Journalists say BNP agents being driven out: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda has said that journalists been informed him that BNP agents are being driven out.

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Priyanka flaunts her cleavage in low-cut patterned dress

Two days ahead of the Super Bowl, Priyanka Chopra found a way to improve her hostess game by learning to prepare truffle grilled cheese sandwiches at the Port de Stella event, sponsored by Stella Artois, at the Wharf Miami.

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312 Bangladeshis returning home from China

A special flight of Bangladesh Biman, carrying with 312 Bangladeshis who were trapped in Wuhan, the epicenter of coronavirus outbreak in China, left for Dhaka on Saturday morning.

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PM urges voters to cast their vote as per wish

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has urged the voters to cast vote freely as per their wish.

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China coronavirus toll reaches 259

Chinese authorities on Saturday announced that the death toll from the deadly novel coronavirus in the country has increased to 259, with 11,791 infected cases in 31 provincial-level regions.

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Ishraq casts vote

BNP backed mayoral candidate for Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Ishraq Hossain has casted his vote at Shaheed Shajahan Govt Primary School polling centre at Gopebagh in the city.

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Taposh hopeful of victory

Awami League-backed Dhaka South mayor aspirant Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh is hopeful about winning the polls.

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Polling agents obstructed in 44 centers: BNP

Media cell of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) nominated candidate Ishraq Hossain has alleged that polling agents of 44 centers have been obstructed.

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Tabith casts vote at Manarat College centre

BNP backed mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Tabith M Awal has casted his vote at Manarat Dhaka International School and College polling centre in the city.

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Voting begins in Dhaka city

Voting in the elections to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) began on Saturday morning.

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Kiwi hearts break in another super over defeat

India snatched the fourth Twenty20 against New Zealand on Friday after yet another super over was needed to separate the two sides after the scores were tied following the regulation 20 overs.

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Highest punishment for illegal vote

Brigadier General Saidul Islam, Chief of Monitoring Cell formed for law and order situation coordination during Dhaka city polls, said highest punishment will be awarded if someone is found to cast vote on Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) illegally.

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Banton responds to Michael Vaughan’s suggestion

The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League is still some time away but its euphoria has been in full swing with plenty of activities happening at the eve of the marquee cash-rich league.

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50kg venison recovered from Sundarbans

Members of Bangladesh Coast Guards have recovered about 50 kilogram of venison from Soto Kumrakathi Khal area of Mongla Coast Guard west zone in the Sundarbans forest.

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Speaker mourns death of Ex MP Wazi Uddin Khan

Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Friday expressed deep shock at the death of Wazi Uddin Khan, former president of Pabna district unit of Awami League (AL) and former MP of Pabna-3 constituency.

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Non-voters urged not to visit polling centres: DMP Commissioner

Dhaka Metropolitan Commissioner (DMP) Mohammad has urged non-voters not visit and gather near the premises of polling stations.

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PM to cast vote at Dhaka City College

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will cast her ballot at Dhaka City College polling centre.

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Shafiul gets 4 wickets in 6 balls!

The eighth edition of Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) 2019-20 started on Friday (January 31).

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Sohagi returns home 15 months after abduction

Lalmonirhat schoolgirl Sohagi Khatun finally returned home on Thursday, 15 months after she was abducted on her way home from school 2018.

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3 killed in Jhenaidah road accident

At least three people have been killed in Jagusa area of Maheshpur upazila in Jhenaidah.

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Quader to be taken abroad if needed

The condition of Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), is now stable.

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City polls will be very competitive: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda said elections to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will be very competitive.

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361 Bangladeshis will return home from China

A special flight of Bangladesh Biman is coming with 361 Bangladeshis trapped in Wuhan, the epicenter of coronavirus outbreak in China.

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Rohingya ‘drug peddler’ killed in ‘gunfight’

A suspected Rohingya drug peddler was killed in reported gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Marine Drive area of Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar early Friday.

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Fire at Mirzapur slum in Chattogram again

A fire broke out at Mirzapur slum under Panchlaish Thana in Chattogram on Friday morning.

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Quader admitted to hospital with breathing problem

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader was admitted to the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in the capital as he was suffering from breathing problems on Friday morning.

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EC ready for Dhaka city polls

The Election Commission (EC) has made elaborate preparations for two Dhaka city corporation polls, to be held tomorrow (February 1).

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64 US troops suffer traumatic brain injury from Iranian attack

The Pentagon announced Thursday that 64 American troops sustained mild traumatic brain injuries as a result of the Iranian missile strikes on two military bases in Iraq, once again revising how many service members were hurt in the Jan. 8 attack.

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BCL kicks off

The 8th edition of Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL), the country’s lone franchise-based first-class cricket event, has kicked off today.

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Scientists race to develop Coronavirus vaccine

A deadly new virus. Thousands of people infected. No cure. No vaccine. We've been here many times before.

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BGB seizes gold worth Tk 43 lakh

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members seized six gold bars worth Tk 43 from Kakdanga border of Satkhira on Thursday.

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UN agency declares global emergency over coronavirus

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday it was declaring the coronavirus outbreak that has killed 170 people in China a global emergency, as cases spread to at least 18 countries.

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Diplomats want to see effective democracy in city polls

Terming the upcoming Dhaka City Corporation elections “An opportunity for the citizens of Dhaka to exercise their democratic rights”, diplomats stationed in Dhaka expressed their hope to see democracy in action in polling centres across the city on February 1.

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Shabana Azmi returns home

Good news for the Akhtar-Azmi family. Shabana Azmi who had a miraculous escape from grievous injury after a road accident on January 18, is all set to return home.

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Dhaka tops again in poor air quality

Bangladesh’s capital city Dhaka ranked the worst again in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Thursday noon, according to US based organisation “AirVisual”.

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Youth held for selling fake SSC question papers

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel detained a youth from Tazhat area of Rangpur for his alleged involvement in selling fake question papers of the SSC examinations.

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Militant attack kills 36 in Congo

Thirty-six people have been killed in a suspected militia attack in the eastern DR Congo region of Beni, where hundreds have died in violence since November.

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India confirms 1st case of new virus from China

India's health ministry says it has detected its first case of the novel coronavirus in the southern state of Kerala. A student who had been studying at Wuhan University tested positive for the virus.

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China returnee hospitalised with Coronavirus suspicion

In the growing fear of Coronavirus spread, a Bangladesh national who reached Dhaka airport from China on Thursday morning, was admitted to Kurmitola General Hospital after he was diagnosed with fever in the archway thermal scanners at the airport on Thursday.

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Clash during Gopibagh polls campaign: One arrested

Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested one person named Ariful Islam in connection with a case filed over the shooting during a clash between supporters of BNP and Awami League candidates in Dhaka’s Gopibagh area on January 26.

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9 members of banned outfit ‘Allahr Dal’ detained

The Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) of police have detained nine members of banned extremist outfit “Allahr Dal” from a house in Arambagh area of Sylhet city.

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‘BNP planning to occupy 170 polling centres’

Awami League mayoral candidate Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh alleged that BNP is planning to occupy 170 polling centres in the election to Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).

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Bodies of two youths recovered

Police have recovered the bullet-hit bodies of two youths from the capital’s Khilkhet area.

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Abrar murder: Hearing on charge framing Feb 17

A Dhaka court has fixed February 17 the hearing on charge farming in the case filed over death of BUET student Abrar Fahad.

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Taliban kill 29 Afghan security personnel

At least 29 members of the Afghan security forces have been killed in Taliban attacks that followed air and ground assaults by government forces on the Islamist group at the weekend.

