as an "enemy" of Islamabad.

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SC upholds bail for MP Harun

The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld an order of the High Court (HC) that granted bail to lawmaker and BNP Joint Secretary General Harun Or Rashid for 6 months.

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Mashrafe stands by Shakib

The International Cricket Council (ICC) banned Shakib Al Hasan from all cricket for two years, with one year of that suspended.

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Shakib steps down from MCC World Cricket committee

Star al-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has stepped down from his involvement with the MCC World Cricket committee after International Cricket Council (ICC) banned him from all cricket for two years, with one year of that suspended.

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Youngers shouldn’t make same mistakes I did: Shakib

International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday banned star al-rounder Shakib Al Hasan from all international cricket for two years, with one-year suspension, over three charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

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BCB announces Mominul, Riad as skippers

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced Mominul Haque and Mahmullah Riad as new skippers for Test and T20 formats.

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Court asks authorities to confiscate assets of Falu

A Dhaka court has directed the authorities concerned to confiscate the moveable and immoveable wealth worth Tk46 crore of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's adviser Mosaddek Ali Falu.

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Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi on Nov 10

The country is set to observe the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi on November 10, marking the anniversary of birth and demise of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be upon Him) amid massive religious festivity and fervor.

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Kamrul Ahsan new BRTA chairman

The government has appointed additional secretary Kamrul Ahsan as new chairman of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).

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Ex-secretary Subrata made BTRC commissioner 

The government has appointed former secretary Subrata Roy Maitra as commissioner of Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).

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ICC bans Shakib Al Hasan

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan from all cricket for two years, with one year of that suspended, after he accepted three charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

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Journo gets death threats

Shafiqul Islam Jewel, a senior journalist of the daily Kalerkantho, has received death threats from unknown miscreants for publishing reports over corruption of some former law makers.

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Bangladesh-India match under terror threat

There will be terrorist attacks in the first T20I match between India and Bangladesh, scheduled to be held on November 3, according to media reports on Tuesday.

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Onion crisis to be resolved soon, says PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said there is nothing to be worried over onion crisis. It will be resolved soon.

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Nothing much to do over Shakib’s issue: PM

Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is likely to face action by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for not reporting about proposal of match fixing he was offered.

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State minister Shahriar urges media to stay beside Shakib

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam urged media to stay beside cricketer Shakib Al Hasan.

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DU students call off demo over accommodation crisis

Students of Dhaka University (DU) has called off their movement on assurance of Vice Chancellor (VC) to end accommodation crisis in the residential halls.

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Results of JSC, JDC exams under GPA-5 this year

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni has said the results of Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations will be published under Cumulative Grade Points Average (CGPA) 4 scale from next year.

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DU students stage sit-in programme in front of VC’s residence

A section of Dhaka University (DU) students have staged a sit-in programme in front of the residence of university’s vice-chancellor demanding resolving their accommodation crisis.

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13.26pc pass DU ‘Gha’ unit entry test

The admission test results of ‘Gha’ unit- Social Science Faculty- of Dhaka University for 2019-2020 session have been published with the pass rate of 13.26 per cent.

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ACC grills ex-Secretary Prashanta Kumar

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has interrogated former Secretary of Rural Development and Co-operatives Division (RDCD) Prashanta Kumar Roy over corruption allegations.

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Monday 28 October 2019

SK Sinha bribery case report on Dec 5

A Dhaka court on Tuesday set December 5 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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Two businessmen get cash vouchers buying Walton fridges

Two businessmen in Kamrangichar and Habiganj district have been awarded with lucrative cash vouchers on the purchase of two Walton brand refrigerators under the company’s nationwide ongoing ‘Digital Campaign Season 5’.

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Success of Digital Island-Moheshkhali Project celebrated

JAAGO Foundation organised an event for celebrating the success of the Distance Learning Program under People’s Republic of Bangladesh’s Digital Island- Moheshkhali Project on Sunday.

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Three suspected robbers killed in ‘gunfight’

Three suspected robbers have been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with RAB members at Sitakunda in Chattogram.

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Origin of modern humans ‘traced to Botswana’

Scientists have pinpointed the homeland of all humans alive today to a region south of the Zambesi River.

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Stroke recovery clue from patient walking speed

World-leading research is helping scientists find new ways of trying to help younger people who have had a stroke get back to work.

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Bishwa Ijtema in 2 phases this year too

Bishwa Ijtema will be held in two phases this year too. The second largest congregation of Muslims is set to be held in January on the bank of the river Turag on the outskirt of Dhaka.

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Two killed in Moulvibazar road crash

At least two people were killed and another one injured in a head-on collision between a microbus and a motorcycle in Moulvibazar.

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ACC summons ex-secretary Prashanta Kumar

The Anti-Corruption Commission summoned former secretary of Rural Development and Cooperation secretary Prashanta Kumar Roy to question him over corruption allegations.

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NBR seeks Ghotok Pakhi Vai’s bank info

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has asked all banks authorities to provide financial information on accounts held by Gazi Ashraf Hossain alias Ghotok Pakhi Vai, owner of marriage media Ghotok Pakhi Vai Private Limited.

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Railway to get 200 meter-gauge coaches

The government is going to procure 200 meter-gauge passenger coaches from China through suppliers’ credit.

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Blogger Avijit Roy’s father appears in court

Professor Dr. Ajoy Kumar Roy, the father of the slain writer-blogger Avijit Roy appeared in court to give testimony in the murder case.

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BCB makes match fees double for national league

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has increased the match fees, allowances and other benefits for the first-class cricketers.

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Ali Akbar made SC registrar general

District and Sessions judge of Comilla Md Ali Akbar has been made registrar general of the Supreme Court (SC).

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Eight SPs promoted to additional DIG

Eight officers of the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP) have been promoted to additional Deputy Inspector General (DIG) posts.

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Setu on 4-day remand in Abrar murder case

A court in Dhaka placed another accused named SM Mahmud Setu on a four-day remand in the case filed over murder of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) student Abrar Fahad.

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MP Harun gets bail

The High Court (HC) has granted bail to lawmaker and BNP Joint Secretary General Harun Or Rashid for 6 months.

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Juba League leader found dead in Bagerhat

Police found the body of a local Juba League leader in Singati village of Chunkhola union under Mollahat upazila in Bagerhat on Monday noon.

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Accused AL MPs to be expelled if found guilty: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said the party MPs against whom corruption allegations are coming up will be expelled if the accusations are found true.

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Child gets bail in human trafficking case

The High Court (HC) has granted an eight-week bail to 12-year-old boy Alauddin of Cox’s Bazar in a human trafficking case.

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Deadlock in JU due to strike

Students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) have begun an indefinite strike from Monday morning, demanding the removal of Vice-Chancellor (VC).

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Councillor's post of No. 9 ward declared vacant

The Ward No. 9 of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has become vacant as Councillor of the ward AKM Mominul Haque Sayeed was removed from the post on 17 October for his alleged involvement in casino business.

