Kushtia Correspondent: Three female militants held from a hideout of Veramara in Kushtia have been identified.
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Friday, 30 June 2017
'Gunfight' kills robber in Khulna
Staff Correspondent, Khulna: An alleged robber was killed in a 'gunfight' with police at Chuknagar of the district's Dumuria upazila early Saturday.
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Bangla News
Physician killed in New York hospital attack, 6 injured
International Desk: A gunman has opened fire with an assault rifle inside a hospital in the Bronx borough of New York, killing one doctor and injuring six other people, five of them seriously.
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Bangla News
Huge explosive likely remains in Kushtia militant den
Kushtia Correspondent: Police suspect that there might be remaining a huge cache of explosive inside the militant den cordoned off at Veramara of the district since Friday midnight.
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Bangla News
Gulshan attack: Report delayed for five suspects
Maksudur Rahman: It had been passed one year since the deadly terror attacks were carried on Holey Artisan Bakery in the capital's Gulshan on July 1 last year.
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Bangla News
Three female militants held in Kushtia
Kushtia Correspondent: Three female militants including Neo JMB Aamir Aiyub Bachchu's wife were held in a joint operation conducted by Counter Terrorism unit and Kushtia district police at a house of Bamonparha of the district's Veramar upazila on Friday night.
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Bangla News
People happy but BNP unhappy with budget: Quader
Staff Correspondent: Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said the countrymen are happy but BNP is unhappy with the passage of national budget for the fiscal year 2017-18.
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Bangla News
90 killed in crossfire: ASK
Staff Correspondent: A total of 90 people were killed in crossfire or custody of law enforcement agencies across the country in the last six months.
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Bangla News
Dais made to pay homage to Holey Artisan victims
Staff Correspondent: In order to pay tributes to those killed in the terrorist attack at the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka’s Gulshan area, a dais has been made in front of the restaurant. For this, the restaurant will remain open tomorrow for four hours.
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Bangla News
3 killed in Rangpur road crash
Staff Correspondent: Three people were killed and 10 others injured in a road accident in Taraganj upazila of Rangpur.
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Bangla News
Youth sets himself on fire protesting seizure of his rickshaw
Staff Correspondent, Savar: A 35-year old youth allegedly set himself on fire in protest against the seizure of his battery-run auto-rickshaw in Ashulia area of Savar.
Bangla News
Bangla News
Myanmar refuses visas to UN probe team over Rohingya
International Desk: Myanmar will refuse entry to members of a United Nations investigation focusing on allegations of killings, rape and torture by security forces against Rohingya Muslims, an official has said.
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Bangla News
Sudipto's body recovered from Cox's Bazar sea
Cox's Bazar Correspondent: Members of Bangladesh Navy recovered body of Sudipto Dey, 17, on Friday, three days after he went missing in the Bay of Bengal near the Seagull point of the sea beach on Tuesday.
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Bangla News
BGB man drowned in Teesta buried in Habiganj
Habiganj Correspondent: BGB lance nayek Sumon Mia who drowned in Teesta river was buried at his ancestral Poil Atghoria village under sadar upazila of Habiganj on Friday morning.
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Bangla News
Thursday, 29 June 2017
4 cops injured in Feni robber attack
Feni Correspondent: Four member of police were injured as a group of robbers attacked on them at Badamtoli area of the district's Sonagazi upazila early Friday.
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Bangla News
IS leader Baghdadi ‘definitely dead’, claims Iran
International Desk: Iran’s state news agency quoted a representative of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday as saying Islamic State’s leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was “definitely dead”.
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Bangla News
Ronaldo posts photo of his newborn twin children
Sports Desk: Football star Cristiano Ronaldo posted a heartwarming photograph of his newborn twins on Thursday and wrote: 'Happy to be able to hold the two new loves of my life.'
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Bangla News
China tells India to learn from ’62 war
International Desk: In its sharpest attack since the border standoff with India over the Sikkim-Bhutan-Tibet tri-junction, China on Thursday made an oblique reference to the 1962 war, saying the Indian Army should learn from "historical lessons".
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Bangla News
Germany beats Mexico to reach Confederations Cup final
Sports Desk: Just how much Leon Goretzka wanted to seize his opportunity in an experimental Germany squad became clear after only eight minutes against Mexico in the Confederations Cup semi-final.
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Bangla News
Man beaten to death for allegedly carrying beef in India
International Desk: A 45-year-old Muslim trader was beaten to death by a mob of more than 100 people in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district in India on the suspicion of carrying beef in his car on Thursday afternoon.
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Bangla News
Iraq declares fall of IS caliphate
International Desk: Iraqi troops have seized the ruins of Mosul’s grand mosque from Isis, the military said in an announcement, declaring the extremists’ reign in the country to be over.
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Bangla News
ICC expressed satisfaction over Bangladesh’s war crimes trial
Desk Report: International Criminal Court (ICC) President Justice Silvia Alejandra Fernández de Gurmendi expressed her satisfaction over the proceedings of war crimes trials in Bangladesh.
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Bangla News
Landless to be rehabilitated, says Minister
Staff Correspondent: Land Minister Shamsur Rahman Sherif has announced for the rehabilitation of the country's landless people.
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Bangla News
Four pirates held with arms in Satkhira
Satkhira Correspondent: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have held four pirates of Shafiqul group along with three arms and six rounds of bullets from a canal of Kolagachhia area of the district.
Bangla News
Bangla News
16 killed in road crashes across country
Desk Report: At least 16 people were killed and 21 others were injured in separate road crashes across the country on Thursday.
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Bangla News
Sheikh Hasina featured among world leaders in US book
Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been featured distinctively in a book unveiled in the USA on Tuesday as one of the 18 current women national leaders of the world.
Bangla News
Bangla News
Aishwarya to make singing debut with Fanney Khan?
Entertainment Desk: So by now you all must be aware that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor are reuniting after Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000), in the musical comedy Fanney Khan.
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Bangla News
AL leader attacked in Magura
Magura Correspondent: A local leader of the ruling Awami League (AL) had been attacked by miscreants at Kalukandi area of the district's Mohammadpur upazila on Thursday noon.
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Bangla News
Police sergeant recruitment: Viva voce from July 12
Staff Correspondent: Police headquarters has fixed schedule for the viva voce in the recruitment test of police sergeant.
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Bangla News
Foreign Secy Shahidul elected in UN committee
Secretariat Correspondent: Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque has been elected as the member of CMW by securing 46 votes out of 51, to the Committee on the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (CMW) for the next four-year term 2018-2021. With this Bangladesh have been re-elected CMW polls of the United Nations (UN).
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Bangla News
Qataris to sue Saudi, allies over siege
International Desk: A human rights group in Qatar has announced that it will hire lawyers from Switzerland to file complaints against its Arab neighbors of the Persian Gulf region over a siege they have imposed on the emirate.
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Bangla News
Tk 4,00,266 crore budget passed for 2017-18
Parliament Correspondent: The parliament have passed Tk 4,00,266 crore national budget for 2017-18 fiscal year. It is the largest budget in the history of Bangladesh that would be effective from July 1.
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Bangla News
‘Steps taken to prevent disaster in banking sector’
Parliament Correspondent: "Any disaster in banking sector, if happened, may destroy the entire country. Taking the issue seriously, we take steps to check disaster in banking sector," said Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith.
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Bangla News
'20,500 headmaster posts vacant in primary schools'
Parliament Correspondent: A total of 20,516 posts of headmasters are vacant in primary schools across the country, Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid told parliament.
Bangla News
Bangla News
Let Eid holidaymakers make safe return journey
Eid holidaymakers have started coming back to their work places after celebrating Eid with their near and dear ones. This time holidaymakers face less trouble to ensure journey to their homes compared to several previous years due to proper management.
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Bangla News
Two women killed in Tangail road crash
Staff Correspondent: Two women were killed and another one injured when a microbus hit them in Nijbarni area under Dhanbari upazila in Tangail on Thursday.
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Bangla News
Huge cache of arms, ammunition recovered Rangamati
Staff Correspondent, Chittagong: Joint forces recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Galachhari area under Longdu of Rangamati district on Thursday.
Bangla News
Bangla News
Wednesday, 28 June 2017
US issues new visa criteria for 6 Muslim nations
International Desk: The Trump administration has set new criteria for visa applicants from six mainly Muslim nations and all refugees that require a "close" family or business tie to the United States.
