Rohingya crisis: JS body for strengthening diplomatic relations

Secretariat Correspondent: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have made recommendations to strengthen diplomatic relations with Russia and China to help resolve Rohingya crisis.

Bangla News

Sylhet Agri University shut to avoid clash

Staff Correspondent, Sylhet: Sylhet Agricultural University has been announced shut for indefinite period in fear of infighting between two rivals of ruling party’s student front Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in the campus over establishing supremacy.

Bangla News

Taliban in talks with Afghan government

International Desk: The Taliban have held secret meetings with Afghan officials to discuss a ceasefire, the US military says.

Bangla News

Initiatives to launch bullet train on Dhaka-Ctg route

Special Correspondent: The government has taken initiatives to launch high speed bullet train service on Dhaka-Chattogram route.

Bangla News

200 marks lessened at JSC, JDC exams

Secretariat Correspondent: National Curriculum Coordination Committee (NCCC) has decided to lessen 200 marks in Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations from this year.

Bangla News

Three killed as truck plunges into pond

Gopalganj Correspondent: At least three wokers were killed and two others were seriously injured as a paddy-laden truck plunged into a roadside pond at Satashia Pashchimpara village of the district’s Kashiani upazila on Thursday noon.

Bangla News

18 new judges of HC take oath

Staff Correspondent: Newly appointed 18 additional judges to the High Court (HC) Division of the Supreme Court (SC) have taken oath.

Bangla News

PM for boosting Bangladesh-Thai Agri cooperation

Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has put emphasis on boosting cooperation between Bangladesh and Thailand in agriculture sector for mutual benefits of the two countries.

Bangla News

Kushtia BCL leader commits suicide: SP

Kushtia Correspondent: Nazmul Islam, vice-president of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL)-Kushtia District unit, was not murdered. He took his life himself, claimed the district superintendent of police (SP) SM Mehedi Hassan.

Bangla News

Key North Korea official meets Pompeo in New York

International Desk: The right-hand man to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has met US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in New York to discuss a historic summit.  

Bangla News

World No Tobacco Day today

Desk Report: World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is being observed today (Thursday) in the country as elsewhere across the world highlighting the health and additional risks associated with tobacco uses, and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.

Bangla News

Circular over 12,000 pry teachers in June

Secretariat Correspondent: The government decided to appoint a total of 12,000 assistant teachers for primary schools across the country.

Bangla News

Two electrocuted in city

Staff Correspondent: Two people died from electrocution in Alibahar area of Shampur in the capital on Thursday.

Bangla News

Rain brings relief

Staff Correspondent: Moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm swept over different parts of the capital on Thursday morning brought a little relief to the city dwellers who were suffering from scorching heat in couple of days.

Bangla News

Thai Princess opens vetiver grass pilot project in Ctg

Desk Report: The visiting Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on Wednesday inaugurated Vetiver Grass Development Pilot Project in city’s Tigerpass area with view to check mudslides and preventing hill erosion in Chattogram city.

Bangla News

Philippine passes autonomy bill for Mindanao

International Desk: The Philippines moved a step closer on Wednesday to ending decades of conflict on its resource-rich island of Mindanao, after lawmakers approved a bill that will eventually allow self-rule for the country's Muslim minority.

Bangla News

‘All killings in anti-drug drive to be investigated’

Secretariat Correspondent: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said investigation will be conducted into all killings including Teknaf Municipality councillor Ekramul Haque occurred in the ongoing anti-drug drive across the country.

Bangla News

18 new judges appointed to HC

Staff Correspondent: Eighteen additional judges were appointed to the High Court (HC) Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday, raising the number of HC judges to 98.

Bangla News

Two ethnic girls murder: Accused found dead

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: Police recovered bullet-hit body of accused of two ethnic girls murder at Tripura Para under the district’s Sitakunda upazila.

Bangla News

Relationship between two countries strengthened by the tour

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the relationship between the two countries has been strengthened by her just-concluded visit to India.

Bangla News

‘No innocent person was killed in anti-drug crusade’

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that no innocent person was killed in the ongoing anti-drug drive across the country.

Bangla News

US expresses concern over extra judicial killings

Senior Correspondent: The United States (US) has expressed concern over extra judicial killings in anti-drug crusade across the country.

Bangla News

Egyptian lawyer takes out €1bn lawsuit against Ramos

Sports Desk: An Egyptian lawyer has threatened to sue Sergio Ramos over his challenge on Mohamed Salah in Saturday’s Champions League final which has put the Liverpool forward’s World Cup participation in doubt.

Bangla News

ICC saves the coin toss in test cricket

Sports Desk: The International Cricket Council's Cricket Committee has decided not to do away with the toss in test cricket.

Bangla News

Gunfight under way amid explosions in Kabul

International Desk: Gunmen launched an assault on the interior ministry in Afghanistan's capital after twin bomb explosions near the compound.

Bangla News

Trump, Mexican president spar over border wall again

International Desk: U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Mexico of doing “nothing” to stop illegal immigrants crossing into the United States, and repeated his election campaign pledge that Mexico would pay for his planned border wall.  

Bangla News

Minimum Fitra fixed at Tk 70

Staff Correspondent: National Fitra committee of Islamic Foundation has fixed the minimum figure of fitra, a charity done by capable and solvent Muslims at the end of Ramadan, for this year Tk 70 while the maximum Tk 2,310.  

Bangla News

Re-election: Voting underway at 3 KCC centres

Staff Correspondent, Khulna: Voting in three centres of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) election, in which voting was postponed for various irregularities, is underway peacefully.  

Bangla News

I’m not astrologer, says AG

Staff Correspondent: Attorney General Mahbubey Alam said that he does not know when BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will get release from jail.

Bangla News

TIB urges govt to submit Rohingya documents to ICC

Staff Correspondent: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Tuesday urged the Bangladesh government to submit its observation along with detailed information and documents to International Criminal Court (ICC) over the crime against humanity perpetuated through killing Rohingyas in Myanmar by Myanmar government and military.

Bangla News

Youth arrested over distorting PM’s photo

Laxmipur Correspondent: Police arrested a youth for allegedly posting a distorted photo of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Facebook at Kamalnagar in Laxmipur.

Bangla News

Afghanistan unveil squad for Bangladesh series

Sports Desk: Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Tuesday announced national team's squads for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh.

Bangla News

SC stays Khaleda’s bail in 2 Cumilla cases

Staff Correspondent: The chamber court has stayed a High Court (HC) order that had granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in two cases filed in Cumilla.

Bangla News

‘Mashrafe likely to run in election’

Staff Correspondent: Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said Bangladesh’s cricket sensation Mashrafe Bin Mortaza is likely to run in the upcoming general election.

Bangla News

Bail order on Khaleda’s 2 defamation cases on Thursday

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has set Thursday to give its order on bail petitions in two defamation cases filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.

Bangla News

PM’s press confce on India tour Wednesday

Secretariat Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press conference tomorrow (Wednesday) to brief journalists about the outcomes of her just-concluded visit to Kolkata, India.  

Bangla News

Mustafizur ruled out of Afghanistan series

Sports Desk: Mustafizur Rahman will miss Bangladesh's three-match T20 series against Afghanistan due to a toe injury. Debashish Chowdhury, the BCB doctor, said that a scan revealed that it will take Mustafizur up to three weeks to recover.

Bangla News

Signal 3 at sea ports

Staff Correspondent: The deep depression over the east-central bay and adjoining area of Bangladesh has turned into cyclonic storm.

Bangla News

Two killed in Jashore road accident

Staff Correspondent, Jashore: At least two people were killed and seven others injured when a three-wheeler collided with a passenger bus on Jashore-Benapole highway in Sharsha upazila of the district on Tuesday.

Bangla News

Election to Rajshahi-Sylhet-Barisal cities July 30

Staff Correspondent: Election to three city corporations- Rajshahi-Sylhet-Barisal-will be held on July 30.  

Bangla News

4-year hunt ends after private search completed

International Desk: The four-year hunt for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has ended with the latest, privately funded search coming to a close.  

