Road blocked as 5 SSC examinees killed in road crash

Five Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinees were killed and 20 others injured in a road accident in Durgapur upazila of Netrakona yesterday.

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Erdogan vows to keep doors open for refugees

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his government had begun to allow refugees to travel on to Europe from Turkey, which he said can no longer handle new waves of people fleeing war-torn Syria.

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Bangladesh win toss, opt to bat first

Hosts Bangladesh won the toss and opted the bat first against visiting Zimbabwe in the first ODI of three-match series at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday noon.

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Stars attend reception party of Mithila, Srijit

The post-marriage reception party of Bangladeshi model and actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila and popular Indian director Srijit Mukherji was held in Kolkata on Saturday night.

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Mbappe double helps PSG win big

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 4-0 victory over Dijon on Saturday to re-establish their 13-point lead at the top of Ligue 1.

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2 killed over CAA Meet in Meghalaya

Two people, including a member of the Khasi Students' Union or KSU, were killed and several others were injured after clashes broke out on Friday between them and non-tribals in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills, 90 km from state capital Shillong.

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First coronavirus death in Australia

Australia reported its first novel coronavirus death today (Sunday) -- a 78-year-old man repatriated from the cruise ship Diamond Princess.

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Global death toll from coronavirus rises to 2,979

The deadly disease coronavirus or COVID-19 has continued to spread globally.

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One killed in capital ‘gunfight’

A man was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with RAB in capital’s Sher-e-Bangla area on Saturday midnight.

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US confirms first death from coronavirus

A man infected with the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 in Washington state has died, a state health official said Saturday, marking the first death due to the virus in the United States.

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Month of independence begins

The historical month of independence begins today (Sunday) giving a heartbreaking reminder to the genocide that the Pakistani occupation forces carried out in this country from March to mid-December in 1971.

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Coronavirus death toll in Italy rises to 29

The number of people infected with deadly coronavirus or COVID-19 has continued to rise in Italy.

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Two more cases of coronavirus confirmed in Pakistan

Two more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Pakistan.

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Initiatives being taken to launch Dhaka-Paris direct flight

Foreign Minister Dr A K Abdul Momen said talks will be held with French authorities to launch Dhaka-Paris direct flight. Besides, the government will take steps to develop services at airports of the country.

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Two siblings arrested over raping domestic help

Police on Friday night arrested two siblings for their allegedly raping a domestic help, 14, from their home at Kalibari under Basail upazila in Tangail.

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US and Taliban finally sign deal to end 18-year Afghan war

The US and the Taliban have signed an agreement aimed at paving the way towards peace in Afghanistan after more than 18 years of conflict.

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Three ministers to visit Walton factory Sunday

Two ministers and one state minister are set to visit Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited (WHIL) at Chandra in Gazipur on Sunday (March 1, 2020).

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Corona infected Bangladeshi now in stable in Singapore

The Bangladesh citizen, who was in ‘a very critical state’ after being hospitalised with coronavirus infection in Singapore, is now in a stable situation.

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Malaysia King names Muhyiddin as Premier

Malaysia’s leadership tussle ended on Saturday (Feb 29) with the country’s monarch picking former home minister Muhyiddin Yassin over interim prime minister Mahathir Mohamad as the nation’s next leader.

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Mashrafe ready to go to Pakistan

Bangladesh are set to tour to Pakistan in April for a Test match and as many One Day International (ODI), following the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe at home.

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Govt hiking power tariff to reach it every house: Quader

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader has said that the government has taken initiative to bring every family of the country under electricity coverage. For this, power tariff is being hiked at low rate to adjust relevant cost.

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5 killed as private car hits tree

Five passengers of a private car were killed as the car hit a tree in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi on Saturday noon.

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Gauri suggests Shah Rukh change career

When the nation eagerly wants to know about the next film of Shah Rukh Khan and when a handful of speculations are floating around, the actor himself has kept mum about it.

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BNP announces fresh programme

BNP today announced a fresh programme after being failed to carry out the programme set earlier.

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Ekushey Book Fair ends today

The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2020, which witnessed a huge crowd of booklovers, writers and visitors, ends today (Saturday).

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Robber gang leader killed in ‘gunfight’

The head of a robber gang was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police in Moulvibazar Sadar upazila early Saturday.

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Global death toll in coronavirus rises to 2,872

Coronavirus or Covid-19 has spread to new countries although its first outbreak was reported in China. So far, more than 50 countries have now reported cases of coronavirus.

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Picnic bus plunges into ditch, 3 killed

At least three people were killed and 15 other were injured as a picnic bus plunged into a roadside ditch on Dhaka-Chattogram highway on Saturday morning.

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Saudi stops issuing visas to tourists

The Saudi ministry of tourism has temporarily suspended issuing electronic tourist visas for those coming from China, Italy, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Kazakhstan.

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Upazila education officer killed in road accident

Md. Jasim Uddin Sheikh, upazila primary education officer of Noakhali sadar upazila, has been killed in a road accident.

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Coronavirus death toll rises to 210 in Iran

Coronavirus death toll has increased to 210 in Iran, sources in the country's health system said.

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30 killed in Pakistan bus, train collision

At least 30 people were killed and several others seriously injured when a passenger bus hit a train in Pakistan’s Sindh province on Friday.

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Covid-19: Death toll in Italy rises to 21

Coronavirus or Covid-19 is spreading quickly in many parts of Italy.

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New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 17 runs

New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in the ICC Women’s Twenty20 World Cup at Johnson Oval in Melbourne on Saturday.

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New Zealand set 92-run target for Bangladesh

New Zealand have set a 92-run target against Bangladesh in the ICC Women’s Twenty20 World Cup at Johnson Oval in Melbourne.

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Italian girl flees to Bangladesh for her love

An Italian girl, who fell in love with a Bangladeshi national, has got married to the man she loves in Laxmipur.

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Quader urges people to accept power tariff hike

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has urged people to accept power tariff hike for getting the service for 24 hours.

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City dwellers aggrieved as WASA hike water tariff

City dwellers expressed their anger as Dhaka WASA hiked water tariff again in just 6 months. They said it is illogical as WASA cannot provide services properly.

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Papiya’s accomplices to be brought under law: Home Minister

Home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said accomplisce of expelled Jubo Mohila League leader Shamima Nur Papiya would be brought under law.

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Refugees head for EU as Turkey opens borders

Hundreds of Syrian refugees in Turkey have begun preparing to travel towards the country’s borders with Greece and Bulgaria after Ankara’s sudden decision to no longer impede their passage to Europe.

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New voters to get NID from March 2

The Election Commission (EC) has taken special programmes on the occasion of March 2 as Voter Day and March 17 as the 100th birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

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Woman dies in fire engulfed while taking therapy

A woman was burnt to death as a fire broke out at a multi-storey building on Bashbari Mandir road in the city’s Mohammadpur area on Friday.

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Where they get time for clash? (video)

Where students get time for clash when the world is moving forward, Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni raised the question? 

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514 arrested over Delhi violence

Indian police have arrested 514 people for deadly Hindu-Muslim violence that broke out in the capital, the government said, as it faced mounting international criticism for failing to protect minority Muslims.

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South Korea struggles with Coronavirus

South Korea confirmed a total of 571 cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday, according to the South Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Man accused in 13 cases killed in ‘gunfight’

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

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35 years as minimum age limit for govt job ganin demanded

Job seekers formed a human chain on Friday demanding extension of the age limit for government jobs from 30 years to 35.

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Markets fall as virus spreads around the world

Countries on three continents reported their first cases of the coronavirus on Friday as the world prepared for a pandemic of the disease and investors dumped equities in expectation of a global recession.

