Indian fireworks seized in Habiganj

Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) have seized Indian fireworks worth Tk 4.5 lakh from Dhormoghar area of Madhabpur upazila in Habiganj district.

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Youth stabed dead in Chattogram

A young man named Mohammad Ripon, 28, was stabed dead on the 31st night in port city Chattogram.  

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'Metro Rail will bring change in capital’s traffic system'

Metro Rail Project will bring a change in capital’s traffic system throgh easing the perennial traffic congestion and providing an improved, faster, comfortable and environment-friendly means of public transportation.

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Man hacked to death in front of wife

A man has been hacked to death by miscreants in front of his wife over a land dispute.

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PM inaugurates month-long DITF

The 25th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF- 2020) has begun at Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, adjacent to Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC), in the city.

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Month-long DITF begins today

The 25th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF- 2020) begins today (Wednesday) at Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, adjacent to Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC), in the city.

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2 killed in city

At least two people have been killed in separate two road accidents in the city.

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Happy New Year! Cities across the world welcome 2020

Festivities were held around the world as revellers cheered the advent of the New Year, with Australia, New Zealand and Japan being some of the first countries to bid farewell to 2019.

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Tasnim Fatema promoted to BB’s GM

Tasnim Fatema, Deputy General Manager, Bangladesh Bank Library, has been promoted to the General Manager (Ex-Cadre-Library) of the central.

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Nahida Sobhan appointed Bangladesh High Commission to Jordan

The government has appointed Director General (United Nations wing) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nahida Sobhan as the new High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Jordan.

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Tender of smart card driving license being cancelled

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) is going to cancel tender of its smart card driving license because of incompatibility of necessary documents submitted.

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Walton makes us proud: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has said Walton Group, the country's leading electrical, electronics and home appliances manufacturing and marketing company, has already entered international market with its products.

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Maradona to visit Dhaka

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will visit Dhaka on the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 2020.

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Masud Bin Momen made new Foreign Secretary

Masud Bin Momen has been made Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh as the country’s longest-serving Foreign Secretary - M Shahidul Haque – has gone on retirement.

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Perera Joins Sri Lanka Army

Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera has joined the Sri Lanka Army as a Major. The 30-year-old cricketer confirmed the news via Twitter and said that he accepted an invitation of Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva.

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Penney named assistant coach for West Indies

Trevor Penney has been named the assistant coach for the West Indies white-ball teams for two years. He will focus on the team's fielding in this period, starting anuary 2, 2020, when preparations for the home series against Ireland begin.

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Ex-Nissan chief flees Japan for Lebanon

The embattled former auto titan Carlos Ghosn has left Japan for Lebanon to escape what he called a "rigged Japanese justice system."

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Deepika challenges Priya in winking

Deepika Padukone is on a promotional spree for her upcoming film, Chhapaak, and has been giving fans a sneak peek into the making of the Meghna Gulzar directorial. The actor has now shared third video in her ‘DPisms’ series.

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95.50pc pass PEC, Ebtedayee 95.96pc

The results of this year`s Primary Education Completion (PEC) and Ebtedayee Examinations have been published.

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Girls ahead in the JSC-JDC results

Girls have shown good results in the Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations.

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Atiqul Islam submits nomination

The ruling Awami League nominated mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) polls Atiqul Islam submitted his nomination on Tuesday noon, very last date of nomination submission according to the scheduled announced by Election Commission (EC).

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GPA-5 achievers increase

The number of GPA-5 achievers in this year’s Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations has increased from the previous year’s results.

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20th span of Padma Bridge being installed today

The 20th span of the Padma Bridge is being installed today (Tuesday) at Jajira point, making 3 kilometers of the bridge visible.

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5243 institutions achieve 100pc pass record

A total of 5243 educational institutions have achieved 100 percent pass rate in this year’s Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations.

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87.90pc pass JSC-JDC

The results of this year`s Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations have been published showing 87.90 per cent pass rate.

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Two police officials withdrawn

Two police officers have been withdrawn from Narayanganj Sadar Model Station over various allegations including harassing local people through false cases.

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How to know JSC, PEC results

The results of PEC and Ebtedayee exams will be available on the websites of the Directorate of Primary Education (www.dpe.gov.bd) and Teletalk (http://dpe.teletalk.com.bd).

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PEC-JSC results handed over to PM

The results of Primary Education Completion (PEC), its equivalent Ebtedayee, and Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations have been handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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Jubo League leader held with huge firearms

Police have detained a Jubo League leader and an arms trader with huge firearms in Joypurhat sadar upazila.

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PEC-JSC results today

The results of Primary Education Completion (PEC), its equivalent Ebtedayee, and Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations are scheduled to be published today (Tuesday).

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Two pirates held in Khulna

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on Monday detained two pirates from Maheshwaripur area of Koyra Upazila upazila in Khulna.

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Woman sent to jail for false rape accusation

A woman was sent to jail for making false rape allegations against her husband.

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Indian Navy bans Facebook use by naval personnel

Indian Navy has issued direction to ban the use of all smartphones and social networking platforms onboard ships and naval bases.

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Pakistan blames India for halting Bangladesh tour

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has accused India of putting pressure on Bangladesh in a bid to try and stop them from touring Pakistan.

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PM mourns death of Syed Muazzem Ali

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of former Bangladesh High Commissioner Syed Muazzem Ali.

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Atiqul to submit nomination form Tuesday

The ruling Awami League nominated mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) polls Atiqul Islam will submit nomination form on Tuesday, very last date of nomination submission according scheduled announced by Election Commission (EC).

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Kamrun Nahar made information secretary

Women and Children Affairs Secretary Begum Kamrun Nahar has been made Secretary of the Ministry of Information.

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Atiqul resigns as DNCC mayor

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam on Monday resigned from his post to contest the upcoming city elections as a mayoral candidate.

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‘Election to be held in free, fair and credible manners’

Rejecting all uncertainties raised by BNP, Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader has said Dhaka city corporation polls would be held in free, fair and credible manners.

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Syed Muazzem Ali no more

Former foreign secretary Syed Muazzem Ali has died at the Combined Military Hospital in the capital.

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Kangana sends legal notice to Forbes

Kangana Ranaut books Forbes India for showing her wrong income in the Top 100 celebrities list while sister Rangoli Chandel backs her sharing the legal notice's picture on Twitter.

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No threat centering 31st night: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said that there is no threat centering 31st night. But anything excessive should not be made. Legal steps must be taken if indiscipline is found there.

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Cops, LDA activists clash

Activists of left-leaning political alliance, Left Democratic Alliance (LDA), have clashed with cops in the capital.

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Man accused in 23 cases killed in ‘gunfight’

A dacoit gang leader named Md. Shahadat Hossain Shapon has died in a ‘gunfight’ with police in Companiganj upazila of Noakhali.

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‘No rooftop celebrations on 31st night’

No celebrations are allowed on the rooftops on the night of December 31 to celebrate the New Year, said DMP Commissioner Mohammad Shafikul Islam.

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Cocktail blast at Madhur Canteen again, 1 hurt

One person was injured as two cocktails exploded near the Madhur Canteen of the University of Dhaka on Monday morning.

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Child killed in road accident, 2 injured

A child named Nayon was killed and two children were injured in a motorcycle accident at Lohagara upazila in Narail on Sunday.

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3 killed in livestreamed Texas church shooting

A gunman opened fire in a church in Texas, fatally shooting two parishioners before being killed by an armed member of the congregation.

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Sagar-Runi murder probe report Feb 10

A Dhaka court has fixed February 12 for the submission of the probe report in the murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi.