Bangla News

Recommendation for halting harassment to goods-laden trucks

Secretariat Correspondent: The parliamentary committee recommended for necessary steps so that trucks carrying daily essential commodities can reach their destination without facing any harassment and obstacle.

Bangla News

Price for agricultural products to be fixed: Muhith

Special Correspondent: Finance Minister AMA Muhith said the country has achieved a significant progress in the agricultural sector. The government is providing all sorts of supports for the development of the agricultural sector.

Bangla News

Reducing risk and cost of foreign trade possible

Economic Correspondent: It is possible to largely reduce the risk and cost of foreign trade. For this, a database for credit report can be created with the assistance of Bangladesh Bank (BB) and other organizations of banking sector, according to a report prepared by Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM).

Bangla News

Iftar fest at Jahangirnagar University

JU Correspondent: Students started coming one by one to the roof of the Teachers-Student Center (TSC) at least two hours before evening. Some of them were seen to wear new dresses.

Bangla News

Pakistan names former judge as caretaker prime minister

International Desk:  The Pakistani government and opposition named former chief justice Nasir-ul-Mulk the country's caretaker prime minister, ending weeks of political wrangling and giving the former judge the responsibility of holding a general election by the end of July.  

Bangla News

Dolphin ‘happiness’ measured by scientists in France

Risingbd Desk:  Scientists working with dolphins at a marine park near Paris have attempted to measure how the animals feel about aspects of their lives in captivity.  

Bangla News

Cabinet hails PM Hasina for receiving D. Litt

Secretariat Correspondent: The cabinet today congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on receiving Doctor of Literature (D. Litt) from Kazi Nazrul University of West Bengal in India for her outstanding role in improving the living standard of the people through democracy, women empowerment, poverty alleviation and socioeconomic development.

Bangla News

UPDF factional gunfight kills 3 in Rangamati

Staff Correspondent: Three members of United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) were killed and one injured in a gunfight between two of its factions in Rangamati's Baghaichhari upazila Monday morning.  

Bangla News

Marcel brings 43 models of LED TV centering Football World Cup

Economic Reporter: The local electronics and electrical appliances manufacturer ‘Marcel’ is showcasing and selling out total of 43 models of LED televisions in the local market centering the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr and Football World Cup.  

Bangla News

3 to die in Asma murder case

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: A district court has sentenced death penalty to three persons for killing a garment worker Asma Akther Beauty after kidnapping and raping her ten years before.  

Bangla News

Cabinet approves draft of Nat'l Jute Policy 2018

Senior Correspondent: The Cabinet approved the draft of the National Jute Policy 2018 giving emphasize on fair price, quality jute production, local and international investment.

Bangla News

Appeal filed seeking death penalty for Oishee

Staff Correspondent: An appeal petition has been filed with the Appellate Division seeking death penalty for Oishee Rahman for killing her parents--police officer Mahfuzur Rahman and his wife Swapna Rahman--in 2013.  

Bangla News

Eid advance launch tickets sale from June 1

Staff Correspondent: Sale of advance launch tickets for the Eid-ul-Fitr holidaymakers will begin from June 1.

Bangla News

Recommendations for ensuring women's facilities in sports

Secretariat Correspondent: The parliamentary standing committee on Youth and Sports Ministry recommended for ensuring women’s facilities including international standard coach to continue their success in the sports.

Bangla News

Anti-drug drives will continue: Quader

Feni Correspondent: Road Transport and Bridges Minister and general secretary of ruling Awami League (AL) Obaidul Quader said the drives will continue until the drug dealing comes to a tolerable level and general people are happy with it.

Bangla News

Subject, number being reduced in JSC-JDC

Secretariat Correspondent: Subjects and number are being alleviated in Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) to reduce pressure on students, according to the Education Ministry.

Bangla News

Bank official slaughtered in Ctg

Staff Correspondent, Chattorgram: A bank official was slaughtered to death in Saltgola area of the port city Chattorgram on Sunday noon.

Bangla News

Govt in all-out war against drugs: Home Minister

Senior Correspondent: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said the government has gone for an all-out war against drugs.

Bangla News

2 Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in road crash in Central Africa

Staff Correspondent: Two Bangladeshi UN peacekeepers were killed and two others injured in a road accident that took place in Central African Republic on Saturday.

Bangla News

Power generation hits new record

Staff Correspondent: The power generation hit a new record touching 10,699 megawatt on Saturday, which was the highest ever electricity generation of the country.

Bangla News

BB to release new notes from June 3 ahead of Eid

Economic Correspondent: Bangladesh Bank (BB) will release new currency notes for Taka 10, 20, 50 and Taka 100 in the market ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr from June 3.

Bangla News

15000 lightning strikes in 4 hours

International Desk: Around 15,000 lightning strikes were recorded in four hours across Britain, the BBC Weather said on Sunday.

Bangla News

Bail order on Khaleda’s three cases Monday

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has set Monday for bail order on three separate petitions filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.

Bangla News

‘DCCI Agro Service Desk’ inaugurated

Economic Correspondent: Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has inaugurated a help desk named ‘DCCI Agro Service Desk’ at its premises for the development of Bangladesh’s agriculture sector as well as to assist the stakeholders and entrepreneurs of this sector.

Bangla News

HC for rape case evidences within 48 hrs

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has made Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) test compulsory in rape case and ordered to send evidences in this regard within 48 hours.

Bangla News

Ronaldo hints at leaving Real Madrid

Sports Desk: Cristiano Ronaldo cast doubt over his future with Real Madrid after they won the Champions League for the third consecutive season on Saturday in a 3-1 win over Liverpool.

Bangla News

Anti-drug drive underway at Hazaribagh

Staff Correspondent: Members of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) are conducting an anti-drug drive at Ganaktuli area in the capital's Hazaribagh.

Bangla News

Why power tariff hike not illegal: HC

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) issued a rule asking the authorities concerned why the decision of Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) for hiking power tariff in retailer and wholesale level, would not be declared illegal.

Bangla News

Walsh named as head coach for Tigers in Afghanistan tour

Sports Desk: Courtney Walsh has been named Bangladesh's interim head coach for the upcoming Afghanistan series.

Bangla News

Lightning kills 3 in Sylhet

Sylhet Correspondent: Three people including two brothers have been killed in lightning strike in Sylhet.

Bangla News

What achievements from India tour: Ershad

Senior Correspondent: Jatiya Party Chairman Hussain Muhammad Ershad asked Prime Minister what she brought for people of Bangladesh from India.

Bangla News

Diarrhea breaks out in Faridpur

Faridpur Correspondent: The number of diarrhea patients has increased at an alarming rate at different hospitals in Faridpur.

Bangla News

Anti-drug drives: 356 arrested in 8 days in Kishoreganj

Kishoreganj Correspondent: Some 356 people including drug peddlers, regular cases and warranted accused were arrested in anti-drug drives across the district in last eight days.

Bangla News

Leaders of two Koreas hold surprise meeting

International Desk: The leaders of North and South Korea have met in the demilitarised border area between the two countries.

Bangla News

Ireland ends abortion ban

International Desk: Ireland has voted by a landslide to liberalize some of the world’s most restrictive abortion laws in what its prime minister described as the culmination of a “quiet revolution” in what was one of Europe’s most socially conservative countries.

Bangla News

5-day BSCIC fair begins Sunday

Staff Correspondent: A five-day fair will begin on Sunday (May 27) at the premises of Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) in the city’s Motijheel area.

Bangla News

BNP not supports extra judicial killings

Senior Correspondent: Terming extra judicial killing unacceptable, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has come down heavily ‘shootout’ spree conducting across the country in name of anti-drug drives.

Bangla News

Kazi Nazrul University confers D. Litt on Hasina

Risingbd Desk: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today received an honorary Doctor of Literature (D. Litt) from Kazi Nazrul University of West Bengal for her outstanding role in improving the living standard of the people through democracy, women empowerment, poverty alleviation and socioeconomic development.

Bangla News

Ten held over question leak plans in Barisal

Staff Correspondent, Barisal: Police held 10 people over their alleged planning of question paper leakage of primary teachers’ recruitment exams in Barisal.