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Bangla News
Bus-truck collision kills 3 in Gopalganj
Gopalganj Correspondent: Three people were killed in a collision between a bus and a microbus on Dhaka-Khulna highway Majhirgati village under Kashiani upazila in the district on Thursday.
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Bangla News
Homage to Sudhin Das at Shaheed Minar
Staff Correspondent: The body of Nazrul exponent Sudhin Das was kept at Central Shaheed Minar premises for people to pay their last tribute on Thursday.
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Bangla News
Fire at Gabtali cattle market
Staff Correspondent: A fire broke out at Gabtali cattle market in the capital on Thursday.
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Bangla News
Holidaymakers coming back to Dhaka after Eid
Staff Correspondent: Dhaka dwellers have begun streaming back to the capital after spending the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays in their town and village homes.
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Bangla News
Khaleda Zia to appear before court today
Staff Correspondent: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will appear before a Dhaka Special Judges Court today (Thursday) in connection with Zia Orphanage Trust graft and Zia Charitable Trust graft cases.
Bangla News
Bangla News
N. Korea calls for execution of S. Korean Ex-President
International Desk: North Korea issued standing orders on Wednesday for the “miserable dog’s death” execution of South Korea’s imprisoned former president and her spy chief, and improbably demanded that its southern adversary extradite them.
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Bangla News
Chile beat Portugal to reach Confederations Cup final
Sports Desk: Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo was the hero as Chile reached the Confederations Cup final by beating Portugal on penalties.
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Bangla News
Mother, son among 4 die in Sirajganj road crash
Sirajganj Correspondent: A total of four persons including a mother and her son were killed in a road crash at Salanga upazila of Sirajganj district on Thursday morning.
Bangla News
Bangla News
Car rams gate at Brazil president palace
International Desk: Security forces in Brazil's capital have detained a minor who allegedly rammed a car through a gate in an apparent attempt to reach the presidential palace.
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Bangla News
Man killed as bus rams auto-rickshaw in city
Staff Correspondent: A man was killed and four others were injured in a head on collision between a bus and CNG run auto-rickshaw in Zero point area of the capital on Thursday morning.
Bangla News
Bangla News
Indonesia bans Donald Trump's business partner
International Desk: Indonesian authorities have imposed a travel ban on tycoon and politician Hary Tanoesoedibjo, who is building resorts to be managed by Trump hotels, over an investigation into allegations he threatened a prosecutor via a text message.
Bangla News
Bangla News
Finance Bill, 2017 passed suspending new VAT law
Parliament Correspondent: The Jatiya Sangsad (JS) on Wednesday passed the 'Finance Bill 2017' with several amendments to the budget proposals, including reducing the rates of excise duty on the deposits of bank accounts and delaying the full enforcement of the Value Added Tax (VAT) and Supplementary Duty Act, 2012.
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Bangla News
2 held for raping 2 children in capital
Staff Correspondent: Police on Wednesday arrested two people in connection with the alleged rape of two children at Dakkhin Khan area in the capital.
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Bangla News
VAT at old rate, excise duty reduces
Parliament Correspondent: The government has fixed the excise duty at Tk 150 for bank accounts which will have above Tk 1,00,000 to Tk 5,00,000.
Bangla News
Bangla News
People's interest in budget increasing: Finance Minister
Staff Correspondent: "People's interest in budget is increasing gradually. We have been able to present pros and cons of the budget to the mass people and involve more people in the budget," Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith told the parliament today.
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Bangla News
'Steps taken by govt keep militancy under control'
Parliament Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told the parliament today that militancy is almost under control of the incumbent government due to its sincerity and different steps.
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Bangla News
Govt ensured comfortable Eid journey: Obaidul
Secretariat Correspondent: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said that the government has ensured comfortable Eid journey for holidaymakers in roads, river and railways.
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Bangla News
'Rice price will come down soon'
Secretariat Correspondent: Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed hoped that the price of rice will come down soon.
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Bangla News
'Gulf states considering new Qatar sanctions'
International Desk: Gulf Arab states are considering fresh sanctions on Qatar and could ask their trading partners to choose between working with them or Doha, the United Arab Emirates ambassador to Russia said in an interview with The Guardian newspaper.
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Bangla News
Facebook hits 2 billion-user mark
International Desk: Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Tuesday that 2 billion people are regularly using its flagship service, marching past another milestone in its growth from a college curiosity in the United States to the world's largest social media network.
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Bangla News
Three motorcyclists killed in Sirajganj road crash
Sirajganj Correspondent: Three motorcyclists were killed in a road accident in Talgasi area under Shahjadpur upazila of the district on Wednesday.
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Bangla News
Holley Artisan attack: Perfect charge sheet soon
Secretariat Correspondent: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said, "The terror attack at Holey Artisan Bakery in Gulshan was a turning point. A perfect and meticulous charge sheet would be submitted in the case soon."
Bangla News
Bangla News
Two killed in Dhamrai road accident
Staff Correspondent: Two people were killed and four others injured when an ambulance hit a roadside tree in Dhamrai on Dhaka-Aricha highway on Wednesday.
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Bangla News
Three brothers electrocuted in Ctg
Staff Correspondent: Three brothers have died from electrocution in rail-crossing area under Patia upazila of Chittagong district on Wednesday.
Bangla News
Bangla News
Speaker mourns death of Sudhin Das
Parliament Correspondent: Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Thursday expressed deep shock at the death of noted Nazrul researcher and popular musician Sudhin Das.
Bangla News
Bangla News
Six snatchers arrested in Feni
Feni Correspondent: Detectives arrested six members of snatching racket conducting drives at different places in Feni town early Wednesday.
Bangla News
Bangla News
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
Missing BGB man's body recovered from Teesta
Lalmonirhat Correspondent: Indian Border Security Force (BSF) recovered the missing member of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) from Teesta River in Dhagram border of Lalmonirhat on Wednesday.
Bangla News
Bangla News
Youth killed in Gopalganj clash
Gopalganj Correspondent: A youth has been killed in a fierce clash between two groups of the district's Kashiani upazila.
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Bangla News
Three killed in Khagrachhari road crash
Khagrachhari Correspondent: Three people including a woman and a child were killed and 10 others were injured as a bus plunged into a roadside ditch at Kalapani area on Khagrachhari-Chittagong highway of the district's Guimara upazila on Wednesday morning.
Bangla News
Bangla News
Razzak out of danger, returns home
Sports Desk: Former Bangladesh spinner Abdur Razzak and his family were injured in a road accident on their way to Dhaka after celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr in Bagerhat on Tuesday evening.
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Bangla News
Malinga gets suspended one-year ban for ‘monkey’ remarks
Sports Desk: Lasith Malinga received a suspended one-year cricket ban after the fast bowler pleaded guilty to a charge of speaking to the media without permission, Sri Lanka’s cricket board said Tuesday.
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Bangla News
Helicopter attacks Venezuela Supreme Court
International Desk: A helicopter has apparently tried to bomb Venezuela's Supreme Court in what President Nicolas Maduro called a "terrorist attack".
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Bangla News
Nazrul exponent Sudhin Das no more
Staff Correspondent: Prominent Nazrul exponent Sudhin Das passed away at a hospital in Dhaka on Tuesday night. He was 87.
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Bangla News
Another big malware attack ripples across the world
International Desk: Hackers launched blistering ransomware attacks Tuesday against companies and agencies across the world, particularly targeting Ukranian businesses.
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Bangla News
Titas halts gas supply in CNG filling stations for 24-hrs
Staff Correspondent: The state-run gas transmission and distribution company will stop supplying gas to CNG filling stations across Bangladesh for 24 hours from Tuesday midnight due to maintenance work at Bibiyana field.
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Bangla News
Boat capsizes, 3 go missing in Naf River
Cox's Bazar Correspondent: At least three children went missing when a boat capsized in Moinot Ghat in Dohar of Dhaka and Cox's Bazar Sea Beach on Tuesday.
Bangla News
Bangla News
Google fined record £2bn over shopping service
International Desk: Google has been ordered to pay a record fine of £2.1bn (€2.42bn) for abusing its dominance as a search engine to boost its shopping comparison service.
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Bangla News
Eid return train service to start from Wednesday
Staff Correspondent: Those who had left for their hometowns for Eid-ul-Fitr will start streaming back into Dhaka from Wednesday.