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Hong Kong media mogul arrested

Pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai, one of Hong Kong's most high-profile entrepreneurs, has been charged with illegal assembly and intimidation.

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Two killed in Pabna road accident

At least two people were killed and three other were injured in a head-on collision between a covered-van and a mini-truck early Friday in Pabna.

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College student tortured by the king of Jin!

An allegation has found that a college student has been tortured by a king of Jin at Kalihati in Tangail. It has now become very difficult to save the life of college.

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Scientists detect biggest explosion since Big Bang

Scientists have detected evidence for a colossal explosion in space - five times bigger than anything observed before.

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Air strike kills 29 Turkish troops in Syria

At least 29 Turkish soldiers have been killed in an air strike by Syrian "regime forces" in north-western Syria, a senior Turkish official has said.

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Coronavirus outbreak at decisive point: WHO

World Health Organization head Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus has said that the coronavirus outbreak has reached a "decisive point" and has "pandemic potential"

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Delhi violence: Death toll reaches 32

Sporadic violence hit parts of Delhi overnight as gangs roamed streets littered with the debris of days of sectarian riots that have killed 32 people, police said Thursday.

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FTA to open a new horizon in trade: Tipu Munshi

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will open a new horizon in trade for the region.

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Australia beat Bangladesh by 86 runs

Bangladesh Women's team suffered a big defeat by 86 runs against the hosts and defending champions Australia at Canberra on Thursday, in their second game of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup.

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Power price hiked again

The government has again increased the prices of electricity for retail and bulk consumers.

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Joint Commission meeting between Bangladesh, Cambodia held

A Joint Commission meeting between Bangladesh and Cambodia was held at the State Guest house Meghna in the capital on Thursday.

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Germany’s development cooperation with Myanmar to be suspended

The development cooperation with Myanmar will be suspended until Myanmar allows Rohingyas to return to their homes in Rakhine State safely.

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Saudi Arabia suspends entry for Umrah pilgrimage

Saudi Arabia on Thursday suspended foreigners' entry for the Umrah pilgrimage and tourism from countries where the new coronavirus has spread, as a growing number of cases outside China deepened fears of a pandemic.

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Australia set 190-run target for Bangladesh

Hosts Australia have set a 190-run target against Bangladesh in the ICC Women’s Twenty20 World Cup at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

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6 get life term in gang rape case

A Court in Sirajganj has sentenced six people to life term imprisonment in a case filed for gang raping a young girl in Bhatpiary village of the Sadar upazila on April 20, 2016.

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10-year age gap with Priyanka on problem: Nick

Singer Nick Jonas, who has joined season 18 of music reality show The Voice as a new coach, was teased about his age by fellow coach and singer Kelly Clarkson. When she told him that she was a “decade older than” him – she is 37, while he is 27 – he replied, “My wife is 37. It’s cool”.

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Warner reinstated as SRH captain ahead of IPL

Sunrisers Hyderabad have reinstated David Warner as the side's captain ahead of IPL 2020.

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Bangladesh lose toss, sent to field in Women’s T20 WC

Hosts Australia have won the toss and sent Bangladesh to field in the ICC Women’s Twenty20 World Cup at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

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Khaleda has not given nod for advanced treatment

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has not given her assent for advanced treatment, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) said in its report on Thursday.

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23 Bangladeshis reach Delhi from Wuhan

A total of 23 Bangladesh nationals have reached New Delhi from China’s Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.

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6 killed in US beer company shooting

At least six people have been killed in a shooting at the Molson Coors Brewing Company campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin state.

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400 coronavirus cases in Italy

The number of coronavirus cases in Italy has increased to 400.

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HC to hear Khaleda’s bail plea today

The High Court (HC) will hear today a petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking bail in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case.

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Atiqul Islam, Taposh take oath

The newly-elected mayors of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Atiqul Islam and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh took their oath of office on Thursday morning.

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Soumya Sarkar ties the knot with Puja

Bangladesh national cricket team’s player Soumya Sarkar has tied the knot with 19-year-old Prionti Debnath Puja.

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Jesus, Bruyne give Man City win in first leg

Manchester City came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 in Spain on Wednesday in the first leg of its Champions League round of 16 tie.

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25 injured in Brahmanbaria clash

At least 25 people were injured in a clash between two groups over establishing supremacy in Brahmanbaria district on Wednesday.

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Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia bans Umrah hajj

Saudi Arabia has suspended entry into the country for visitors hoping to perform the Umrah hajj over coronavirus fear.

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3 killed in Eskaton building fire

A fire has broken out at a five-storey building in Dilu Road area of Eskaton in Dhaka early Thursday, leaving three people including a child dead and four others burnt.

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UGC decides to hold entry tests in cluster system

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to introduce a "cluster system" to enroll students to public universities after five leading universities opted out of the "uniform admission test".

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No division in SSC level, says PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her consent to abolish subject streams into science, arts and commerce for the students at the Secondary School Certificate or SSC level.

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GP, Samsung starts preorders for Samsung S20 series

Grameenphone and Samsung Bangladesh has recently launched the pre-order of Samsung Galaxy S20 series at GP House. Interested buyer can pre-order Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra till March 14, 2020.

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Film director Anwar Siraji hospitalised

Film director Anwar Siraji has been hospitalised with critical cardiac ailment.

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Court summons singer Mila

A court in Dhaka on Wednesday summoned singer Tasbiha Binte Shahid Mila asking her to appear before it in a case filed under Digital Security Act.

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4 girls missing for 4 days in Mymensingh

Four female students from Mymensingh have been missing for four days, since they left home to go back to their madrasa.

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Khaled indicted in drugs case

A Dhaka court on Wednesday framed charges in a narcotics case against former Dhaka city Jubo League leader Khaled Mahmud Bhuiyan.

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172 students get Prime Minister Gold Medal

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday distributed Prime Minister Gold Medal-2018 among 172 meritorious students from 36 universities as they secured the highest scores in their faculties.

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ACC to begin probe against Laxmipur MP

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to launch an investigation against lawmaker Quazi Shaheed Islam Paplu on charges of corruption.

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Wedding party bus falls into river in India, 24 killed

At least 24 people were killed as a bus carrying a wedding party fell into a river on Kota-Dausa highway in Bundi district on India on Wednesday morning.

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Khaleda’s health report submitted to SC

The report on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition has been submitted to Supreme Court (SC).

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Latif Siddique’s graft case stayed at HC

The High Court (HC) has stayed the corruption case filed against former textiles and jute minister Abdul Latif Siddique for six months.

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Uniform Entrance Test: UGC meets today

University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) will hold a meeting with vice-chancellors of public universities today (Wednesday) afternoon.

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Coronavirus will not harm global economy: Trump

President Donald Trump predicted the coronavirus is "going to go away" despite warnings from Democrats that his White House is asleep amid cresting fears in Washington that the outbreak could spark a pandemic.

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PK Halder: Passport seizing order upheld

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has upheld a High Court order that directed authorities concerned to freeze bank accounts and seize passports of 20 persons, including Prashant Kumar Halder alias PK Halder.

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Govt to import 4.5 lakh mt of fertilizer

The government is going to import some 4.5 lakh metric tons of DAP fertilizer from Saudi Arabia with a cost of around Tk 1,379.51 crore.

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Delhi clashes leave 18 dead

The death toll in the unprecedented violence in Delhi since Sunday has climbed to 18.

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Woman claims all 10 wickets

A woman, Kashvee Gautam, claimed 10 out of 10 wickets in match, creating a history. .

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Student tortured on Barishal university campus

A student was tortured and beaten up allegedly at Sher-e-Bangla Hall of Barishal University on Tuesday midnight.