Bangla News

BNP protests chance for MPs election campaign

Senior Correspondent: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has termed the amendment of Election Campaign Conduct Rules, giving chances to lawmakers for campaign in city corporation polls, as a deep conspiracy.

Bangla News

Cyclone Mekunu hits Oman

International Desk: Cyclone Mekunu has hit southern Oman with high winds and rain, killing a 12-year-old girl and leaving three other people injured, officials say.

Bangla News

Eid advance bus tickets sale from May 30

Staff Correspondent: Private bus operators will start advance selling of bus tickets for holidaymakers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr festival from May 30.

Bangla News

Suspected robber killed in Feni

Feni Correspondent: A suspected robber was killed in a gunfight between two groups of robbers in Ruhutia rastarmatha area of Kazirbagh union under Sadar upazila on Saturday.

Bangla News

Anti-drug drive at Mohammadpur Geneva Camp

Staff Correspondent: Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) members conducted an anti-narcotics drive at Geneva camp in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area.  

Bangla News

'Teesta treaty gets pace'

Staff Correspondent, Savar: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader claimed that Teesta treaty has been progressed during this tour of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Kolkata.

Bangla News

One killed in Kurigram ‘gunfight’

Kurigram Correspondent: A drug trader namely Ibrahim Ali was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police in the district’s Bhurungamari upazila early Saturday.  

Bangla News

B Chy demands neutral govt, EC

Senior Correspondent: Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury has demanded to form a neutral government and an Election Commission (EC) before the general election after dissolving the parliament.

Bangla News

President for rebuilding non-communal society

Desk Report: President M Abdul Hamid has said the new generation will contribute to rebuild an exploitation-free and non- communal society being imbued with the patriotism and ideology of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Bangla News

DU observes Nazrul’s birth anniversary

Staff Correspondent: The Dhaka University (DU) authorities observed the 119th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on Friday with due to solemnity.  

Bangla News

Celebrity life is not easy, says Ranveer

Entertainment Desk: Bollywood heartthrob Ranveer Singh loves all the attention. He admits being in spotlight is like living his dream.

Bangla News

Saif’s daughter Sara in legal trouble

Entertainment Desk: Sara Ali Khan, who is yet to make her debut in Bollywood, has already landed herself in legal trouble. A film producer of her debut film Kedarnath has filed a suit against Saif Ali Khan's daughter over a dispute over dates, The Times of India reported.

Bangla News

Drug peddlers are backed by govt, says Moudud

Senior Correspondent: BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed alleged that all the drug peddlers are backed by the government.

Bangla News

Dhaka-Delhi to continue trend of cooperation in future: PM

Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called for full utilisation of mutual cooperation between Bangladesh and India and hoped that both the countries would continue this trend of cooperation in the future.  

Bangla News

76 arrested in Faridpur, Yaba seized

Faridpur Correspondent: At least 76 people were arrested and 422 pieces of Yaba were seized in special anti-drug drives in Faridpur in last 24 hours till Friday morning.

Bangla News

Three Jamaat leaders held in Kushtia

Kushtia Correspondent: Police arrested three leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami from Mirpur upazila of the district on Friday.

Bangla News

Participation in election campaign for MPs a timely decision

Staff Correspondent: Food Minister Advocate Qamrul Islam said participation in election campaign for members of parliament (MPs) is a timely decision.

Bangla News

Mamata to hold separate meeting with Sheikh Hasina

International Desk: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is expected to hold a separate meeting with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday.

Bangla News

India, Bangladesh bonded by cooperation: Modi

International Desk: India and Bangladesh are two separate countries bonded by cooperation and understanding, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here today.

Bangla News

Yaba enters from Myanmar as Tsunami: Quader

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said that Myanmar sent Yaba pills along with Rohingyas as like a Tsunami.

Bangla News

Man held with 1kg gold in Chuadanga

Chuadanga Correspondent: The Customs Intelligence recovered nine gold bars weighing one kilogram from Jaynagar check-post in Darshana border in the district on Friday morning.

Bangla News

Payment of RMG workers by Ramadan 20 demanded

Staff Correspondent: A labour organization has asked the garment factory owners to pay wages and festival bonus to workers by 20th Ramadan.  

Bangla News

Salman Khan writes his first ever song

Entertainment Desk: Salman Khan has sung songs before, but his upcoming film “Race 3” marks his first time as a lyricist.

Bangla News

Effective steps needed to reduce traffic jam

The problem that Dhaka residents suffer most is traffic jam. The problem is getting worse as the day advances. There was a time when commuters suffered traffic congestion only on the main city streets, but now it starts right from one's doorstep.

Bangla News

Trump cancels North Korea nuclear summit

International Desk: Donald Trump has cancelled his planned summit with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, blaming his decision on a threatening statement from the Pyongyang regime.

Bangla News

Khas land must be given to landless farmers

Senior Correspondent: Land Minister Shamsur Rahman Sherif has asked the officials concerned to issue Duplicate Carbon Receipt (DCR) of khas agricultural land in the names of genuine landless farmers after conducting investigations.  

Bangla News

Nothing, only symbol allowed for election campaign

Staff Correspondent: Election Commission (EC) Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed said nobody can use something similar to symbol in election campaign. Just portrait of symbol will be allowed.

Bangla News

Two jailed for 7yrs for tax evasion

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has sentenced two persons to seven years’ imprisonment in a case filed for tax evasion by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

Bangla News

North Korea demolishes nuke test site

International Desk: North Korea carried out what it said is the demolition of its nuclear test site on Thursday, setting off a series of explosions over several hours in the presence of foreign journalists.

Bangla News

Why Prabhas and Anushka Shetty will never be a couple

Entertainment Desk: Their scorching chemistry in the ‘Bahubali’ series left the audience mesmerised, with many even wishing that Prabhas and Anushka Shetty’s reel romance would soon turn real.

Bangla News

Govt’s ties with India one-sided, says BNP

Senior Correspondent: BNP on Thursday alleged that the government has failed to make any progress on the much-sought Teesta water-sharing deal over the last eight years as its relations with India are unilateral ones.

Bangla News

Meet at a table or in nuclear showdown, N Korea to US

International Desk: North Korea is threatening to reconsider Kim Jong Un’s participation in a summit with President Trump next month, saying it is up to the United States to decide whether it wants to “meet us at a meeting room or encounter us at nuclear-to-nuclear showdown.”

Bangla News

Death of Rajib: 2 bus drivers denied bail again

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has rejected the bail petitions of two drivers accused in a case filed for killing of Titumir College student Rajib Hossain after he got severed his right hand in the race between two buses.

Bangla News

HC order on Khaleda’s bail in 3 cases Sunday

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) will pass an order on Sunday (May 27) on three separate petitions filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking bail in three separate cases.

Bangla News

MPs can run campaign in city polls

Staff Correspondent: Lawmakers-- popularly known as members of parliament (MP)-- can run campaign in city corporation polls, said Election Commission (EC) Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed.

Bangla News

Khamenei lists demands for European powers

International Desk: Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has set out several conditions for staying in the nuclear deal with world powers.

Bangla News

4 dead in Baghdad suicide bombing

International Desk: At least four people were killed and 15 wounded in a suicide attack in Iraq's capital Baghdad on Thursday, a military spokesman said.

Bangla News

Eid advance train tickets from June 1

Secretariat Correspondent: Sale of advance tickets for trains will start June 1 to ensure smooth journey for Eid holidaymakers.

Bangla News

Bus-motorcycle collision leaves 2 dead in Pabna

Pabna Correspondent: At least two people were killed and injured another one in a collision between a bus and motorcycle on Pabna-Chatmohor road in Keranir Dhal area of Atgharia upazila in the district.

Bangla News

2 drug traders killed in Fulgazi 'gunfight'

Feni Correspondent: Two suspected drug traders were killed in a gunfight with police in Jambura rasta area of Fulgazi upazila in Feni early Thursday.

Bangla News

Kumaraswamy sworn in as Karnataka chief minister

International Desk: H.D. Kumaraswamy was on Wednesday sworn in as the Chief Minister of a Janata Dal-Secular-Congress coalition government in Karnataka.