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Miscreants attack Upazila Health Complex, 3 hurt

At least three people including a doctor have been injured as miscreants attacked Kapasia Upazila Health Complex in Gazipur on Sunday midnight.

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Man City beat Sheff Utd to bounce back from Wolves defeat

The referee should have stopped the game after getting in the way of a pass which led to Manchester City taking the lead on their way to victory over Sheffield United, says Blades boss Chris Wilder.

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US targets pro-Iran militia bases in Iraq, Syria raids

The United States military said on Sunday it carried out "defensive strikes" in Iraq and Syria against the Kataib Hezbollah armed group, two days after a US civilian contractor was killed in a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base.

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Music director Basudev Ghosh dies

Music director Basudev Ghosh has died.

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AL to celebrate Dec 30 as ‘victory day of democracy’

The ruling Awami League (AL) is set to celebrate December 30 as victory day of democracy across the country.

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Five militants arrested in Khulna

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested five members of banned militant outfit ‘Allahar Dal’ conducting drive in Khulna early Saturday.

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Lalmoni Express narrowly escapes casualty

Dhaka-bound inter-city train Lalmoni Express has narrowly escaped accident as hook of a bogy broke on Sunday.

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Kamrul, Milon JP mayoral candidates in Dhaka city polls

Jatiya Party has picked brigadier general (retd) Kamrul Islamand and Haji Saifuddin Ahmed Milon as its candidates to contest the elections to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) respectively.

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Govt appoints Ahmad Kaikaus as PM’s principal secretary

Senior Secretary of Power Division Dr Ahmad Kaikaus has been made the principal secretary to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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Taposh resigns as MP

Ruling Awami League lawmaker (Dhaka-10) Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh has resigned from parliament.

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Govt works underway to build well-equipped army, says PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government has been working to transform Bangladesh Army into a time-befitting, technologically well-equipped and modern force.

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ACC summons Sheikh Maruf over casino scam

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned former Jubo League presidium member Sheikh Fazlur Rahman Maruf over allegedly amassing wealth illegally and casino business.

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‘35,000 EVMs to be used in Dhaka city polls’

Brig Gen Saidul Islam, Director General of the National Identity Registration Wing of Election Commission (EC), has said that nearly 35,000 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) would be used in two Dhaka city corporation elections

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Mashrafe hands over Walton’s 200% cash voucher to bus driver

M Mahfuzur Rahman: Nasir Hossain, a bus driver of Dhamrai upazila, recently received a 200 percent cash voucher after purchasing a 244 liter Walton refrigerator under the company’s nationwide ongoing ‘Fridge Winter Festival’ offer.

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Walton Refrigerator’s official Facebook page verified

The authorities of popular social networking site Facebook have recognized the official page of Walton Refrigerator, country's most popular refrigerator brand.

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Acceptable, popular candidates nominated: Quader

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader said, nominations were given to the aspirants of Dhaka north and south city corporations elections following the criteria of acceptability and popularity.

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10 symptoms of pneumonia

Pneumonia is a pulmonary condition that causes inflammation of the air sacs in the lungs.

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Gym operator killed in Bagerhat road accident

A gym operator named Kamran Hossain, 25, was killed and three others injured in a road accident in Bagerhat.

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Somalia car bombing death toll rises to 79

A massive car bomb exploded in a busy area of Mogadishu on Saturday, leaving at least 79 people dead and scores injured in Somalia’s deadliest attack in two years.

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Taposh, Atiqul get AL tickets for Dhaka city elections

Awami League (AL) finally nominated Fazle Noor Taposh and Atiqul Islam as mayoral candidates for Dhaka’s two city corporation elections.

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Lowest temperature recorded at 4.5˚C in Panchagarh

The country’s lowest temperature in the season was recorded in Panchagarh at 9:00am on Sunday.

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Motorcyclist killed in Joypurhat road crash

A motorcyclist was killed when his bike collided with another motorbike in Chakbarkat area of Joypurhat sadar upazila on Saturday night.

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Another oil refinery to be set up in Patuakhali

Another oil refinery is going to set up in the country to reduce dependency on oil import. The new one will be composite petroleum refinery.

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3 cocktails blast on DU campus

At least three cocktails were suddenly blasted in front of the Madhur Canteen of the Dhaka University (DU) on Sunday morning.

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Dhaka-Chittagong-Sylhet rail link halted

Train communications on Dhaka-Chittagong-Sylhet route remained suspended following a derailment of a train at Shoshidal rail station area of Cumilla early Sunday.

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Former Bangladesh cricket coach gets knighthood

Former Bangladesh cricket coach also West Indies cricketing great Cuthbert Gordon Greenidge is to conferred with a knighthood.

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Youth held with 500gm heroine in Rajshahi

Police in a drive arrested a young man along with 500 gram of heroine from Godagari upazila of Rajshahi on Saturday.

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City polls to be held in fair, neutral manners: Dr Razzak

Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzak said the upcoming city corporation polls will be held in fair and neutral manners.

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Nur sued under Digital Security Act

Another case has been filed against Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) vice president (VP) Nurul Haque Nur and joint convener of Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council Muhammad Rashed Khan under the Digital Security Act.

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Dhaka declared ‘OIC Youth Capital’

Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) has declared Dhaka as the OIC Youth Capital for 2020.

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Ishraq, Tabith get BNP’s tickets for Dhaka city polls

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) nominated Ishraq Hossain and Tabith Awal as its candidates for the mayoral posts in the upcoming elections to Dhaka south and north city corporations respectively.

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Novoair increases flight to Chattogram, Barishal

Novoair, one of the country’s private carrier, has decided to increase one more daily flight to Chattogram and Barishal routes from January 19.

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‘Journos to be brought under database’

Press Council of Bangladesh Chairman Justice Momtaz Uddin Ahmed said all journalists of the country would be brought under a database.

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Helena Jahangir submits nomination form

Helena Jahangir, chairman of Joyatra Television, has submitted nomination form for the mayoral post in the upcoming Dhaka North City Corporation election.

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Three Muktijuddha Mancha leaders sent to jail

A Dhaka court has sent three Muktijuddha Mancha leaders to jail in a case filed over the attack on Vice President (VP) of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Nurul Haque Nur and his supporters.

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61 killed in Somalia car bomb attack

At least 61 people have been killed and many wounded in a car bomb attack in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Saturday, police and witnesses said.

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PM warns of breaking airport security rules

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday urged air passengers including very important persons (VIPs) to abide by existing security rules and regulations of the airports of the country, issuing a strong warning that errant passengers will be barred from boarding aircraft in future for violating the laws.

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UNGA resolution condemns abuses against Myanmar's Rohingya

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) approved a resolution on Friday strongly condemning human rights abuses against Myanmar's Rohingya and other minorities, including arbitrary arrests, torture, rape and deaths in detention.

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20 houses gutted by fire

About 20 houses have been gutted by fire in Kewa Westkhand area of Sreepur upazila in Gazipur.   

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HSIA’s 3rd terminal project work inaugurated

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday inaugurated the much-awaited construction work of Taka 21,300 crore ‘Third Terminal’ of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital aimed at increasing carrying passenger and cargo capacity manifolds.

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Raushon, GM Quader, Ranga will lead Jatiya Party

Jatiya Party founder HM Ershad’s widow Raushon Ershad has been elected chief patron of the party.

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Woman’s body found in sack

Police have recovered the decomposed body of an unidentified woman, 40, in a sack from Uttar Jamsing area of Savar municipality.

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Husband ‘slaughters’ his wife

A woman named Shilpi Begum has allegedly been slaughtered by her husband at Dorjapurura village of Vawal union of Saltha upazila in Faridpur district. 