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Trial in Avijit murder case yet to end in 5yrs

Trial in the case filed over the murder of Avijit Roy, founder of the influential Bangladeshi blog Mukto-Mona (Freethinkers), are yet to complete in five years.

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4 including 2 women killed in city

At least four people including two women were killed in separate two road accidents in the city on Tuesday night.

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Scientists trying to trace source of Coronavirus outbreak

The race is on to find out how the deadly coronavirus jumped from animals to humans. Helen Briggs looks at how scientists are trying to trace the source of the outbreak.

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2 arrested over gang raping RMG worker

A female garment worker was allegedly gang-raped by three young men, including her lover, at Narasinghapur in Ashulia of Savar on Monday night.

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Private car-CNG auto-rickshaw clash kills 4

At least four people were killed and two others were injured in a head-on Collison between a private car and CNG run auto-rickshaw at Bottoli area in Laxmipur sadar upazila on Tuesday evening.

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Papia was arrested as per Prime Minister’s instruction

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader said Jubo Mohila League’s expelled leader Shamima Nur Papia was arrested as per the instruction from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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Coronavirus: Bangladesh won’t suspend flights to middle east

Health Minister Zahid Malik said Bangladesh government has no plan to suspend flights to any region of middle east even after Coronavirus outbreak gets worse.

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Jatiya Party pays tribute to BDR mutiny victims

Jatiya Party paid their respects at the graves of the army officers killed in a mutiny at the erstwhile Bangladesh Rifles headquarters at Dhaka's Peelkhana.

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Urvashi Rautela wishes herself on her birthday

Indian Actress and former beauty queen Urvashi Rautela, who has turned 26 on Tuesday, said that her birthday should be a holiday.

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Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak dies

Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian leader who for nearly 30 years was the resolute face of stability in the Middle East, died on Tuesday, the country's state television said, ending his days after a swift and ignominious tumble from power in the Arab world's pro-democracy upheaval. He was 91.

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PM hints at abandoning Sonadia deep sea port

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday hinted at abandoning Sonadia deep sea port in Maheshkhali upazila of Cox’s Bazar.

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HC asks govt to declare March 7 as Historic National Day

The High Court has asked the government to issue a gazette within a month declaring March 7 a Historic National Day.

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172 students to get PM gold medal award

A total of 172 students various universities across the country will be awarded Prime Minister Gold Medal-2018 for their academic achievements.

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HC for issuing red alert against 7 of Bismillah Group

The High Court (HC) has ordered to issue red alert to arrest seven individuals of Bismillah Group including its Managing Director (MD) Khaza Solaiman Anwar Chowdhury, his wife and chairman of the group Nowrin Habib in a money laundering case.

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Convicted UP chairman lands in jail

A court in Barguna sent convicted Fuljhuri Union Parishad Chairman Golam Kibria to jail in a case filed over assaulting.

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PM urged for ensuring voting rights

BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu has urged Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to ensure voting rights to people.

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Motorcycle rider killed in Gazipur road crash

A motorcycle rider was killed as drum truck hit the motorbike at Barmi area of Mawna under Shreepur upazila in Gazipur on Tuesday.

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Retrial of BDR carnage if BNP returns to power: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that if BNP returns to power, they will take steps for the retrial of the 2009-Pilkhana BDR carnage.

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Marcel Digital Campaign Season-6 starts

Local electronics manufacturer Marcel has started Digital Campaign Season-6 across the country aimed at accelerating the process of forming ‘customer database,’ an  initiative for delivering online-based after sales service and improving products’ quality as per the customers’ feedback.

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Bangladesh win by an innings and 106 runs

Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 106 runs in the one-off Test  at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday.

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PBI submits report on Salman Shah’s death to court

Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has submitted its report on the death of   Salman Shah, one of the popular actors in country’s film industry, to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court. 

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Huge cash recovered from Enu, Rupon’s house

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in simultaneous drive have recovered huge cash and gold ornaments from the house of Enamul Haq Enu and his brother Rupon  Bhuiyan, former two Awami League leaders who were involved in casino business.

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Brother, sister drown

Two children drowned while taking bath in a river at South Dharandir Balaikathi village under Kamlapur union in Patuakhali sadar upazila on Monday.

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‘Using deerskin in Soumya’s engagement is ceremonial ritual’

Using deerskin in the engagement ceremony of national cricketer Soumya Sarkar has created a controversy.

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Zimbabwe lose 4 wickets

Zimbabwe lost four wickets in their second innings in the ongoing Dhaka Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

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BGB observes Martyrs’ Day today

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) is observing the Martyrs’ Day today (Tuesday) with due solemnity, commemorating the army officers killed in the Pilkhana BDR carnage in 2009.

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World must prepare for Coronavirus pandemic: WHO

The World Health Organization has said the world should do more to prepare for a possible coronavirus pandemic.

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Cabinet approves hajj package

The cabinet has approved the draft of ‘Hajj Package-2020’ raising the cost of performing pilgrimage under the government arrangement.

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Mushfiq hits double ton as Bangladesh declare 560-6

Mushfiqur Rahim completed his third double century as Bangladesh declared their first innings on 560-6 on the third day of their one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Dhaka on Monday.

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Virus-hit China postpones parliament

China decided Monday to postpone its annual parliament session for the first time since the Cultural Revolution, as the country battles the coronavirus outbreak.

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Papiya, 3 others remanded

A Dhaka court has placed sacked Jubo Mahila League Narisingdi district unit general secretary Shamima Nur Papiya and three others on a five-day demand each.

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PBI cites 5 reasons behind Salman Shah’s death

Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has found that five reasons were behind the death of Salman Shah, one of the popular actors in country’s film industry in the 90s.

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Neymar shown red card as PSG beat Bordeaux

St Germain extended their Ligue 1 lead to 13 points with a 4-3 home victory against Girondins de Bordeaux on Sunday but the French champions were again exposed at the back and had Neymar sent off.

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10-day remand sought for Papiya, 3 others

Police has sought 10 days remand for Shamima Nur Papiya, her husband Mofizur Rahman Chowdhury Sumon and two others.

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Mahathir Mohamad resigns

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, at 94 the world's oldest leader, submitted his resignation to the king Monday after a bid by his allies to bring down the government and block the succession of leader-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim.

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Salman Shah committed suicide: PBI

Salman Shah, one of the popular actors in country’s film industry, was not murdered by anyone but he committed suicide over a family feud, Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) said on Monday.

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Mushfiqur hits ton

Mushfiqur Rahim brought up his seventh Test century in the ongoing Dhaka Test against Zimbabwe at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday.

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Naogaon road accident leaves 3 dead

Three passengers of an auto-rickshaw were killed and three others injured in a road accident in the Ferryghat area of Manda upazila in Naogaon on Monday morning.

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Bangladesh face India in Women’s T20 WC today

Emboldened by the success of the Under-19 team, Bangladesh women team will kick-off their ICC Women’s Twenty20 World Cup mission by taking on mighty India today (Monday) at Perth, Australia.

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Youth hacked dead in Noakhali

A youth has been hacked dead by miscreants at Begumganj in Noakhali.

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Probe report in BB reserve heist case March 29

A Dhaka court on Monday set March 29 to submit the investigation report in the case filed over Bangladesh Bank (BB) reserve heist that took place in 2016.

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Nine dead after earthquake hits Turkey-Iran border

Nine people, including three children, have died following a 5.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Turkey-Iran border region early on Sunday, Turkey's interior minister Suleyman Soylu said.

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Anushka breaks silence on dating a cricketer

Earlier this month, it was reported that South beauty Anushka Shetty is dating an Indian cricketer.

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Death toll in China coronavirus jumps to 2,592

China on Monday reported 409 new cases of a new virus, putting its national total past 77,000.