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BNP lawmaker Harun challenges jail sentence

Lawmaker and BNP Joint Secretary General Harun Or Rashid has filed an appeal petition with the High Court challenging a lower court verdict that sentenced him to five years’ imprisonment in a tax evasion case.

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Don’t arrest Dr Yunus till Nov 7: High Court

The High Court has ordered the government not to arrest Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus until November 7 in three cases filed on charge of sacking three employees of Grameen Communications.

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Sunday 27 October 2019

Country needs strong higher education system

Manzurul Alam Mukul: The government should mull over setting up more universities on PPP (public-private-partnership) basis across the country against the backdrop of limited seats at the public universities.

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Another arrested in Abrar murder case

Detectives of Dhaka Metropolitan Police have arrested another suspect in connection with Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) student Abrar Fahad’s murder.

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Argentina gets new President amid economic crisis

Centre-left opposition candidate Alberto Fernández has been elected president of Argentina in a vote dominated by economic concerns.

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Argentina gets new President amid economic crisis

Centre-left opposition candidate Alberto Fernández has been elected president of Argentina in a vote dominated by economic concerns.

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Argentina gets new President amid economic crisis

Centre-left opposition candidate Alberto Fernández has been elected president of Argentina in a vote dominated by economic concerns.

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PM returns home from Baku

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home this evening after wrapping up her four-day official visit to Azerbaijan for attending the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Baku.

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India propose Bangladesh to play day-night Test

Bangladesh is likely to play its first day-night Test during their next month’s tour to India.

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Shah Rukh explains why son Aryan not to become actor

Actor Shah Rukh Khan, who appeared on David Letterman's talk show, shared details about his son Aryan's career ambitions and revealed how he deals with his children's 'boyfriend/girlfriend problems.'

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Delhi air pollution causes concern ahead of Bangladesh-India T20I

The prevailing air pollution in the national capital region has become a cause of concern ahead of the T20 International between India and Bangladesh at the Feroz Shah Kotla on November 3.

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Scores dead as Myanmar army sinks boats carrying troops

Myanmar’s army sunk several boats carrying dozens of soldiers and police officers taken hostage by rebels in the restive western Rakhine state, the Arakan Army said on Sunday, adding that many had died.

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‘Quality of healthcare in country has improved’

Health minister Jahid Malek said, the quality of healthcare in the country has improved a lot and the reputation has spread across the whole world.

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Huge casino tools at house of Aziz Mohammad Bhai

The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) has seized huge casino tools and liquor conducting drive at house of Aziz Mohammad Bhai in the capital’s Gulshan.

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Azim Group, Asian University for Women signs MoU

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Azim Group and the Asian University for Women (AUW) at Global Outerwear Limited in Savar, Dhaka on Sunday.

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HC issues rule on paying Tk 50 lakh compensation for kid Zaima

The High Court today issued a rule asking the authority concerned to explain why it should not be directed to compensate Tk 50 lakh to the family of six-year-old kid Zaima who lost her foot in a launch accident.

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DoE fines oil tanker for polluting Karnaphuli

The Department of Environment (DoE) has fined oil tanker Desh-1 Tk 3 crore for allegedly polluting the river of Karnaphuli by spilling diesel in the water after an accident.

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DSCC issues show cause notice to 21 councillors

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has issued show cause notice to its 21 councillors.

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15 killed in Iraq as anti-government protests continue

At least 15 protesters were killed and 67 injured in clashes with security forces in Iraq on Saturday.

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15 killed in Iraq as anti-government protests continue

At least 15 protesters were killed and 67 injured in clashes with security forces in Iraq on Saturday.

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ISIS chief Baghdadi killed in US military raid

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is believed to have been killed in a raid conducted by the US military in northwest Syria on Saturday, according to a senior US defense official and a source with knowledge.

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Shamim, Khaled put on remand

So called Juba League leader GK Shamim and expelled Juba League leader Khaled Mahmud Bhuiyan have been put on a seven-day remand in separate two corruption cases.

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‘Dacoit’ killed in Narayanganj ‘gunfight’

A suspected dacoit has been killed in a gunfight with police at Araihazar in Narayanganj.

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Saturday 26 October 2019

HC issues rule over setting up breast feeding corner

The High Court has issued a rule asking authorities concerned to explain why they should not take steps to set up breast feeding corners in important and working places.

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Pulisic hits hat-trick as Chelsea beat Burnley

Christian Pulisic scored a hat-trick to announce his arrival in English football in sensational style as Chelsea beat Burnley for a seventh consecutive win in all competitions.

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Father arrested for killing 18-day-old baby

Police say they have arrested a father who has killed his 18-day-old baby in Bhangnahati area of Sreepur municipality in Gazipur.

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3 grenades, 6 landmines recovered from graveyard

Three grenades and six landmines have been recovered from a graveyard at Rampura village under Adamdighi upazila in Bogura district.

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Shyama Puja today

Shyama Puja, the second largest festival of Hindu community, is being celebrated across the country today (Sunday) amid festivity and religious fervor.

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Abrar secures first position in BUET admission test

Kazi Abrar Mahmud of Adamjee Cantonment College has secured first position in the admission test of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).

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Driver charged with manslaughter of 39 people

A lorry driver has been charged with the manslaughter of 39 people found dead inside a refrigerated trailer.

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S. Korea becomes champion of Walton Embassy Cup Football

South Korea has won the championship of the Walton Embassy Cup Football for two consecutive years.

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Road to be named after Bangabandhu in Palestine

Palestine has decided to name a road in Hebron after Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

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PM for speedy implementation of PTA with Nepal

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has laid emphasis on speedy implementation of the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Bangladesh and Nepal for boosting trade and commerce between the two countries.

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Leg spinner Rishad who gets fifer in NCL joining Vettori camp

New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori joined the Bangladesh team on Friday as the cricketers attended the training camp after a three-day strike.

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‘Councillors’ must face punishment: DNCC Mayor

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam said that the city corporation will not take responsibility for the wrongdoings of any councillor. If any councillor gets involved in wrongdoing, he must face punishment.

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Probe body submits report over Bhola incident

The probe committee formed by the district administration has submitted its report over the clash between police and locals that left four people dead in Borhanuddin upazila.

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Children to build world of peace: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said that children will build the country of future, they will build world of peace. They should be nursed like that. The government is trying to build the next generation with the vision.

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10 killed in Japan landslides and floods

The death toll from torrential rains that caused flooding and mudslides in eastern Japan rose to 10, with a further four missing, public broadcaster NHK reported, just two weeks after the region was hit hard by a powerful typhoon.

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'I am sorry, Mom ... I'm dying'

When authorities in England made the horrific discovery of 39 bodies in a container truck this week, they initially thought all the victims were Chinese.

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Police constable killed in road crash

A police constable has been killed in a road accident at Kalihati in Tangail.