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Bangla News
Aamir Khan's Dangal creates Rs 2000 crore club
Entertainment Desk: Aamir Khan’s Dangal is still wrestling at the Chinese box office and going by the reports, emerging victorious. On Monday, the Aamir Khan social drama created Rs 2000-crore club and became its sole occupant.
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Bangla News
Modi, Trump meet: No questions allowed at media briefing
International Desk: Journalists who attended the media briefing by President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were told ahead of time that no questions will be allowed - a break from the tradition of two questions asked from each press delegation.
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Bangla News
5 Jamaat leaders held with fire arms in Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar Correspondent: Police detained five Jamaat leaders with fire arms from Mukbekir Godarpara area of Shaplapur union under Moheshkhali upazila in the district on Tuesday.
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Bangla News
Cable TV man hacked to death in capital
Staff Correspondent: An employee of a cable TV service provider was allegedly hacked to death in Mohakhali area of the capital early Tuesday.
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Bangla News
Man killed by brother in Moulvibazar
Moulvibazar Correspondent: A man was allegedly killed by his brother over a land dispute in Bhuigaon village under Kulaura upazila of the district on Tuesday.
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Bangla News
Eid visitors swarm entertainment centers in Kushtia
Kushtia Correspondent: A festive environment is prevailing in the centers of amusement and entertainment for people in Kushtia city and its adjacent areas.
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Bangla News
Law enforcers alert in empty Dhaka
Staff Correspondent: The hustling and bustling Dhaka city has entered into a brief period of tranquility as millions of the dwellers left the city for their home to celebrate the Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Bangla News
Ivanka Trump expresses gratitude to Indian PM Modi
International Desk: US President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump on Tuesday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for extending an invitation to her to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in India.
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Bangla News
Leo Messi, Antonella's wedding menu leaked
Sports Desk: The Argentine superstar will marry long-term partner Antonella Roccuzzo at a star-studded ceremony in his hometown of Rosario, Santa Fe on June 30.
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Bangla News
Lasith Malinga to face disciplinary inquiry
Sports Desk: Fast bowler Lasith Malinga will face a disciplinary inquiry from Sri Lanka Cricket for "repeated breach" of the terms of his contract.
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Bangla News
US image has plunged under Trump
International Desk: The image of the United States has deteriorated sharply across the globe under President Donald Trump and an overwhelming majority of people in other countries have no confidence in his ability to lead, a survey from the Pew Research Center showed.
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Bangla News
Gopalganj clash leaves 15 injured
Gopalganj Correspondent: At least 15 people were injured as two factions locked into a clash at Gopinathpur village in Gopalganj Sadar upazila over establishing supremacy in the area.
Bangla News
Bangla News
Trump-Modi warn Pakistan over terrorism
International Desk: US President Donald Trump and Indian PM Narendra Modi have urged Pakistan to ensure its territory is not used to launch terror attacks.
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Bangla News
2 dead in Sirajganj clash
Sirajganj Correspondent: Two people were killed when two groups locked into a clash at Nalsondha village in Ullapara upazila of Sirajganj.
Bangla News
Bangla News
Bastuhara League leader jailed in rape case
Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has sent a Bastuhara League leader to jail in a rape case.
Bangla News
Bangla News
Monday, 26 June 2017
Man-grandson killed in road crash
Staff Correspondent, Memensingh: A man and his grandson were killed as pick up ran over them at Kazir Simla village of the district's Trishal upazila on Tuesday morning, day after Eid.
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Bangla News
De Villiers expected to retire from Test cricket
Sports Desk: AB de Villiers is expected to retire from Test cricket as early as August, in a second attempt at hanging up his whites, unless CSA can convince him to stay on again.
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Bangla News
Operation begins to rescue missing BGB man
Lalmonirhat Correspondent: A joint operation of Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB), Border Security Force (BSF) of India and diving team of Rangpur Fire Service has begun to rescue missing BGB man in Tista river.
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Bangla News
China troops destroy two Indian Army bunkers
International Desk: Indian and Chinese soldiers are locked in a tense face-off along the border in Sikkim after the latter intruded into Indian territory, destroyed two bunkers and stopped a batch of pilgrims headed for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
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Bangla News
US believes Syria planning chemical attack
International Desk: The White House says it appears the Syrian government is preparing for another chemical weapons attack and is warning Syrian President Bashar al-Assad he and his military will "pay a heavy price" if it conducts such an attack.
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Bangla News
Brazil President Michel Temer charged with corruption
International Desk: Brazil's top federal prosecutor charged President Michel Temer on Monday with accepting bribes, the first of what is expected to be a series of formal graft charges against the deeply unpopular leader in the coming weeks.
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Bangla News
SC allows limited version of Trump’s travel ban to take effect
International Desk: Donald Trump has secured a considerable legal and political victory, after the Supreme Court ruled that it will allow a limited version of his Muslim travel ban to take effect.
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Bangla News
Conservatives, DUP sign deal to form government
International Desk: Britain’s Conservatives signed a deal on Monday with Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) that will allow Prime Minister Theresa May to govern after losing her majority in a general election this month.
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Bangla News
Prisoners celebrate Eid in Gazipur
Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: Authorities of five prisons in Gazipur arranged Eid congregation for prisoners who are suffering different terms in prison as the Muslims celebrates holy Eid-ul-Fitr today after a month-long fasting.
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Bangla News
Chinese Nobel laureate Lie released on medical parole
International Desk: Chinese Nobel Peace Prize winning rights activist Liu Xiaobo has been released from prison on medical parole and is being treated in hospital for late-stage liver cancer, his lawyer said on Monday.
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Bangla News
Largest Eid congregation at Sholakia held amid tight security
Kishoreganj Correspondent: The country’s largest Eid congregation at Sholakia was held peacefully amid tight security where lakhs of devotees attended.
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Bangla News
Let this Eid-ul-Fitr brings peace
Eid-ul-Fitr has come to the life of Muslims again. Eid, one of the biggest religious festivals of the Muslim people across the world, brings joy, happiness and it also tightens the social relations among each other.
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Bangla News
Trump ends 20-yr tradition of celebrating Ramadan at White House
International Desk: Donald Trump’s government has not held an iftar dinner for the end of Ramadan, breaking a Muslim tradition held at the White House for more than two centuries.
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Bangla News
Appeal of Eid is unique to build peaceful society: President
Desk Report: President M Abdul Hamid has said the appeal of Eid-ul-Fitr is unique to build a peaceful and friendly society as it brings all people including rich-poor, elite and disadvantaged under the same umbrella.
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Bangla News
May Eid joy come to everyone's life: PM
Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wishes so that Eid joy comes to everybody's life.
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Bangla News
Sunday, 25 June 2017
Businessman's throat-slit body found in Ctg
Staff Correspondent, Chittagong: Police recovered throat-slit body of a businessman from Barabkunda area of the district's Sitakunda upazila on Monday morning.
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Bangla News
Saudi-led bloc's demands difficult to meet for Qatar: US
International Desk: The US secretary of state has said some demands on Qatar by a group of Arab countries that have imposed a blockade against it "will be very difficult to meet".
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Bangla News
PM exchanging Eid greetings at Ganabhaban
Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are exchanging greetings with the people from all walks of life, including party leaders and workers, judges and foreign diplomats, at her official Ganabhaban residence on the occasion of holy Eid-ul-Fitr today (Monday).
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Bangla News
Shakib celebrates Eid in Magura
Magura Correspndent: The world's no. 1 allrounder Shakib Al-Hasan observed Eid-ul-Fitr in Magura today after returning from ICC Champions Trophy in London.
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Bangla News
Three killed in Faridpur road crash
Faridpur Correspondent: At least three people were killed and five others were injured in a road crash at Ziatuli village of the district's Nagarkanda upazila on Sunday night.
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Bangla News
9 dead after tourist boat sinks in Colombia
International Desk: Nine people were dead and 28 missing after a tourist ferry packed with around 170 passengers for a holiday weekend capsized Sunday on a reservoir near the Colombian city of Medellin, officials said.
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Bangla News
Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated
Desk Report: Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims, is being celebrated across the country today (Monday) after a month of fasting.
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Bangla News
President, PM greet countrymen on Eid-ul-Fitr
Desk Report: President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today greeted countrymen as well as the Muslims across the world on the occasion of holy Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Bangla News
Karisma Kapoor stuns in black bikini
Entertainment Desk: Karisma Kapoor, who earlier went on a brief vacation to London, is now enjoying at the French Riviera.