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SSC examinee shot dead in Gopalganj clash

An SSC examinee was shot dead and at least 15 were injured during a clash between two groups of villagers over establishing dominion in Gopalganj Sadar upazila on Thursday morning.

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Ban on motorbike movement in city from tonight

The Road Transport and Bridges Ministry has imposed a ban on movement of motorbikes in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) areas for polls, scheduled to be held on February 1, from tonight.

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U-19 World Cup: Junior tigers face South Africa today

Bangladesh U-19 National Cricket Team will face South Africa in the Super League Quarter-final-3 of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup at the Potchefstroom in South Africa today (Thursday).

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European Parliament ratifies Brexit deal

Members of the European Parliament have overwhelmingly backed the terms of the UK's departure from the EU.

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65 platoons of BGB deployed for city polls

The Election Commission (EC) has deployed 65 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) for maintaining law and order in the Dhaka North and South City Corporation polls to be held on February 1.

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Man City hold off Man Utd to reach League Cup final

Manchester City booked their place in a third successive League Cup final, but made hard work of disposing of Manchester United 3-2 on aggregate after losing the second leg of their semi-final 1-0 at home on Wednesday.

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Murder case accused killed in Jashore ‘gunfight’

A murder case accused was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police in Jashore early Thursday.

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Sun's surface seen in remarkable new detail

Behold the Sun's convulsing surface at a level of detail never seen before!

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Saraswati Puja today

The Hindu community is celebrating Saraswati Puja, worshiping the goddess of knowledge, music, art and culture, across the country today like elsewhere in the world amid much enthusiasm, festivity and religious fervor.

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Lungs 'magically' heal damage from smoking

Your lungs have an almost "magical" ability to repair the cancerous mutations caused by smoking - but only if you stop, say scientists.

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Coronavirus spreads to every Chinese region

The death toll of the coronavirus has risen to 170 and with a confirmed case in Tibet, the virus has now spread to every region in mainland China.

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Rohingya children to get access to education

The government has taken decision on principle to allow access to Rohingya children to education formally.

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City polls: Banks to remain closed in Dhaka

All scheduled banks and non-banking financial institutions in the capital will remain closed on Saturday for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation polls.

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PM seeks more support from development partners

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday sought more support from the development partners to keep up the country’s development spree and make it (development) sustainable, urging them not to impose so many conditions in this regard.

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IND beat NZ in super over thriller, win series

Rohit Sharma smashed consecutive sixes in the final two balls of the thrilling Super Over, leading India cricket team to their maiden T20 series win in New Zealand following a nerve-wracking finish in the third match at Seddon Park on Wednesday.

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Aussie cricketer returns home after monkey scratch

Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk is set to return home from the ICC Under-19 World Cup in South Africa after being scratched on the face by a monkey.

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Shariat Boyati's bail plea rejected

A Tangail court has rejected the bail plea of Baul singer Shariat Boyati, who was arrested for allegedly making comments that hurt the “religious sentiment” of Muslims.

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BGB to be deployed to maintain order for election

Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) personnel will be deployed across the capital to act as law enforcers for the upcoming city corporation elections.

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Returnees from China to remain under observation: FM

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said the government will keep those who will return to Bangladesh under observation to avoid any risk.

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Shah Rukh Khan's cousin Noor Jehan dies

Shah Rukh Khan's paternal cousin Noor Jehan died in Pakistan's Peshawar, reported Geo News, citing a confirmation from the family.

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Kohli surpasses Dhoni as captain

Virat Kohli on Wednesday surpassed MS Dhoni to become the leading run-scoring captain for India in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

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Coronavirus won’t hamper Padma Bridge work: Obaidul

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said that work on several mega development projects including Padma Bridge will not be hampered due to coronavirus spread.

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2 killed in Mymensingh road crash

Two people were killed and three others injured as a bus hit a battery-run easy-bike on Mymensingh-Kishoreganj highway in Gouripur upazila of Mymensingh on Wednesday.

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Priyanka joins cast of Keanu Reeves starrer Matrix 4

Priyanka Chopra is all set to join one of the most successful franchises of all time, Matrix.

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67 foreign observers to watch Dhaka polls

A total of 67 foreign observers from European Commission and seven countries are all set to oversee the Dhaka city polls to be held on February 1.

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Shah Rukh Khan’s sister dies

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s cousin Noor Jehan is no more as she took her last breath on Tuesday in Peshawar, Pakistan.

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2 get life term for killing Kishoreganj farmer

A district court handed down life term imprisonment to two people and fined them TK 2 lakh in a case filed over the murder of farmer Chhofir Uddin in Karimganj upazila of Kishoreganj.

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Taposh announces 30-year master plan in manifesto

Awami League mayoral candidate for Dhaka South City Corporation Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh has announced a 30-year master plan and five working plans in his election manifesto.

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2 killed in Jashore road accidents

Two people were killed in separate road accidents in Jashore on Wednesday morning.

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3 motorcyclists killed in Dinajpur road accident

Three motorcyclists were killed as a vepo machine hit a motorcycle at Birampur in Dinajpur on Tuesday night.

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Coronavirus death toll soars to 132

The deadly coronavirus continues to wreak havoc in China with 25 new fatalities reported from central Hubei province taking the death toll to 132.

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Endangered cheetahs can return to Indian forests

India's top court has said cheetahs can be reintroduced in the country, 70 years after they were wiped out.

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2 probe bodies formed over Moulvibazar fire

Two separate investigation committees have been formed over the fire incident that originated at a shoe store of a two-storey building on Saifur Rahman Road in Moulvibazar yesterday.

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Trump releases long-awaited Middle-East peace plan

US President Donald Trump has presented his long-awaited Middle East peace plan, promising to keep Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital.

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ACC sues 5 including 2 AB bank officials

The Anti-Corruption Commission on Tuesday filed a case against five people, including two AB Bank officials on charge of misappropriation of Tk19.79 crore.

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Govt discourages travel to China in wake of coronavirus

There is no ban on China travel from the side of Bangladesh government. However, the government is discouraging Bangladeshis from travelling to the country.

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GK Shamim, 7 bodyguards indicted

A Dhaka court has framed charges against GK Shamim and his seven bodyguards in an arms case.

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Three school-students crushed under train

Three school-students, who were riding on a motorcycle, were crushed under train at Biswanathpur rail crossing of Kashiani upazila in Gopalganj on Tuesday afternoon.

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Four Gazipur rapists remanded

A Gazipur has placed the four friends, who came to live on Facebook after allegedly raping a teenage girl at a birthday party at Nayanpur of Sreepur upazila, on a three-day remand each.

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HC upholds death sentence for 8 in Sima murder case

The High Court (HC) upheld a lower court verdict, sentencing five persons to death in a case lodged over murder of school girl named Sima.

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Ishraq announces 13-point manifesto

BNP’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) polls Engineer Ishraq Hossain has announced his manifesto.

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Trump to unveil Middle East peace plan today

US President Donald Trump will release his peace plan for Israel and the Palestinians on Tuesday and for the first time publicize a map outlining the borders of a proposed Palestinian state.

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IPL set to begin on March 29

The 13th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin on March 29, IPL Governing Council chairman Brijesh Patel confirmed.

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Plane ready to bring back Bangladeshi students from China: FM

Foreign Minister Dr AKM Abdul Momen has that the flight is ready to bring Bangladeshi students back home from China.  

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Dia Mirza breaks into tears

Actor Dia Mirza couldn't control her tears as she broke down during a panel discussion on climate change at the Jaipur Literature Festival on January 27.

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Destiny’s Rafiqul Amin jailed for three years

A Dhaka court has sentenced Destiny Group Managing Director (MD) Rafiqul Amin to three years imprisonment in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for not submitting his wealth statement.