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Police constable killed in road crash

A police constable has been killed in a road accident at Kalihati in Tangail.

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100 Rohingya families going to Bhasan Char

The government is going to start relocating Rohingya refugees to Bhasan Char, a Bay of Bengal island very soon from crammed camps near the border with Myanmar, from where they fled.

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Friday 25 October 2019

Misha-Zayed panel wins Shilpi Samiti polls

Actor Misha Sawdagor has been re-elected president of Bangladesh Cholochitro Shilpi Samiti.  Zayed Khan has been elected general secretary.

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Fire at Dhanmondi building, one dead

A fire broke out at a multi-storey building in Dhanmondi residential area of the city on Saturday morning.

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Leicester smash nine past Southampton

Leicester City equalled the 24-year-old record for the biggest ever Premier League victory as 10-man Southampton were dismantled at a rainswept St Mary's.

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Sher-e-Bangla’s birth anniversary today

The 146th birth anniversary of AK Fazlul Haque known as Sher-e-Bangla (Tiger of Bengal), is being observed today (Saturday).

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New beetle named after Greta Thunberg

A newly discovered species of beetle has been named after young climate activist Greta Thunberg.

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Bill Gates takes back number one spot on rich list

JEFF Bezos has been knocked off his perch as the world’s richest person – after being overtaken by wily veteran Bill Gates.

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Safe return of Rohingyas to homeland is only solution: PM

Calling upon the international community in resolving the Rohingya crisis as it not only destabilizes Bangladesh but also beyond the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday  said that the voluntary return of the Myanmar nationals to their homeland in safe, security and dignity was the only solution to the problem.

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Hasina holds bilateral meeting with Malaysian PM Mahathir

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday held bilateral meeting with his Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on the sidelines of the 18th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit at Azerbaijan capital of Baku.

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Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif gets bail on medical grounds

A Pakistani court has granted three-time former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif bail on medical grounds in a corruption case, as the ailing political leader receives treatment for a serious immune disorder, according to doctors and party leaders.

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We want leadership with clean image in party: Obaidul Quader

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader said, “We want leadership with clean image in the party. We want fresh blood. Leaving controversial persons with the co-operation of young-old, we want new leadership in Swechha-sebak Dal.”

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Essex lorry deaths: 2 held on suspicion of manslaughter

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of the manslaughter of 39 people found dead in a refrigerated lorry in Essex.

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President reaches Singapore from Japan

President M Abdul Hamid reached Singapore from Japan on Friday afternoon on the last leg of his eight-day two-nation visit.

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Police constable held with Yaba pills

A police constable and his assistant were detained along with Yaba tablets from Rangpur town on Thursday night.

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Govt will not spare any wrongdoer: Planning Minister

Planning Minister MA Mannan said that the government has taken stern measure against militancy, terrorism, drug and corruption. No wrongdoer will be spared.

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Housewife confesses to domestic help murder

Housewife Roksana Pervin, who was arrested for allegedly torturing a 12-year-old domestic help to death in city’s Mohammadpur area, has given statement confessing to the murder.

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‘Liza set herself on fire as police disagree to file case’

Rajshahi college student Liza Rahman, 20, set herself on fire to death as police did not file case against her husband. She said this in her dying declaration.

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18th NAM Summit kicks off, Bangladesh PM joins

The 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) kicked off here this morning drawing heads of state and government of different countries including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Azerbaijan capital of Baku.

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‘Probe underway to find persons behind Bhola incident’

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said, probe is underway to find the people behind the Bhola incident. The investigation is underway still. The real reason behind the incident will be known after investigation.

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BNP skilled in conspiracy, says Quader

Awami League general secretary, also Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said that BNP is skilled in conspiracy.

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One killed in city road crash

A driver of Dishari Paribahan named Amir Hossain, 30, was killed being hit by an unknown vehicle in the city early Friday.

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14-party writes to Menon asking to explain on poll remarks

The Awami League-led 14-party alliance has asked its ally Workers Party of Bangladesh President Rashed Khan Menon to explain his recent remarks on the 11th parliamentary election.

Bangla News

UK police removing bodies of 39 Chinese nationals

Police have begun the process of moving the bodies of 39 people found dead in a refrigerated lorry in Essex.

Bangla News

2 youths held with firearms, drugs in Rajshahi

Police have arrested two youths along with two foreign made firearms, 200 bottles of phensidyl and 200 grams of heroin from Naderhajir more area in Rajshahi city.

Bangla News

Daniel Vettori arrives in Dhaka

Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has arrived in Dhaka as the spin bowling consultant of the Tigers.

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Thursday 24 October 2019

Three killed as bus overturns in Bogura

At least three people were killed and 10 other injured as a bus overturned on a paddy field in Pakurtala area of Shibganj upazila in Bogura district.

Bangla News

Milestone in polio eradication achieved

The second of three forms of the polio virus has been eradicated, experts have announced.

Bangla News

Couple found dead at Ashulia

A married couple has found dead in their house in Buribazar area of Ashulia.

Bangla News

Humayun Sadhu no more

Humayun Sadhu, a film director, actor and writer, has passed away.

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One dies of dengue in Khulna

An elderly man has died of dengue at City Medical College Hospital in Khulna city.

Bangla News

PM reaches Azerbaijan

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached Baku on Thursday night on a four-day official visit to Azerbaijan to attend the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

Bangla News

UK’s Johnson aims for December election

The UK PM has said he will give MPs more time to debate his Brexit deal, if they agree to a 12 December election.

Bangla News

Modi's party loses ground in Maharashtra, Haryana polls

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalists faced mixed fortunes in two Indian state elections, with his party on course to see reduced majorities as a grinding economic slowdown weighed on voters.

Bangla News

Bus plunge kills 2 in Narayanganj

A passenger bus plunged into a roadside ditch at Purinda area of Araihazar upazila on Dhaka-Sylhet highway, killing two persons and injuring 20 other passengers on the spot.

Bangla News

No bar to hold Viqarunnisa governing body polls

The court has withdrawn the postponed order clearing the way for holding the election of capital’s Viqarunnisa Noon School and College.

Bangla News

Samrat lands in jail

Ex-Jubo League leader Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat has been sent to jail in two cases filed under the firearms and narcotics control acts.

Bangla News

India announce T20 squad for 3 match T20

The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) announced the T20I squad for their upcoming series against Bangladesh, scheduled to begin from November 3.

Bangla News

Rain, thunder showers likely to continue

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Thursday predicted rain or thunder showers at many places over the country in the next 24 hours commencing at 9am today.

Bangla News

PM leaves for Azerbaijan to join 18th NAM Summit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka for Baku this afternoon on a four-day official visit to Azerbaijan to attend the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

Bangla News

Spain relocates dictator Franco’s remains

The remains of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco are being moved from a vast mausoleum to a low-key grave, 44 years after his elaborate funeral.