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Bangladesh take lead against Zimbabwe

Skipper Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim combined to ensure Bangladesh held a first innings lead in the Test against Zimbabwe in Dhaka on Monday.

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SC orders GP to pay Tk 1,000cr more

The Supreme Court (SC) has directed Grameenphone (GP) to pay Tk 1,000 crore more to Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission (BTRC) within three months.

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Youth hacked dead in Pabna

A youth was hacked to death over a land dispute in Pabna Sadar upazila.

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New Zealand beats India by 10 wickets

New Zealand has beaten top-ranked India by 10 wickets in the series-opening match, posting its 100th win in tests and inflicting India's first loss in eight matches in the ICC Test Championship.

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Coronavirus cases double in one day in South Korea

South Korea says the number of new coronavirus cases in the country has more than doubled in one day.

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IEDCR asks not to visit corona virus-affected countries

The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has asked the concerned people not to visit the corona virus-affected countries, otherwise there is any urgency.

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Bangladesh to overtake Malaysia, Singapore by 2024

Mentioning a report of UK-based Centre for Economics and Business Research, finance minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said, Bangladesh will overtake Malaysia, Singapore by 2024.

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Media to get 100% assistance: Planning Minister

Planning Minister M A Mannan said media will get all kinds of assistance for investigational report.

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Laminated posters will not be allowed: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda said laminated posters will not be allowed to use during the Dhaka-10 by-poll.

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Jubo Mohila League suspends Papiya

Jubo Mohila League, an affiliated body of the ruling Awami League, has permanently suspended its Narsingdi District Unit General Secretary Shamima Nur Papiya from the organization for breaching discipline.

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Even I would wear a burqa if possible: A.R. Rahman

The composer praised his daughter Khatija’s temperament in responding to the criticism that came for her choice of clothing, and that he was awestruck with her simplicity.

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Donald Trump in Bahubali-2 (video)

Hours before landing in India for his two-day India visit on Monday, US President Donald Trump shared an edited video from the movie "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion"

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Parliamentary body recommends dope test for govt jobs

A parliamentary body on Sunday recommended introducing dope test in government and private job recruitment process.

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ACC launches hotline number for expats

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday launched a hotline to allow Bangladeshi expatriates to lodge complaints about various kinds of irregularities and corruption.

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Namul, Mominul put Bangladesh in control

Nazmul Hossain and skipper Mominul Haque hit fifties as Bangladesh took the command in their one off-Test against Zimbabwe reaching 240-3 at stumps on the second day in Dhaka on Sunday.

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Malaysia reopening labour market for Bangladesh

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has expressed optimism over reopening of the labour market in Malaysia soon.

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Grameenphone finally paid Tk1,000cr to BTRC

The private mobile phone operator Grameenphone (GP) has paid Tk1,000 crore to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).

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BCB announces ODI squad to face Zimbabwe

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced the squad for the 1st and 2nd ODIs of the three-match series against Zimbabwe.

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Shakil placed on 3-day remand

A Dhaka court placed top terror Jishan’s cohort Mazharul Islam alias Shakil on a three-day remand in a fire arms case.

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Angelina Jolie lauds Sheikh Hasina

Angelina Jolie, the special envoy of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has highly appreciated Bangladesh for the generosity and leadership it demonstrated in dealing with the Rohingya crisis.

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Neha discloses that Aditya getting married

Rumours about Aditya Narayan and Neha Kakkar dating have been doing the rounds after their sizzling chemistry in Sony Entertainment Television’s popular series ‘Indian Idol 11’.

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Death toll in coronavirus rises to 2462

The novel coronavirus has continued to spread around the world, with concerns of growing infection clusters in South Korea, Singapore and Japan, even as the worst of the outbreak remains focused in mainland China.

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Turkey allegedly prevents 4 Russian jets

The Turkish military allegedly prevented four Russian warplanes, including two bombers, from entering their airspace from Syria, the Russian newspaper Nezavisimaya Gazeta reported.

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5,000 security forces to be deployed for Trump

Approximately 5,000 security force personnel will be deployed for the visit of US President Donald Trump to the city, said Botre Rohan Pramod, Agra Superintendent of Police, on Saturday.

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Mother, daughter killed in Gazipur road crash

A woman and her daughter were killed as a bus carrying them overturned on the Dhaka-Tangail Highway in Kaliakoir upazila of Gazipur on Sunday morning.

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2 more universities fined Tk 10 lakh each

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has fined the International Islamic University, Chattogram (IIUC) and Metropolitan University, Sylhet Tk10 lakh each for violating a provision of University Grants Commission (UGC) in admitting students in LLB program.

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Bangladesh bowl Zimbabwe out for 265

Bangladesh are in a fight against Zimbabwe at their lone Test match being played at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla national cricket stadium.

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President arrives in Chattogram on 3-day visit

President M Abdul Hamid has arrived here in Chattogram for a three-day visit to attend different programmes.

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Hearing on Khaleda’s bail plea today

The High Court (HC) will hear today a petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking bail in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case.

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Torture after abduction: 4 arrested from Narsingdi

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested four people conducting drives at different places of Narsingdi over torturing a person after abduction.

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New powerful antibiotic discovered

A powerful antibiotic that kills some of the most dangerous drug-resistant bacteria in the world has been discovered using artificial intelligence.

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CTTC urges to be alert in publishing news on terrorism

Counter terrorism and Transnational Crimes (CTTC) unit of police has urged media to be alert in publishing news over terrorism and militancy.

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4 killed in Tangail road crash

Four people were killed and at least seven others injured as a Leguna (human hauler) hit a Pickup van in Sohagpur area of Mirzapur upazila in Tangail on Saturday.

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Nayeem relives Bangladesh after Ervine ton

Craig Ervine struck a dogged hundred but off-spinner Nayeem Hasan claimed 4-68 to help Bangladesh reduce Zimbabwe to 228-6 at stumps on the first day of the one-off Test in Mirpur on Saturday.

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RAB arrests top terror Zeesan’s aide Shakil

Members of Rapid Action Battalion arrested an aide of top-listed fugitive criminal Zeesan Ahmed with a foreign-made pistol and a few rounds of bullets in Mohammadpur area of the capital on early Saturday.

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Worker dies from electrocution

A worker died from electrocution at Chandertiki area uder Trishal upazila in Mymensingh on Saturday.

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Coronavirus claims 5 lives in Iran

At least five deaths from the novel coronavirus in Iran and 18 new confirmed cases have triggered alarm and anxiety in the country.

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Darren Sammy getting honorary citizenship of Pakistan

West Indian star and captain of Peshawar Zalmi, Darren Sammy, will be given the highest civil award — Nishan-e-Pakistan — and honorary citizenship of Pakistan by President Arif Alvi on March 23, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Saturday.

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BNP procession allegedly baton charged

Police have allegedly charged batons on a procession organised by BNP in Mirpur area of the capital Dhaka on Saturday, leaving party’s Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi and its nine leaders and activists injured.

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Former KU professor crushed under train

Prof Mizanur Rahman, a former professor of Khulna University, has been crushed under a train.

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Robber killed in ‘gunfight’

An unidentified robber was killed in a reported gunfight with police in Biswanath upazila of Sylhet early Saturday.

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Sonam takes on Ali Abbas Zafar for announcing ‘Mr India’ reboot

Sonam Kapoor takes on Ali Abbas Zafar for announcing ‘Mr India’ reboot Ever since filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar announced the remake of Shekhar Kapur’s iconic Bollywood film, ‘Mr India’, the director has been receiving backlash from people on social media.

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Sana Khan spills the beans on her break-up

Actress Sana Khan who was dating choreographer Melvin Louis, recently broke up with him and ever since then, the actress has been very vocal about her break-up.