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Bangla News
Eid-ul-Fitr announced in Bangladesh, moon sighted
Staff Correspondent: Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival of the Muslims, will be celebrated in Bangladesh on Monday as the moon of Shawwal month was sighted in Bangladesh sky on Sunday.
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Bangla News
Eid Rush for Home: People still leaving city
Staff Correspondent: Dhaka city dwellers are still leaving the city on Sunday for their respective village homes to celebrate Eid-ul-fitr with their near and dear ones.
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Bangla News
‘No legal bar to demolish Moudud’s house’
Staff Correspondent: Attorney General Mahbubey Alam said there is no legal bar to demolish the Gulshan house of BNP Standing Committee Member Moudud Ahmed from where he was evicted earlier this month.
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Bangla News
Police clueless over ASP Mizanur murder
Staff Correspondent: Police are yet to confirm the motive behind the murder of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Savar highway circle Mizanur Rahman Talukder although nearly five days into his murder have passed.
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Bangla News
Teacher killed in city road crash
Staff Correspondent: A college teacher was killed in a road accident in Sher-e-bangla area in the capital on Sunday.
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Bangla News
Huge crowd thronged Kamalapur Railway Station
Staff Correspondent: A huge crowd is waiting in long queues at Kamalapur railway station on Sunday to leave the city riding train ahead of Eid-ul-fitr.
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Yemen faces world's worst cholera outbreak: UN
International Desk: A cholera epidemic has killed some 1,310 people in war-torn Yemen since late April, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, warning that as many as 300,000 could get infected by the end of August.
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BCL leader injured in hammer beating dies
Lakshmipur Correspondent: A Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader, who was injured after being hit by a hammer in Ramgati upazila of Lakshmipur district, died around 10:00am on Sunday at a hospital in Noakhali.
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House demolition illegal, claims Moudud
Staff Correspondent: The demolition of Gulshan house is illegal, claimed BNP leader Barrister Moudud Ahmed.
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2 brothers among 3 drown in Cox’s Bazar
Cox’s Bazar Correspondent: Three children including two brothers drowned in a pond at Dula Fakir Mazar area in Eidgao of Cox's Bazar sadar upazila on Sunday morning.
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Turkey president Erdogan backs Qatar
International Desk: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday he backed Qatar's response to a list of demands issued by Arab states boycotting the Gulf emirate, and said calls for a Turkish military base there to close were disrespectful.
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Ronaldo preserves remarkable record
Sports Desk: The Real Madrid forward helped to lead from the front once more in a Confederations Cup clash, with his 56th effort of the season netted from the spot.
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Saturday, 24 June 2017
Coal mine blast kills 11 in Colombia
International Desk: At least 11 miners at an underground coal mine in Colombia have died and two remain missing after an explosion caused by methane gas, the government said on Saturday.
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PM to exchange Eid greetings at Ganabhaban
Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will exchange greetings with the people from all walks of life, including party leaders and workers, judges and foreign diplomats, at her official Ganabhaban residence on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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123 killed as oil tanker explodes in Pakistan
International Desk: At least 123 people were killed when a lorry transporting oil burst into flames in the Pakistani city of Bahawalpur, local officials say.
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Obama 'did nothing' about Russia election meddling: Trump
International Desk: President Donald Trump questioned former President Barack Obama's response to Russia's attempts to influence the 2016 election in an interview airing Sunday morning, saying Obama didn't do enough to address the situation.
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Rajuk starts demolishing Moudud's Gulshan house
Staff Correspondent: The Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) has started demolishing BNP leader Moudud Ahmed's house of Gulshan from where he was evicted recently.
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Egypt's Sisi approves island transfer to Saudi Arabia
International Desk: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday approved handing the Red Sea Islands over to Saudi Arabia, according to a cabinet statement.
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40 Chandpur villages celebrate Eid today
Chandpur Correspondent: Dwellers of 40 villages in Chandpur district are celebrating holy Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest festival of the Muslims, on Sunday amid much enthusiasm and religious fervour.
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Youth hacked dead in Khulna
Staff Correspondent, Khulna: Miscreants hacked a youth to death at Afil gate area on Rupsa bypass road under Khan Jahan Ali police station in the city on Saturday late night.
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New Zealand women beat Sri Lanka women
Sports Desk: New Zealand Women beat Sri Lanka Women by nine wickets in the first match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 at County Ground in Bristol on Saturday, riding on a five-wicket haul by Holly Huddleston and an unbeaten century from Suzie Bates. Sri Lanka had been restricted to 188 for 9 in 50 overs and New Zealand went over the line with ease, in just 37.4 overs.
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Govt to recruit more 10,000 physicians
Staff Correspondent: The government will recruit more 10,000 physicians by turns through special Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination in the country for further development of the health sector.
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All set for Eid
Staff Correspondent: Eid ul-Fits, the biggest religious festival for the Muslims, is knocking at the door as the vacation is going to be started from Sunday. The Muslims are ready to celebrate the Eid on Monday subjected to appearing the moon on Sunday.
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Madhabkunda waterfall shut for indefinite period
Moulavibazar Correspondent: The local administration has restricted entry of tourists to Madhabkunda waterfall and eco-park in Baralekha upazila of Moulbibazar after a trail leading to the site caved in partially following heavy rains.
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2 killed in separate road crash in Magura
Magura Correspondent: Two people including a child were killed and four others injured in separate road accidents in Magura on Saturday.
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Teams to retain review for 'umpire's call' verdict
Sports Desk: The ICC chief executives' committee approved that the suggestion that teams would not lose a review for the "umpire's call" verdicts under DRS, starting from Oct 1. In addition to that, “Sending off” has also been approved as well as now umpires can send players off the field for cases of violence.
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Model Tulona, her brother land in jail
Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has sent model and presenter Tulona Al-Harun and her younger brother Layek Ali to jail in a case filed with the capital's Banani Police Station under Information and Communication Technology (ICT) act.
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Moon Sighting Committee to sit tomorrow
Staff Correspondent: The National Moon Sighting Committee will sit in a meeting tomorrow (Sunday) to decide the date of Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival for the Muslims.
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Over 700 London flats evacuated on fire issues
International Desk: More than 700 flats in tower blocks on an estate in the Swiss Cottage area of north-west London have been evacuated because of fire safety concerns.
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No fear of sabotage during Eid: DSCC mayor
Staff Correspondent: Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Mayor Sayeed Khokon has ruled out any fear of sabotage during Eid vacation.
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Truck-Leguna collision kills 4 in Kaliakoir
Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: At least four people were killed and eight others were injured in a head-on collision between a truck and human hauler, popularly known as leguna, at Mouchak area of the district's Kaliakoir upazila on Saturday noon.
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Wages, Eid bonus paid to all garment wokers
Economic Correspondent: Salaries and bonuses have been paid to workers of all garment factories under Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, said BGMEA President Md Siddiqur Rahman.
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Nothing to be panicked: IGP
Staff Correspondent: Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Haque said every necessary step has been taken by police to prevent any kind of unwanted incidents. Law and order situation is under control of law enforcement agencies. So, there is nothing to be panicked for people.
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3 JMB men of Tamim-Sarwar group held in city
Staff Correspondent: Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three suspected members of Neo JMB's (Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh) Tamim- Sarwar group from Jatrabari area in the city on Saturday.
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Four-tier security at National Eidgah
Staff Correspondent: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia said that the authorities have taken a four-tier security measure for the country’s main Eid Jamaat (congregation) in and around National Eidgah.
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Don’t take risk during journey: Obaidul
Staff Correspondent, Savar: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has urged the holidaymakers not to take risk during their journey.
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Heavy rush at Shimulia-Kathalbari Ghat
Munshiganj Correspondent: The Shimulia-Kathalbari ferry ghat in the district is experiencing heavy pressure of traffic.
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Friday, 23 June 2017
UAE embassy’s month long iftar distribution programme
Staff Correspondent: With the financial support of UAE Red Crescent, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation and Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahiyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, the embassy of United Arab Emirates has conducted a month long iftar item distribution programme in Bangladesh.
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Sholakia ready for largest Eid Jamaat
Kishoreganj Correspondent: The historic Sholakia Eidgah of Kishorganj is all set to host the country’s biggest Jamaat (congregation) of Eid-ul-Fitr. This year it will be the 190th Jamaat.