Bangla News

SC wants to know how much money GP can pay

The Supreme Court has wanted to know how much money Grameenphone (GP) can pay to Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission (BTRC) from its Tk 12,580.

Bangla News

Obaidul satisfied with Nusrat murder verdict

Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obidul Quader has expressed his satisfaction over the announcement of verdict in Nusrat Jahan Rafi murder case.

Bangla News

Nusrat’s father wants immediate execution of verdict

Expressing satisfaction over the verdict in Nusrat murder case, her father AKM Musa has demanded immediate execution of the judgement.

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Nusrat murder: Convicts have to challenge verdict within a week

All the 16 convicts will have to challenge their death penalty awarded by a Feni court in Nusrat murder case within a week.

Bangla News

Messi breaks another record

Lionel Messi became the first player to score in 15 consecutive Champions League seasons as Barcelona claimed a narrow win at Slavia Prague.

Bangla News

Wednesday 23 October 2019

Shela crowned Miss Universe Bangladesh

Shirin Akter Shela has become the first Miss Universe Bangladesh-2019.

Bangla News

16 to die for Nusrat murder

A Feni court has sentenced 16 accused in the Nusrat murder case to death.

Bangla News

Six Jhut warehouses hutted in fire

Six Jhut warehouses were gutted in a fire broke out in Tongi Millgate area under Gazipur City Corporation on Thursday morning.

Bangla News

People 'more likely to feel pain on humid days'

People with long-term health problems such as arthritis are more likely to feel pain on humid days, a study has suggested.

Bangla News

Blood pressure pills 'work better at bedtime'

To get the best out of your daily blood pressure medication, take it just before you go to bed, say researchers.

Bangla News

Nusrat murder case verdict today

A special tribunal in Feni is scheduled to pronounce judgement today (Thursday) in the case lodged over murder of Sonagazi madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi.

Bangla News

Cricketers call off strike

The cricketers have called off their strike after Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) accepted their demands.

Bangla News

Road Transport Act to be enforced from Nov 1

The much talked Road Transport Act- 2018 will be enforced from November 1.

Bangla News

Discussion underway between cricketers, BCB

The cricketers joined a meeting with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials placing a 13-point demand.

Bangla News

11 get life term for killing in Mymensingh

A court in Mymensingh sentenced 11 people to life in prison for killing a college student at Gafargaon Upazila in 2012.

Bangla News

Actors Emon, Symon hand over Walton's cash vouchers

M Mahfuzur Rahman: Bangladeshi multinational brand Walton provides up to 200 percent cash vouchers to its refrigerator customers under the ongoing Digital Campaign Season-5. Many of the customers have already received cash vouchers.

Bangla News

When demands are met, India tour to be started

Bangladesh Test and T20 team skipper Shakib Al Hasan said the cricketers will visit India if the board accepts the 13 points demand.

Bangla News

Sourav Ganguly takes over as BCCI president

Sourav Ganguly has promised a new start for the BCCI and to do what's best for Indian cricket.

Bangla News

ACC imposes travel ban on 22 persons

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) imposed a travel ban on 22 people including members of parliament Nurunnabi Chowdhury and Shamsul Haque Chowdhury.

Bangla News

PM declares list of 2,730 MPO-enlisted educational institutions

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today announced the list of 2,730 educational institutions brought under the monthly pay order (MPO) scheme asking their authorities to properly maintain the guidelines of the system.

Bangla News

39 bodies found in truck container in UK

The bodies of 39 people have been found in a lorry container in Essex.

Bangla News

Verdict in Nusrat murder case Oct 24

A Feni tribunal is set to deliver its verdict in the case filed over the murder of Nusrat Jahan Rafi, a madrasa student who died after being set ablaze, on October 24.

Bangla News

Abrar’s roommate Mizan remanded

A Dhaka court has placed BUET student Mizanur Rahman on a five-day remand in Abrar Fahad Rabbi murder case.

Bangla News

Primary teachers threaten to boycott PEC exam

Demonstrating teachers of primary schools on Wednesday announced that they would boycott the Primary Education Completion (PEC) examination if their demands are not met.

Bangla News

BCB to sit down with cricketers over 11-point demand

Bangladesh Cricket Board is set to sit down with the cricketers to discuss over their 11-point demand on Wednesday.

Bangla News

Now Swecchasebak League president relieved

After Jubo League Chairman Oram Faruk Chowdhury, now Swechchhasebak League President Molla Mohammad Abu Kausar has been relieved of his post.

Bangla News

Tuesday 22 October 2019

Ex-UP chairman shot dead in Rangamati

A former Union Parishad chairman was found shot dead after abduction at Haludia Para in Rajasthali upazila on Wednesday morning.

Bangla News

Accused in Ctg physician murder case killed in ‘gunfight’

An accused of physician murder case of Chattogram was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) early Wednesday.

Bangla News

Man killed as bus plunges into ditch

An unknown man was killed as a bus plunged into a roadside ditch near Raninagar petrol pumb at Ullapara upazila in Sirajganj on Wednesday morning.

Bangla News

Dybala scores 2 as Juventus rallies to beat Lokomotiv 2-1

Paulo Dybala put a difficult start to the season behind him as he scored two late goals to help Juventus come from behind to beat Lokomotiv Moscow 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Bangla News

Youth killed in covered van-human hauler collision

A youth was killed in a head-on collision between a covered van and a human hauler (locally known as Bhotvoti) at Garhmati area of Boraigram upazila in Natore on Tuesday night.

Bangla News

Satkhira woman gives birth to quadruplets

A woman gave birth to quadruplets in Debhata upazila in Satkhira early Tuesday.

Bangla News

2,627 institutes getting MPO

The government has taken an initiative of bringing 2,627 institutes under Monthly Payment Order (MPO) across the country.

Bangla News

PM flies to Azerbaijan Thursday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave Dhaka for Baku on Thursday for a four-day official visit to Azerbaijan to attend the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

Bangla News

Golam Rabbani made SC acting registrar general

High Court (HC) Division registrar Golam Rabbani has been made acting registrar general of the Supreme Court (SC).

Bangla News

787 more recruited from 37th BCS

The result of non-cadre posts from 37th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations have been announced.

Bangla News

Custom official arrested with bribe money

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday arrested an official of Tangail Customs, Excise & VAT Commissionerate with Tk15,000 on Tuesday.

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Now challenge to hold congress in festive mood: Chayon

Jubo League council preparatory committee convener Chayon Islam said that now their key challenge is to hold the next congress in a festive mood.

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Abrar murder: Sadat confesses guilt

Another accused in BUET student Abrar murder case confessed his guilt to the court on Tuesday.

Bangla News

Thai king strips consort of titles for 'disloyalty'

Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn has stripped his royal consort of her rank and titles for "misbehaviour and disloyalty against the monarch".

Bangla News

BCB sees conspiracy against country’s cricket

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan Papon has smelled a conspiracy against the strike announced by cricketers for11-point demand.