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Driver, helper killed in road accident

A trolley driver and his assistant have been killed in a collision with a truck. 

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Zimbabwe captain becomes father

Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams became father of a baby girl.

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Scientists discover powerful antibiotic using AI

In a world first, scientists have discovered a new type of antibiotic using artificial intelligence (AI).

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‘Special Care Zone’ in S. Korea, Bangladeshis asked to stay alert

Two regions in South Korea have been declared as “Special Care Zone” due to the outbreak of COVID-19 or coronavirus.

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Agar hat-trick helps Australia thrash South Africa by 107 runs

Australia left-arm spinner Ashton Agar took a career-best 5-24, including a hat-trick, as they thrashed hosts South Africa by a massive 107 runs in the first Twenty20 International at The Wanderers on Friday.

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Kohli to play match on the occasion of Mujib Year

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly has sent the names of skipper Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Shikhar Dhawan and Kuldeep Yadav to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) as the latter gets ready to host two T20Is between Asia XI and World XI to celebrate the 100th anniversary of their founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.  

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Rider, pillion killed as bus hits bike

A motorcyclist and his pillion were killed after a passenger bus hit their motorcycle in Ishwardi upazila of Pabna.

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Zimbabwe win toss, opt to bat first

Zimbabwe won the toss and opted to bat first against Bangladesh in the one-off Test Saturday morning at Sher-e- Bangla National Cricket Stadium.

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GP to pay Tk 1,000cr to BTRC

Grameenphone (GP) will pay Tk 1,000 crore to Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission (BTRC).  

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PM critical of speaking Bangla in English accent

Putting emphasis on practicing Bangla language properly, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday castigated those, who speak Bangla in English accent.

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Bus, auto-rickshaw crash kills 4 in Mymensingh

At least four people were killed when a passenger bus collided with an auto-rickshaw in Raghunathpur area of Haluaghat upazila of Mymensingh on Friday afternoon.

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Bangladesh need to develop Test culture, says Domingo

Coach Russell Domingo said, "We do need to develop a Test culture within the playing group."

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Nat’l handball team goalkeeper killed in road crash

Goalkeeper of Bangladesh national handball team Sohanur Rahman Sohan was killed in a road accident at Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia.

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Woman hacked dead by husband in Gazipur

A woman was hacked to death allegedly by her husband at Bhannara village of Kaliakoir upazila in Gazipur on Friday.

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Drug trader killed in Cox’s Bazar gunfight

A suspected drug trader has been killed in a reported gunfight with police in Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar.

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25th span of Padma Bridge installed

The 25th span of the Padma Bridge has been installed at the Zajira point in Shariatpur district.

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512 coronavirus cases in China prisons

China reported some 512 coronavirus cases from four prisons, and two of those facilities are located in Hubei province, the epicenter of the outbreak.

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No Shaheed Minar in 70pc educational institutions

There is no Shaheed Minar in 70 per cent educational institutions in Satkhira district, depriving the students of the opportunity to pay tributes to the heroes of Language Movement.

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Rodela Jannat marries Sujon

Model and actress Khaled Hossain Sujon and actress Rodela Jannat have finally tied the knot in front of their family members and close friends.

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Ukraine protesters attack buses carrying China evacuees

Dozens of protesters in a Ukrainian town have attacked buses carrying evacuees from coronavirus-hit China.

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HWPL observes Int’l Mother Language Day

To mark UNESCO-designated International Mother Language Day, a peace event was held in Dhaka, under the theme of ‘Cultural Exchange, Bridge of World Peace ' with about 500 students.

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US Embassy launches Bengali language website

On the eve of the International Mother Language Day, the US Embassy in Dhaka has  launched its Bengali language website in an effort to increase understanding between the people of Bangladesh and the United States.

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Coronavirus death toll reaches 2,236 in China

Mainland China had 889 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections on Thursday, the National Health Commission said on Friday, up from 394 cases a day earlier.

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Muezzin stabbed in London, one arrested

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing inside a central London mosque.

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Ross Taylor becomes first player to achieve huge milestone

New Zealand veteran Ross Taylor achieved a huge milestone in international cricket when he took the field on Day 1 of the first Test against India in Wellington on Friday.

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Nation pays tributes to language movement martyrs

The supreme sacrifice of the language heroes on this day 66 years back is being remembered as people in thousands are thronging the Central Shaheed Minar at midnight to pay their glowing tributes to the 1952 language martyrs by placing wreaths at the altar of the monument.

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President, PM pay homage to language heroes

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have paid their rich tributes to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement on the occasion of Amar Ekushey and the International Mother Language Day.

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Uphold dignity of mother language: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday stressed the need for upholding the dignity of mother language and spreading the country’s literature and culture across the globe massively.

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HC publish full text of gambling verdict

The full text of the High Court verdict in the illegal gambling case was published on Thursday.

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Sub-Inspector Jalil put on 2-day remand

A Dhaka metropolitan magistrate court on Thursday remanded the arrested sub-inspector, Md Jalil Matabbar, in police custody for two days in connection with the drug and fire arms case.

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Larry Tesler, the father of 'copy and paste' dies

You might not know Larry Tesler’s name, but I can guarantee you used something he created.

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AL chalks up programmes to mark ‘Shaheed Dibash’

Bangladesh Awami League has drawn up elaborate programmes in observance of ‘Shaheed Dibash’ (Language Martyrs Day) and International Mother Language Day on Friday (February 21) with due respect.

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Two passengers dead from quarantined cruise ship

Two Japanese passengers who contracted the Covid-19 virus on board a cruise ship quarantined in Japan have died.

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Now number of coronavirus infections rising in S. Korea

South Korea reported 31 new cases of the new coronavirus Thursday, bringing the total number of infections here to 82, with most new cases centered on the southeastern city of Daegu. 

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‘Terrorist’ killed in ‘gunfight’

A suspected terrorist has been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Kalabagan in Pabna sadar upazila.

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Pakistan suspend Umar Akmal

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday suspended Umar Akmal for breaching its 'Anti-Corruption Code' with immediate effect.

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SC orders GP to pay Tk 1,000cr

The Supreme Court (SC) has directed Grameenphone (GP) to pay Tk 1,000 crore to Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission (BTRC) with next Monday.

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Probe report in Taslima murder case March 23

A Dhaka court on Thursday set March 23 to submit the probe report in a case lodged over killing of Taslima Begum Renu in a mob beating in capital’s Badda area.

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PM hands over Ekushey Padak

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday handed over the prestigious Ekushey Padak-2020 among 20 eminent personalities and an organisation in recognition of their outstanding contributions to various fields.

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Two killed in Dinajpur ‘gunfight’

Two suspected robbers were killed in a “gunfight” with police at Maguria village in Nabanganj upazila of Dinajpur district early Thursday.

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2 killed in Mymensingh road crash

Two people were killed in a collision between a sand-laden truck and a pickup van at Bhaluka in Mymensingh early Thursday.

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Crane collapse kills 3 at shooting set

Three persons of 'Indian 2' movie film unit died in an accident when a crane fell on them while constructing the sets for the shooting on Wednesday.

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South East University fined Tk 10 lakh

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has fined Tk10 lakh to the South East University for violating a provision of University Grants Commission (UGC) in admitting students in LLB program.

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Modi takes street food

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday tweeted a photo of his "litti-chokha" lunch and "kulhad tea" on the streets of Delhi. He had the treat during a surprise visit to a crafts fair, "Hunar Haat", at Rajpath, the ceremonious avenue near India Gate.

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Two die of coronavirus in Iran

Two elderly people have died in Iran after testing positive for the new coronavirus, according to health officials.