Bangla News

3 of a family killed in Gopalganj road accident

Gopalganj Correspondent: A truck collided with a human hauler on Dhaka-Khulna highway at Majhigati in Kashiani upazila of Gopalganj on Wednesday, killing three members of a family and injuring two others.

Bangla News

AB de Villiers retires from international cricket

Sports Desk: South African superstar AB de Villiers has announced his retirement from international cricket, two days after his IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore exited the 11th season of the lucrative Twenty20 league in which his exhilarating batting and pyrotechnics in the field have further endeared him to a legion of Indian fans.

Bangla News

Gold policy approved in principle

Special Correspondent: The government on Wednesday approved in principle the 'Gold Policy-2018' to ease the import and export of the precious metal as well as ensure transparency in its trade inside the country.

Bangla News

Muktamoni laid to rest beside her grandfather

Satkhira Correspondent: 13-year-old Muktamoni diagnosed with a tumour in the blood vessels of her right hand was laid to rest beside the grave of her grandfather after she died at her residence in Dakkhin Kamar Baisha village in Sadar upazila of Satkhira on Wednesday morning.

Bangla News

Over 50 killed in Somaliland cyclone

International Desk: More than 50 people have died in Somaliland, livestock has been wiped out and hundreds of farms destroyed by heavy rains and floods caused by a tropical cyclone that hit the Horn of Africa, officials and aid agencies in the breakaway Somali region said.

Bangla News

Tazin Ahmed laid to rest in father’s grave

Entertainment Desk: Popular television actress Tazin Ahmed has been buried at her father's grave in city's Banani graveyard.

Bangla News

Emery appointed as new Arsenal head coach

Sports Desk: Arsenal have confirmed the appointment of Unai Emery as their new head coach, replacing Arsene Wenger at the Emirates.

Bangla News

Summit with North Korea's Kim may be delayed, says Trump

International Desk: US President Donald Trump has said there is a "very substantial chance" a historic summit with North Korea's Kim Jong-un next month may not happen.

Bangla News

Distressed Rohingyas getting local support: PM

Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wednesday said local people have given their overwhelming support to the government's steps giving shelter to displaced Rohingya citizens of Myanmar in Bangladesh.  

Bangla News

HC summons BASIC Bank investigators

Staff Correspondent: The High Court has summoned all the investigation officers of 56 cases filed in connection with Basic Bank loan scam, seeking their explanation over the delay in completing the investigation.  

Bangla News

12 killed in police firing in India

International Desk:  A day after 12 people were killed in police firing during anti-Sterlite protests in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin, the opposition DMK compared the incident to the 1919 Jallianwalla Bagh massacre, in which British soldiers opened fire on crowds at a public meeting.  

Bangla News

Drug peddler killed in Rangpur ‘gunfight’

Staff Correspondent, Rangpur: A drug peddler was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police in Hajirhat area of Rangpur early Wednesday.  

Bangla News

Hearing on Khaleda’s bail pleas in 2 cases adjourned

Staff Correspondent: The High Court on Tuesday adjourned until Wednesday the hearing on two petitions filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking bail in two cases.  

Bangla News

Govt to redraft Digital Security Act

Secretariat Correspondent:  The Law Minister has assured of the journalists to redraft Digital Security Act that has drawn flack over fears of gagging free media and freedom of speech.

Bangla News

54 robbers to surrender Wednesday

Staff Correspondent, Khulna: Some 54 members of six forest robber gangs including their chiefs will surrender to the Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan along with their arms and ammunition at Rapid Action Battalion-6 office in Labanchhora of Khulna district on Wednesday.  

Bangla News

Priyanka talks to Rohingya in Cox’s Bazar

Cox’s Bazar Correspondent: Famous Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, also the Unicef goodwill ambassador for child rights, has visited three Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar for the second day.

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Actress Tazin Ahmed no more

Entertainment Desk: Tazin Ahmed, a popular actress and TV anchor, died of heart attack on Tuesday afternoon.

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Najib questioned by anti-corruption authorities

International Desk: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been questioned by anti-corruption authorities over a financial scandal after his shock election loss.

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Missing microbes 'cause' childhood cancer

Risingbd Desk: Our modern germ-free life is the cause of the most common type of cancer in children, according to one of Britain's most eminent scientists.

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Pakistan heatwave kills 65 people in Karachi

International Desk: A heatwave has killed 65 people in Pakistan’s southern city of Karachi over the past three days, a social welfare organization said on Tuesday, amid fears the death toll could climb as the high temperatures persist.

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Irregularities in KCC polls: EC starts investigation

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Prabhas says no fight with Karan

Entertainment Desk: Baahubali star Prabhas is not just the lovable star of the nation but one of the most humble Superstars and there's something 'special' about the actor that makes him stand out.

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Ecnec clears revised Padma Bridge Rail Link Project

Staff Correspondent: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project (first revised) involving Tk 39,246.80 crore.

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Two accused remanded over Nazim’s death

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court on Tuesday placed two accused on one-day remand each in a case filed over the death of a Dhaka Tribune official in a tragic road accident on Mayor Hanif Flyover in Jatrabari area.

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Khaleda files bail pleas in two more cases

Staff Correspondent: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday filed two separate petitions with the High Court (HC) seeking bail in two more cases.

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SC orders Citycell to pay dues of Tk128cr

Staff Correspondent: The appellate division of the Supreme Court directed mobile operator Citycell to pay Tk 128.98 crore to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) soon.

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US toughens stance on Iran

International Desk: The United States demanded Iran make sweeping changes -- from dropping its nuclear program to pulling out of the Syrian civil war -- or face severe economic sanctions as the Trump administration hardened its approach to Tehran.

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PM hosts iftar for FFs, orphans, alems

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hosted an iftar for war-wounded freedom fighters (FFs), orphans, physically-challenged children and alem-ulema (Islamic clerics) at her Ganobhaban residence here on Monday.

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Bangabandhu satellite reaches its own orbit

Risingbd Desk: Bangladesh's first geostationary communication satellite Bangabandhu-I (BS-I) has reached the desired location (orbital slot) 10 days after its launch from Florida.

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'Next budget will be an IT business-friendly one'

Risingbd Desk: Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Monday said ICT sector will get priority in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2018-19.

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3 killed, 2 rescued in landslide

Staff Correspondent: Three workers were killed and two others injured in a landslide while cutting soil in a hill in Ghumdhum area under Naikhongchhari upazila of Bandarban on Monday.

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Arrest warrants against Selima Rahman, 9 others

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court on Monday issued arrest warrants against BNP Vice Chairman Selima Rahman and nine others in a case filed with Mugdha Police Station under the Explosive Substances Act.

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Maduro wins re-election in Venezuela

International Desk: Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro has won re-election to another six-year term, in a vote marred by an opposition boycott and claims of vote-rigging.  

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Abuse of power: 2 ACC officials suspended

Staff Correspondent: Two officials of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) have been suspended on charges of negligence of duty, misconduct and abuse of power.

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War crimes convict jailed unto death dies

Staff Correspondent, Rajshahi: Mahidur Rahman, a convict of crimes against humanity from Chapainawabganj, died early Monday while undergoing treatment at Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital (RMCH).

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Signal 1 for river ports issued

Risingbd Desk: Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) here on Monday issued warning signal number one for river ports of 18 districts in the country.

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Priyanka now in Cox’s Bazar

Entertainment Desk: Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is now Cox’s Bazar to visit Rohingya camps.  

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Five killed in Bandarban landslide

Staff Correspondent, Chittagong: At least five people have been killed in a landslide in Naikhongchhari Upazila of Bandarban on Monday.

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Ministers to get Tk75,000 allowance to buy cell phones

Senior Correspondent: The cabinet has approved a proposal that ministers, state ministers, deputy ministers and secretaries will get Tk75,000 allowance to purchase mobile phone sets.

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Cour orders to examine how much pasteurised milk is safe

Staff Correspondent: The High Court has directed the authorities to examine the pasteurised milk and submit a report within one month about how much the milk is safe to drink.  