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7 to walk gallows for killing woman after rape

A court in Joypurhat has sentenced seven persons to death for killing a woman after raping her in Akkelpur upazila in 2016.

Bangla News

15th span of Padma Bridge installed

The 15th span of the Padma Bridge has been installed at Jajira point, making 2,250 metres of the bridge visible.

Bangla News

All have responsibility to ensure security at roads: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that not only drivers and the government but also all people have a responsibility and should perform their own duties to ensure security at roads.

Bangla News

Motorcycle falls into pond, two killed

Two men were killed and one was injured as their motorcycle fell into a pond at Kuthipara intersection of Khoksha upazila in Kushtia on Monday midnight.

Bangla News

Trudeau's Liberals win but lose majority

Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party has retained power in a narrow Canadian election win, but he will now be prime minister of a minority government.

Bangla News

Monday 21 October 2019

Bhola SP’s Facebook ID hacked

Facebook ID of Superintendent of Police (SP) in Bhola Sarkar Mohammad Kaisar has allegedly been hacked.

Bangla News

Fire at spinning mill in Gazipur

A fire broke out at a spinning mill in Narayankul area of Mirerbazar in Gazipur on Tuesday morning.

Bangla News

Sourav to invite members of Bangladesh’s first-ever Test squad

Sourav Ganguly has decided to felicitate the members of the Bangladesh squad that played their country’s first-ever Test match against India in 2000, a game where the BCCI president-elect made his debut as Test captain.

Bangla News

Husband arrested for killing wife in Habiganj

A housewife has been slaughtered by her husband over a family feud at Bharpurni village under Lakhai upazila in Habiganj district.

Bangla News

Canadians await results as vote counting begins

Vote counting was under way in Canada late on Monday in a tight election seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Bangla News

National Road Safety Day today

The National Road Safety Day is being observed in a befitting manner in the country today (Tuesday).

Bangla News

How space affects women and men differently

Some 564 people have been into space - 65 of them women. That's despite the fact that the first woman in space, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, went into orbit as early as 1963.

Bangla News

Scientists seek clues to how cancer ‘is born’

British and American scientists are teaming up to search for the earliest signs of cancer in a bid to detect and treat the disease before it emerges.

Bangla News

Wreckage of Japanese WW2 ships found in Pacific

Deep sea explorers have found two Japanese aircraft carriers that were sunk in battle in World War Two.

Bangla News

Australian papers go black to protest against media restrictions

Australia's biggest newspapers have run front pages designed to appear heavily redacted as part of a campaign against government secrecy and legislation that puts reporting and press freedom at risk.

Bangla News

Cricketers’ strike not rebellion: BCB

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) does not agree to brand strike announced by cricketers as revolt.

Bangla News

BB freezes bank accounts of Omar Faruk, his family

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has frozen all bank accounts of Jubo League’s relieved chairman Omar Faruk Chowdhury and his family.

Bangla News

NICAR approves 7 new police stations, one municipal

National Implementation Committee for Administrative Reform (NICAR) on Monday approved seven new police stations and one municipality in its meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair.

Bangla News

‘Cops would be tried if they had fired unnecessarily in Bhola’ 

Though police claimed that they were forced to fire on people at Borhanuddin in Bhola for self-defence, Home Minister Asaduzzman Khan Kamal said, “It will be investigated to find out who had ordered them for firing.”

Bangla News

Bhola incident a deep conspiracy against state: HC

The High Court (HC) has observed Bhola incident that left four killed and many others injured a deep conspiracy against the state.

Bangla News

Bangladeshi cricketers go on strike

Bangladeshi cricketers have gone on a strike and boycotted all cricket-related activities until their 11-point demand, including salary hike, is met by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

Bangla News

BNP lawmaker Harul jailed for 5 years

A Dhaka court has sentenced BNP lawmaker Harun Or Rashid to five years’ rigorous imprisonment for selling a car which was imported taking duty-free facility.

Bangla News

Bhola clash: Administration accepts Oikya Parishad’s demands

The local administration has accepted the six-point demand of Muslim Oikya Parishad over the Sunday’s clash at Borhanuddin upazila in Bhola.

Bangla News

President reaches Tokyo

President M Abdul Hamid reached Japan on Monday morning to attend the country’s new emperor’s enthronement ceremony.

Bangla News

Bhola clash: Case filed against 5,000

A case has been filed against 5,000 unknown persons in connection with Sunday’s clash between police and locals at Borhanuddin upazila in Bhola.

Bangla News

Case filed against Shamim, Khaled for illegal wealth

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed separate two cases against so called Juba League leader GK Shamim and expelled Juba League leader Khaled Mahmud Bhuiyan their alleged accumulation of huge illegal wealth.

Bangla News

Sunday 20 October 2019

12 to die for killing lawyer’s assistant

A total of 12 people have been awarded with death penalty for killing Mubarok Hossain Bhuiyan, an assistant of Dhaka Judge Court’s lawyer.

Bangla News

Non-MPO teachers go on hunger strike unto death

Expressing dissatisfaction at the assurance of Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni, non-MPO teachers have begun a hunger strike unto death in front of National Press Club from Monday morning.

Bangla News

Nine new HC judges take oath

Newly-appointed nine judges of the High Court took oath Monday morning.

Bangla News

Body found inside luggage in Mymensingh

A team of bomb disposal unit has recovered the body of an unidentified youth from a luggage in Mymensingh city.

Bangla News

Chile looters torch factory, five killed

Five people have died after a garment factory was set ablaze by looters near Chile's capital Santiago amid a wave of protests.

Bangla News

Nasa astronauts complete first all-women spacewalk

Nasa astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir have made history by completing the first ever all-female spacewalk.

Bangla News

Nine new HC judges take oath today

A total of 18 newly-appointed judges of the High Court will oath today (Monday).

Bangla News

DU ‘Ka’ unit admission test result withheld

Dhaka University (DU) has withheld the result of its ‘Ka’ unit admission test for the academic session 2019-2020.

Bangla News

‘Anyone trying to manipulate Bhola incident to be punished’

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged all to have patience and warned that those trying to take advantage of the Bhola incident will be punished.

Bangla News

Jubo League sets age limit at 55 yrs

Jubo League, the youth wing of the ruling Awami League, has set 55 years as maximum age of eligibility for its members and the leadership.

Bangla News

Jubo League Chairman Omar Faruk relieved

Omar Faruk Chowdhury has been relieved of his duties as Jubo League Chairman.

Bangla News

Drive against corruption to be continued: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has vowed to continue ongoing drive against terrorism, corruption and militancy, saying no wrongdoing will be tolerated.

Bangla News

Serial killer Babu Sheikh arrested

Police arrested serial killer Babu Sheikh alias Kalu along with two of his associates from Natore rail station area on Saturday evening.