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Probe report on DU student rape case Feb 23

A Dhaka court has fixed February 23 for submitting the probe report in a case filed for raping a female student of Dhaka University.

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2 killed in collision between pick-up van, auto-rickshaw

Two people were killed and four others injured in a collision between a pick-up van and an auto-rickshaw at Baurbhag in Moulvibazar on Tuesday morning.

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Fire at Moulvibazar shoe store

A fire broke out at a shoe store on Saifur Rahman Road in Moulvibazar on Tuesday morning with casualties expected to leave.

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‘Robber’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with police

A suspected robber has been killed in a reported gunfight with police at Kesharpar of Senbag upazila in Noakhali.

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2 crushed under vehicle

Two people were killed as a vehicle hit a CNG–run auto-rickshaw at Bahubal in Habiganj Sadar upazila early Tuesday.

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Bangladesh cricket team returns home safely

The Bangladesh cricket team arrived in Dhaka at early hours of Tuesday by a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight after concluding the three-match T20I series.

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Teacher found dead, four including wife held

Police has recovered the body of a school teacher from his in-laws house at Konapara village of Netrokona Sadar upazila.

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Youth hacked dead

A youth was hacked dead by miscreants at Atrai in Naogaon district on Monday night.

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Deaths of 2 of a family spark panic

Two members of a family died following sudden fever at Jasaldia village in Lauhajong Upazila of Munshiganj, triggering panic among locals.

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Artist Farida Zaman gets Sultan Swarna Padak

Artist Dr Farida Zaman, also an honorary Professor of Fine Arts, Dhaka University (DU), has been honoured with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy's Sultan Swarna Padak for the year 2020 for her outstanding contribution to art.

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Death toll from China virus outbreak reaches 106

China says 106 people have died from the new coronavirus and the cases of newly infected have almost doubled.

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Govt declares Feb 1 public holiday in capital

The government has declared February 1 a public holiday in Dhaka city on the occasion of the two city corporation elections, in line with the directives issued by the Election Commission (EC).

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Bangladeshi refused entry to India over Coronavirus panic

Indian immigration at Agartala checkpost allegedly refused entry to a Bangladeshi national on Monday, owing to his travel to China around two months back.

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HC rule seeks Tk25lakh compensation for pregnant woman

The High Court (HC) asked the authorities concerned to explain why it should not be directed to give Tk 25 lakh in compensation to the woman, who was forced to go under Caesarean section in a hospital in Noakhali.

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Complaining to foreigners similar to electoral code violation

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said complaining to foreigners over trifling matters of election campaign is similar to violating electoral code of conducts.

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4 school girls raped in Tangail

Four school girls have been raped in Jharkabon area of Ghatail upazila in Tangail.

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Iranian plane skidded off runway onto a city road

An Iranian passenger plane with 135 people on board has skidded off the runway and onto a road with its wheels still retracted -- and, miraculously, no one was hurt.

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Bangladesh-Pakistan final T20 match called off due to rain

The final contest of the three-match Twenty20 series between Pakistan and Bangladesh, which was scheduled to take place at 3:00pm (Bangladesh Time) at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Monday, was called off due to rain.

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Passenger plane crashes in Afghanistan

A passenger plane has crashed in eastern Afghanistan, according to officials.

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HC rejects plea seeking cancellation of Tabith’s candidacy

The High Court has rejected a writ petition that seeks cancellation of BNP's Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Tabith Awal’s candidacy over the allegation of concealing wealth information in election affidavit.

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Muggers kill auto-rickshaw driver in Gazipur

An auto-rickshaw driver was killed reportedly by muggers in Meghdubi area of Gazipur early Monday.

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Rain delays toss between Bangladesh, Pakistan

The toss of the third T20I match between Bangladesh and Pakistan has been delayed due to rain. Bangladesh is eying to restore some pride by avoiding a humiliating whitewash at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The Tigers had already lost the three-match series following their five-wicket and nine-wicket defeat in the first and second match respectively. Dhaka/Mukul

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SSC examinee killed in road accident

An SSC examinee was killed when a car of Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) hit him in Old Dhaka area of the capital on Monday noon.

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Mild earthquake jolts Sylhet

A mild earthquake was felt in different parts of Sylhet on Monday noon.

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PM instructs to bring back Bangladeshis from China

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given a directive to bring back Bangladeshi nationals who are now in coronavirus-stricken China and want to return.

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HC refuses to hear writ for raising age limit in BCS

The High Court (HC) refused to hear a writ petition filed seeking a direction to increase the age limit for general students in terms of entry into government jobs through Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) to 32 years.  

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Death penalty of two persons upheld

The High Court has upheld a lower court order that gave death penalty to two persons for the murder of electrician Rubel in the old part of Dhaka city.

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Export, import resumes at Hili land port

Export and import between India and Bangladesh through Hili land port in Dinajpur have resumed  a day after it was closed on the occasion of 71st Republic Day of India.

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Husband kills wife

A man has killed his wife on suspicion of extra-marital relation.

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Tigers eye to avoid humiliating whitewash

Bangladesh is eying to restore some pride by avoiding a humiliating whitewash as they take on Pakistan in the third and final T20 Internationals today (Monday) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

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Hearing on writ challenging Tabith’s candidacy today

Hearing is set to be held today on a writ petition filed with the High Court yesterday seeking cancellation of BNP mayoral candidate in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Tabith Awal's candidacy on charge of concealing wealth information in his affidavit.

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Devoted football fans experience 'dangerous' levels of stress

Devoted football fans experience such intense levels of physical stress while watching their team they could be putting themselves at risk of a heart attack, research suggests.

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Coronavirus death toll rises to 80 in China

China has widened its travel restrictions in Hubei province - the centre of the coronavirus outbreak - as the death toll climbed to 80 in the country.

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Basketball legend Bryant killed in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant, the former Los Angeles Lakers basketball player, died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, leaving the US National Basketball Association mourning a legend.

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Coronavirus: Govt considering temporary travel ban to China

In the wake of the outbreak of coronavirus there, the government is considering a temporary ban on travel to and from China as a precautionary measure, Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque said on Sunday.

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BNP’s Tabith to announce election manifesto Monday

BNP’s Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayoral candidate Tabith Awal is set to announce his election manifesto on Monday.

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Four Gazipur rapists sent to jail

A Gazipur court has sent the four friends, who allegedly raped a teenage girl at a birthday party at Nayanpur of Sreepur upazila, sent to jail.

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Afghan forces launch air, ground attacks on Taliban, killing 51

Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry said on Sunday that government forces had conducted 13 ground offensives and 12 air strikes in nine provinces, adding that 51 “terrorists” had been killed, 13 wounded and six arrested.

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It was well-planed attack: AL

The ruling Awami League (AL) has blamed BNP nominated Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayoral candidate for attack carried out at AL candidate’s office.

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PM sends food cooked by herself for Shakib family

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is the country's most powerful and important person. On the other hand, star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is the best player in the Bangladesh squad.

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Trump rejects Iran’s proposal of lifting sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal to lift sanctions against Tehran Saturday.

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US journo misidentifies Bangladesh for Ukraine

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lost his temper at a journalist after she questioned him on the administration's stance on Ukraine, the country at the heart of President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.

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Writ filed seeking cancellation of Tabith’s candidacy

A writ petition has been filed with the High Court (HC) seeking cancellation of DNCC’s BNP mayoral candidate Tabith Awal’s candidacy for allegedly concealing information of his properties in his affidavits submitted with the Election Commission (EC).