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Bus-truck collision on Indian highway kills 19

At least 19 people have died in a horrific bus accident in Tamil Nadu's Tirupur early on Thursday morning. The accident took place on the Coimbatore highway.

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Shootings in German city leave 8 dead

A huge manhunt was under way on Thursday after at least eight people were killed and several injured in two shootings at shisha bars in Germany.

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Bangladesh women team beat Pakistan by 5 runs

Bangladesh women team beat Pakistan by 5 runs in a warm up match before ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia.                  

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Coronavirus global death toll hits 2,120

The capital city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus is believed to have originated at a seafood and meat market, accounted for 88 deaths, the local health authority said.

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PM to hand over Ekushey Padak today

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hand over the “Ekushey Padak-2020” among 20 eminent persons and an organization today on the eve of the Amar Ekushey and the International Mother Language Day.

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DMP issues traffic guideline for Feb 21

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a traffic guideline for the safe and unhindered observance of the historic Shaheed Dibosh, plus International Mother Language Day, on February 21.

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Bangabandhu Chattar to be constructed at Purbachal

Ministry of Housing and Public Works will construct Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Chattar at Purbachal new town in the capital on the occasion of his 100th birth centenary.

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China returnee Barguna student not infected with Coronavirus

Barguna student who returned from China recently and is undergoing treatment in the district general hospital is not infected with Coronavirus.

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Mashrafe to lead Tigers in ODIs against Zimbabwe

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza will lead the Bangladesh cricket team in the three-match one day international (ODI) series against Zimbabwe in Dhaka scheduled to take place in March.

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Trawler capsizes in Kutubdia

A trawler carrying 20-25 passengers capsized near Kutubdia area of Bay of Bengal on Wednesday.

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No visas for low-skilled workers, says UK govt

Low-skilled workers would not get visas under post-Brexit immigration plans unveiled by the government.

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War crimes suspect Nurul Islam gets bail

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has granted bail on condition to war crimes suspect Nurul Islam of Moheshkhali in Cox's Bazar in a case filed for committing crimes against humanity.

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Awami League will get new look from April

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said that the party’s all units will be rearranged from April this year in a bid to make it stronger.

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What Alia Bhatt says about her wedding

Their fans maybe eagerly waiting for it but Alia Bhatt says that rumours of her wedding with Ranbir Kapoor are just what they are, rumours. At the recent Filmfare Awards, Alia addressed the reports of her wedding.  

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Kohli will play at least three years

Indian skipper Virat Kohli said he will continue to play all three formats of the game for at least three more years and then take a decision on his workload as he approaches retirement.

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Man to die for killing wife in Barguna

A court in Barguna sentenced a man to death in a case filed over killing wife in Patharghata upazila of the district in 2008.

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Photos of Kriti Sanon, her pregnant belly get leaked

Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon is currently busy shooting for her next film Mimi.

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Condition of Bangladeshi infected with coronavirus critical

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said one among the five Bangladeshis infected with coronavirus in Singapore is critical.

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Four-tier security for Feb 21

Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohammad Shafiqul Islam has said that four-tier security measures have been taken for smooth celebration of the International Mother Language Day on February 21.

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One killed in picnic bus accident

A passenger bus collided with a picnic bus in Jashore on Wednesday morning, leaving one dead and 20 others injured.

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Hearing on Khaleda’s bail plea Sunday

The High Court will hear on Sunday a petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking bail in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case.

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China virus death toll reaches 2,000

The WHO has praised China for taking drastic measures to contain the virus. The death toll from the new coronavirus outbreak surged to 2,000 on Wednesday, as Chinese and international health officials warned against excessive measures to contain the epidemic.

Bangla News

City University fined Tk 10 lakh

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has fined Tk10 lakh to the City University for violating a provision of University Grants Commission (UGC) in admitting students in the Law department.

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Tapas Paul’s state funeral today

Actor Tapas Paul’s mortal remains were flown to Kolkata on Tuesday late night, and he would be given a state funeral on Wednesday, official sources said.

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Labourer killed in Panchagarh road accident

A labourer was killed in a collision between two trollies on Panchagarh-Banglabandha highway on Tuesday.

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Woman attacked as she seeks justice for son’s death

A woman came under an alleged attack following the death of her son Mahfuzur Rahman (24) in Brahmanbaria as she sought justice for her son’s death.

Bangla News

Atletico Madrid edge Liverpool with early Saul goal

Champions League holders Liverpool will need to summon another famous European comeback at Anfield next month after they were beaten 1-0 away to Atletico Madrid in their last-16 first leg on Tuesday.

Bangla News

Children facing uncertain future, experts warn

No country offers a child both the chance of a healthy upbringing and an environment fit for their future, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.

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Verdict in trader Aziz murder case Wednesday

A Dhaka court is set to deliver its verdict in the case of Lalbag’s glass trader Aziz murder.

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Activist who criticised Chinese president arrested

Police in China have arrested a prominent activist who had been a fugitive for weeks and criticised President Xi Jinping's handling of the coronavirus epidemic while in hiding, a rights group said Tuesday.

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DNCC conducts eviction drives in Mohammadpur

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has conducted drives against illegal structures in capital’s Mohammadpur.

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Fakhrul lies, I’ve evidence: Quader

Terming the denial made by BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir about a phone conversation over Khaleda Zia’s release on parole as ‘false’, Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader has said he had evidence of the talk.

Bangla News

Khaleda appeals for parole

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has appealed for parole following her illness.

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Accident can occur any time: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that Khaleda Zia’s physical condition is very bad and any accident can take place any time.

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Bodies of woman, her son surfaced 4 days into boat capsize

The bodies of a woman and her son have surfaced in the Sarafvata river in Rangunia upazila of Chattogram four days after a boat sank in the Karnaphuli River in Chandraghona area here in Kaptai upazila.

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Two Chuadanga drug traders arrested in Jhenaidah

Police in a drive early Tuesday arrested two drug traders of Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga from Jhenaidah with a large quantity of hemp and Phensidyl.

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ECNEC approves 9 projects

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved nine projects including enhancing capacity of Mongla Port involving Tk 13,639.01 crore.

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HC directive to set up breast feeding corner at every factory

The High Court (HC) has directed to set up a breast feeding corner at every industrial unit and garment factory within two months.

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Child found dead a day after going missing

Police have recovered the body of a seven-year old child a day after the child went missing in Chapainawabganj.

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Selfies, videos banned in Makkah, Medina

Saudi Arabia authorities have banned taking selfies, photos, and making videos in the two holy places, Masjid-al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid-an-Nabawi in the city of Medina.

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Human compost funerals 'better for environment'

A US firm has given scientific details of its "human composting" process for environmentally friendly funerals.

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Gene therapy to halt rare form of sight loss

A new gene therapy has been used to treat patients with a rare inherited eye disorder which causes blindness.

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Death toll in China coronavirus crosses 1800

The toll from China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 1,868 on Tuesday after 98 more people died, according to the National Health Commission.

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Abdus Subhan’s appeal challenging death penalty dropped

The Supreme Court has dropped from its record the appeal filed by war criminal Abdus Subhan challenging his death penalty after his death.

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Manchester United remain in reach of Champions League

Manchester United stayed in touching distance of the Champions League places with a 2-0 Premier League win at Chelsea on Monday night.

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Passer-by run over, killed in C'nawabganj

A passer-by was killed as a truck ran over him while he was crossing road in Kanchat Rajbari of Chapainawabganj district early Tuesday.

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‘Five Sunrises’ in the China Sky?

Sunrise seekers in China were greeted with a pretty epic view as they recently woke up to see "five suns" apparently hanging above the horizon of a province in Inner Mongolia.

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Another dead in Narayanganj cylinder explosion

After mother, her son Kiron Mia, 45, died in a gas cylinder explosion at Shiddhirganj in Narayanganj.