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15 lakh Yaba pills seized in Ctg, 12 held
Staff Correspondent: The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) seized 15 lakh pieces of contraband Yaba tablets in the Bay of Bengal at Patenga in Chittagong on Saturday morning.
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Blasts, shootings claim 54 lives across Pakistan
International Desk: Separate bomb blasts and shootings in the west, east and south of Pakistan have killed a total of 54 people as militants step up attacks on police and security forces in an apparent response to government offensives to push them out from key bastions.
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Australia confirm pre-Test tour camp
Sports Desk: Cricket Australia has announced a seven-day training camp in August to prepare for the two-Test Bangladesh tour, but just who will attend remains a mystery with the on-going pay dispute.
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Bank branches in commercial areas remain open today
Economic Reporter: The banks have kept open some of their branches located at commercial areas and district towns today (Saturday) to help businesspeople operate their financial activities properly ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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100 people feared buried in China landslide
International Desk: Around 100 people are feared buried after a landslide smashed through their village in southwest China's Sichuan Province early Saturday, state media reported, with an emergency rescue operation underway.
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Saudi Arabia foils attack on Makkah Grand Mosque
International Desk: Saudi security forces foiled an attack on the Grand Mosque in the Makkah on Friday, state television Al Ekhbariya and Al Arabiya TV reported.
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ICC Women's World Cup 2017 begins Saturday
Sports Desk: The eleventh edition of the ICC Women's World Cup kicks off on Saturday as eight nations compete for the prestigious trophy along with unprecedented cash prizes.
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17 killed as truck overturns in Rangpur
Staff Correspondent: At least 17 people were killed and 10 others injured as a truck carrying them overturned at Kolabari in Pirganj upazila of Rangpur district on early Saturday.
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Model Tulona Al-Harun arrested in ICT case
Staff Correspondent: Police arrested model and presenter Tulona Al-Harun and her younger brother Layek Ali in case filed with the capital's Banani Police Station under Information and Communication Technology (ICT) act.
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Teen dies as he pops head out of bus window
Staff Correspondent: A teenage boy was killed as he popped his head out of a bus window at the capital's Mirpur on Friday morning.
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Five abductors held in capital
Staff Correspondent: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) held five members of an abduction gang from the capital's Rayer Bazar area on Thursday night.
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Neymar breaks up With Bruna Marquezine again
Sport Desk: It has been all change off the pitch for Neymar in recent days, with the striker sporting a new hair-do after becoming newly single.
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No alternative, but movement unless consensus
Senior Correspondent: BNP leader Moudud Ahmed said there would be no way for BNP except movement if the government does not agree to hold next general election in free and fair manners through consensus.
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Bus-Truck collision kills 2 in Bogra
Bogra Correspondent: Two people were killed and five others were injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck at Mahipur area of the district's Sherpur upazila on Friday noon.
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Nothing, but Jay Namaz allowed during Eid prayer
Staff Correspondent: Benazir Ahmed, director general of the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab), urged people not to take anything without jay namaz while offering Eid prayer in the capital's national Eidgah.
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Awami League main actor behind all achievements: PM
Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the Awami League is the main actor in all successes and achievements of Bangladesh.
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2 youths murdered in Gazipur
Staff Correspondent, :Gazipur Two youths including a garment worker have been murdered in Gazipur.
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Chief of Rajshahi Science Laboratories killed in road accident
Staff Correspondent: Chief Scientific Officer of Rajshahi Science Laboratories Dr. Monsur Ali (54) was killed in a road accident in the district’s Mohanpur upazila on Friday morning.
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North Korea tests new missile engine
International Desk: North Korea has tested a new rocket engine as part of its efforts to build a missile capable of reaching the American mainland, US officials said.
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DB to investigate ASP Mizan murder
Staff Correspondent: The Detective Branch (DB) of police will investigate the murder of Highway Police official Mizanur Rahman Talukdar.
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AL leaders pay homage to Bangabandhu
Gopalganj Correspondent: Awami Leaders paid homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing wreaths at his mazar at Tungipara on Friday morning marking the 68th founding anniversary of Bangladesh Awami League.
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PM places wreaths at Bangabandhu’s portrait
Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing wreaths at his portrait in front of Bangabandhu Memorial at Dhanmondi-32 in the capital on Friday morning marking the 68th founding anniversary of Bangladesh Awami League.
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Thursday, 22 June 2017
5 killed in Pakistan blast
International Desk: Emerging reports have mentioned that at least five people were killed and 10 others injured in an explosion near the office of Balochistan Police Chief in Quetta city on Friday, the media reported.
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EU citizens can stay after Brexit: Theresa May
International Desk: UK Prime Minister Theresa May promised EU citizens now living in Britain they could stay after Brexit but started a dispute with Brussels over the role of Europe's top court.
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Rush of passengers at Gabtoli Bus Terminal
Staff Correspondent: Braving all sorts of odds like traffic congestion and harassment the city people in thousands started leaving capital Dhaka for their respective village homes to celebrate the Eid-ul-Fitr with their near and dear ones.
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AL’s 68th founding anniversary today
Desk Report: Bangladesh Awami League (AL) is observing its 68th founding anniversary today (June 23) amid holding different programmes.
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Eid journey may be safe for everyone
Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest religious festivals for the Muslims, will be celebrated in the country on 26 June (Monday) or June 27 (Tuesday) subject to the sighting of the Shawwal moon.
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I did not record ex-FBI chief James Comey: Trump
International Desk: US President Donald Trump has stated he did not make secret recordings of ex-FBI chief James Comey, despite an earlier hint to the contrary.
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Youth gets life-term for abduction in Chandpur
Chandpur court: A Chandpur court sentenced a youth to rigorous life-term imprisonment for abducting a madrasa girl in 2009.
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France no longer sees President Assad's departure
International Desk: France no longer sees the departure of President Bashar al-Assad as a priority in the Syrian conflict, President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday, making the policy official for the first time.
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SA court allows no-confidence vote against Zuma
International Desk: South Africa's highest court has ruled that a vote of no-confidence against President Jacob Zuma can be held in secret.
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AL's 68th founding anniversary Friday
Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Awami League (AL) will observe its 68th founding anniversary tomorrow (June 23) through holding different programmes.
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Attack on Fakhrul: Counter case filed
Staff Correspondent, Chittagong: A case has been filed against leaders and activists of BNP as a vehicle of the motorcade of BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir reportedly hit two CNG-run auto rickshaws on their way to Rangamati.
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Afghanistan-Ireland get test status
Sport Desk: Afghanistan and Ireland have been approved as Full Members by the ICC, meaning they have become cricket's 11th and 12th Test-playing nations. This was signed off on by the ICC Board in London on Thursday, during the ICC's AGM.
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Simakhali bridge opens
Magura Correspondent: Simakhali Bridge in the Magura-Jessore Highway at Shalika upazila in the district has been opened for use on Thursday afternoon.
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Vietnamese rice to reach Ctg in 15 days
Desk Report: Newly-appointed Vietnamese ambassador to Bangladesh Tran Van Khoa today said the first consignment of rice from Vietnam is scheduled to arrive in Chittagong within 15 days as he called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her Jatiya Sangsad office on Thursday morning.
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Perilous roads are example of corruption: BNP
Senior Correspondent: Citing immense sufferings of home-goers on Eid-ul-Fitr on perilous roads and highways, BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said, "This is nothing but example of the government's corruption."
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Adequate security taken ahead of Eid: IGP
Staff Correspondent: Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Haque said all necessary steps have been taken to ensure all-out security ahead of Eid.
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Report on July 30 in ASP Mizan murder case
Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court fixed July 30 to submit report in the murder case of Mizanur Rahman, assistant superintendent of police (ASP) of Highway.
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Vehicles in long queue at Paturia
Manikganj Correspondent: Thousands of Eid holidaymakers have been suffering immensely due to long tailback at Paturia ferry ghat.
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Car bomb kills 26 in Afghanistan
International Desk: At least 26 people were killed and around 50 injured in a suicide car bomb attack on a bank branch in the southern Afghan province of Helmand on Thursday, officials said.
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'People will be happy with amended budget'
Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said people will be happy with the amended budget scheduled to be passed in the parliament on June 29 and BNP's criticism over the budget will end.