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Bangladesh announces itinerary for Zimbabwe series

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Sunday that they will take on Zimbabwe in a one-off Test in the upcoming home series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium from February 22.

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Atiqul promises ‘modern, dynamic, healthy’ Dhaka

Awami League mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Atiqul Islam on Sunday prepared his election manifesto with a top priority to build a “modern, dynamic and healthy” Dhaka.

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Writ filed for increasing BCS age limit to 32

A writ petition has been filed with the High Court for increasing the age limit for entry into government jobs through Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) to 32 years.

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PM opens ‘Sheikh Russell Water Treatment Plant’

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday formally inaugurated modern technology based project ‘Sheikh Russell Water Treatment Plant’ in Chattogram.

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Dr Yunus secures bail

Grameen Communications Chairman Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus has secured bail from a labour court in a case filed over violating labour rules.

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China coronavirus death toll rises to 56

The death toll from a virus in China has risen to 56 and the number of people infected across the country is nearing 2,000, authorities said Sunday.

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Rickshaw puller takes gang-rape victim to DMCH

A rickshaw puller brought to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) a young girl who was allegedly gang-raped in Ashulia of Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka yesterday night.

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PM to open ‘Bangabandhu Water Treatment Plant’ today

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to formally inaugurate the much-awaited project ‘Bangabandhu Water Treatment Plant’ in Khulna today.

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FFs to get honorarium through mobile banking

Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque said the freedom fighters will now receive their monthly honorarium through mobile banking.

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Murder accused lynched in Pabna

Angry locals in Pabna's Sadar Upazila have lynched a murder accused to death.

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Samsung’s construction unit to build Terminal-3 of Dhaka airport

Samsung Construction & Trading (C&T) Corporation, the construction unit of Samsung Group, has won the project of building Terminal 3 of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.

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Bangladesh lose T20I series against Pakistan

Bangladesh T20I team suffered a nine-wicket defeat to the Pakistan team in their second match of the three-match T20I series at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday.

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‘BNP looking for excuse to quit polls’

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader opined that BNP is looking for excuses to quit the elections fearing defeat.

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2 Rohingya women killed as Myanmar army shells village

Two women, one pregnant, were killed and seven other people injured after Myanmar troops shelled a Rohingya village on Saturday, according to a lawmaker and a villager, two days after the U.N.’s highest court ordered the country to protect the minority.

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Bangladesh set 137-run target

Bangladesh set a 137-run target for Pakistan in the second T20I of the three-match series at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

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34 US troops have brain injuries from Iranian strike

The Defense Department said Friday that 34 American service members have traumatic brain injuries from Iranian airstrikes on Al Asad Air Base in Iraq, contradicting President Trump’s dismissal of injuries among American troops this week.

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Man arrested over cutting off wife’s hair

Police arrested Shahed Fakir, husband of housewife Khadiza Khatun in a case filed for torturing her and cutting off her hair over a family dispute in Bhangura upazila of Pabna yesterday.

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Bangladesh win toss, opt to bat first

Bangladesh have won the toss and elected to bat first in the second T20I at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

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4 held over rape charges from Gazipur

Four people have been arrested by Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Gazipur for reportedly violating a teenage girl at Sreepur in Gazipur.

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Man Utd fined for failing to control players

Manchester United were handed a 20,000 pounds (US$26,288) fine on Friday for failing to control their players during last weekend's 2-0 Premier League defeat at leaders Liverpool.

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Stokes apologises for 'unprofessional reaction'

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has apologised for his "unprofessional reaction" after an altercation with a member of the crowd during the fourth Test against South Africa.

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3 crushed under bus

At least three people have been crushed under a bus at Amtali in Barguna.

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TV actress Sejal Sharma found hanging

A television actor Sejal Sharma was found hanging in her flat at Mira Road on Friday. She left behind a suicide note.

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Rain may occur for 3 days from Tuesday

Rain or rain accompanied by thunder is likely to occur in different regions of the country for three days from Tuesday.

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Ctg students get 10 double-decker buses

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given 10 double-decker buses to BRTC, Chattogram Depot as a gift with an aim to ease the transportation of the students in the port city.

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Coronavirus death toll rises as disease spreads

Health officials in China 15 more people have died from a coronavirus in the province of Hubei, where the outbreak first started.

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2 ‘Neo JMB’ men held

Police have arrested two active members of militant outfit Neo JMB.

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Passer-by killed in Habiganj road accident

A 35-year old male passer-by was killed in a road accident that took place on Dhaka-Sylhet highway at Kalikapur in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj on Saturday morning.

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Michael Madhusudan’s 196th birth anniversary today

The 196th birth anniversary of legendary Bengali poet and father of Bengali sonnet Michael Madhusudan Dutt is being observed today (Saturday) with pomp and grandeur.

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Woman burnt in Chalantika slum fire dies

Thirty five-year old Parvin Aktar, who was severely burnt in the fire originated in the Chalantika slum at Mirpur 7 in Dhaka yesterday afternoon, has died this morning.

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18 killed in Turkey earthquake

At least 18 people have been killed and hundreds hurt in a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey, officials say.

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Continuity of government made Bangladesh’s uplift visible: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said continuity of her ruling Awami League (AL) in state power made visible the country’s uplift and urged the party leaders and workers to supplement the government efforts to change the people’s lot.

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Woman's hair cut off over family dispute dispute

Hair of a housewife was allegedly cut off and she was assaulted centering family dispute in Bhangura upazila of Pabna on Friday.

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‘Rohingya repatriation to be easy following court order’

Law minister Anisul Haque MP opined that the Rohingya repatriation will be easy following the order of international court.

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Downtown Tokyo’s homeless fear removal ahead of Olympics

Shelters made of cardboard start popping up in the basement of Tokyo’s Shinjuku train station right before the shutters come down at 11 p.m., in corridors where “salarymen” rushing home and couples on late-night dates have just passed by.

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Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets

The half century by veteran batsman Shoaib Malik propelled Pakistan to a comfortable 5-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the T20 series opener in Lahore on Friday.

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Child Rape in Dhaka: Main accused held

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel have detained the main accused in a case filed over rape of a seven-year-old girl at Dhaka’s Sabujbagh.

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Parineeti's swimsuit photos goes viral on Instagram

Parineeti Chopra took some time off from her schedule and is holidaying in the Maldives currently. Turning her vacay mode on, the actress shared snippets from her vacation on Instagram.

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Dry weather likely

Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Friday predicted that weather would remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours.

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RAB destroys 4 poppy fields in Keokradong

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has destroyed four poppy fields in Keokradong Hilly area of Bandarban's Ruma Upazila.

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2 bodies recovered from N’ganj shipyard

The bodies of two workers were recovered from a shipyard in Narayanganj on Friday.

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Bangladesh set Pakistan 142-run target

Bangladesh set a 142-run target for Pakistan in the first T20I of the three-match series at Lahore on Friday.

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Bangladesh win toss, opt to bat first

Bangladesh have won the toss and elected to bat first in the 1st T20I in Lahore

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Drug peddler killed in Teknaf ‘gunfight’

A suspected drug peddler has been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with the members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

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AL pays tribute to Bangabandhu

The newly-elected Bangladesh Awami League Central Working Committee (ALCWC) and Advisory Council led by AL President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing wreaths at his mazar at Tungipara in Gopalganj on Friday.

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Murder accused killed in ‘gunfight’

A man accused in several cases including murder has been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Gurdaspur in Natore district on Thursday night.

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Van driver beaten dead in Jashore

A van driver has been beaten to death in suspect of a thief.