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Wuhan hospital chief dies after being infected with Coronavirus

The head doctor of a hospital in the coronavirus-stricken Chinese city of Wuhan has died after being infected with the deadly illness, with local media reporting that he "sacrificed" to fight the outbreak.

Bangla News

Actor Tapas Paul dies

Veteran Bengali actor and former Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Paul died of cardiac arrest early Tuesday, family sources said.

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PM calls on President at Bangabhaban

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made a courtesy call on President M Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Monday night.

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Bangladesh to sign FTA with Nepal in March

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said Bangladesh will sign the free trade agreement (FTA) with Nepal in next March.

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Children Hospital and Institute Act gets cabinet approval

The cabinet has approved in principle the draft of “Bangladesh Children Hospital and Institute Act, 2020”.

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HC to hear Minni’s petition to change court

The High Court (HC) has fixed Wednesday to hear petition of Ayesha Siddika Minni to change court in sensational Rifat Sharif murder case.

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Youths of HWPL to celebrate Int’l Mother Language Day

Shaheed Dibosh, the coming 21st is a memorial day for those killed in resisting the policy of exterminating language.

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Metro rail project’s first coach brought to Dhaka

There is a plan to inaugurate the metro rail dream project by 2021. As part of it, a mock bogie of metro rail project has been brought to Dhaka from Japan.

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Pranab Kumar promoted to director of ACC

Public relations officer Pranab Kumar Bhattacharya has recently been promoted to the position of director of Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

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‘Mobile tower radiation under danger level’

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) claimed that the radiation from cell phone towers is under the danger level in the country.

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IPL 2020 schedule announced

The 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) will kick off on March 29 with defending champions Mumbai Indians facing 2019 runner-up Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in the opening match.

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FM unveils Uday Hakim’s new book ‘Rohossomoy Adam Pahar’ (Video)

M Mahfuzur Rahman: Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has unveiled the cover of the new book of renowned writer, journalist, recitation artist and corporate personality Uday Hakim titled ‘Rohossomoy Adam Pahar’ (Mysterious Adam's Peak).

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Bangladesh, Qatar agree to sign 4 MoUs

Bangladesh and Qatar have agreed to sign four MoUs in a bid to increase manpower export and trade relation.

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Trawler capsize: More 3 bodies recovered

Bangladesh Coast Guard has recovered bodies of three more Rohingyas who went missing after a trawler en-route to Malaysia capsized near Saint Martin's Island on February 11.

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Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman gets bail

A Dhaka court has granted bail to Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman in the case filed over the  death of Dhaka Residential Model College student Naimul Abrar.

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Nine homeless drug users shot dead in Afghan capital

Gunmen shot dead nine homeless drug users in the Kabul, officials said on Sunday, shining a light on chronic drug abuse in Afghanistan, which is the world's biggest producer of opium. But the incident is also a rare case of apparently coordinated violence against addicts.

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Children among 22 killed in attack on Cameroon village

At least 22 people have been killed in an attack on a village in north-west Cameroon, the UN says.

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Students urged to build drug-free society

Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon MP has urged the students to take a leading role in order to keep the society free from drugs.

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One dead in Narayanganj cylinder explosion

A woman has died and seven people have burnt in a gas cylinder explosion at Shiddhirganj in Narayanganj.

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Americans from quarantined cruise ship flown from Japan

Two planes carrying Americans from the quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess have left Japan.

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Boult returns for India Tests, Santner, Raval dropped

Trent Boult has returned to the New Zealand Test side for the two-match series against India, as has Ajaz Patel, the left-arm spinner.

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Leaders Real Madrid held by Celta Vigo on Hazard's return

Real Madrid were held by Celta Vigo as they moved one point above Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

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8 burnt in Narayanganj cylinder explosion

At least eight people were burnt in a gas cylinder explosion at Shiddhirganj in Narayanganj early Monday.

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China returnee admitted to Barguna hospital

Another Bangladeshi student, who returned from China, has been admitted to Barguna General Hospital.

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Qatar keen to recruit skilled manpower from Bangladesh

Qatar has showed its interest to recruit skilled manpower from Bangladesh as visiting Qatari State Minister for Foreign Affairs Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Bangla News

Journalist Dipu Hasan dies

Senior journalist Dipu Hasan is no more. He died of cardiac arrest at Better Life Hospital at Rampura in the city on Sunday noon. He was 53.

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Govt to consider parole if Khaleda apologies

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said that the government will consider parole if BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia apologies for her crimes.

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Arvind Kejriwal sworn in as Delhi chief minister

Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal was sworn in as Delhi chief minister for the third time at the Ramlila Maidan on Sunday.

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AR Rahman daughter Khatija replies to Taslima Nasreen

Exactly, a year ago, music director AR Rahman was trolled by a section of people for making her daughter Khatija Rahman wear a burqa.

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HC rules for using Bengali dates on national days

The High Court (HC) on Sunday issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain within a week as to why it should not declare illegal their inaction in taking steps for using Bengali dates alongside English dates while observing different national days.

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School teacher killed in Natore road crash

A school teacher was killed and another one injured in a road accident on Natore-Singra road in Dalsorok area in Natore's Singra upazila.

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‘Technical students to get more financial assistance’

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stressed the need for allocating more money to technical and vocational training from the Prime Minister’s Education Assistance Trust to develop a skilled and efficient generation as they can be entrepreneurs instead of running after jobs.

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GP starts special platform to serve hearing, speech impaired

Grameenphone has launched an initiative themed, ‘Kothagulo Hariye Na Jak Shobder Obhabe,’ to inspire all of us to learn sign language and thus enable us to communicate to hearing and speech impaired near and dear ones around us.

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Jashore-Bogura by-polls Mar 29

By-elections to Jashore-6 and Bogura-1 constituencies will be held on March 29.

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Drug users shot dead in Afghanistan

Gunmen shot dead nine homeless drug users in the Afghan capital, officials said on Sunday

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SK Sinha acquitted of graft charges

Former chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha has been acquitted in a corruption case filed for corruption and abusing power.

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Polls to Chattogram City Corporation Mar 29

The elections to the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) will be held on March 29.

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HC directs govt to form task force to stop unfit vehicles

The High Court directed the authorities concerned to form a task force across the country so that vehicles without fitness clearance and license can't ply on the roads.

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Why BCS entry age shouldn’t be 32, HC issues rule

The High Court (HC) has issued a rule asking the authority concern as to why entry age of BCS should not be 32.

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China locks away banknotes to stop coronavirus spread

China is disinfecting and isolating used banknotes as part of efforts to stop the spread of the new coronavirus that has killed more than 1,500 people, officials said Saturday.

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Bangladesh announce squad for Zimbabwe Test

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced 16-member squad for the lone Test against Zimbabwe starting on February 22 in Dhaka.

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Quader hints major reshuffle at cabinet

Ruling out any possibility of changes in the cabinet at this moment, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has hinted a major reshuffle in future.

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China giving 500 kits to Bangladesh

China is providing 500 kits to Bangladesh to identify COVID-19. On the other hand, Bangladesh is giving masks and gloves to China to extend its support to the country.

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RMG workers stage demo blocking road in Savar

A group of readymade garment (RMG) workers put barricades on the road in Birulia area of Savar demanding arrears on Sunday morning.

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'Movie Mughal' AKM Jahangir no more

‘Movie Mughal’-famed Bangladeshi producer AKM Jahangir Khan passed away at a hospital in the capital yesterday morning (Inna lillahe wa inna ilaihe rajeun). He was 82.

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Trolley driver run over, killed in road accident

A trolley driver was killed as a vehicle ran over him on Satkhira-Jashore highway in Choyghoria area of Satkhira Sadar upazila on Sunday morning.