Bangla News

DIG prisons Bazlur Rashid sent to jail

A Dhaka court has sent Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of prisons Bazlur Rashid to jail in a case filed on charges of amassing illegal wealth.

Bangla News

Top Jubo League leaders at Gono Bhaban

Top leaders of Jubo League, youth’s wing of the ruling Awami League (AL), reached Gono Bhaban to take over all directions ahead of 7th congress of the outfit expected to be held November 23.

Bangla News

JCD men allegedly come under attack at DU

Four leaders and activists of BNP’s Jatiyatabadi  Chhatra Dal (JCD) were injured in an attack allegedly by some activists of Muktijuddho Mancha on the Dhaka University (DU) campus near Madhur Canteen on Sunday.

Bangla News

If Menon was minister, would he make the claim: Quader

About Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon’s claim that people could not cast their votes in the last parliamentary elections, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has questioned whether he would have made the claim had he been a minister.

Bangla News

4 killed in clash between police, locals in Bhola

At least four people have been killed in a clash between the locals and members of police at Borhanuddin upazila in Bhola district.

Bangla News

DIG Bazlur Rashid arrested

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of prisons Bazlur Rashid.

Bangla News

Walton manufactures eco-friendly products: Environment Minister

Terming the manufacturing process and the overall environment of Walton factory as fully impressive, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry Md. Shahab Uddin has noted that Walton is manufacturing good quality and eco-friendly products.

Bangla News

Report on BB heist case on Nov 20

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

Bangla News

13.05pc pass DU ‘Ka’ unit admission test

Some 13.05 per cent candidates have passed the ‘Ka’ unit admission test of Dhaka University for the academic session 2019-2020.

Bangla News

‘Drug addict’ son ‘kills’ mother in Bagerhat

A ‘drug addicted’ youth has ‘killed’ his mother in Basabati area of Bagerhat town on Sunday morning.

Bangla News

Saturday 19 October 2019

Seven new judges appointed to High Court

The government has appointed seven new judges to the High Court.

Bangla News

Fare increase suspended as unrest continues in Chile

Chile's President Sebastián Piñera has suspended a rise in metro fares that sparked protests across the country.

Bangla News

Two ‘drug traders’ killed in Cox’s Bazar

Two suspected drug dealers have been killed in separate two ‘gunfights’ with BGB and police in Cox's Bazar's Teknaf upazila.

Bangla News

Child slaughtered in Cumilla

A 10-year old boy has been slaughtered by miscreants in Cumilla sadar upazila.

Bangla News

Juba League expels Rajib

Juba League has expelled its leader Tarequzzaman Rajib, also councillor of ward-33 (Mohammadpur) of Dhaka North City Corporation.

Bangla News

Woman slaughtered in Bandarban

A woman has been slaughtered by miscreants at Lama upazila in Bandarban district.

Bangla News

Export sectors to get VAT relief on utilities

The export-oriented organizations or the industries in Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZ) will get exemption from payment of value-added tax (VAT) on utility services like gas, water and electricity bills.

Bangla News

Newlywed woman dies from snake bite

A newlywed woman died from snake bite at Rabrabon village under Dhamrai upazila of Savar, the outskirt of Dhaka, on Saturday noon.

Bangla News

Abrar murder: Shamim, Moaz sent to jail

A Dhaka court has sent Shamim Billah and Moaz Abu Huraira to jail after five days of remand in BUET student Abrar Fahad murder case.

Bangla News

President flies for Japan Sunday

President M Abdul Hamid is set to leave Dhaka Sunday on an eight-day official visit to Japan and Singapore.

Bangla News

Govt mulls separate cell to control mosquito-borne diseases

The government is mulling to constitute a separate cell to control mosquito and resolve health complications related to mosquito.

Bangla News

DU 'Ka', 'Cha' unit results on Sunday

The admission test results of Dhaka University (DU) 'Ka-unit' under Science Faculty and ‘Cha-unit’ under Faculty of Fine Arts for the academic session 2019-2020 will be published on Sunday.

Bangla News

Honest, qualified persons to be made leaders: Nasim

Awami League Presidium Member Mohammed Nasim said that honest and qualified persons will be made leaders in the next conference of the party.

Bangla News

‘Youths getting involved with militancy from radicalization’

Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) Chief Monirul Islam has said that those are being held or arrested as militant suspects, they were somehow involved with militancy earlier.

Bangla News

E-Commerce Company “Slidesbd.com” launched

Slidesbd  https://www.slidesbd.com/ began its journey in Bangladesh to provide the best quality of slides, sneakers, sweatpants and other casual clothing items from the authentic manufacturer of China and Vietnam.

Bangla News

Mother, son killed in Barishal road crash

A woman and her son were killed and injured four others in a road accident on Patuakhali-Barishal-Dhaka highway on Saturday noon.

Bangla News

JnU VC not attending Jubo League meeting at Gono Bhaban

Vice Chancellor (VC) of Jagannath University (JnU) Dr Professor Mijanur Rahman is not attending Jubo League meeting scheduled to be held at Prime Minister's official residence Gono Bhaban on Sunday.

Bangla News

‘No wrongdoer will be spared’

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has reiterated that none will be spared if anyone is found involved in wrongdoing, irregularity, corruption and casino business.

Bangla News

Two women killed in Jhenidah road crash

Two women were killed and seven people were injured as a truck hit a human hauler in Laudia area of Jhenidah sadar upazila on Saturday morning.

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Two killed in collision between two trucks

Two people have been killed in a collision between two trucks at Bahubal upazila in Habiganj district.

Bangla News

Chile’s capital in state of emergency aimd unrest

A state of emergency has been declared in the Chilean capital, Santiago, after protests sparked by increased metro ticket prices turned violent.

Bangla News

Germany urged to presssure Myanmar on Rohingya issue

Bangladesh has urged Germany to put pressure on Myanmar so that they can start taking their nationals back.

Bangla News

Friday 18 October 2019

Amitabh Bachchan discharged from hospital

Amitabh Bachchan, who was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday night, was discharged on Friday.

Bangla News

Over 100 traders become pauper in Chattogram market fire

Over 100 traders have become pauper as a devastating fire broke out at Jahur Hawkers Market in Chattogram city has burned down their shops and valuables.

Bangla News

Imam murdered in Gaibandha

An imam of a mosque has been murdered at Sadullapur upazila in Gaibandha district.

Bangla News

Di Maria scores twice in PSG win

Angel di Maria scored twice as Ligue 1 leaders Paris St-Germain beat nine-man Nice.

Bangla News

Juba League leader arrested in Satkhira

Detective Branch (DB) of police has arrested a Juba League leader in a human trafficking case on Friday night in Satkhira.

Bangla News

Jahur Market in Chattogram catches fire

A devastating fire broke out at Jahur Hawkers' Market at Kotwali Thana of the Chattogram port city early Saturday.

Bangla News

Body found at Dhamrai

Police has recovered the dead body of an unidentified man from Dhamrai in Dhaka.