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Two sisters killed in Chattogram road accident

Two sisters have been killed and three other family members injured in a road accident in Chattogram.

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Motorcyclist killed in city

A motorcyclist was killed and two injured in a road accident near Hanif Flyover in capital’s Jatrabari area on Friday night.

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There are some challenges: Obaidul

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said that there are some challenges for the Awami League like election manifesto implementation, establishing democratic system and ensuring job for at least one member of a family.

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One killed in ‘gunfight’ in capital

A suspected drug peddler was killed in a ‘gunfight’ between drug peddlers and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in capital’s Badda area on Friday midnight.

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Russia deploys Avangard hypersonic missile system

Russia's first regiment of Avangard hypersonic missiles has been put into service, the defence ministry says.

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Astronomers warn of threat to view of Universe

Astronomers are warning that their view of the Universe could be under threat. From next week, a campaign to launch thousands of new satellites will begin in earnest, offering high-speed internet access from space.

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20 seek nomination to vie for boat in Dhaka city polls

Twenty aspirants have collected nomination forms to contest for Dhaka North and Dhaka South City Corporation polls scheduled to be held on January 30.

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Govt wants to make 13 century-old colleges centres of excellence

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni has said the present government has been working relentlessly to ensure quality of education side by side with its quantity for development of the country through improving skilled human resources.

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Nasim urges not to retreat from midway of city election

Awami League presidium member, also convener of 14-party alliance Mohammad Nasim has urged BNP not to retreat from midway of Dhaka city elections to make it questioned.

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Youth killed after thrown from 9th floor

An unknown youth was killed after thrown from rooftop of an under construction nine-story building at Khurushkul area of Tarabonia Chhara area of Cox’s Bazar sadar.

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Anti-terrorists Students Unity emerges in DU

Anti-terrorists Students Unity, a new alliance of several students organisations, has emerged in Dhaka University (DU) to press home to meet 4-point demand including attack on DUCSU VP Nurul Haque and his associates.

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Chattogram makes giant stride towards play-off

Stand-in captain Imrul Kayes struck a brilliant 53-ball 54 not out as Chattogram Challengers secured a six-wicket win over Dhaka Platoon in the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BBPL) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday.

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PCB blames BCCI for twisting facts over Bangladesh T20Is

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is giving false and misleading impression about Pakistan players being ignored for the T20 games between the Asia XI and World XI, being organized by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to celebrate the birth centenary of 'Bongobondhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founder of Bangladesh.

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Rowshan Patron-in-Chief till death, GM Quader Chairman

Jatiya Party (JP) has finally decided to make Rowshan Ershad patron-in-chief till death while GM Quader Chairman of the party to bring an end of its conflict in leadership and authority.

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AL to nominate popular and acceptable candidate: Quader

Awami League (AL)General Secretary Obaidul Quader said his party is considering popular, acceptable and transparent image holder to nominate candidate for city polls.

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Fishing vessel capsizes in Bay, 10 missing

One person died and 10 went missing after a fishing ship capsized in the Bay of Bengal with 23 crew members on board on Friday morning.

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Popular candidates will get nomination: Obaidul

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said that popular and acceptable candidates will get nomination in mayoral and councilor posts.

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Woman dies after falling from motorcycle

A woman has died after falling from a moving motorcycle in Kushtia.

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Gaibandha-3 MP passes away

Awami League lawmaker Dr Yunus Ali Sarker (Gaibandha-3) passed away at a city hospital on Friday morning at the age of 66.

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Salman Khan turns 54 today

Superstar Salman Khan turns 54 today (Dec 27) and social media is full of wishes for the actor.

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Torture on boy: Cumilla village headman arrested

Police have arrested the village headman who tortured a boy in front of his mother with his hands tied up at Kajiyatal village under Muradnagar upazila in Cumilla district.

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No internet in 21 districts of Uttar Pradesh over CAB protests

Nearly a third of Uttar Pradesh is without internet following violent protests over the new citizenship law in the past few days.

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Travis Head just shut up the critics

The first person on Travis Head’s Christmas card list for 2020 might just be MCG curator Matthew Page.

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Liverpool extend lead in title race after crushing Leicester

Liverpool tightened their grip on the Premier League title race even further as they produced a masterclass to overpower nearest challengers Leicester City at The King Power Stadium to extend their lead to an imposing 13 points.

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Netanyahu claims win in party leadership challenge

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed a "huge win" in a vote that challenged his leadership of the Likud party.

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Plane with 100 people on board crashes in Kazakhstan

A plane with 100 people on board has crashed in Kazakhstan, airport officials say.

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Dense fog: Bus plunge kills 2 in Kishoreganj

At least two people were killed and 40 injured as a bus plunged into a roadside ditch in Kamaliarchar area of Kishoreganj sadar upazila early Friday due to poor visibility caused by dense fog.

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JP presidium members meet: Rowshan tops agenda

Jatiya Party will hold its national council on December 28, as part of its move to strengthen its organizational capacity.

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AL declares full-fledged committee

The full-fledged committee of the Awami League (AL) have been announced.

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Sales starts for OPPO A9 2020 Vanilla Mint Edition

OPPO Bangladesh has commenced the first sale of Vanilla Mint Edition of OPPO A9 2020.  With 8GB RAM and 5000mAh battery, the affordable gaming device comes with BDT 24,990 price tag.

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Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu in party leadership challenge

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is being challenged for the leadership of his party in what is seen as a test of his hold on power.

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Banks in Dhaka to remain open Friday, Saturday

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has asked the banks in Dhaka to remain open on Friday and Saturday centering Dhaka North and South City Corporation polls.  

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‘List of freedom fighters in January’

Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque said, the list of freedom fighters will be published within January.

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Thailand air tickets on Walton elevator booking at REHAB fair

M Mahfuzur Rahman: Multinational electronics giant Walton is providing special facilities for booking of their elevators at the REHAB (Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh) Winter Fair-2019 being held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center in the capital.

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ACC summons engineer of public works dept

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) summoned three persons including additional chief engineer of the Public Works Department on charge of accumulating illegal wealth.

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Cricketers not agreed to play T20s too in Pakistan

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said, the tour in Pakistan will depend on the green signal from the government and wishes of the players.

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Case filed against Nur, 28 others

An 'attempt to murder' case has been filed against vice president of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Nurul Haque Nur and some 28 other persons with Shahbag Police Station.  

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Sayeed Khokon breaks into tears

Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sayeed Khokon broke into tears while collecting nomination form from Awami League on Thursday.

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‘Controversial candidates won’t get nomination’

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said, no controversial candidates will get nomination in mayoral and councilor posts.

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Priyanka gets her 'Bat Mobile' from Nick

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas rang in their Christmas celebrations surrounded by snowy mountains.

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'Bangladeshis can return home through proper procedure'

If any Bangladeshi citizen lives in India, he or she will be brought back to the country following the proper procedure.

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Typhoon kills 16 in Philippines on Christmas Day

A typhoon that swept across remote villages and popular tourist areas of the central Philippines on Christmas Day claimed at least 16 lives, according to disaster agency officials.

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Arjun, Malaika party with her son at family Christmas bash

Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora attended the Christmas party that Malaika’s mother, Joyce, threw in Mumbai.

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Cocktail thrown on DU campus

Miscreants threw a cocktail in front of the Madhur Canteen of the University of Dhaka on Thursday morning.

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7 killed as migrant boats capsizes in Turkey

A boat carrying migrants capsized in a lake in eastern Turkey on Thursday, killing seven people on board, officials said. At least 64 migrants were rescued.

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‘EVM to be used for vote rigging’

BNP nomination seeker Engineer Ishrak Hossain has alleged that EVM will be used in the upcoming Dhaka city polls for vote rigging.