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Drug trader killed in Tangail shootout

Staff Correspondent, Tangail: A suspected drug peddler was killed in a shootout with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Deulabari area of Ghatail of the district early Monday.

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Freedom fighter’s body wasn’t covered with nat'l flag

Pabna Correspondent: A freedom fighter has allegedly been buried without according fully guard of honour to his body at Samvopur village of Bera upazila in Pabna.

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Nasim for creating pressure on Myanmar to take back Rohingyas

Staff Correspondent: Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammed Nasim on Sunday urged the Commonwealth countries to exert pressure on Myanmar to take back Rohingyas to their homeland.

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3 to die for killing Bacchu

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court sentenced three persons to death and seven persons to life term imprisonment in sensational Bacchu murder case.

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Mahbubul A Khalid’s song on World Cup Football released

Staff Correspondent: A Bengali song on 2018 FIFA World Cup that contains the message of amity among people around the globe has been released on online.

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No tax holiday for leather industry: Muhith

Special Correspondent: Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith has ruled out a demand of tax holiday for 7 to 10 years to encourage investment in the leather industry city.

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Trump misspells wife's name

International Desk: US President Donald Trump has welcomed the return of his wife Melania to the White House after a hospital stay for kidney treatment by misspelling her name in a tweet.

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Rajib's death: Bail pleas for two bus drivers rejected

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has rejected bail petitions to two bus drivers in a case filed over the severing of the right hand of Rajib Hossain, a third-year student of Government Titumir College, in a collision between two buses.

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Alia happy as people talking about her chemistry with Ranbir

Entertainment Desk: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have been painting the town red together, and whispers of their romance are getting louder with each passing day. Alia is "happy" that her chemistry with Ranbir has become the talk of the town.

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Trump, Moon discuss N. Korea's threat to scrap summit

International Desk: US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Sunday discussed North Korea's recent threats to cancel its unprecedented summit with Washington, Seoul's presidential office said.

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BNP won’t participate in election without Khaleda Zia

Senior Correspondent: BNP joint senior secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said their party will not participate in the 11th general election except the party chairperson Khaleda Zia.

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Europe mulls new deal with Iran

International Desk: Diplomats from Europe, China and Russia are discussing a new accord to offer Iran financial aid to curb its ballistic missile development and meddling in the region, in the hope of salvaging its 2015 nuclear deal, a German newspaper reported on Sunday.

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Drug trader killed in Chhagalnaiya ‘gunfight’

Feni Correspondent: A drug trader namely Alamgir Hossain Bhuiyan (33) was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police in the district’s Chhagalnaiya upazila early Sunday.  

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Khaleda Zia appeals seeking bail in 3 cases

Staff Correspondent, Cumilla: BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia filed separate petitions with the High Court (HC) seeking bail in three cases in Cumilla and Narail.

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Tension on Tambru border again

Cox's Bazar Correspondent: Myanmar has deployed additional forces along Tambru border of Naikhongchhari upazila of Bandarban, according to sources.  

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BCB Academy Cup kicks off Sunday

Sports Correspondent: The maiden edition of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Academy Cup will begin on Sunday with vision to find out new talents from 32 private academies in Dhaka Metropolises area.

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Fakhrul urges politicians to be united for sake of country

Senior Correspondent: Claiming that the democracy is in extreme crisis, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged politicians of different parties to be united for the sake of country.

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President to host iftar for ulema, FFs, orphans Sunday

Secretariat Correspondent: President M Abdul Hamid will host an iftar party for alem-ulema (religious scholars), war-wounded freedom fighters, family members of Birsresthas, orphans, and officials and employees of the Bangabhaban tomorrow.

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OIC for unity against Israel’s atrocity in Palestine

International Desk: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has called on the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to act in line with its legal and moral obligation to ensure accountability for the unchecked crimes that Israel, the occupying power, is carrying out with impunity.

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‘No trucks on highways 3 days before Eid’

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said trucks, covered vans, lorries along with heavy vehicles will not be allowed to ply on the highways three days before the Eid.

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Huge number of mobile phones seized, 9 held

Staff Correspondent: Officials of Customs intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) on Saturday seized 262 illegal mobile phone sets including 121 expensive iPhones by conducting drives in the capital’s Bashundhara Shopping Complex, Mohakhali, Gulshan and Uttara area.

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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle proclaimed husband-wife

International Desk: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been proclaimed husband and wife by the Archbishop of Canterbury in a ceremony watched by a global audience of hundreds of millions of people.

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I will play for ICC World XI: Afridi

Sports Desk: All-rounder Shahid Afridi confirmed playing a T20 international for ICC World XI against the West Indies.

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1100 maunds of mangoes destroyed in Mirpur

Staff Correspondent: A mobile court of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has destroyed 1100 maunds of chemically tainted mangoes, conducting a drive at a fruit wholesale (agency) market of the capital’s Mirpur on Saturday noon.

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25 arrested in special drives

Gopalganj Correspondent: Police arrested 25 people with drugs and fake notes in special drives across the district.

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Eight killed in blasts in Afghanistan stadium

International Desk: An Afghan official says at least eight people have been killed after multiple explosions hit a cricket match in eastern Nangarhar province.  

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Advance train tickets from June 2

Secretariat Correspondent: Bangladesh Railway (BR) authority will start selling advance tickets of trains from June 2 to facilitate holidaymakers ahead of Eid-ul Fitr, one of the two largest religious festivals for Muslims.

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BNP won’t participate in election except Khaleda’s release

Cumilla Correspondent: BNP standing committee member Goyeshwar Chandra Roy said that their party will not participate in the next general election except the party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release from jail.

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US, Australia oppose UN move for probe into Gaza killings

International Desk: Australia has defended its role as one of only two countries - along with the United States - to reject a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution to investigate the killings of dozens of Palestinians in Gaza on the grounds it prejudged Israel.

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Case filed over killing of two Tripura girls

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: A case was filed over the murder of two girls after raping them at Tripura Para area under Jungle Mohadevpur Hill of Sitakunda municipality in Chittagong.

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Students boycott classes; exams to continue until gazette

Staff Correspondent: Considering the holy month of Ramadan and session jam, demonstrating students have announced to boycott their classes in all universities and colleges across the country until a gazette notification abolishing quotas in government jobs is issued. But the examinations will continue.

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8 killed, 45 wounded in Afghan stadium bomb attack

International Desk: Eight people were killed and 45 others wounded in a bomb attack in a sports stadium in Jalalabad city, capital of Afghanistan's eastern province of Nangarhar overnight, the provincial government said in a statement Saturday.

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Customs Intelligence raids Bashundhra shopping mall

Staff Correspondent: Customs authorities conducted drive at mobile phone handsets outlets in Bashundhara Shopping Complex on charge of illegal goods selling.

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Murder accused killed in gunfight

Staff Correspondent, Mymensingh: A murder accused was killed in a gunfight with law enforcers in Chowrasta area of Nandail upazila of the district early Saturday.

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Eight killed in Texas school shooting

International Desk: Up to eight people have been reported dead in a shooting at a Texas high school, which is on lockdown.

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Two teen girls of ethnic minority found dead

Staff Correspondent, Chattorgam: Police recovered bodies of two teen age girls of ethnic minority at Jangal Mahadevpur hilly village under Sitakunda upazila in Chattogram on Friday night.

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Man killed in clash between 2 rival groups in Pabna

Pabna Correspondent: A person was killed and 20 others were injured in a clash between two rival groups at Charghoshpur village of the district’s sadar upazila over establishing supremacy in the area on Friday evening.

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‘No creative politics in BNP’

Staff Correspondent: Food Minister Advocate Qamrul Islam said no could make elections controversial during the tenure of the Awami League (AL) government. But BNP is hatching conspiracy to question polls to destroy the election system.

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Silent rigging in KCC polls, Moudud demands

Senior Correspondent: BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed demanded that silent rigging was occurred in Khulna City Corporation (KCC) polls with biased role of the Election Commission (EC).