Bangla News

Barcelona hit by fresh clashes amid general strike

Fresh clashes between riot police and protesters have broken out in Barcelona amid continuing anger over the jailing of Catalan separatist leaders.

Bangla News

62 killed in Afghan mosque blast

An explosion rocked a mosque in eastern Afghanistan as dozens of people gathered to offer Friday players, causing the roof to collapse and killing 62 worshippers, provincial officials said.

Bangla News

Selim Pradhan put on fresh remand

A Dhaka court put Salim Pradhan, alleged kingpin behind online casino business in the country, and two of his cohorts on a three-day fresh remand.

Bangla News

No mercy for child repressors: PM

Issuing a strong warning against child repression, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said those involved in killing and torturing children must face ‘toughest’ punishment.

Bangla News

PUBG banned in Bangladesh

Online game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) has been banned in Bangladesh.

Bangla News

Detained Indian fisherman in jail

A court in Rajshahi sent the Indian fisherman Pranab Mandal to jail on charges of illegal fishing in Bangladesh maritime territory.

Bangla News

Shooting incident due to misunderstanding: Home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said the exchange of fire between BGB and BSF along Rajshahi border took place due to misunderstandings.

Bangla News

Artist Kalidas Karmakar dies

Eminent painter Kalidas Karmakar passed away on Friday. He was 75.

Bangla News

Discussion on Juba League on Sunday: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said that age limit for Juba League leaders and members and other relevant issues will be discussed at the Ganabhaban on Sunday.

Bangla News

Satellites to monitor whale strandings from space

Scientists developing techniques to count great whales from space say the largest ever recorded mass stranding event was probably underestimated.

Bangla News

Fat found in overweight people's lungs

Fatty tissue has been found in the lungs of overweight and obese people for the first time.

Bangla News

One held with 130 gold bars at Chattogram airport

Customs Intelligence officials have detained a passenger with 130 gold bars from Hazrat Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram.

Bangla News

Thursday 17 October 2019

Amitabh Bachchan hospitalised

Shahenshah of Bollywood Amitabh Bachchan has recently been rushed to a city hospital after experiencing some liver problem.

Bangla News

Two crushed under bus in Jashore

Two people died as a bus ran over them at Nawapara in Jashore on Friday morning.

Bangla News

US, Turkey agree on Turkish ceasefire with Syrian Kurds

Mike Pence, the vice president of the United States, said Washington and Ankara have agreed on a five-day ceasefire in Turkey's attacks on Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria.

Bangla News

Walton gets manufacturing achievement award

The Bangladeshi multinational electronics brand Walton has been honoured with ‘Manufacturing Achievement Award’ for its outstanding contribution to the ‘Digital Bangladesh’ establishment through producing various sorts of digital devices.

Bangla News

Robber suspect killed in Mymensingh ‘gunfight’

A suspected robber was killed in a reported gunfight with DB police in Mymensingh on Friday midnight.

Bangla News

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 Friday.

Bangla News

Sheikh Russel’s birthday today

The 56th birthday of Shaheed Sheikh Russel, youngest son of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, is being observed today (Friday).

Bangla News

‘Drug trader’ killed in Joypurhat ‘gunfight’

Aminul Islam Kaset, an accused in 12 drug-related cases, has been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Panchbibi upazila of Joypurhat district.

Bangla News

Turkey to suspend Syria offensive

Turkey has agreed to a ceasefire in northern Syria to let Kurdish-led forces withdraw.

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BCB sacks two coaches for not playing leg-spinner in NCL

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has replaced Dhaka Division and Rangpur Divisional coaches in the ongoing National Cricket Council (NCL).

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Mominul Huq Sayeed suspended as councillor

Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD) and Cooperatives Ministry has decided to suspend AKM Mominul Huq Sayeed as councillor of ward no. 9 of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).

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Writ on Feni river-water sharing deal

A writ petition has been filed with the High Court (HC) on Feni river water sharing agreement between Bangladesh and India.

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BCB includes Sunny, Al-Amin to T20 squad for India tour

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member squad for India tour of three-match T20 series.

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Amit Saha remanded again, Toha sent to jail

A Dhaka court has placed Amit Saha, one of the accused of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) student Abrar Fahad murder case, on a fresh three-day remand.

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ACC files case against Prince Moosa, four others

The Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated a case against controversial businessman Moosa Bin Shamsher alias Prince Moosa on charges of forging the registration documents of a car imported under the 'Carnet de Passage' facility.

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HC stays Tk 125.8bn payment of Grameenphone to BTRC

The High Court has stayed a court order requiring Grameenphone to pay Tk 125.8bn in a disputed audit claim made by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)  for two months.

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‘A leader used to get Tk 10 lakh monthly from casino’

Former Jubo League leader Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat, an alleged kingpin of the illegal casino business in the capital, disclosed names of people who were involved in business.

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‘Those create unrest on hills to be uprooted’

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina signed a deal to establish peace in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

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ACC to probe into Rooppur pillow scam

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will  investigation against those who were involved in  graft while purchasing furniture, pillow and other household items for Green City housing project under Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Project.

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3 ‘Neo-JMB men’ held in capital

The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested three suspected members of banned militant group ‘Neo JMB’ from Gabtoli area in the capital on Wednesday night.

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Book festival at SUST

A ten-day-long book festival under the title of ‘KIN Book Festival-2019’ organised by KIN, one of the voluntary organisations of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), is underway on the campus.

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Primary teachers observing work abstention programme

Primary teachers are oberving full day work abstention today (Thursday) in all primary schools across the country to press home their demands including implementation of 10th and 11th grade in pay scale for them.

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Wednesday 16 October 2019

Sheikh Hasina invited for Bangladesh-India Test at Eden

President of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) Sourav Ganguly, who is taking over the control of the BCCI for the next 10 months, has invited Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her India counterpart Narendra Modi for the upcoming India Vs Bangladesh cricket Test match, to be held at the Eden Gardens from November 22 to 26.

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Nasa unveils new spacesuit for next Moon landing



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Microphone could be used to diagnose ‘noisy’ arthritic knees

Technology used by engineers to listen for faults in bridges could be used to diagnose "noisy" arthritic knees, a study suggests.

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Two ‘drug traders’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’

Two suspected drug dealers have been killed in a reported gunfight with police in Cox's Bazar's Teknaf upazila.

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FIFA president Infantino arrives in Dhaka

FIFA President Giovanni Vincenzo Gianni Infantino arrived at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka Weddesday midnight as part of his Asia tour.

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4 killed as major 6.4-magnitude quake hits Philippines

At least four people including a child have been killed and more than two dozen people injured after a powerful earthquake in the south of the Philippines.

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35 dead in traffic accident in Medina

Thirty-five foreigners were killed and four others injured after a bus crashed with another heavy vehicle in western Saudi Arabia, state media said on Thursday.