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Steve Smith fires up about dead ball ruling

Steve Smith was involved in a robust exchange with umpire Nigel Llong after a controversial final over before lunch on the first day of the Boxing Day Test.

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Woman’s body found in Habiganj

Police have recovered the body of an unidentified woman, 27, from Habiganj district.

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5.7 degrees Celsius temperature recorded in Panchagarh

The lowest temperature was recorded at 5.7 degrees Celsius in Panchagarh on Thursday morning.

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10 gamblers arrested with equipment in Satkhira

Police have arrested 10 gamblers with equipment from Brahmarajpur Bazar Motor Sramik Club in Satkhira sadar upazila.

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Youth killed while taking selfie

A 25-year old youth has been killed in a motorcycle accident while trying to take a selfie.

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Don’t send Naseem to Under 19 WC: Hafeez to PCB

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez believes young pacer Naseem Shah should not be sent to play in next month’s Under 19 World Cup as he has already played international cricket and needs to work hard “technically and physically” to get better at that level.

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Bangladeshi by birth to be received: Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen, MP, said, Bangladeshis by birth will be received from India.

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PM mourns death of Yasmin Kabir

Awami League president and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Yasmin Kabir, Barguna district unit vice-president of Awami Mahila League.

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RU winter vacation begins on Jan 16

Rajshahi University (RU) is going to a 12 days long winter vacation from January 5 (Sunday) till January 16.

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Two friends die in road accident in Keraniganj

Road mishap claimed lives of two friends who were travelling on a motorcycle in Tegharia area of Keraniganj on Wednesday afternoon.

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Real culprits to be brought under trial: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said the real culprits of attack incident at Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) will be brought under trial. Detectives are working in that way.

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Anderson joins Elite Test Club

James Anderson's return from injury could not be more timely for England, who are still unsure about the make-up of their bowling attack as they head into the first Test against South Africa.

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Stay alert so none can make anarchy using religion: President

President M Abdul Hamid today called upon the people, irrespective of religion, caste and creed, to remain alert so that none can create anarchy in society and misguide youths using religion.

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City polls: 6 collect AL nomination for mayoral race

A total of 6 candidates have collected the nomination forms of Awami League for Dhaka North and South City Corporations mayoral race.

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Govt to provide maximum support in Dhaka city polls: Obaidul

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said, Dhaka North-South City Corporations will be fair. The government will provide maximum support in the polls.

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Journalist out of a job after asking Putin question

Quite why Alisa Yarovskaya is out of a job as a journalist for state TV channel Yamal-Region days after asking a question during the president's annual press conference is unclear.

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Election process needs reformation: EC Mahbub

Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar said if election is precondition for democracy, it needs to be held in free, fair and neutral manner.

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Hazi Selim and 2 others collect AL nomination forms

Three aspirants collected nomination forms to contest for Awami League symbol ‘Boat’ in polls to Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) till noon on Wednesday.

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No EVM in Dhaka city polls if all disagree: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) K M Nurul Huda said Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will not be used in Dhaka city polls if all (political parties) disagree with it.

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Suhel’s surgery successful

A P M Suhel, who sustained serious injury in an attack of leaders and activists of Mukijuddha Mancha at the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU), underwent a successful surgery on the head.

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Possibility of fair polls is very low: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said chances of polls to the two Dhaka city corporations are very low.

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Dense fog disrupts air traffic in Dhaka

Dense fog has disrupted air traffic at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka.

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Lowest temperature recorded at 6.2˚C Panchagarh

This year's lowest temperature has been recorded at 6.2 degrees Celsius in Tetulia upazila of Panchagarh district on Wednesday morning.

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Christmas Day being celebrated today

The Christian community is celebrating the Christmas Day in the country, as elsewhere across the world, on Wednesday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

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Govt to file case if female workers tortured in abroad

The government is considering to file case from now when Bangladeshi female worker will be tortured in abroad.

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Single-digit interest rate from Jan 1

All banks in Bangladesh will charge a maximum of 9 percent interest rate in providing industrial loans from January 1 next.

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T20Is first, decision on Tests after that- BCB on Pakistan tour

Despite the tough stance adopted by the PCB on Bangladesh's unwillingness to play Test cricket in Pakistan, the BCB has reiterated that as things stood, it could only give the go-ahead to a T20I series in the country.

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Mother, son among 3 killed in road crash

Three people, including a woman and her son, were killed and two others wounded when a truck hit a CNG-run auto rickshaw in Bheramara of Kushtia on Tuesday afternoon.  

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ACC slaps travel ban on Awal couple

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has issued letter to impose travel ban on former Awami League lawmaker of Pirojpur-1 AKMA Awal and his wife Laila Parvin.

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Why appointment of JP Chief should not be declared illegal: HC

The High Court has issued a rule asking the authority concerned why the appointment of GM Quader as the Jatiya Party chairman should not be declared illegal.

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Fixture of Bangladesh-Ireland ODI series announced

Ireland have announced fixture of ODI series against Bangladesh to be played in 2020.

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PEC-JSC results on Dec 30

The results of Primary Education Completion or PEC tests for grade-5 students and Junior School Certificate tests or JSC for grade-8 students and equivalent exams will be published on December 31.

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6th session of 11th parliament on Jan 9

The 6th session of the 11th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) will begin at 4:00pm on Thursday (January 9).

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Shakib in Cricket Australia’s ODI team of the decade

As the cricketing fraternity bids adieu to 2019 and welcome 2020, Cricket Australia (CA) analyzed statistics and picked their ODI XI of the decade.

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Repeated attacks on Nur to be investigated: Home Minister

Mentioning that those who assaulted DUCSU vice-president Nurul Haque Nur and his followers are being arrested, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said the government will investigate why he is being attacked repeatedly.

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There should not be exams till class-III, says PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the authorities concerned to find out ways for relaxing the load of exams on the primary school students so that they can get more time to play.

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Muktijuddha Mancha GS among 3 remanded

A Dhaka court has placed three Muktijuddha Mancha leaders to a three-day remand each in a case filed over the attack on Vice President (VP) of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Nurul Haque Nur and his supporters.

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Two crushed under train in Kushtia

Two people have been crushed under the wheels of a train at Katdohochar rail crossing under Mirpur upazila in Kushtia district on Tuesday morning.

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‘Drug trader’ killed in ‘gunfight’

A drug trader named Mohammad Rubel was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with RAB in Habib Chara Marine Drive area of Teknaf sadar upazila in Cox's Bazar district early Tuesday.

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Grocer killed in road accident

A grocer named Nur Islam has been killed in a road accident at Fakirhat upazila in Bagerhat district.

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10 get death penalty in murder case

Ten people have been awarded with death penalty for killing shopkeeper Mazharul Islam alias Paltan at Nandail in Mymensingh.

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Lowest temperature recorded in Panchagarh

The lowest temperature was recorded at 9.2 degrees Celsius in Tetulia upazila of Panchagarh on Tuesday morning.

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25 killed in Indonesia bus plunge

At least 25 people died and 14 others were injured after a bus plunged into a ravine in Indonesia, a rescuer said on Tuesday.

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No logic in Bangladesh refusing to play Test series: Pakistan

The Bangladesh board’s top officials have been quoted this week in the media as saying that they will not be playing Tests in Pakistan due to security concerns.

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Attack on VP Nur: Case filed against 43

Police have filed a case against 43 persons over the attack on Vice President (VP) of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Nurul Haque Nur and his supporters.

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Sourav Ganguly reveals 'Super Series' plan

India, England and Australia may overturn the delicately balanced global cricket calendar and play an annual limited-overs tournament among themselves - with one other nation - from 2021 onwards, according to BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.