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Former state minister Rahmat Ali no more

Former state minister Advocate Rahmat Ali has died at a hospital in the city on Sunday morning ((Inna lillahe wa inna ilaihe rajeun).

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Coronavirus death toll in China rises to 1,665

The death toll in China due to the novel coronavirus epidemic has risen to 1,665. This, after 142 more people died, mostly in the worst-hit Hubei Province, Chinese health officials said on February 16.

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Lisa Haydon gives birth to another baby boy

Model-actress Lisa Haydon shared a candid picture on social media announcing the birth of her second baby boy.

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Zimbabwe arrive in Dhaka to play full series

Zimbabwe national cricket team have arrived in Dhaka to play a Test, three ODIs and two T20Is.

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20,000 facebook accounts hacked in 3 yrs

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two members of an organised hacker group. They hacked 20,000 facebook accounts including celebrities FB IDs in three years.

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‘Govt to consider if Khaleda applies for parole’

Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam said the government will consider with importance if BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia applies for parole.

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BNP itself undecided over Khaleda’s release

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is itself undecided over its chief Khaleda Zia’s release.

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India slams Erdogan’s comments on Kashmir

India on Saturday slammed all references to Kashmir made by Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during his visit to Pakistan and advised him not to interfere in India’s internal matters.

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Uday Hakim’s new book ‘Rohossomoy Adam Pahar’ hits Book Fair

A new book of renowned writer, journalist, recitation artist and corporate personality Uday Hakim is now available in the ongoing Ekushey Book Fair.

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Fence of barbed wire, watch tower for Rohingya surveillance

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said fence of barbed wire, Closed Circuit (CC) cameras and watch tower are being installed along the Rohingya camps to keep them under surveillance.

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ADB provides further $170mn for capital market reforms

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a second tranche loan of $170 million to conclude the Third Capital Market Development Program in Bangladesh.

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15 children dead in Haiti orphanage fire

A fire swept through a Haitian children's home run by a US-based nonprofit group, killing 15 children, healthcare workers said Friday.

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England beat South Africa by two runs in T20 thriller

England held their nerve to level the series against South Africa with a thrilling two-run victory in the second Twenty20 international in Durban.

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Oscar-winning movie likely to face case

Ever since the Korean black comedy movie Parasite directed by Bong Joon Ho, became the first non-English language movie to win the best picture award besides securing the awards for the international feature, best director and original screenplay, Kollywood fans on Twitter were claiming that the movie was 'inspired' by a Kollywood movie Minsara Kanna, starring Vijay and Kushboo.

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Hacking Facebook accounts: Two held

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested two member of an organised group that hacks social media accounts of silver screen celebrities and blackmails them for money.

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Bus-covered van collision kills 2 in Gazipur

Two people were killed and at least ten others injured in a collision between a bus and a covered van in Gazipur on Saturday morning.

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Sex robots may cause psychological damage

US researchers have warned that the availability of sex robots with artificial intelligence (AI) poses a growing psychological and moral threat to individuals and society.

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Astronomers want public funds for intelligent life search

The head of one of the US's national observatories says the search for intelligent life elsewhere in the universe needs to be taken more seriously.

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Erdogan most popular Muslim leader

In Gallup International's annual popularity index of world political leaders, Turkish President Erdogan has emerged as the topmost Muslim leader and the fifth most-favoured leader in the world, scoring 30% popularity rating followed by Saudi King Salman at 25% and Iranian President at 21%.

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Avalanches kill 21 people in Afghanistan

At least 21 people have died in avalanches that struck the Daykundi province in Afghanistan on February 13, according to Afghanistan's disaster management authority.

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Over 1,700 Chinese medics infected with novel coronavirus

A total of 1,716 Chinese medical workers had been infected with the novel coronavirus by Feb. 11, accounting for 3.8 percent of the overall confirmed cases in China, the National Health Commission (NHC) said on Friday.

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Man City banned from Champions League for 2 years

Manchester City has been banned from participating in the UEFA Champions League for two seasons for violating UEFA financial regulations.

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3 dead bodies at Dakkhin Khan: Husband suspected

Police suspects that a woman and her two children were murdered in Dakkhin Khan of the capital.

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Zimbabwe cricket team to arrive this afternoon

Zimbabwe national cricket team is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka this afternoon to play a Test, three ODIs and two T20Is.

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Call to ensure justice for Rohingya

Ambassador Rabab Fatima, the Permanent Representative (PR) of Bangladesh to the UN, has said that “Ensuring justice and accountability for the Rohingya population is an important precondition for their safe, dignified and voluntary return to Rakhine State and eventual societal reconciliation”.

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Beijing orders 14-day quarantine for returnees

Beijing has ordered everyone returning to the city to go into quarantine for 14 days or risk punishment in the latest attempt to contain the deadly new coronavirus, state media report.

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Son hacks father to death for money

A youth has hacked his father to death for money at Pashchimpara under Nabinagar municipality in Brahmanbaria on Friday.

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Man travels 600km on cycle to meet Salman Khan

In a new bizarre celebrity fan moment, a man from Assam’s Tinsukia covered a distance of over 600 kilometers on his cycle to meet megastar Salman Khan.

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Marshal Ayub hits brilliant century for Walton

Walton Central Zone took on BCB South Zone in the final round of franchisee based Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) at Sheikh Kamal International Stadium in Cox’s Bazar on Friday.

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Ban on use of BCL stickers in vehicles

Two top leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) directed its party men not to use the stickers of BCL in vehicles.

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PM Sheikh Hasina writes to Chinese president

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep condolences for the loss of lives following the outbreak of coronavirus in Wuhan city and other places in the People’s Republic of China.

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Death row convict Abdus Sobhan dies

Former Nayeb-e-Amir of Jamaat -e-Islami Maulana Abdus Sobhan, who has been awarded death penalty for committing crimes against humanity in 1971 war, passed away.

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Five die as boat capsizes in Kaptai lake

Five people including women and children died as a tourist boat capsized after clash with another boat in Kaptai lake in Rangamati on Friday noon.

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Fakhrul phones Quader for Khaleda's release

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir phoned him demanding release of Khaleda Zia.

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What Aamir writes about Kareena on Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day, Aamir Khan took to social media to officially reveal Kareena Kapoor Khan's look in Laal Singh Chaddha. The actor will be seen romancing his 3 Idiots co-star in the upcoming film.

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40 IU students, teachers injured in road accident

At least 40 people, including 37 students, one driver and two teachers of Islamic University (IU), were injured in a road accident on Thursday midnight.

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5,000 more infected with coronavirus in China

China's coronavirus outbreak showed no sign of peaking with health authorities on Friday reporting more than 5,000 new cases, while passengers on a cruise ship blocked from five countries due to virus fears finally disembarked in Cambodia.

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Customs recruitment test: Candidates barred from entering centre

Many of the candidates who were supposed to attend the recruitment tests for the sepoy post of Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate were allegedly barred from entering exam centres.

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Bus-nosimon collision kills 5 in Gopalganj

At least five people were killed and 10 others injured in a collision between a bus and a nosimon (three-wheeler) at Kashiani upazila in Gopalganj district on Friday morning.

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100,000 condoms distributed in Mexico ahead of Valentine's Day

Residents in Mexico's sprawling capital were encouraged to play it safe on Valentine's Day, as 100,000 condoms were distributed across the city's metro stations on Thursday in the run up to the annual love fest.

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Temperature may rise further

The met office today predicted that temperature may rise further across the country.

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Juventus rescue cup draw as Ronaldo scores

A stoppage-time Cristiano Ronaldo penalty rescued a 1-1 draw for Juventus at 10-man Milan on Thursday in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final.

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