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2 including police constable killed in road accident
Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: At least two people including a police constable were killed in a road accident in district’s Rupganj on Thursday noon.
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BCB names preliminary squad for Australia, S. Africa series
Sports Desk: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announces the Preliminary Squad for the home series against Australia and the Tour of South Africa 2017.
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Eid holidaymakers suffer
Staff Correspondent: Thousands of home‐bound people have started getting out of the capital ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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5 Eid jamaats to be held at Baitul Mukarram
Senior Correspondent: A total of five Eid-ul-Fitr jamaats (congregations) will be held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque on Monday, subject to moon sighting.
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Power generation capacity to be doubled by 2021
Parliament Correspondent: State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid, said steps have been taken to make power generation capacity double by 2021.
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Hearing on Khaleda’s 2 cases June 29
Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka Special Judges Court will hear June 29 the Zia Charitable Trust and Zia Orphanage Trust graft cases filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
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Wednesday, 21 June 2017
Khaleda to appear before court today
Staff Correspondent: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will appear before a Dhaka Special Judges Court today in connection with Zia Charitable Trust and Zia Orphanage Trust graft cases.
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Portugal claim Confederations Cup win over Russia
Sports Desk: Cristiano Ronaldo’s 74th international goal was enough to earn Portugal victory over hosts Russia in the Confederations Cup.
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Holy Shab-e-Qadr tonight
Staff Correspondent: The holy Shab-e-Qadr or Lailatul Qadr, superior to thousand nights as per the holy Quran, is set to be observed Thursday night through offering special prayers for wellbeing of the Muslims.
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Police-workers clash leaves 30 hurt
Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: At least 30 people were injured in a clash between the workers of two RMG factories and police over payment of Eid arrears in Tongi.
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IS destroys iconic al-Nuri mosque in Mosul
International Desk: Islamic State group destroyed Mosul's al-Nuri mosque and its iconic leaning minaret known as al-Hadba when fighters detonated explosives inside the structures Wednesday night, Iraq's Ministry of Defense said.
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Biman cancels all domestic flights
Staff Correspondent: The authorities of Biman Bangladesh Airlines cancelled all flights on domestic routes as the repair work of Biman's two airplanes is underway.
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College admission deadline extended
Staff Correspondent: The education boards have decided to extend the time for distribution of admission forms to enroll students at intermediate colleges.
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King Salman makes Mohammed Bin Salman Prince
International Desk: Undoing decades of royal tradition, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman appointed his 31-year-old son Mohammed Bin Salman to be next in line for the throne on Wednesday, signaling a historic political shift in one of the Middle East’s key regional powers.
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EC starts updating voter list from July 25
Staff Correspondent: Election Commission (EC) will start updating the voter list from July 25 across the country.
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Two JMB men held in capital
Staff Correspondent: Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit personnel detained two members of banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Ramna area in the capital on Wednesday.
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BRTC Eid Special bus service from Thursday
Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) will run Eid special bus service from Thursday (June 22).
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No threat of terror attack: Home Minister
Staff Correspondent: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said there is no threat of terrorist attack that can hamper the celebrations of Eid-ul-fitr.
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Charge framed against Moudud in graft case
Staff Correspondent: A court in Dhaka on Wednesday framed charges against BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed in a case filed for amassing illegal wealth.
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Rangamati-Chittagong road link resumes after 8 days
Staff Correspondent, Chittagong: The road communication between Rangamati and Chittagong resumed only for light vehicles on Wednesday afternoon.
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Russian jet came within 5 feet of US plane
International Desk: A Russian fighter jet came within five feet of a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Monday, in an encounter the American pilot determined was unsafe.
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'Steps taken to make more cancer specialist'
Parliament Correspondent: The government has taken effective steps to create more specialist cancer physicians to ensure cancer treatment. For this purpose, steps have been taken for the training of the physicians in and outside the country.
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ASP Mizanur Rahman's body found in capital
Staff Correspondent: Body of a police officer was recovered from Mirpur's Rupnagar area in the capital on Wednesday.
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'Motorcycle without license to be confiscated'
Senior Correspondent: Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu said a motorcycle which will be found without license will be confiscated and will never be given back to its owner.
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Madrasa teacher found dead in Satkhira
Satkhira Correspondent: Police recovered the dead body of a Madrasa student from his fish farm at Matiadanga village under Satkhira Sadar upazila on Wednesday morning.
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Truck-microbus collision kills 2 in Saidpur
Nilphamari Correspondent: At least two people were killed and three other were injured in a collision between a truck and microbus in the district’s Saidpur early Wednesday.
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Truck-microbus collision kills 2 in Saidpur
Nilphamari Correspondent: At least two people were killed and three other were injured in a collision between a truck and microbus in the district’s Saidpur early Wednesday.
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Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Mohammed bin Salman named Saudi Arabia's crown princea
International Desk: Saudi Arabia's King Salman has appointed his son, Mohammed bin Salman, as heir, in a major reshuffle announced early on Wednesday.
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Chhatra Dal activist hacked dead in Khulna
Staff Correspondent, Khulna: A Chhatra Dal activist was hacked to death by miscreants in Daulatpur on Tuesday night.
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Belgium probes station bomber fatally shot by soldiers
International Desk: Belgian counter-terrorism police are probing the identity of a suspected suicide bomber shot dead by troops guarding a Brussels railway station after he set off explosives that failed to injure anyone.
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Hawking urges Moon landing to ‘elevate humanity’
Risingbd Desk: Prof Stephen Hawking has called for leading nations to send astronauts to the Moon by 2020.
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Bangladeshi UN official arrested over fraud charges
International Desk: US prosecutors have charged a Bangladeshi economist working for the United Nations in New York with allegedly mistreating a domestic worker.
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Indian Justice CS Karnan arrested from Coimbatore
International Desk: Former Calcutta high court judge CS Karnan was on Tuesday arrested from Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore and was taken to Chennai.
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Medical students take a great initiative
People of city dwellers are now suffering a disease named Chikungunya. It is a mosquito-borne viral disease. However, the disease is not fatal but the victims suffer a lot. Aedes aegypti mosquito species, whose females carry the virus of Chikungunya. The virus is transmitted from human to human by the bites of infected female mosquitoes.
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2 Bangladeshis killed in BSF firing at Jhenaidah border
Jhenaidah Correspondent: Two Bangladeshi youths were killed in Indian Border Security Force (BSF) firing at Khoshalpur border of Moheshpur upazila on Tuesday noon.
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Anil Kumble steps down as India coach
Sports Desk: Anil Kumble has stepped down as coach of the Indian cricket team after he decided not to accompany the Indian team to the West Indies for a limited-overs series starting June 23, citing commitment to an ICC meeting.
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WB terms budget long on hopes, short on measures
Staff Correspondent: Terming the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2017-18 an ambitious one, the World Bank (WB) has said it is ‘long on hopes, short on measures’.
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Instruction to keep enough money in ATM booths at Eid
Economic Reporter: Bangladesh Bank has instructed to ensure continuous transactions through ATM booths, point-of-sale (POS), e-payment gateways and mobile service during the Eid holidays.
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If all parties join election, it'll be free, fair: CEC
Staff Correspondent: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda said, "If all the parties join an election, it'll be free and fair."
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China to build dam on Indus River
International Desk: Pakistan claimed on Monday that China has offered to make a dam project on the Indus River that India objects to, a part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) , said the state-run Radio Pakistan.
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Lachcha Semai being sold at Tk 1000 per kg!
Staff Correspondent, Chittagong: Lachcha Semai is being sold Tk 1000 per kg. It is a surprised price. Generally, Lachcha Semai is being sold in the market from Tk 140 to Tk 600 per kg.
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38th BCS application process to start from July 10
Staff Correspondent: The Public Service Commission (PSC) today published circular for the 38th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination.
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Australia halts Syria air strikes after Russia warning
International Desk: Australia's military said it was temporarily halting air missions over Syria, following the shooting down of a Syrian jet by US forces.
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Banks to stay open June 23, 24 to clear RMG wages
Economic Correspondent: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has asked all commercial banks in the country to keep their respective branches open on the coming weekend (June 23 and 24) to facilitate payment of wages for the garment workers.
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Cholesterol-lowering jab to help prevent heart disease
Risingbd Desk: Human trials of a cholesterol-lowering vaccine to help prevent heart disease are under way after successful studies in mice.