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One killed in ‘gunfight’ with RAB

A man was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with RAB in Rajapur area under Pabna sadar upazila early Tuesday.

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India appoints senior diplomat Shringla as foreign secretary

The India government has named Harsh Vardhan Shringla, currently serving as India’s ambassador to the US, as the next foreign secretary.

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World 'faces 80% calorie increase by end of century'

The amount of food needed to feed the world's population by the end of the century could increase by almost 80%, a study has suggested.

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Attack on VP Nur: CC camera footages disappeared

Footages of Close Circuit (CC) cameras of the attack on Vice President (VP) of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Nurul Haque Nur and his supporters have gone missing.

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Cabinet approves office of Bangladesh consulate in Florida

The cabinet has approved a proposal for setting up an office of the Consulate General in Florida of the USA in addition to the existing two consulate offices in New York and the embassy in Washington.

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Chinese citizen murder: 2 security guards confess guilt

Two security guards in the building at Banani have murdered Chinese businessman Gao Jianhui, 43.

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Businessman killed in Gazipur, one held

A businessman was killed at Chandona Purbo Para area under Gazipur City Copration (GCC) on Sunday midnight.

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Mushfiq in Fox Sports Test XI of the decade

Bangladesh wicketkeeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim made Fox Sports Test XI of the decade.

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We don’t support this kind of attack: Info Minister

Information Minister Hasan Mahmud opined, “Investigation will be conducted over the attack on Ducsu VP Nurul Haque Nur. It was an unexpected incident. We don’t support this kind of attack.”

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Mamun-Turjo in DB custody

Al Mamun, general secretary of a faction of Muktijuddha Mancha, and Yeasir Arafat Turjo, general secretary of its Dhaka University unit, have been held over the attack on Vice President (VP) of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Nurul Haque Nur and his supporters.

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BSTI cancels licences of 13 companies

Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI), has revoked licences of 13 companies.

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Saudi court sentences five to death over Khashoggi murder

A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced five people to death for the murder of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi last year, the public prosecutor has said.

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Indian actress Sadaf Jafar arrested

Despite widespread outrage over the arrest of actress, politician and activist Sadaf Jafar during Thursday's massive protest against the amended Citizenship Act in Lucknow and allegations of severe assault in the custody, the police have claimed that they have "enough proof" against her.

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Attack on VP Nur: GS of Muktijuddha Mancha held

Police on Monday held two leaders of Muktijuddha Mancha over the attack on Vice President (VP) of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Nurul Haque Nur and his supporters.

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Action against them who attacked Nur: Quader

Organisational and administrative actions will be taken against the persons who attacked DUCSU Vice President Nurul Haque Nur and his supporters.

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If Russia puts pressure, Myanmar will take back Rohingyas’

If Russia uses its influence on Myanmar and put pressure, Naypyidaw can take back its people currently living in Cox’s Bazar camps.

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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 263 runs in Karachi

Pakistan secured an emotional 1-0 series win against Sri Lanka on Monday, needing only 16 deliveries to claim the last three wickets en route to a thumping 263-run victory in the second and final test in Karachi.

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Zafar Iqbal’s birthday today

Today is the 67th birthday of writer and educationist Muhammed Zafar Iqbal.

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Ex-CJ Mahmudul Amin’s namaz-e-janaza held

The namaz-e-janaza of retired chief justice Mahmudul Amin Choudhury was held on the Supreme Court premises on Monday morning.

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Report on BB heist case on Jan 23

A Dhaka court has set January 23 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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Casino business: ACC grills 3 engineers

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has grilled three engineers on charge of abetting GK Shamim and others in getting tenders and running illegal casino business.

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Farabi’s health condition improves

The health condition of Tuhin Farabi, who was injured during attack on DUCSU Vice President Nurul Haque Nur, has improved.

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'Drug trader' killed in Noakhali ‘gunfight’

A suspected drug trader named Monir Hossain alias Kosai Monir has been killed in a ‘gunfight’ in Hatpukura area under Chatkhil upazila in Noakhali district.

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Sanjid is ISKCON member: Nur

DUCSU Vice President Nurul Haque Nur has said that the Dhaka University unit President of Chhatra League Sanjit Chadro Das is a ISKCON member and an active member Indian intelligence agency RAW.

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Farabi on life support

Tuhin Farabi, 24, who was injured during attack on DUCSU Vice President Nurul Haque Nur, has been put on life support.

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Boeing astronaut Starliner capsule lands after incomplete mission

The Boeing company has cut short the uncrewed demonstration flight of its new astronaut capsule.

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Sakib al Hasan in Wisden’s ODI team of decade

Bangladesh cricketer Sakib al Hasan has been named in the Wisden cricket magazine’s men’s ODI team of the decade following his brilliant performances over the last 10 years in the 50-over format.

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TCB to sell onion at Tk 35 per kg from Monday

Amid the overheated onion market, state-owned Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has decided to start selling onion at Tk 35 per kg across the country from Monday.

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Asahi Shimbun features success of Bangladeshi disabled teen

The Asahi Shimbun, the world’s most read newspaper, has featured success of Bangladeshi handicapped teen.

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No detention centres in India, says Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has denied that there were any detention centres in India, and implied that the nationwide rollout of citizens' list -- a matter referred to repeatedly by his home minister Amit Shah -- may not be happening.

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Cold wave kills 5 in Moulvibazar

At least five people, mostly poor, have died during a cold snap in Kamalganj upazila in Moulvibazar.

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By-polls to Chattogram-8: Bablu not to contest polls

Jatiya Party nominated candidate Ziauddin Ahmed Bablu has confirmed that he will not be contesting the by-elections to Chattogram-8.

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Dhaka city polls on Jan 30

Polls of two city corporations of Dhaka will be held on January 30, 2020 simultaneously, according schedule announced on Sunday.

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Exam schedule of expelled PEC students announced

The authority has set Dec 24, 26 and 28 for the expelled students to retake the Primary Education Completion and Ebtedayee exams in line with a High Court order over the matter.

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Cuba appoints its first prime minister in 40 yrs

Cuba’s first prime minister in more than four decades- long-serving tourism minister Manuel Marrero - took office Saturday as the country resurrected a post last held by Fidel Castro.

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VP Nur attacked in DUCSU office, 20 injured

Vice-president of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) Nurul Haque Nur came under an attack reportedly by some activists of Muktijoddha Mancha on Dhaka University (DU) campus on Sunday.

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“Abed was unnatural friend of the poor”

Former Caretaker Government Adviser Akbar Ali Khan has said “Sir Fazle Hasan Abed was an unnatural friend of the poor.”

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Rajib’s death: Probe report submission Feb 1

A Dhaka court on Sunday fixed February 1 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.

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Prime Minister visits winter parade

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina  addressed a ceremony at the parade ground of the Bangladesh Naval Academy (BNA), Chattogram marking the President Parade 2019 of the passing out cadets of ‘Midshipman-2017 AAlfa’ and ‘Direct Entry Officer-2019 bravo’ courses arranged by the Bangladesh Naval Academy.

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Fazle Hasan Abed buried beside wife’s grave

BRAC founder Sir Fazle Hasan Abed was buried beside the grave of his wife Aeyesha Abed at Banani graveyard in the capital on Sunday noon.

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Unknown man crushed under train

An unknown man has been crushed under the wheels of a train at Kalihati in Tangail district.

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Fazle Hasan Abed's namaz-e-janaza held

The namaz-e-janaza of BRAC founder and chair emeritus Sir Fazle Hasan Abed was held at Army Stadium on Sunday noon.