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Those killed in Ctg ‘gunfight’ were drug peddlers

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: The two persons, who were killed on Thursday night in a ‘gunfight’ with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Barishal Colony of Matherbari under Sadarghat Thana in the caity, were terrorists and drug peddlers, RAB claimed.

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Seminar held in Japan over Bangladesh investment

Staff Correspondent: A seminar was held in Tokyo in Japan over investment situation and possibility of Bangladesh.

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Trump knew a 'scary' amount about Bill Gates daughter

International Desk: Bill Gates has claimed Donald Trump twice asked him if there was a difference between HIV and HPV, knew a “scary” amount about the Microsoft founder’s daughter’s looks, and once left an event so he could arrive back 20 minutes later in a helicopter.

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Smith poised to return to cricket

Sports Desk: Steve Smith could make his return to cricket as early as next month in Toronto as part of the Global T20 Canada tournament.

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Tk 16,000 as minimum wage for RMG workers demanded

Staff Correspondent: Leaders of Garments Shramik Trade Union have demanded fixing Tk 16,000 as minimum wage for RMG workers.  

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US Senate approves Gina Haspel as CIA chief

International Desk: The US Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee Gina Haspel as director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), making her the first woman to head the organisation in it's 70-year history.

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Sonam breaks silence over changing name after marriage

Entertainment Desk: Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja got married on May 8 this year after dating for almost 2-3 years. Even though the couple had been dating for that long and their social media posts were testament of that fact, they never publicly admitted to it, till their families made an official announcement of their wedding on May 1.

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BNP demands EC reconstitution

Senior Correspondent: BNP demanded reconstitution of the Election Commission (EC) as it said the current Commission is not capable of holding a fair and credible national election.

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Jamie Day Bangladesh’s new football coach

Sports Desk: The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is set to appoint Jamie Day as its head coach for the national team.

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Holy Ramadan begins Friday

Desk Report: The holy month of Ramadan begins on Friday in the country as the National Moon Sighting Committee took the decision in a meeting on Wednesday after reviewing reports on moon sighting.

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PM urges media to discard negative frame of mind

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the media to discard a negative frame of mind in general about the government and expected journalists to portray positively whatever is done for the country's betterment.

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PM urges leaders to make party stronger

Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called on leaders and workers of Awami League to strengthen the party being united with the ideals of Bangabandhu.

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Khaleda Zia to be shown arrested in 2 more cases

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has directed authorities to show BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia as arrested in two more cases.  

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Dhaka Tribune employee killed in road accident

Staff Correspondent: Senior Executive of Dhaka Tribune’s Advertisement Department, Md Nazim Uddin (38), has been killed in a road accident in the capital’s Jatrabari area.  

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Disha Patani joins Salman Khan's Bharat team

Entertainment Desk: Bollywood actor Disha Patani, who was recently seen alongside rumoured boyfriend Tiger Shroff in Baaghi 2, has bagged one of the biggest projects of her career - she has signed Ali Abbas Zafar’s Bharat where she will be working with Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra.  

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10km tailback in Cumilla

Cumilla Correspondent: A 10-kilometer long tailback was created on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Cumilla on Thursday morning.

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World Cup winner Wilson dies

Sports Desk: England's 1966 World Cup winning defender Ray Wilson has died aged 83.

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‘Drug addicted cops will undergo dope test’

Staff Correspondent, Rangpur: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Rangpur Range) Khandaker Golam Faruk said cops who are drug addicted will undergo dope test. Those to be found positive in the reports will be suspended from their jobs.

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China to provide training to 1000 teachers

Secretariat Correspondent: The Chinese government would impart trainings to 1,000 teachers of technical educational institutions during the next one year.

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Ecuador spent millions on spy operation for Julian Assange

International Desk: Ecuador bankrolled a multimillion-dollar spy operation to protect and support Julian Assange in its central London embassy, employing an international security company and undercover agents to monitor his visitors, embassy staff and even the British police, according to documents seen by the Guardian.

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Quota: Death threat, allegation of refusing GD

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Alliance alleged that police refused to take General Dairy (GD) against BCL leaders who threatened to kill two conveners of their movement.

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Ramadan to begin Friday

Senior Correspondent: The holy month of Ramadan will begin in the country on Friday as the new moon for the month in the year 1439 of the Islamic calendar was not sighted anywhere in Bangladesh sky on Wednesday.

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JU quota reformists protest threats

JU Correspondent: Bangladesh Sadharan Chhatra Odhikar Sangrakkhan Parisad of the Jahangirnagar University (JU) unit staged demonstration on Wednesday noon on the campus protesting the “Chhatra League’s threats” to two of their leaders.

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Budget session begins June 5

Secretariat Correspondent: Parliament will go into the Budget session on June 5 (Tuesday) for 2018-2019 fiscal year.  

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IBC demands Tk 16,000 salary for garment workers

Economic Correspondent: IndustriALL Bangladesh Council (IBC) has demanded minimum Tk 16,000 monthly wage for garment workers after fixing five grades including 10 percent yearly increment.

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North Korea threatens to cancel Trump summit

International Desk: North Korea has said it may pull out of a summit with US President Donald Trump if the US insists it gives up its nuclear weapons.

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‘Don’t sell food which you dislike taking’

Staff Correspondent: Food Minister Advocate Qamrul Islam urged traders not sell food which they do not like taking themselves.

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Sword-wielding militant attack in Indonesia, 5 killed

International Desk: Indonesian police have shot dead four sword-wielding men who attacked a police headquarters in Sumatra, killing one officer, the latest in a spate of militant attacks across the Muslim-majority country.

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BNP rejects KCC polls results

Senior Correspondent: BNP demanded resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda rejecting the election results of Khulna City Corporation (KCC).

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‘Police has to gain confidence of people’

Staff Correspondent, Rajshahi: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the police to gain the trust and confidence of people as this is very important for them.  

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Ramadan from tomorrow, if moon sighted this evening

Staff Correspondent: The National Moon Sighting Committee will sit in a meeting today (Wednesday) to decide the start of holy Ramadan, the lunar month of self-purification through fasting and abstinence.

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Japan's economy shrinks for first time in two years

International Desk: Japan's economy shrank in the first quarter of 2018 for the first time in two years, ending the longest stretch of economic growth since the 1980s.  

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Talukder Khalek wins KCC mayoral race again

Staff Correspondent, Khulna: The ruling Awami League (AL) candidate Talukder Abdul Khalek has won the mayoral race of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) again.

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Fair election held in KCC: EC

Staff Correspondent: Election Commission (EC) Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed has claimed that the voting in the Khulna City Corporation (KCC) election ended peacefully amid stringent security measures and festivity.

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Manohar re-elected as ICC chairman

Sports Desk: Shashank Manohar was on Tuesday elected as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

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PM’s flight glitch: 3 Biman staffers summoned

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court has summoned three staffers of Biman Bangladesh Airlines to appear before the court on June 17 in the prosecution case filed over Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's flight in 2016.

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Case filed over deaths in Ctg stampede

Staff Correspondent: A case has been filed in connection with the deaths of ten women in a stampede when thousands of people gathered to collect iftar items provided by an industrial group at Satkania upazila in Chattogram.

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12 dead in India flyover collapse

International Desk: At least 12 people are feared dead and several trapped after a portion of an uder-construction flyover collapsed near the Varanasi Cantt railway station. Rescue efforts are on.

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30-km tailback at Daudkandi on Dhaka-Ctg highway

Cumilla Correspondent: A 30-kilomerter long tailback created at Daudkandi part on Dhaka-Chattogram highway on Tuesday.

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Ramadan to begin Thursday if moon sighted Wednesday

Staff Correspondent: The holy month of Ramadan will begin from Thursday if the moon is sighted in the sky of Bangladesh tomorrow (Wednesday).

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Why Destiny-2000 should not be abolished: HC

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has issued a show cause notice asking the authority concern as to why Destiny-2000 Ltd should not be abolished?

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Muqtada al-Sadr alliance set to win Iraq polls

International Desk: The Sairoon Alliance of Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr is set to win Iraq's parliamentary elections in a remarkable comeback after being sidelined for years by Iranian-backed rivals.