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ICC to ponder future of Champions Trophy
Sports Desk: Cricket's governing body indicates 50-over tournament may be scrapped in favour of a 20-team World T20 tournament.
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How cats conquered the ancient world
Risingbd Desk: The domestic cat is descended from wild cats that were tamed twice - in the Near East and then Egypt, according to the largest study of its kind.
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‘No negotiation until sanctions dropped’
International Desk: Qatar will not negotiate with Gulf states that have cut economic and travel ties with it unless they reverse their sanctions, its foreign minister has said.
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Bablu demands FM's resignation
Parliament Correspondent: Jatiya Party (JP) Presidium Member Ziauddin Ahmed Bablu has demanded resignation of Abul Maal Abdul Muhith as Finance Minister (FM).
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Rice prices to drop
Senior Correspondent: Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed said rice price will drop Tk 5 to Tk 6 per kilogram within a few days as the government has decided to lower the import duty on rice.
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Muhith estimates GDP growth at 7.24pc for current fiscal 2016-17
Parliament Correspondent: Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith on Tuesday said the GDP growth would be made 7.24 percent for current fiscal 2016-2017.
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Legal notice against proposed excise duty
Staff Correspondent: A legal notice has been served to withdraw excise duty on bank deposit in the proposed budget.
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No new settlement in Rangamati risky areas
Staff Correspondent, Chittagong: Rangamati district administration has imposed a restriction on the construction of new settlements at any risky areas in the landslides-ravaged district.
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Monday, 19 June 2017
US student freed by North Korea dies
International Desk: An American university student who had been held prisoner in North Korea for 17 months died at a Cincinnati hospital on Monday, just days after he was released from captivity in a coma, his parent said.
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PSC likely to issue circular for 38th BCS today
Staff Correspondent: Public Service Commission (PSC) is likely to issue circular for 38th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination on Tuesday.
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Govt employees get wages, Eid bonus today
Secretariat Correspondent: The government will pay salaries, bonuses and allowances of month June to the officials and employees of government, semi-government and autonomous institutions today (June 20) on the occasion of upcoming holy Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Man killed in London mosque attack ‘Bangladeshi expat’
International Desk: A van ploughed into pedestrians near a London mosque on early Monday, killing one man and injuring eight other people in what Prime Minister Theresa May said was ‘a potential terrorist attack’.
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PM hosts iftar in honour of political leaders
Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday hosted an iftar party for the leaders of different political parties at her official Ganabhaban residence.
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Mayor plans to recover canal in capital
Staff Correspondent: With an aim to mitigate water logging in the capital, Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Annisul Huq has undertaken an initiative to recover the canal, projected as 100 feet wide, beside the Bashundhara residential area, known as the 300 feet highway stretching from airport road to Balu river.
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'Those who attacked Fakhrul won't be spared'
Staff Correspondent: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said the motive behind the attack on a motorcade of BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will be known after investigation.
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WSIS award handed over to PM
Secretariat Correspondent: The “World Summit on Information Society (WSIS)” award which Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina won for innovative initiatives of Access to Information (a2i) Programme at a summit in Geneva on June 13 has been handed over to her on Monday.
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BJP names Dalit leader as presidential candidate
International Desk: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party proposed Bihar governor and Dalit leader Ram Nath Kovind’s name for India’s next president on Monday, a move being seen as part of the party’s outreach towards the country’s backward castes.
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5 militants killed in Mali
International Desk: Malian security forces have killed five militants involved in an attack on a luxury resort popular with Western expatriates outside Mali's capital Bamako, the security minister said on Monday.
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Mayor Miru suspended from mayoral post
Sirajganj Correspondent: Sirajganj's Shahjadpur municipality Mayor Halimul Haque Miru, the prime accused in journalist Abdul Hakim Shimul- murder case, has been temporarily suspended from the mayoral post.
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Separate lightning strikes kill 8
Desk Report: At least eight people were killed in separate lightning strikes in Faridpur, Manikganj, Kushtia and Magura, Jhalokathi and Patuakhali districts.
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Over 31 lakh tourists travel to Bangladesh in 6 yrs
Parliament Correspondent: Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashed Khan Menon on Monday told the Jatiya Sangsad that a total of 31,22,756 foreign tourists have travelled to Bangladesh in last six years.
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Indo-Pak fans lock into clash after cricket match
International Desk: Rival cricket fans threw missiles at one another on a Leicester road last night after Pakistan beat India in the ICC Champions Trophy final.
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‘I want to kill all Muslims’
International Desk: Police have confirmed they are investigating a terror attack in London after a van ploughed into people near a north London mosque, leaving one person dead and injuring eight others.
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Gopalganj road crash kills 4
Gopalganj Correspondent: At least four people were killed and 25 others injured as two buses collided on Dhaka-Barisal highway in Muksudpur of Gopalganj on Monday noon.
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Youth shot dead in Jessore
Staff Correspondent: A young man was shot dead by miscreants in Ayarpur village under Bagherpara Upazila of the district on Monday.
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Cabinet approves draft online media policy
Senior Correspondent: The cabinet on Monday approved the draft of the National Online Mass Media Guideline 2017.
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Record 65.6 million people displaced worldwide
International Desk: A record 65.6 million people are either refugees, asylum seekers or internally displaced across the globe, the UN refugee agency said.
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Rail communication with Sylhet resumes after 4hrs
Moulvibazar Correspondent: Sylhet’s rail link with Dhaka and Chittagong that snapped following a hill slide in Moulvibazar’s Lawachara national park this morning was restored after around four hours.
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3 of a family electrocuted in capital
Staff Correspondent: Three of a family have electrocuted at Islambag of the capital’s Chawkbazar.
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Sunday, 18 June 2017
US coalition downs Syrian army plane
International Desk: The US-led coalition in Syria has shot down a Syrian military jet in Raqqa province.
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Banani rape: Court accepts charge-sheet against 5
Staff Correspondent: A court here on Monday accepted the charge-sheet submitted by police against five accused in a case filed over rape of two private university girls in a Banani hotel.
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Landslide: Rail communication with Sylhet halted
Moulvibazar Correspondent: Rail communications of Sylhet with rest the country have been snapped as landslides hit the railway track Lawachhara in Moulvibazar.
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Mali tourist resort attack: At least 2 people killed
International Desk: Suspected jihadists in the West African country of Mali attacked a luxury resort popular with foreigners on the outskirts of the country's capital Sunday, killing at least two people.
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3 killed in collision between 2 trucks in Bogra
Bogra Correspondent: At least three people were killed and four other were injured in a collision between two trucks in the district on Monday morning.
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Musa Ibrahim rescued
Desk Report: Musa Ibrahim, the first Bangladeshi to conquer Mount Everest, has been rescued after five days he had gotten trapped on Carstensz Pyramid, the 4,884 meter mountain in the Sudirman Range of the western central highlands of Papua Province in Indonesia.
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Macron's party wins clear parliamentary majority
International Desk: French President Emmanuel Macron's party has won a clear parliamentary majority, results show, weeks after his own presidential victory.
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Chhatra Dal leader dies after falling off motorcycle
Lalmonirhat Correspondent: Joint General Secretary of Lalmonirhat Government College unit of Chhatra Dal Mohibul Islam Mohon (26) has died after falling off a motorcycle.
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Vehicle hits pedestrians in London's Finsbury Park
International Desk: A vehicle has run over pedestrians close to two nearby mosques in a north London neighbourhood, causing "a number of casualties", UK police have said.
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Pakistan clinch maiden Champions Trophy title
Sport Correspondent: Pakistan clinched the maiden ICC Champions Trophy title beating India by 180 runs in the final match at Kennington Oval in London on Sunday.
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Fugitive JMB man surrenders in Tangail
Staff Correspondent, Tangail: A fugitive member of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) surrendered to a court in Tangail.
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Pakistan set 339 for India
Sport Desk: Fakhar Zaman ignited the Champions Trophy final with a century in only his fourth one-day international to leave India needing a challenging 339 to successfully defend their title in what could be the most watched cricket match in history.
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Drive to evict risky settlements in Cox’s Bazar
Cox’s Bazar Correspondent: District administration has carried out a drive to evict people who are living riskily on the foot of various hills in Cox’s Bazar in order to avert further accidents due to landslides.
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BNP seeks pre-9th general election situation
Staff Correspondent: BNP has made demand to the election commissioners to arrange the upcoming general election like the fair and neutral one held before the ninth national parliament.