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President, PM pay tributes to Sir Fazle Hasan Abed

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have paid tributes to BRAC founder and chair emeritus Sir Fazle Hasan Abed.

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Dhaka city polls schedule likely today

The Election Commission (EC) is expected to announce the schedule for the polls to the Dhaka North and South city corporations today (Sunday).

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Sir Fazle Hasan’s body taken to Army Stadium

BRAC founder Sir Fazle Hasan’s body has been taken to the Army Stadium in Dhaka in the city so that people can pay their last tributes to him.

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Man accused in 13 cases killed in ‘gunfight’

A man accused in over 13 cases has been killed in an alleged shootout with police at Sonaimuri in Noakhali district.

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Amit also broke hand of Ovi

Amit Saha, one of the accused in Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) student Abrar Farhad murder case, also broke hand of another student Shakhawat Hossain Ovi.

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Liverpool clinch first Club World Cup

Roberto Firmino struck in extra time to hand Liverpool a first Fifa Club World Cup triumph as Jurgen Klopp's side eventually ended the resistance of Brazilian champions Flamengo in Qatar.

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Khulna University’s 6th convocation today

Khulna University has taken all necessary preparations to hold its 6th convocation today (Sunday).

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Dreamliner `Sonar Tori’ arrives in Dhaka

A new Dreamliner named `Sonar Tori’ Boeing 787-9 of Biman Bangladesh Airlines has landed at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday evening.

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RAB arrests two rapists in Dinajpur

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-13 conducted drives and arrested two suspected rapists from Dinajpur on Saturday.

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2 women raped in Moulvibazar, 7 arrested

Two housewives were raped at Kamalganj upazila in Moulvibazar.

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Over 4000 cattle affected by LSD in Faridpur

More than 4000 cows in Faridpur have been affected by lumpy skin disease (LSD), triggering panic among farmers.

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Fletcher hits maiden century of Bangabandhu BPL

Sylhet Thunder’s West Indian batting-star Andre Fletcher recorded the first century of the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) against Khulna Tigers at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Saturday.

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Cold wave grips Dhaka

A sudden drop in temperature due to cloudy sky and dense fog has led the city dwellers reach for winter cloths. Although cold waves are sweeping over the northwestern part of the country but the temperature in Dhaka has dropped rapidly.   

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Muslim nations consider gold, barter trade to beat sanctions

Iran, Malaysia, Turkey and Qatar are considering trading among themselves in gold and through a barter system as a hedge against any future economic sanctions on them, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Saturday.

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US officially launches new military force for space

President Donald Trump has officially funded a Pentagon force focused on warfare in space - the US Space Force.

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Aaradhya Bachchan looks adorable in sari

Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, is one of Internet's most-favourite star kids, continues to wow them with her cuteness quotient.

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Ferry service resumes on Shimulia-Kathalbari route

The services of water transports including ferry on Shimulia-Kathalbari route in the Padma river has resumed 5 hours after the services was halted last night due to densely fog.

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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 Nalbunia area of Ukhia in Cox’s Bazar early Saturday.

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Dreamliner `Sonar Tori’ on way to Dhaka

A new Dreamliner named `Sonar Tori’ Boeing 787-9 of Biman Bangladesh Airlines has flown on way to Dhaka from Seattle, United State of America (USA).

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New office bearers of Awami League

The Awami League has announced names of partial committee for next three years.

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Hasina President, Obaidul Quader Secretray of AL

The Awami League has re-elected Sheikh Hasina as President and Obaidul Quader as General Secretary.

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Trader hacked to death in Jashore

A trader named Abdur Rahman was hacked to death by miscreants at Mollapara in Jashore over a land dispute on Saturday morning.

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Cigarettes worth Tk 22 lakh seized

The Chattogram Customs House on Friday night seized cigarettes worth around Tk 22 lakh at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram.  

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Dense fog disrupts flights in Chattogram airport

Regular flight operations at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram were disrupted for several hours on Saturday due to dense fog.

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Woman kills father-in-law in Sunamganj

Police have  arretsed a woman for killing her father-in-law at Dowarabazar in Sunamganj.

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Awami League set to elect new committee today

Councillors of ruling Awami League have gathered at the Institute of Engineers to elect the next committee of the party for three years.

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Arsenal appoint ex-captain as head coach

Arsenal have appointed their former captain Mikel Arteta as head coach on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

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60-member JCD committee announced

After long-time announcing names of president and general secretary,  a 60-member partial committee of BNP’s student wing Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) was announced Friday midnight.

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Cannabis-based medicine for epilepsy available on NHS

People with severe epilepsy will be able to access a cannabis-based medicine on the NHS from early next year after it was fast-tracked for use.

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Momen mourns death of BRAC founder Fazle Hasan Abed

Foreign Minister Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen on Friday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of BRAC founder and chair emeritus Sir Fazle Hasan Abed.

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A biographical sketch of Sir Fazle Hasan Abed

Sir Fazle Hasan Abed was born on 27 April in 1936 in Baniachang village of Habiganj district. His father was Siddique Hasan and mother was Syeda Sufia Khatun. Siddique Hasan was the sub-registrar of Habiganj.

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Brac founder Sir Fazle Hasan Abed no more

Brac Founder and Chair Emeritus Sir Fazle Hasan Abed has passed away.

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Youth held with pistol while entering AL council venue

A youth was arrested with pistol while entering the Awami League council venue at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on Friday.

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6 dead in violence in India’s Uttar Pradesh

Six protesters were killed in violence that erupted across Uttar Pradesh over the Citizenship Amendment Act on Friday, the state police have confirmed.

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Strong earthquake jolts India, Pakistan and Afghanistan

An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale today (Friday) hit Afghanistan and tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR and other parts of northern India.

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Bangladesh win gold, 9 other medals in Robot Olympiad

Bangladesh won a gold, two silver and six bronze medals with one technical award in the 21st International Robot Olympiad (IRO) in Thailand on Friday.

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AL works for people’s fate development: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also president of the ruling Awami League, said people’s fate changes when Awami League comes to power. It is only Awami League that gives the country’s people something.

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Khulna Tigers beat Rangpur Rangers by 8 wickets

Khulna Tigers earned an easy 8-wicket win over Rangpur Rangers in their Twenty20 cricket match of the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Friday.

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Farmer killed in Bandarban wild elephant attack

A farmer was trampled to death as a wild elephant attacked him at Chakdhal area of sadar union under Naikhongchhari upazila of Bandarban around 2:00am on Friday.

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England call up Overton and Bess for SA Tests

England have called up fast bowler Craig Overton and off-spinner Dominic Bess as cover for the upcoming four-match Test series in South Africa due to illness to their key players in the camp.

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Ranbir and Shraddha to star in Luv Ranjan's next

Ranbir Kapoor is currently busy with the shooting of his upcoming film Brahmastra with girlfriend Alia Bhatt. Meanwhhile, actor's another new project has been announced.

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PM opens Awami League's national council

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also president of ruling Awami League, inaugurated the 21st National Council of the party at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on Friday afternoon.

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Dozens of Rohingyas including children weep in Myanmar court

Dozens of Rohingya Muslims including children wept in a Myanmar court on Friday as they were brought in to face charges of illegally travelling without proper documents.

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Lowest temperature recorded in Chuadanga

A mild cold wave is sweeping across the country as the mercury dropped slightly, forcing people to limit their outdoor activities in many districts.

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Temperature may increase

The mild cold wave sweeping over the country, especially the north-western regions, may improve after two days.

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Allahr Dal leader held in Gaibandha

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has detained an alleged leader of banned militant organization ‘Allahr Dal’ in Gaibandha.