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3 killed in Bahubal road accident

At least three people were killed and 20 other injured as a bus overturned in a tea garden at Kamaichhara of Bahubal upazila on Friday morning.

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100 houses gutted in Chalantika slum fire

At least 100 houses were gutted as a fire broke out at Chalantika Slum in city’s Mirpur area early Friday.

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Train catches fire in Brahmanbaria

A fire broke out in a compartment of a Sylhet-bound train, Parabat Express, from Dhaka, in Brahmanbaria on Friday morning.

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Voice of 3,000-year-old Egyptian priest brought to life

Scientists have fulfilled a mummified Egyptian priest's wish for life after death - by replicating his voice with artificial vocal chords.

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China virus death toll rises to 25

China is rushing to halt the spread of a new coronavirus as the death toll rose to 25, even as the World Health Organization stopped short of calling the SARS-like disease a global health emergency.

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Myanmar rejects ICJ ruling

Myanmar has responded defiantly to a ruling by the UN's top court ordering measures to prevent the genocide of Rohingya Muslims.

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137,198 Bangladeshis to perform Hajj this year

A total of 137,198 pilgrims will go to Saudi Arabia from Bangladesh this year for performing Hajj this year.

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Bangladeshi born Omar Ishrak made Intel chairman

California-based Intel Corp. announced Tuesday that Bangladeshi-American businessman Omar Ishrak, chief executive of medical device giant Medtronic, has been elected as lead independent chairman of the chip manufacturer.

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It’s an opportunity for us to win a series: Mahmudullah

Bangladesh T20 captain Mahmudullah Riyad has expressed positive attitudes about the upcoming three match T20 series against Pakistan.

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Brother, sister burned to death in Khagrachhari

Two children were killed in a fire that broke out at their house in Lipiyara village under Manikchhari upazila of Khagrachhari district.

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Bangla Academy Literature Award announced

Bangla Academy Literary Awards for the year 2019 have been announced.

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World court orders Myanmar to stop Rohingya genocide

The International Court of Justice has unanimously ordered Myanmar to "take all measures within its power" to prevent all acts of genocide against the Rohingya Muslim ethnic minority group.

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Genocide against Rohingyas: ICJ delivering its order

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is delivering its  order in response to The Gambia’s seeking provisional measures to stop genocide against the Rohingyas in Myanmar’s Rakhine.

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Top 10 countries in corruption

Transparency International (TI) has released the global Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2019 on Thursday.

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3 Bangladesh players, Pakistan should see as threats: Ramiz

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has admitted that the national team should be wary of Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah, opening batsman Tamim Iqbal and left-arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman.

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Decision to hold uniform admission test at public varsities

University Grants Commission (UGC), the statutory apex body for higher education, has taken a decision to hold a uniform admission test from next year to enrol students at all public universities in Bangladesh.

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Cop ‘commits suicide’ in capital

A police man has committed suicide by shooting himself at Mirpur-14 in the capital due to ‘frustration’.

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Three Bangladeshis shot dead by BSF

At least three Bangladeshi nationals have been shot dead by Border Security Force (BSF) of India in Porsha border of Naogaon district.

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Nayak Raj’s 79th birth day today

Legendary Bangla film star Nayak Raj Razzak’s 79th birth day is being celebrated today (Thursday).

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Girl gang-raped on way back from mahfil

A case was filed in connection with the gang-rape of an 18-year old young girl while she was on way back from mahfil held in Betagi area of Barguna district on Tuesday (January 21).

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ACC grills health minister’s APS

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) interrogated Dr. Mohammad Arifur Rahman, the assistant personal secretary to health minister, for his alleged involvement in corruption.

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Padma Bridge: 22nd span installed

The 22nd span of the 6.15-kilometre long Padma Bridge has been installed on pillar no 5 and 6 of the bridge at the Mawa point in Munshiganj district on Thursday.

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Bangladesh’s position unchanged in global corruption index

Bangladesh’s position has remained unchanged in the Berlin-based Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2019.

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Probe report in BB reserve heist case Feb 24

A Dhaka court on Thursday set February 24 to submit the investigation report in the case filed over Bangladesh Bank (BB) reserve heist that took place in 2016.

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Space mission to reveal 'Truths' about climate change

The UK is going to lead a space mission to get an absolute measurement of the light reflected off Earth's surface.

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Man Utd jeered by fans as Burnley register win

Manchester United were jeered by their own supporters as Burnley registered their first ever Premier League win at Old Trafford.

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BCL halts CU shuttle train

The shuttle train service in Chittagong University has been suspended following a blockade enforced by a faction of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) over a factional clash.

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Two lynched in Jashore

Two suspected cow thieves have been beaten to death by angry mob in the district’s Jhikargachha upazila.

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Bangladesh cricket team arrives in Pakistan

The Bangladesh cricket team arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday to play three Twenty20s in Lahore, its first tour of the country in almost 12 years.

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Lifebuoy extends its contract with Shakib

Lifebuoy, the world’s number one antibacterial soap brand, has extended its contract with Cricket all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for three more years as a Brand Ambassador.

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Rohingyas pray for justice as court to rule in genocide case

Rohingya refugees who fled persecution and violence in Myanmar are praying for justice as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague prepares to deliver an initial verdict on Thursday in a genocide case filed against Myanmar.

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Lowest temperature recorded in Sreemangal

The lowest temperature in Bangladesh has been recorded at 6.3°C in Sreemangal.

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Bangladesh emerge champions beating India

Bangladesh womens cricket team has emerged champions after defeating India ‘B’ team in Women's T20 Quadrangular Series (in India) at Patna.

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No allegations of serious offence found: EC secretary

Md Alamgir, secretary of the Election Commission said, no allegations of serious crime or violation of code of conduct found during the ongoing campaign ahead of Dhaka North and South City Corporation election.

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Cricketer dislocates jaw after sledging his opponent

Jayden Regan from the Hastings Cricket Club on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula celebrated the wicket of Dromana batsman Jeff Bluhm with such ferocity that he ended up in agonising pain with his mouth locked wide open and had to drive to a nearby hospital in the middle of the match.

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Deadly Funnel-Web Spider outbreak hit Australia

The Australian Reptile Park has released a warning to the public about an outbreak in funnel-web spiders.

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Writ petition seeks deferral of city polls

A writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking a direction to defer the date (January 30) of Dhaka city corporation elections, as the voter list is not updated yet.

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Pamela gets married to fellow 5-timer Jon Peters

Decades after they first dated, Pamela Anderson and Jon Peters are now man and wife.

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Three workers electrocuted in Hazaribagh

Three workers died after they were electrocuted by a high voltage live wire during the dredging works in the Buriganga River in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh area on Wednesday morning.

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Demolition of BGMEA building begins

Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) has started demolishing the building of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Wednesday.

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PM launches e-passport

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday inaugurated the much-awaited electronic passport (e-passport) along with the automated border control management programme, calling it (e-passport) a gift for the nation in the “Mujib Year”.

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Bangladesh cricket team leaves Dhaka for Pakistan tonight

Bangladesh National Cricket team will leave Dhaka for Pakistan at 8:00pm today on a special chartered flight.

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HC issues ban on laminating posters in city polls

The High Court (HC) issued a ban on using posters laminated with plastic during the electioneering in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) polls from today.

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Trump impeachment trial opens

The US Senate has rejected repeated Democratic attempts to secure new evidence in President Donald Trump's impeachment as his trial began.

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Bangladesh reach quarterfinal

Bangladesh beat Scotland by seven wickets in the ICC Under-19 World Cup in South Africa which featured first hat-trick of the event by left-arm spinner Rakibul Hasan.