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13 cops killed in Mexico cartel ambush

Thirteen Mexican police officers were killed in an ambush Monday in Michoacan, according to local authorities in the violent western state.

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Turkey-Syria offensive ‘not our problem: Donald Trump

President Donald Trump has said it is "not our problem" if Turkey enters Syria, calling the former US allies the Kurds "no angels".

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ACC summons 9 officials of health department

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) summoned nine officials of Directorate General of Health for quizzing.

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BBC reveals 100 most inspiring women around world

The BBC has revealed its list of the 100 most inspiring and influential women around the world for 2019.

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PM urges to be responsible to avert road crashes

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon all including the drivers and pedestrians to be responsible in using the roads to avoid accidents while opening a number of development projects.

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Abrar was not allowed to drink water: Sadat

ASM Nazmus Sadat, an accused in the BUET student Abrar Fahad case said, Abrar was not allowed to drink water when he asked for water.

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Plastic pollution is an Imminence for moms & babies

|| Farzana Khalil Rito || Plastics enter the human body through skin, ingestion, and breathing dust.

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Rail routes closure by BNP government was suicidal: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the then BNP government referred to close down rail communication on several routes calling them non-profitable as prescribed by an international organisation which eventually proved suicidal for the nation.

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Students vow to resist terrorism in BUET

The teachers and students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) have taken an oath against terrorism and communal forces on the campus.

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Abrar murder: Sadat put on 5 days remand

A Dhaka court has placed another student of BUET on five-day remand in a case lodged over beating fellow varsity mate Abrar Fahad to death.

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Body found in DU Curzon Hall

Police recovered the hanging body of a man named Selim Hawladar from the Curzon Hall of Dhaka University (DU) in the capital on Wednesday.

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Four to die in Kushtia farmer murder case

A Kushtia court handed down death penalty to four people including his wife in connection with the murder of farmer Hanif Ali Khamaru of the district’s Bheramara.

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Rifat murder: Key accused denied bail

A Barguna court rejected bail petition to the key accused Rakibul Hassan Rifat Farazi in the sensational Rifat Sharif murder case.

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Tuesday 15 October 2019

Former DG of NSI indicted for war crimes

The International Crime Tribunal has framed charges against former acting director general (DG) of National Security Intelligence (NSI) for allegedly committing crimes during the Liberation War.

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PM urges to be responsible to avert road accidents

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon all including the drivers and pedestrians to be responsible in using the roads to avoid accidents while opening a number of development projects.

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SC clears way for journo Shimul murder trial

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the trial court concerned to resume the trial proceedings of journalist Abdul Hakim Shimul murder case in Sirajganj.

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Typhoon Hagibis death toll rises to 74 in Japan

Typhoon Hagibis, which swept across central and eastern Japan on Saturday and Sunday, has claimed at least 74 lives in Japan as of Tuesday as rescuers raced against the clock to locate more than 12 missing people.

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First transgender woman becomes vice-chairman

Sadia Akter Pinky, a transgender woman, has been elected vice-chairman of the Kotchandpur Upazila Parishad in Jhenidah.

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Chaos as Hong Kong ‘state of the union’ disrupted

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam was forced to suspended her annual policy address after being heckled in the city's parliament.

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Gang leader accused in 42 cases killed in ‘gunfight’

Inter-district gang leader was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with detectives while taking preparation for robbery at Ajam Khan market at Chharaitkandi under Sonagazi upazila in Feni early Wednesday.

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Body with hands-legs tied up recovered from river

Body of a man was recovered from Kumar river of Uttar Gangarampur village under Muksudpur upazila in Gopalganj on Tuesday night.

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Russia vows to prevent Turkey-Syria clashes

Russia has said it will not allow clashes between Turkish and Syrian forces, as Turkey's military offensive in northern Syria continues.

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Bangladesh drew India 1-1

Bangladesh drew India 1-1 in the World Cup 2022 and 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifying match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Indian on Tuesday.

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Two more metro rail lines to be built in Dhaka

Two more metro rail lines will be built in Dhaka as the government aims to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.

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16 officials suspended over Rooppur pillow scam

Housing and Public Works Ministry suspended 16 officials for their involvement in graft while purchasing furniture, pillow and other household items for Green City housing project under Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) Project.

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Father, uncle, cousin kill minor Tuhin!

Tuhin Miah, a five-year-old boy whose body was found hanging from a tree in Sunamganj with brutal marks of injury on Monday, was killed by his father, uncle and cousin.

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BUET students call off protest

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) students have suspended their protest.

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Govt, party embarrassed over Abrar murder: Obaidul

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said the murder of BUET student Abrar Fahad is embarrassing for the government and the party.  

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Bangladesh hands over list of 50,506 Rohingyas to Myanmar

Bangladesh handed over a fresh list of 50,506 more Rohingyas to the Myanmar authorities for verification.

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Abrar's younger brother leaves Dhaka College

After the murder of BUET student Abrar Fahad, his younger brother Abrar Fayaz has taken transfer certificate from Dhaka College.

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Nazmus Sadat arrested in Abrar murder case

Police have detained another accused in connection with Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) student Abrar Fahad’s murder.

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BUET protesters’ decision this afternoon

Students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) will brief about their decision regarding on-going demonstration this afternoon.

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Samrat put on 10-day remand

A Dhaka court has placed expelled Jubo League Dhaka South unit President Ismail Hossain Samrat on a 10-day remand in two separate cases.

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Monday 14 October 2019

Bullet-hit body recovered in Laxmipur

Police recovered the bullet-hit body of an unidentified youth in Bakultala area of Laxmipur Sadar upazila early Tuesday.

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5 to die for war crimes in 1971

Five people have awarded with death penalty for their crimes during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971 in Gaibandha.

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BUET protesters to take decision today

Students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) will take a decision about their on-going demonstration today (Tuesday) following the murder of Abrar Fahad inside  Sher-e-Bangla Hall. 

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War Crimes: Verdict against 5 Gaibandha men today

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) will pronounce its judgement today (Tuesday) against five alleged war criminals for their crimes during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971 in Gaibandha.

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‘Robber’ killed in Habiganj ‘gunfight’

A suspected robber has been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Shaestaganj in Habiganj.

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4 ‘pirates’ killed in Sundarbans ‘gunfight’

Four suspected pirates have been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Sundarbans.

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Syrian army heads north amid Turkish advance

Syria's army has started to reach the north of the country, hours after the government agreed to help Kurdish forces facing Turkey.

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Zimbabwe readmitted as ICC member

Cricket chiefs readmitted Zimbabwe as an International Cricket Council member on Monday following a three-month suspension over political interference.

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Mehedi confesses to Abrar murder

Mehedi Hasan Robin, one of the accused in Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) student Abrar Fahad murder case, has given his confessional statement before a Dhaka court.  

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Abrar killers to get highest punishment: PM to Abrar's family

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said she has already directed the law minister to quickly dispose of the BUET student Abrar Fahad killing case.

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