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Motorcycle driver killed in city

A motorcycle driver was killed in an accident in the city on Thursday midnight.

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Hang Musharraf's body at chowk for 3 days: Pakistan court

A Pakistan special court issued a bizarre but apparently symbolic order for former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on Thursday, saying his corpse should be dragged to parliament and hang for three days if he dies before his execution.

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Citizenship Act protests: Three dead and thousands held in India

Three people have died in India and thousands have been detained amid demonstrations against a controversial new citizenship law.

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Awami League’s 21st National Council begins today

Bangladesh Awami League, the party which waged the Bengali nationalist movement nearly seven decades ago and subsequently steered the country’s 1971 Liberation War, is set to stage its two-day-long 21st National Council at the Suhrawardy Udyan from today (Friday).

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World’s oldest fossil trees uncovered in New York

The earliest fossilised trees, dating back 386 million years, have been found at an abandoned quarry in New York.

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AL does politics to ensure people’s welfare: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the Awami League (AL) will always stay beside the people as it does politics for the welfare of the people.

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Pirate Joynal killed in Cox’s Bazar 'gunfight'

A suspected pirate has been killed in a 'gunfight' with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Cox's Bazar's Moheshkhali upazila.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal, from vendor to cricketer

Yashasvi Jaiswal, a 17-year-old cricketer from Mumbai, was picked by Rajasthan Royals for a whopping Rs 2.40 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 Auction on Thursday.

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26 SPs transferred

In the latest reshuffle in the police administration, 26 superintendents of police (SP) were given new postings.

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Rohingya-Myanmar meeting ends without decision

The third phase meeting of Myanmar and Rohingya representatives has ended without any decision.

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Saif, Rani reunite for ‘Bunty Aur Babli 2’

After spelling magic in ‘Hum Tum’, Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji will be back on screen with Yash Raj Films to play the original ‘Bunty Aur Babli’ in the fully rebooted sequel after 11 long years.

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Walton gets ISO certificates as cell phone manufacturer

Walton, the leading Bangladeshi brand of electronics and technology products, has received the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certificates as cell phone manufacturer.

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Grameenphone serves legal notice to President: Mustafa Jabbar

Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar said Grameenphone has recently sent a legal notice to the Bangladesh President through a legal organization of Singapore.

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Rawshan to be made JP Chairman!

Rawshan Ershad MP is going to become the Jatiya Party Chairman officially. An announcement in this regard would come on December 28 during the party council.

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Eight-year-old Ryan earns $26 million from YouTube

Eight-year-old Ryan Kaji earned US$26 million in 2019 on his YouTube channel, making him the highest-paid creator on the platform, according to a list published Wednesday by Forbes magazine.

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Agencies will face actions for fraudulence: PM

The government will take appropriate measures against the recruiting agencies who are involved in the misdeeds.

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‘No money spent to make Razakars’ list’

Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque has claimed that no money was spent to make the Razakars’ list.

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Probe report in Faruki murder case on Feb 2

A Dhaka court has set February 2 to submit the probe report in the case lodged over murder of Islamic scholar and TV personality Mawlana Nurul Islam Faruki.

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Razakars’ list: Legal notice served to minister, secretary

A High Court lawyer has served a legal notice to Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque and the ministry’s secretary asking them to seek unconditional apology within 24 hours for inclusion of freedom fighters’ names in the Razakars’ list.

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Cold wave may continue for three days

A mild cold wave is sweeping over parts of the country, and it may continue for next three days.

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Casino business: ACC grills 4 engineers

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has grilled four executive engineers on charge of abetting GK Shamim and others in getting tenders and running illegal casino business.

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3 crushed under truck

At least three people were killed as a truck ran over a CNG-run auto-rickshaw at Tarakanda in Mymensingh on Thursday morning.

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Four members of Ansarullah Bangla Team held

Four active members of banned militant group Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) have been arrested in the city.

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Ancient humans survived longer than we thought

An ancient relative of modern humans survived into comparatively recent times in South East Asia, a new study has revealed.

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Motor neurone disease ‘linked to cholesterol’

Scientists say they have discovered a possible underlying cause of the neurological disorder, motor neurone disease (MND).

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Vegans need to be aware of B12 deficiency risk

Experts are warning that people eating a vegan diet need to make sure they get enough B12 - because the risk of deficiency is "not a myth".

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Trump becomes third president to be impeached

Donald Trump has become the third US president in history to be impeached by the House of Representatives, setting up a trial in the Senate that will decide whether he remains in office.

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Gold prices up again by Tk1,166 per bhori

The prices of gold in the local market have increased again by Tk 1,166 per bhari (11.664 grams).  

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PM express dissatisfaction over Razakars’ list

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed dissatisfaction as the names of freedom fighters’ found in Razakars’ list.

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3 fake job providers held in Dhaka

Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) have detained three frauds of a gang of fake jobs providers from Pathantuli area of Chattogram.

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3 killed in Jashore road crash

At least three people were killed in two separate road crashes on Jashore-Khulna highway in Jashore district on Wednesday.

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Bangladeshi national arrested in Malaysia

Police arrested a Bangladeshi man, believed to be mentally unsound, after he showed aggressive behaviour while armed with a knife at Jalan Bukit Bintang in Malaysia yesterday.

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Razakars’ list withheld, new list on March 26

Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq said that the list of Razakars’ has been withheld. The fresh list will be published on March 26.

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Daily Sangram Editor lands in jail

A Dhaka court has sent the editor of the Daily Sangram newspaper editor Abul Asad, to jail in a case filed under Digital Security Act.

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Court directs Sumon not to write FB post over court issues

The High Court (HC) directed Barrister Sayedul Haque Sumon not to provide Facebook post over judiciary department and lawyers.

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ACC bars 25 persons from leaving country

Corruption Commission (ACC) has asked the immigration police to remain alert so that 25 persons including Azimpur maternity and child health training institute caretaker Israt Jahan cannot leave the country.

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Tipu appeals to remove his name from Razakars’ list

International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) chief prosecutor Advocate Golam Arif Tipu has appealed to the ministry of home and ministry of liberation war affairs to remove his name from the published list of Razakars’.

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Namaz-e-janaza of PM's Military Secretary Thursday

The namaz-e-janaza of Military Secretary to the Prime Minister Major General Mia Mohammad Zainul Abedin Bir Bikram will be held on Thursday morning.

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Smart card distribution among Kaliganj Freedom Fighters

Local office of Election Commission (EC) has begun smart card distribution among Freedom Fighters on the occasion of Victory Day at Kaliganj upazila in Gazipur.

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PM instructs to amend Razakar list: Quader

Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has instructed the Ministry of the Liberation War Affairs to amend the recently published Razakar list that sparked squarely criticism across the country.

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Keraniganj fire death toll rises to 20

The death toll of Keraniganj plastic factory fire has climbed to 20, as another victim succumbed to burn injuries at the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery on Wednesday noon.

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HC finally stays certificate of justice’s son

The High Court (HC) has finally stayed lawyer certificate of Jumman Siddique, son of HC Justice Abu Zafar Siddique.

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Bappa Majumder becomes father of baby girl

Popular singer and musician Bappa Majumder has become father.

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Bowling coach Langeveldt quits

Charl Langeveldt, the bowling coach of Bangladesh cricket team, has submitted his resignation letter to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) less than five months into his two-year contract with the BCB.

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Two arrested over Chinese national murder

Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested two persons in connection with Chinese national Gao Jianhui, 43, in the capital’s Banani.

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Ireland's visa so easy to get! (Part-VI)

Uday Hakim, back from Dublin (Ireland): I have got the passport in hand. Studying the passport, I have seen that the authorities provided me the visa but for a short time. It’s for a month only.