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Iraqi security forces kill five protesters

Five protesters were killed on Monday in three Iraqi cities as demonstrators across the country ramped up pressure on the government to implement long-awaited reforms.

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‘ASOCIO Award’ handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

The ASOCIO ICT Education Award was handed over to the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by the State Minister for ICT Division, Mr. Zunaid Ahmed Palak, MP on Monday at cabinet meeting.

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Finally construction of deep-sea-port going to start

Although Matarbari deep-sea-port project was in the list of highest priority category but there was no pace in the construction.

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Cambodia keen on ‘Made in Bangladesh’ Walton products

Cambodia has shown its keen interest to adopt high quality Walton products made in Bangladesh. A top-level delegation of the Cambodian government sat with Walton officials in this connection.

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Court orders to confiscate wealth of PK Haldar

The High Court ordered to confiscate wealth of International Leasing and Finance Service Limited Director Prashanta Kumar Haldar in a case filed for money laundering.  

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8 Indians die at Nepal resort

Eight Indian tourists, including four children, died on Tuesday after they fell unconscious due to a possible gas leak in their room at a resort in Nepal, according to a media report.

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Govt to set up 329 polytechnic institutes

The government has taken up a project to set up 329 polytechnic institutions to expand technical education in the country, aiming to develop skilled human resources in pursuit of the middle-income country status.

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Did 17-year-old Sri Lankan bowl the fastest ball ever?

In Bloemfontein on Sunday, in what turned out to be a disappointing game for Sri Lanka Under-19 cricket team as they went down to India by 90 runs in their World Cup opener, one particular moment might have brought home a world record for the Islanders.

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Myanmar finds no proof of Rohingya genocide

An independent commission appointed by Myanmar's government said Monday that war crimes were likely committed against the Rohingya ethnic minority by Myanmar security forces during counterinsurgency operations.

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Rifat murder: Minni’s plea rejected

The High Court has rejected a plea of Ayesha Siddiqua Minni challenging legality of charge framing against her. 

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Abrar murder: 8 accused file bail plea

Eight accused have filed bail petitions with a Dhaka court in the case filed over the death of BUET student Abrar Fahad Rabbi.

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Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of the T20I and ODI series

Shikhar Dhawan injured his shoulder while fielding in the third and final ODI against Australia in Bangalore. He was soon sent for the scans and didn’t even bat in the second innings.

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Abrar murder: Heraing on charge framing Jan 30

A Dhaka court has fixed January 30 the hearing on charge farming in the case filed over death of BUET student Abrar Fahad.

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Ismat Ara Sadique no more

Ismat Ara Sadique, former state minister for Public Administration, is no more.

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Tabith’s campaigning allegedly attacked

Mayoral aspirant in the election to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Tabith Awal came under an alleged attack by the ruling party leaders and activists while he along with his supporters was campaigning for the election this morning.

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ACC grilling Sayeed Khokon’s APS

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is grilling Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayed Khokon’s Assistant Personal Secretary (APS) Sheikh Quddus over amassing illegal money through casino business and some other issues.

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BNP holding meeting with EC

A delegation of BNP is now holding a meeting with the Election Commission (EC) over the Dhaka city polls.

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10,000 cops to ensure security for Tigers

Pakistan’s Police (Operations Wing) have chalked out an intimidating security plan for the impending three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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Veteran actor Dipankar discharged from hospital

Veteran actor Dipankar Dey was on Monday night discharged from the hospital after his health condition improved, a senior doctor of the medical establishment said.

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China virus cases triple as infection spreads

The number of people infected with a new virus in China tripled over the weekend, with the outbreak spreading from Wuhan to other major cities.

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One killed in city ‘gunfight’

A suspected drug trader was killed in a “gunfight” with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Khilkhet area of the capital early Tuesday. 

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Immune discovery 'may treat all cancers'

A newly-discovered part of our immune system could be harnessed to treat all cancers, say scientists.

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‘Japan ready to help Bangladesh solve Rohingya crisis’

Newly-appointed Japanese Ambassador in Dhaka Naoki Ito said his country is ready to extend any kind of assistance to Bangladesh for solving the protracted Rohingya crisis.

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Teenager tied to tree, tortured, garlanded with shoes!

A teenage boy was tied to a tree, tortured and garlanded with shoes for allegedly stealing money from a shop in Laxmipur municipality.

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2 Hawaii police officers killed in USA

Two Honolulu police officers were shot and killed when they responded to a call for help Sunday in Waikiki.

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AL’s Moslem Uddin takes oath as MP

Awami League (AL)’s newly elected MP Moslem Uddin Ahmed has taken oath as a member of the 11th parliament from Chattogram-8 constituency.

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Health Minister’s APS escapes ACC call, summoned again

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned Health Minister Dr Zahid Maleque’s Assistant Personal Secretary (APS) Dr Mohammad Arifur Rahman Sheikh again as he did not appear before it.

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Four to die for killing schoolboy

A Dhaka court has sentenced four people including a couple to death penalty in a case filed over killing eight grader Kausar in the capital’s Kamrangirchar.

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5 to die in Ctg mass killing case

Five people have been awarded with death penalty in Chattogram mass killing case.

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HC stays pry teachers’ recruitment in 14 districts

The High Court (HC) on Monday stayed the appointment of assistant primary teachers for six months for breaching the primary school teacher recruitment rules in 14 districts.

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‘Attack carried out to weaken police morale’

Monirul Islam, the chief of the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, said police members were attacked at five places in the capital to weaken their morale.

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Test against Bangladesh: Pakistan invites 19 probables for camp

The Pakistan national men’s selection committee has invited 19 probables for a training camp at the National Cricket Academy, Lahore.

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63 Indian billionaires have more money than budget

India's richest 1 per cent hold more than four-times the wealth held by 953 million people who make up for the bottom 70 per cent of the country's population, while the total wealth of all Indian billionaires is more than the full-year budget, a new study said on Monday.

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MP Abdul Mannan’s janaza held

The namaj-e-janaza of Awami League MP of Bogura -1 constituency Abdul Mannan was held at South Plaza of Jatiya Snagsad on Monday morning.

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Hapless Chandona dies at 88

Chandona Sarkar, a hapless woman, has passed away in Assasuni upazila of Satkhira district early Monday at the age of 88 years.

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Actress Ishrat Nishat no more

Actress and Director Ishrat Nishat has died.

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Prothom Alo editor gets anticipatory bail

The High Court has granted a four-week anticipatory bail to Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman  in a case over the death of Dhaka Residential Model College (DRMC) student Nayeemul Abrar.

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I want to meet Obama: Naomi Osaka

Defending Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka is known for her frank responses and deadpan humour when it comes to press conferences.

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Shaheed Asad Day today

The nation is recalling the great sacrifice of student leader Shaheed Asaduzzaman Asad on the occasion of his 51th martyrdom anniversary today (Monday).

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Walton gets HSBC Business Excellence Award

The Bangladeshi multinational electronics brand Walton has been honoured with ‘HSBC Business Excellence Award’ as the recognition of its remarkable contribution to the boost of import substitutes manufacturing industry in Bangladesh.

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10 get death penalty for bomb attack on CPB rally

A Dhaka court has handed down death sentence to ten people in a case filed over bomb attack on a rally of Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) in 2001 in the capital that left five people dead and 20 others injured.

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West Indies beat Ireland by 9 wickets

The veterans who will lead the West Indies' defense of the Twenty20 World Cup later this year combined to guide the team to a nine-wicket win over Ireland Sunday which leveled the rain-affected three-match series at 1-1.