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KCC polls: Vote counting begins

Staff Correspondent, Khulna: Vote counting for the Khulna City Corporation (KCC) election has begun after voting concluded at 4:00pm on Tuesday.

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‘National security to keep under control through satellite’

Gopalganj Correspondent: Posts, Telecommunication and ICT minister Mostafa Zabbar said that using own satellite means we can keep national security issues under our own control. We can provide services at vast terrain from Indonesia to Kazakhstan.

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PM for inclusion of disabled people in dev process

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday urged the international community for inclusion of the persons with disabilities in the development and disaster risk management process.

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400 maunds of mangoes destroyed in capital

Staff Correspondent: A mobile court of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has destroyed 400 maunds of chemically tainted mangoes from fruit-selling shops in the city's Karwan Bazar wholesale market.

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Rail Minister becomes father of twin boys

Staff Correspondent: Railways Minister Mujibul Haque and his wife Honufa Akhter Rikta were blessed with twin boys.

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BSTI to launch regular anti-adulteration drive in Ramadan

Staff Correspondent: Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu said Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) will launch regular anti-adulteration drive during Ramadan.

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Youth held with 91kg cannabis in Gazipur

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: Directorate of Narcotics Control has detained a youth with 91 kilogram of cannabis from Tongi of Gazipur on Tuesday.

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Melania undergoes surgery for benign kidney condition

International Desk: US First Lady Melania Trump has undergone surgery for what the White House described as a benign kidney condition.

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SC to deliver verdict on Khaleda's bail Wednesday

Staff Correspondent: The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) will deliver its order tomorrow (Wednesday) on two leave-to-appeal petitions filed challenging BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's bail granted by the High Court in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.  

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Boycott of classes, exams to continue until gazette

Staff Correspondent: Demonstrating students have announced to boycott their classes and exams in all universities and colleges across the country until a gazette notification abolishing quotas in government jobs is issued.

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Probe body formed over deaths in Ctg stampede

Staff Correspondent: Chattogram district administration has formed a five-member committee over the deaths of 10 women in a stampede in Satkania upazila of the port city on Monday morning.

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41 Palestinians killed by Israeli troops on Gaza border

International Desk: At least 41 Palestinians have been killed and 1,800 wounded by Israeli troops in clashes on the Gaza border, Palestinian officials say.

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SC to deliver verdict on Khaleda's bail Tuesday

Staff Correspondent: The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) will deliver its order on Tuesday on two leave-to-appeal petitions filed challenging BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's bail granted by the High Court in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.

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'Gazette on quota to be published maintaining formalities'

Secretariat Correspondent: Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed said, "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the national parliament has announced to abolish the quota system in the government jobs. There is no doubt in it. She won't disappoint students. A gazette notification on abolishing the quota system will be published after maintaining some formalities. Till then, students will have to wait with patience."

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HC issues rule for providing Tk one crore to Russel

Staff Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has issued a rule asking the government to explain in four weeks why it should not be directed to give Tk one crore to Russel Sarker who lost his leg when a Green Line Paribahan bus hit him on the slope of Mayor Mohammad Hanif Flyover at Dholaiparh area of Jatrabari in the capital.

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KCC polls tomorrow

Staff Correspondent, Khulna: The 5th Khulna City Corporation (KCC) election will be held tomorrow (May 15).  

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Rain with lightning flashes likely over country

Risingbd Desk: Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at many places across the country in next 24-hour till 9 am tomorrow.

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Now Indonesia police headquarters come under suicide attack

International Desk: Police say a family riding two motorbikes was behind another suicide attack that injured four officers and six civilians in Indonesia's second-largest city of Surabaya.

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Beef per kg Tk 450 in Ramadan

Staff Correspondent: The price of beef has been fixed at Tk 450 per kg in Ramadan.

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Gazette on quota under process: Cabinet secretary

Secretariat Correspondent:  In the wake of renewed protests against quota system in public services, Cabinet Secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam has said that the gazette notification on quota system is under process.  

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IUJA gets new committee

IU Correspondent: Abdullah Al-Faruk of Daily Inqilab and Emran Shuvro of Daily Manab Zamin were elected as the new president and secretary respectively of Islamic University Journalists’ Association.

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Quota protesters block Shahbagh

Staff Correspondent: Job seekers and university students blocked Shahbagh intersection in the city on Monday noon, demanding gazette notification abolishing the quota system as per the prime minister’s declaration, bringing traffic around the intersection to a halt.  

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9 killed in Chottogram stampede

Staff Correspondent, Chottogram: At least nine people were killed and 20 others injured in a stampede in Noluya union under Satkania upazila of the district on Monday.

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No arrest without specific case in Khulna: High Court

Staff Correspondent: The High Court has ordered not to arrest any BNP men, voter and supporter in Khuna City Corporation area without any specific case.  

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Govt renames ministry of environment and forests

Secretariat Correspondent: The government has renamed the "Ministry of Environment and Forests" as the "Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change".

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Torun League leader shot dead in Jashore

Staff Correspondent, Jessore: A Torun League leader was shot dead in Natun Khayertola area of the district town.

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‘One family responsible for Indonesia church attack’

International Desk: A family of six launched suicide attacks on Christians attending Sunday services at three churches in Indonesia’s second-largest city of Surabaya, killing at least 13 people and wounding 40, officials said.

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Salah breaks records of Shearer, Ronaldo, Suarez

Sports Desk: Mohamed Salah has broken the Premier League goals record with his 32nd strike in Liverpool's final game of the season against Brighton and Hove Albion.

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Every district to have govt, says Muhith

Special Correspondent: Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith has said district government will be formed to ensure balanced development across the country in next five years. The ruling party Awami League (AL) will mention it in the manifesto of the next general election.

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BNP holds meeting with diplomats

Senior Correspondent: The senior leaders of BNP have held a meeting with foreign diplomats to discuss the overall political situation in the country.

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4th span installed, now 600 meters of Padma Bridge visible

Munshiganj Correspondent: The fourth span of the much-hyped Padma Bridge has been successfully installed, rendering a total 600 metres of the massive infrastructure project visible.

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‘Do business with attitude of service in Ramadan’

Secretariat Correspondent: Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed urged businessmen to run their business with attitude of service during the holy month of Ramadan.

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Ensure the best use of Bangabandhu satellite

Bangladesh started a glorious chapter in the history with the launching of Bangabandhu-1 satellite as it has become a proud member of the satellite club. Through the launching of the satellite into space, Bangladesh has become the 57th country of this satellite club.

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Iran may remain in nuclear deal despite America: Rohani

International Desk: Iranian President Hassan Rohani reiterated on Sunday that Tehran would remain committed to its 2015 nuclear deal if its interests can be protected and said the U.S. withdrawal from the accord was a "violation of morals".

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Should have confidence on PM over quota: Quader

Secretariat Correspondent: Road Transports and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said those want logical solution over quota system should have confidence and belief on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s announcement made in the parliament in this regard. But it is different for the people who want to do politics over the matter.  

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GCC polls on June 26

Staff Correspondent: The Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) polls, which was stayed by the court, will be held on June 26.

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Tk 15 lakh snatched, 2 shot

Staff Correspondent, Gazipur: Armed muggers shot and injured two Bikash and Robi employees and took away Tk 15 lakh in broad daylight at Chandona intersection area on Sunday.  

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Quota: Ultimatum till 5:00pm, otherwise indefinite strikes

Staff Correspondent: Quota protesters have given the government an ultimatum to publish a gazette notification by abolishing quota system in government jobs as per the Prime Minister’s announcement by 5:00pm on Sunday.

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Traffic jam: Transport strike called on Dhaka-Ctg highway

Staff Correspondent: Chattogram inter district bus owners association and transport workers union called a strike on Dhaka-Chattogram route due to heavy traffic jam on that highway.

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Stay alert to face internal, external threats: PM to army

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the members of Bangladesh Army to keep a "constant vigil" to face any internal and external threats for safeguarding the country's constitution and sovereignty.

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Quota reform demonstrations underway

Staff Correspondent: The demonstration enforced by quota protestors is underway in colleges and universities across the country demanding immediate issuance of gazette notification abolishing quota system.