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No trial even 21 yrs after actor Sohel Chowdhury’s murder

Film star Sohel Chowdhury’s murder has seen no trial even 21 years after the incident.

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BPL drone lost

An expensive drone camera got lost during the match between Khulna Tigers and Rajshahi Royals in the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

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32 BCL leaders relieved

The ruling Awami League-backed student body Bangladesh Chhatra League on Tuesday night relieved 32 leaders, including 18 vice-presidents, of their duties.

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Housewife killed over land dispute

A woman was killed over land dispute at Sultanpur village under Kapasia upazila in Gazipur on Tuesday afternoon.

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Millions of Muslim refugees could flee India: Imran Khan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday that millions of Muslims could flee India due to the curfew in the disputed territory of Kashmir and India’s new citizenship law, creating “a refugee crisis that would dwarf other crises.”

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‘Remittance inflow to surge 21 billion dollar’

Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Imran Ahmed said “Around 1 crore Bangladeshi nationals are currently working in foreign countries. Sending remittance, they are playing an important role in country’s economy.

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Govt likely to amend list of Razakars

The government is going to amend the list of Razakars' after it drew huge criticism.  

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PM's Military Secretary Joynul Abedin dies

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's military secretary Major General Mia Mohammad Joynul Abedin passed away at a hospital in Singapore on Tuesday afternoon.

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Mushfiq's 96 off 51 balls gives Khulna 2nd consecutive win

Khulna Tigers registered their second consecutive win in the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Tuesday beating Rajshahi Royals by five wickets at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

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Father, son killed in Savar roar crash

A man and his son were killed after an unidentified vehicle hit their motorcycle on Dhaka-Aricha highway on Tuesday.

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Bangabandhu’s close aid Mojibul Haque named in Razakar list!

Mojibul Haque alias Naya Bhai, one of the close aids of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was named in the Razakar list recently published by the Liberation War Affairs Ministry.

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VP Nur attacked in DU campus

Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) Vice-President, Nurul Haque Nur, and his companions have been reportedly attacked by some unknown miscreants in the Dhaka University campus.

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Ex-Malaysia PM ordered to kill model, convicted killer claims

A former Malaysian policeman who was convicted of killing Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu claimed that he acted on the orders of then deputy prime minister Najib Razak, a shocking allegation dismissed by the latter as a conspiracy to defame him.

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Home Minister suggests to verify list of Razakars

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has suggested the Liberation War Affairs Minister to publish the list of Razakar again after scrutinizing names of it.

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Name found in Razakar list: Golam Arif Tipu expresses discontent

International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) chief prosecutor Advocate Golam Arif Tipu has expressed his discontent as his name was published in the Razakar list released by the Liberation War Affairs Ministry.

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Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death for treason

General Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan's former military leader, has been sentenced to death at a special court hearing in Islamabad.

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Daughter’s wedding: Father killed in road accident

A motorcycle passenger named Hazi Abul Hasem has been killed as an engine-run trolley hit him at Amla union of Mirpur upazila in Kushtia on Tuesday morning.

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Int’l community urged to put pressure on Myanmar

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam has urged the international community to put pressure on Myanmar for a ‘durable solution’ to the Rohingya crisis.

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Moon Cinema Hall owner gets Tk 100 crore

The Appellate Division has handed over a cheque for about Tk 100 crore to Moon Cinema Hall owner.

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Death anniversary of Walton’s founding chairman today

The second death anniversary of SM Nazrul Islam, founding chairman of the country's leading electrical, electronics and home appliances manufacturing and marketing company Walton Group, is being observed today (Tuesday).

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Australia announce 14-man squad for ODI series against India

Cricket Australia (CA) announced the new 14-man squad that will travel to India for a three-match ODI series scheduled to be held in January 2020, on Tuesday.

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Destiny chairman, MD’s bail pleas rejected

The Supreme Court has rejected the bail pleas filed by Destiny chairman and managing director in two money laundering cases.

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Two BNP leaders arrested in Narayanganj

Police have arrested Narayanganj district BNP General Secretary Professor Mamun Mahmud and city unit General Secretary ATM Kamal in a case filed over abusing policemen.

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‘Dacoit’ killed in ‘gunfight’

A suspected dacoit has been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Maheshpur upazila in Jhenidah district.

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Europe's Cheops telescope will profile distant planets

Europe will launch a space telescope on Tuesday to study far-off worlds.

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Poorest countries facing both obesity and malnutrition

A third of the poorest countries in the world are dealing with high levels of obesity as well as under-nourishment, which leaves people too thin, according to a report in The Lancet.

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Ireland cancels planned Bangladesh Test due to finances

Ireland have been forced to cancel their planned home Test match against Bangladesh next summer as well as the T20 series against Afghanistan due to “significant financial challenges”.

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President hosts Victory Day reception at Bangabhaban

President M Abdul Hamid and his spouse Rashida Khanom today hosted a reception at Bangabhaban here marking the country’s 49th Victory Day.

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‘Freedom fighter’s name in list of Razakar purposeful’

Mayoral candidate for Barisal city polls, Dr Manisha Chakrabarty said, “My father is a gazetted freedom fighter. However, his name was put in the list of Razakar purposefully.”

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Mamata Banerjee's dare over Indian Citizenship Act

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a massive protest march against the citizenship law in the heart of Kolkata on Monday and dared the centre to dismiss her government, declaring that the law could be enforced in her state "only over her dead body".

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Bangladesh’s economy is in better position: Mustafa Kamal

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said, Bangladesh’s economy is in better position in the context of world.

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PM greets FFs with gifts on Victory Day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday greeted all Freedom Fighters (FFs) of the country on the occasion of the 49th Victory Day.

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Bangabandhu, PM’s photos vandalised in Brahmanbaria

Miscreants attacked the Victory Day programme at Brahmanbaria Zilla Parishad premises on Monday.

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Bangabandhu, PM’s photos vandalised in Brahmanbaria

Miscreants attacked the Victory Day programme at Brahmanbaria Zilla Parishad premises on Monday.

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British High Commissioner greets Bangladeshis on Victory Day

Robert Chatterton Dickson, the British High Commissioner to Dhaka, greeted Bangladeshis on their Victory Day on Monday.

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PM pays homage to Bangabandhu on Victory Day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of the 49th Victory Day.

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No Razakar will be spared: Information Minister

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has said that those who are Razakars and support them will not be spared.

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Victory Day observed in Tokyo

The 49th Victory Day of Bangladesh was observed in Tokyo, Japan on Monday with due respect and festivity.

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Gazipur factory fire: Bodies identified

At least 10 workers were burnt to death in a fire that broke out in a fan factory in Gazipur on Sunday evening.

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Gazipur factory fire: DNA tests being performed

DNA tests are being performed for those bodies that cannot be identified and victims’ family members to hand over the bodies to their relatives.

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Home Minister pays respects to martyred police members

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has paid tributes to the brave police members who valiantly fought for the independence of Bangladesh.

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People rushing to National Memorial

People from all walks of life are moving towards the National Memorial at Savar to pay homage to martyrs who made supreme sacrifices to liberate the country from the clutches of the Pakistan occupation forces fighting a nine-month war in 1971.

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Rape, murder accused killed in ‘gunfight’

An accused of a rape and murder case has been killed in a reported gunfight with police in Faridpur.

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President, PM pay tributes to Liberation War heroes

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Memorial on Monday morning, marking the 49th Victory Day.

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Victory Day today

The nation is celebrating today (Monday) the 49th Victory Day, marking the most precious day when the country was liberated from the Pakistani occupation forces after a nine-month-long bloodstained War of Liberation.

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