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Policemen to get lifetime rations

Policemen are demanding lifetime rations for two family members of retired members for a long time. The government is now considering meeting their demand.

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Ronaldo double sees Juventus beat Parma

Cristiano Ronaldo scored for a seventh successive Serie A game as his brace gave leaders Juventus victory at home to Parma.

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No scope to import onions from India: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has said that there is no scope for the government to import onions from India. However, the businessmen can import through auction.

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Verdict in CPB rally bomb attack case today

A Dhaka court is set to deliver verdict today in a case filed over bomb attack on a rally of Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) in 2001 in the capital that left five people dead and 20 others injured.

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Facebook sorry for Xi Jinping’s name gaffe

Facebook apologised Saturday for a distasteful mistranslation of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s name from Burmese language posts during his much-touted visit to Myanmar.

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New routine of SSC exams released

The new routine of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations has been released.

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PM takes responsibility of Andrew Kishore's treatment

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tookfull responsibility for medical treatment of legendary playback singer Andrew Kishore.

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SC stays illegal order on OSD for more than 150 days

The Chamber court of the Appellate Division on Sunday stayed a High Court (HC) order that declared illegal of appointing civil servants as Officers on Special Duty (OSD) for more than 150 days without assigning any duty.

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‘Being Saif Ali's daughter a tag I'm proud of’

Sara Ali Khan says she feels proud to be Saif Ali Khans daughter, and hopes she will get the opportunity to prove herself in the film industry.

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Don’t arrest Prothom Alo editor among 6, bail hearing Monday

The High Court has fixed Monday for the anticipatory bail hearing of six people including Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman and Deputy Editor Anisul Hoque.

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Why child rapists shouldn’t be hanged, HC issues rule

The High Court (HC) has issued a rule asking the authority concern as to why child rapists should not be awarded to death sentence.

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China reports 17 more cases of deadly new virus

China reported 17 more cases of pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus strain on Sunday, stoking worries as the country gears up to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year when much of the population travels.

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e-passport from Wednesday

Distribution of the e-passport (electronic passport) will start from January 22 as the authorities have completed preparation and formalities in this regard.

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CAA is India’s internal matter but not necessary: Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said she did not understand the purpose of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) passed in India that aims to offer citizenship to non-Muslim minorities that have faced persecution in Bangladesh and other neighbouring countries.

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Form committee to provide anti-rape device: HC

The High Court (HC) has directed the authorities concerned to form a specialized committee to provide anti-rape device to women with an aim to prevent sexual abuse.

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Youth commits suicide after killing four

A youth has committed suicide after killing his wife, mother-in-law and two neighbours at Barolekha in Moulvibazar.

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Harry, Meghan give up royal titles

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle will no longer use their His/Her Royal Highness (HRH) titles and will not receive public funds for royal duties, Buckingham Palace has announced.

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Punjab prepare for Bangladesh national cricket team security

In the brink of hosting the first phase of the bilateral series between Bangladesh and Pakistan starting from January 24 in Lahore.  

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Prothom Alo editor among 5 seeks anticipatory bail

Prothom Alo Editor and Publisher Matiur Rahman, Deputy Editor Anisul Hoque and three others filed a petition with the High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case filed over the death of Naimul Abrar Rahat, a student of Dhaka Residential Model School and College.

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Devotees seek divine blessings at Akheri Munajat

Lakhs of Muslims sought world peace and divine blessings for mankind and the Muslim Ummah as the second phase of 55th Biswa Ijtema concluded on Sunday through the final supplication- Akheri Munajat.

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Akheri Munajat begins

The Akheri Munajat (final prayers) of the second phase of three-day 55th Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest congregations of Muslims, began at the Ijtema ground at 11.49am.

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5 hacked to death in tea garden

Five people including three members of a family have been hacked to death at Barolekha in Moulvibazar.

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MP Abdul Mannan to be buried Monday

Awami League MP of Bogura -1 constituency Abdul Mannan will be buried at his family graveyard at Hindukandi village under Sariakandi upazila in Bogura district tomorrow (Monday).

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Writ seeks directive on providing anti-rape device to women

A writ petition has been filed with the High Court (HC) seeking a directive on providing anti-rape device to women in order to prevent sexual abuse.

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Soroj Mehedi becomes brand ambassador of TRIOGM

University teacher and researcher Soroj Mehedi (Md Mahady Hasan) has been elected TRIOGM (The Research Institute of Global Management) Brand ambassador to Bangladesh.

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Rohingya drug smuggler killed in ‘gunfight’

A Rohingya drug smuggler was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar early Sunday.

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Akheri Munajat today

The second phase of three-day Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj, will end today with Akheri Munajat (final prayers) on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi.

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Bangladesh make flying start in ICC U-19 World Cup

Bangladesh started the ICC Under-19 World Cup campaign with a big victory of nine wickets against Zimbabwe at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom in South Africa on Sunday.

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Dhaka city polls deferred to Feb 1

Dhaka City Corporation polls have been deferred to February 1 from January 30, because of coinciding with the Saraswati Puja.

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SSC exam rescheduled due to Dhaka city polls

This year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations have been rescheduled due to Dhaka City Corporation polls.

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Two students killed as private car turns aside

Two students were killed and two others were injured when the private car carrying them turned aside after hitting speed breaker at Tilagarh-Ambarkhana-airport road in Sylhet city on Friday night.

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Shabana injured in road crash

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has been seriously injured in an accident on the Mumbai-Pune Express in Maharashtra's Raigad district this afternoon. Her husband Javed Akhtar was also in the car but did not suffer injuries, news agency ANI reported.

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Global economy risks return of great depression

The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned that the global economy risks a return of the Great Depression, driven by inequality and financial sector instability.

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Over a thousand ‘likely’ infected by virus in China

The number of people infected by a mystery SARS-like virus that has killed two people in China is likely to be hundreds more than officially reported, researchers have said.

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‘40 locomotives to be supplied early before time’

US-based company ‘Progress Rail’ has assured to supply the 40 new broad-gauge locomotives (rail engines) before the scheduled time, said Railway Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan.

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‘You have not seen the last of us’

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and a crowd of some 10,000 protesters marched in the Swiss city of Lausanne on Friday before many of them head to Davos next week to challenge political and business leaders to combat the climate crisis.

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Two minors drown in Rajshahi pond

Two children drowned in a pond in Dashmari Satbaria area of Rajshahi district on Saturday morning.

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Bangladesh announces T20I squad for Pakistan

Bangladesh will tour Pakistan to play three T20Is, one ODI, and two Tests. The T20I series will begin from January 24, and Bangladesh has announced the 15-member squad for the 20 over leg.

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Two killed as bus hits tree in Gopalganj

Two women were killed and 15 others injured as a passenger bus hit a roadside tree after its driver lost control over the steering on Gopalganj-Tekerhat road at Vennabari in Gopalganj Sadar upazila on Saturday morning.

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17 shops gutted in Charfashion fire

17 shops were gutted in a fire that broke out at a market in Charfashion upazila of Bhola district early Friday.

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Medical student among 3 killed in road accident

The members of a family including a medical student have been killed in a road accident.

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2nd phase Ijtema: 7 pilgrims die

Seven pilgrims have died so far during the second phase of 55th Biswa Ijtema on the bank of river Turag at Tongi in Gazipur.

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Dipankar Dey hospitalised with breathing problem

Veteran actor Dipankar Dey who worked with a number of acclaimed directors from Satyajit Ray to Srijit Mukherjee was hospitalised on Friday after he complained of breathlessness.

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PM mourns death of MP Mannan

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of organising secretary to Awami League and Member of the Parliament Abdul Mannan.