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43 Jashore Zilla School teachers get death threats

Staff Correspondent: Miscreants have threatened to kill 43 teachers of Jashore Zilla.

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26 killed in terror attack in Burundi

International Desk: Twenty-six people were killed and seven others wounded in an attack by an unidentified “terrorist group” in rural Burundi, the country’s security minister said Saturday.

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IPL: Kolkata beat Punjab by 31 runs

Sports Desk: A fine batting display by Sunil Narine and skipper Dinesh Karthik helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by 31 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Saturday. Punjab could only reach 214/8 in 20 overs.

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Nigel Farage to start petition to secure Trump Nobel Peace Prize

International Desk: Right-wing British politician Nigel Farage has said he will start a petition to have Donald Trump nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, saying the award would lose legitimacy in the eyes of millions if the US president had a successful North Korean summit and subsequently did not receive it.

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Finance Minister hints at corporate tax cut

Desk Report: Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith has hinted that the government is planning for introducing double slab of VAT system from the fiscal year 2019-20 instead of 15 percent flat VAT rate.

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Two SIs among 5 cops withdrawn over Yaba embezzlement

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram: Five policemen, including two sub-inspectors of Sitakundu highway police, have been closed to district police lines for releasing a drug trader after embezzling Yaba seized from his possession.

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Freedom fighters' quota: Minister hints of reducing percentage

Kushtia Correspondent: Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq has indicated of reducing the existing 30 percent freedom fighters’ quota.

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‘Khaleda to be given advanced treatment if needed’

Staff Correspondent: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said BNP chairperson Khaleda will be provided advanced treatment if it is needed. But before that suggestions will be taken from expert physicians.

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Europe strives to keep Iran nuclear agreement

International Desk: A flurry of diplomatic activity is under way to rescue the Iran nuclear deal after President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the US from it and bring back sanctions against Tehran.

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‘Create skilled manpower for accurate diagnosis of patients’

Desk Report: Putting emphasis on providing better services to the patients, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the authorities concerned to create skilled manpower for operating diagnostic machines properly.

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Gridlock continues on Dhaka-Chattogram highway

Comilla Correspondent: Commuters are suffering immensely as there has been a severe gridlock on Dhaka-Chattogram highway for two consecutive days.

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Two killed in separate gunfights

Staff Correspondent: Two murder accused were killed in separate gunfights with law enforcers in Mymensingh early Saturday.

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BNP to stage nationwide demo Monday

Senior Reporter: BNP will stage demonstrations across the country, including in the capital, on Monday demanding better treatment of its chairperson Khaleda Zia and her release from jail.  

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17 gold bars seized at Dhaka airport

Staff Correspondent: Customs Intelligence seized 17 gold bars, weighing around two kilogrames from ten passengers at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

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YELLOW opens Flagship Store at Gulshan

Staff Correspondent: The fashion brand in Bangladesh, YELLOW, inaugurates its Flagship Store in Dhaka’s upscale Main Gulshan Avenue on May 11, 2018. 

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Abahani beat Arambagh to reach final

Sports Correspondent: Abahani Limited reached the final of the Walton U-18 Football Tournament 2018, beating Arambagh Krira Sangha by 6-5 goal in a tie-breaker at Bangabandhu National Stadium in the capital on Friday.

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Nothing can be achieved without sacrifice, PM to BCL

Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina asked the aspirants of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leadership that nothing can be achieved without sacrifice.

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Train crashes mother, son in Kushtia

Kushtia Correspondent: A woman and her minor son were crushed under the wheels of a train in Mirpur upazila of the district on Friday.

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President visits Mithamoin

Kishoreganj Correspondent: President Md. Abdul Hamid visited Mithamoin on Friday on a day-long trip.

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City road crash kills 3

Staff Correspondent: At least three people were killed and ten others injured in a road accident in Mirpur area of the capital on Friday noon.

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Six killed in Mymensingh as bus runs over auto-rickshaw

Staff Correspondent, Mymensingh: At least six people were killed as a bus rammed a CNG-run auto-rickshaw at Kakni area on Sherpur-Mymensingh road of the district’s Tarakanda upazila on Friday afternoon.

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‘I thought first innings of my life will also be my last’

Sports Desk: Sachin Tendulkar is regarded as the god of cricket. But did you know that he thought about quitting after his first Test innings itself. In a recent interview on Breakfast with Champions, Tendulkar revealed that he thought that his first innings in Karachi against Pakistan will also be his last as he felt completely out of place.

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No pact with Deepika, says Katrina

Entertainment Desk: Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif are two of the most stunning actresses we have in B-Town but both of them are far from being friends, courtesy their common ex flame Ranbir Kapoor.

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Himesh set to tie the knot with Sonia

Entertainment Desk: Looks like it's the shaadi season in Bollywood. While the country was still obsessing over the star-studded wedding celebrations of Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja, the news of Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi's marriage in Delhi went viral and it seems yet another secret wedding is on cards. Yes, you read that right! Music composer Himesh Reshammiya is all set to tie the knot with longtime partner Sonia Kapoor.

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Man killed as tree falls on him in city

Staff Correspondent: A man was killed as a tree fell on him in Dhanmondi of the capital on Friday morning.

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Khaleda will be freed breaking the chains: Fakhrul

Senior Correspondent: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has warned that the party chairperson Khaleda Zia will be freed through breaking the chains of prison after a mass upsurge.

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PM inaugurates BCL conference

Staff Correspondent: Prime minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina has formally inaugurated the 29th conference of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) releasing pigeons.

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Long tailback on Dhaka-Chattogram

Comilla Correspondent: A 26-kilometre-long tailback was created on Dhaka-Chattogram highway due to due to heavy pressure of vehicles.

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Anwar Ibrahim will be freed immediately after full royal pardon

International Desk: The newly elected Malaysian prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, has said the country’s monarch is willing to grant a full pardon to the jailed politician Anwar Ibrahim – beginning the process by which he could shortly succeed him.

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Primary Asst Teacher Appointment Exam: One jailed, five fined

Gopalganj Correspondent: A mobile court jailed a person and fined five others for allegedly adopting unfair means in primary assistant teacher appointment examination in Gopalganj.

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HM Ershar mourns death of MP Maidul

Senior Correspondent: Jatiya Party Chairman and former President HM Ershad on Friday condoled the death of AKM Maidul Islam, MP, of Kurigram-3 constituency.

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7 killed as nor’wester lashes Nilphamari

Staff Correspondent, Rangpur:  At least seven people were killed as nor’wester lashed three upazilas of the district on Thursday night.  

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34 gold bars seized at Benapole

Staff Correspondent, Jashore: Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a drive seized 34 pieces of gold bars, weighing 4 kg, from Benapole on Friday morning.  

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Bangabandhu-I launching process resumes tonight

Desk Report: The launching process of Bangabandhu-I satellite will resume tonight after it was postponed early hours of Friday due to 'standard ground system auto abort'.

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Trump-Kim summit to be held in Singapore

International Desk: US President Donald Trump will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore on 12 June, he has said.

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MP Rana placed on 2-day remand

Staff Correspondent, Tangail: A Tangail court on Thursday placed Awami League MP from Tangail-3 constituency Amanur Rahman Khan Rana on a two-day remand in a case filed over the killing of two Jubo League leaders.

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Mahathir Mohamad sworn in as Malaysia's prime minister

International Desk: Dr Mahathir Mohamad was officially sworn in at Istana Negara as Malaysia's prime minister on Thursday (May 10) following a hotly contested general election.

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Scientist Goodall ends his life at 104

International Desk: Scientist David Goodall, 104, has died after choosing to end his life at a clinic in Switzerland, a right-to-die organisation says.

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'Adulterating iftar items won't be tolerated'

Staff Correspondent: Issuing a warning, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon said adulterating iftar items will not be tolerated.

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Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria

International Desk: Israel said it attacked nearly all of Iran’s military infrastructure in Syria on Thursday after Iranian forces fired rockets at Israeli-held territory for the first time.

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