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35th BCS: 138 more appointed as none-cadres
Staff Correspondent: The Public Service Commission (PSC) on Sunday issued a press release with a recommendation for appointment of 138 candidates as first class officials under 35th BCS examinations.
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Attack on Fakhrul to hide govt fiasco: Khaleda
Senior Correspondent: BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia alleged that attack was carried out on Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, secretary general of her party, as the government failed to initiate appropriate measures to accelerate rehabilitation of the people who become victims in the worst landslide in the three hilly districts.
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AL's character uncovered again: Fakhrul
Staff Correspondent, Chittagong: BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the character of Awami League (AL) has been uncovered again through recent motorcade attack in Chittagong.
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Portugal forest fire: Death toll climbs to 57
International Desk: A forest fire raging since Saturday in central Portugal has killed at least 57 people, a government official said on Sunday, in what is possibly the deadliest-ever single forest blaze in Portugal.
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2 Pakistani diplomats 'missing' in Afghanistan
International Desk: Two Pakistani diplomats based in a consulate office in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad have been missing since Friday, when they set off by road back to their homeland, Pakistan's foreign office said on Sunday.
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Legal notice served seeking Sultana Kamal’s arrest
Staff Correspondent: A Supreme Court lawyer has served a legal notice to the authorities concerned, seeking arrest of human rights activist Sultana Kamal on the charge of hurting religious sentiment.
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Saudis 'reject' Turkey offer to build base in kingdom
International Desk: Saudi Arabia has rejected an offer from Turkey to build a military base in the kingdom, saying it "cannot allow" Ankara to establish such a facility on its territories, according to state-run media.
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LGD top in implementing projects
Secretariat Correspondent: Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives minister Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain said the local government division has been the best in implementing projects in continuation of the contractual contract during the last one year, putting all divisions of all ministries behind.
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Pakistan batting after India win toss
Sport Desk: Pakistan are batting against India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy-2017 at at Kennington Oval in London.
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Mountaineer Musa Ibrahim rescued
Desk Report: Bangladeshi Mountaineer Musa Ibrahim has been rescued as he was trapped at the base camp of Mount Carstensz Pyramid in Oceania continent (Papua New Guinea, Indonesia) due to calamitous weather.
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Mother, daughter killed in Moulvibazar landslide
Moulvibazar Correspondent: Mother and daughter were killed during landslide at Modhho Dimai village in Barlekha upazila of Moulvibazar district on Sunday.
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5.5 kg gold seized at Dhaka airport
Staff Correspondent: Customs intelligence detained a passenger along with 5.5 kilogram gold from Shahajalal airport in the capital early Sunday.
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Saturday, 17 June 2017
Mirza Fakhrul’s motorcade comes under attack in Ctg
Staff Correspondent: Miscreants attacked the motorcade of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in Isakhali area under Rangunia upazila in Chittagong on his way to Rangamati on Sunday morning.
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7 missing US navy sailors found dead
International Desk: The seven US navy sailors missing after their destroyer collided with a container ship off the east coast of Japan have been found dead.
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Musa Ibrahim stuck in base camp of Mount Carstensz
Desk report: Bangladeshi Mountaineer Musa Ibrahim has been stuck at the base camp of Mount Carstensz Pyramid in Papua New Guinea, Indonesia due to bad weather.
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At least 25 killed in Portugal forest fire
International Desk: At least 25 people have died in a wildfire in central Portugal on Saturday, most of them trapped in their cars by flames as treacherous wind drove the blaze beyond firefighters’ control.
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Two brothers killed in Khagrachhari landslide
Khagrachhari Correspondent: Two brothers died when their house at the foot of a hill collapsed in Guddongchhara area under Ramgarh upazila of Khagrachhari district on Sunday morning.
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Bombing at mall in Colombia kills 3 women
International Desk: At least three women were killed and nine injured after an explosive device detonated in a restroom in an busy upscale shopping centre in Colombia's capital on Saturday, officials said.
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Bus-truck collision kills 3 in Madaripur
Madaripur Correspondent: Three people were killed and 10 others injured in a collision between a bus and a truck in Kamaldi village under Rajoir upazila of the district on Sunday morning.
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Father's Day song of Mahbubul A Khalid
Augustin Sujan: Noted Bangladeshi poet, lyricist and composer Mahbubul A Khalid, who is known for his music on different issues like international days or observance, social awareness, humanity etc. has penned another exceptional song to show respect to all fathers on the occasion of Father's Day.
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Russia make winning start in Confederations Cup
Sports Desk: Hosts Russia kicked off their Confederations Cup campaign with a comfortable Group A victory over New Zealand in St Petersburg.
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Landslide fears as heavy rain forecast
Staff Correspondent: The met office forecasted that heavy rainfall is likely to occur in Sylhet and Chittagong divisions due to active monsoon.
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Gambhir gets four-match ban for coach fracas
Sports Desk: Gautam Gambhir was handed a suspended four-match ban from first-class cricket for his ugly confrontation with Delhi Ranji coach KP Bhaskar earlier in 2017.
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London fire: 58 missing, presumed dead
International Desk: At least 58 people are now missing and presumed dead in the Grenfell Tower disaster, police have said.
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4 US soldiers killed in apparent insider attack in Afghanistan
International Desk: At least four American soldiers were shot and killed in an apparent insider attack by an Afghan soldier at a base in northern Afghanistan on Saturday, a military official said.
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All dists to get Joyeeta marketing center
Staff Correspondent: Women in rural areas produce sustainable, standard and eye-catchy products but they cannot get benefit from the products for failure to ensure proper marketing of them, said State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Meher Afroz Chumki.
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No more hill cutting, deforestation
Again landslide took lives in hilly areas. On June 13, heavy rains triggered a series of landslides and floods in three hilly districts, Chittagong and Cox's Bazar took more than 150 lives including four army personnel.
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Two electrocuted in Jhenaidah
Jhenaidah Correspondent: Two people were electrocuted in Hudaputia and Harinakundu Radhanagar villages under Sadar upazila of district on Saturday.
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Bangla News
ICT division website restored
Risingbd Desk: Information Communication Technology (ICT) division's official website of the people's republic of Bangladesh has been restored hours after it was hacked by hackers.
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Drive starts to remove dwellers at risk in Bandarban
Bandarban Correspondent: Bandarban district administration has started a drive to take dwellers living riskily on the foot of various hills in the district to a safe shelter.
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Bangla News
ICT division website hacked
Desk Report: Information Communication Technology (ICT) division's official website of the people's republic of Bangladesh has been hacked.
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Bangla News
Rape case: actor Tanvir Tonu lands in jail
Staff Correspondent: A court sent actor and model Tanvir Tonu in a rape case filed on May 6.
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Youth lynched in Barisal
Staff Correspondent, Barisal: A youth has been lynched at Barisal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital on the charge of stealing a mobile.
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Landslide: Two more bodies found in Rangamati
Staff Correspondent, Chittagong: Two more bodies were recovered from Jurachhorhi upazila of Rangamati on Saturday morning, raising the death toll to 107 in landslide due to recent incessant downpour.
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German reunification architect Helmut Kohl dies at 87
International Desk: Helmut Kohl, Germany's ex-chancellor and architect of reunification in 1990, has died at 87.
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Friday, 16 June 2017
Police-drug peddlers firing kills one in Pabna
Pabna Correspondent: A drug peddler was killed in firing between police and drug peddlers at Ishwardi in Pabna on Friday night.
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Organic food IS healthier
Risingbd Desk: Organic vegetables really are healthier to eat than standard ones, comprehensive new research confirms.
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Garment worker hacked dead in Ctg
Staff Correspondent, Chittagong: Miscreants chopped a garment worker to death at Uttar Kattoli area of the city's Patenga on Friday late night.
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Saudi, allies working on list of Qatar 'grievances'
International Desk: Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Friday that a list of "grievances" involving Qatar was being drawn up and would be presented to Doha shortly.
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PM returns home
Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home on Saturday morning concluding her three-day bilateral visit to Sweden.
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Eight fake DB men held in city
Staff Correspondent: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) held eight fake members of Detective Branch (DB) from the capital's Dhanmondi area on Friday night.
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Seven US Navy crew missing
International Desk: Seven US Navy crew members are missing after their ship collided with a merchant vessel off the coast of Japan.
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