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2 pilgrims die at Ijtema

Two more pilgrims have died on the Biswa Ijtema ground on the bank of river Turag at Tongi in Gazipur.

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MP Abdul Mannan dies

Awami League MP of Bogura -1 constituency Abdul Mannan died at a hospital in the capital Saturday morning (Inna lillahi wa inna elaihi rajeyun).

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Govt’s subsidy expenditure declines

The government’s subsidy expenditure has declined more than double.

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Teacher held for sexually harassing 2nd grader

A teacher of a Rajshahi madrassa has been arrested for his alleged involvement in sexually harassing a second grader.

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New Chinese virus ‘will have infected hundreds’

The number of people already infected by the mystery virus emerging in China is far greater than official figures suggest, scientists have told the BBC.

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BPL final: Rajshahi set 171-run target for Khulna

Rajshahi Royals, thanks to Russell-Nawaz’s brisk partnership of 74 runs, have set a 171-run target of Khulna Tigers in the final of Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur on Friday.

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Underground power supply launched in Sylhet

Foreign Affairs Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen MP inaugurated country’s first underground power supply line in Sylhet.

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Mushfiqur withdraws from Pakistan tour

Mushfiqur Rahim, the Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman, has formally withdrawn himself from the upcoming tour of Pakistan.

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Hafeez to retire after Twenty20 World Cup

Recalled Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez Friday said he will retire from international cricket after the Twenty20 World Cup later this year, vowing to end his career on a positive note.

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Couple among 3 killed in clash between 2 buses

A couple among three people were killed and five others injured in a head-on clash between two buses at Shantirhat under Potia upazila in Chattogram on Friday noon.

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Derailment halts Mymensingh-Bhairab rail link

A goods-laden train derailed in Gauripur of Mymensingh suspending the rail link between Mymensingh-Bhairab route on Friday.

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Rajshahi in batting in BPL final

Rajshahai Royals are batting in the final of Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Statidum, Mirpur.

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Jatiya Party names 37 vice-chairman

Jatiya Party (JP) has announced names of 37 vice-chairman out of 41.

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Actors Dipankar De, Dolon Roy get hitched

Dipankar De and Dolon Roy are one of the most popular actors of Bengali entertainment industry. After living together for several years, they have finally tied the knots yesterday (January 16).

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‘Ready to sacrifice life in fight for rights’

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) nominated candidate for Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Ishraque Hossain said that he is ready to sacrifice his life in the movement for returning rights of people.

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Cop commits suicide in city

A police constable committed suicide by jumping from buildings in the city's Kafrul on Friday noon.

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‘No scope of deteriorating law and order situation’

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said the government has nothing to do over the issue of the Dhaka city corporation polls and Swarasati Puja being on same day. The jurisdiction in this connection totally goes to Election Commission (EC). However, the government is ensuring measures so that law and order situation is not deteriorated centering the issue.

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City road crash kills 2

Two motorcycle riders have been killed in a road accident occurred in front of Uttara East Police Station on Friday.

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AL has no objection if EC defers city polls date: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said their party or the government has no objection if the Dhaka city corporation polls date is deferred due to the celebration of the Saraswati Puja.

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Specific plan to be implemented for Dhaka city: Taposh

Awami League-nominated mayoral candidate of Dhaka South City Corporation Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh has claimed that he has placed a specific plan for the development of Dhaka city and the plan will be implemented in phases.

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ICC CEO arrives in Dhaka tomorrow

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has arranged a cricket match between Mujib Year World team and Asia All Stars team.

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Cricket Australia CEO arrives in Dhaka this afternoon

Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts will arrive in Dhaka at 3.40pm (today) Friday.

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Iranian missile attack on Iraq bases injured 11 US troops

Iran’s missile attack on bases housing US troops in Iraq last week injured 11 American troops — despite the Army previously saying no causalities were recorded, a report said Thursday.

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Uncle, nephew killed as bus hit them

An uncle and his nephew (sister’s son) were killed as a bus hit them in the city on Thursday night.

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New Coronavirus Outbreak kills 2 in China

A second person has died from pneumonia stemming from the outbreak of a previously unknown Sars-like virus in China, local authorities said.

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Trump impeachment process begins

The 100 lawmakers of the US Senate were sworn in on Thursday as jurors for the impending impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

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Second phase of Biswa Ijtema begins

The second phase of 55th Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest Muslim congregations in the world, began on Friday on the bank of Turag River at Tongi.

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‘Alarming’ one in five deaths due to sepsis

One in five deaths around the world is caused by sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, shows the most comprehensive analysis of the condition.

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Joy expects ICT exports to soon exceed RMG earnings

Prime Minister’s ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy today predicted the ICT exports to exceed “within a short time” the amount earned by the readymade garments (RMG) sector, currently the highest foreign currency earner.

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Second phase of Bishwa Ijtema begins Friday

The second phase of 55th Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest Muslim congregations in the world, will begin on Friday on the bank of Turag River at Tongi.

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Drives against illegal arms soon: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said, drive will be started soon to recover illegal firearms across the country. The drive will be conducted for the sake of fair election.

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Pakistan announces T20 squad for Bangladesh

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced its 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh starting January 24.

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Nagad becomes no. 1 DFS Operator in Bangladesh

The Digital Financial Service of Bangladesh Post Office and mobile phone operator Robi Axiata Limited initiated the process of bringing 50 million Robi subscribers under financial inclusion.

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Myanmar to release its Rohingya crackdown probe results

An inquiry set up by the government of Myanmar to investigate the 2017 crackdown that prompted hundreds of thousands of Rohingya to flee the country is expected to report this month, but activists and independent observers are skeptical about the story it will tell, despite promises of accountability from the country's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Arrest warrant issued against Prothom Alo editor, 9 others

A Dhaka court issued arrest warrant against the Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman and nine others in a case over the death of school student Nayeemul Abrar Rahat.

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All coaching centres to remain shut for one month: Minister

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni has said that all coaching centres will remain shut for one month during the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations.

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Freedom fighter’s wife stabbed to death

The wife of a freedom fighter was stabbed to death allegedly by miscreants at Pargurudaspur under Gurudaspur upazila in Natore on Thursday morning.

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Polly Bidyut officer stabbed to death

Shariful Islam, in-charge of a complain centre of Cumilla Polly Bidyut Shamity-1, has been stabbed dead.

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Sagira Morshed murder: PBI submits charge sheet

The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has submitted charge sheet in the case filed over the murder of Sagira Morshed Salam.

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Stay away from movement: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has urged the protesting students to stay away from movement and abide by court’s order.

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Info minister meets Modi

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday.

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Rocky Johnson dies at 75

WWE Hall of Famer and Dwayne Johnson’s father Rocky “Soul Man” Johnson died on Wednesday. He was 75.

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3 get death penalty for killing Samyo

The people have been awarded with death penalty and eight with life term imprisonment for killing Samyo in Gaibandha.

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Garments workers stage demo in Shyamoli

Garments workers are demonstrating on Mirpur Road in Dhaka’s Shyamoli demanding arrears and bonuses from their employer.

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Qatar Airways to continue to fly to Iran

Qatar Airways will continue to fly to Iran and has not lost any bookings during a recent spike in Middle East tensions, Chief Executive Akbar al-Baker said on Wednesday.

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Casino business: ACC grills 3 engineers

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

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3 compartments of train derailed

Three compartments of an inter-city train veered of the tracks at Gouripur in Mymensingh around 10.00pm on Wednesday.

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Ferry service on Shimulia-Kathalbari route halted

Ferry service on Shimulia-Kathalbari river route in Munshiganj has been suspended due to dense fog.

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