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All prosecution witnesses testify in Magura child rape, murder trial

The hearing of prosecution witness testimonies in the case over the rape and murder of a child in Magura’s Nijnanduali village ended yesterday after eight working days.

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Update 8 / Dozens killed as India, Pakistan clash in worst violence in decades

The fighting came 2 weeks after New Delhi blamed Islamabad for backing an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir

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Bamni river in Companiganj / Residents demand urgent steps to check river erosion

"Once I had three acres of cropland. All of it, including my homestead, has been lost to the river's womb"

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BCL leader arrested over assault of journos in Bogura

The arrestee was sent to jail after being produced in court today

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Farmer electrocuted while irrigating field in Panchagarh

An unnatural death case has been filed over the incident

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Breathing life into bamboo: The flute makers of Sreemoddi

one-third of all flutes produced in Bangladesh originate from this village

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May Day: Remembering a bloody history

Find out more about the history behind the significance of this day in today's Star Explains

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US calls on India and Pakistan to 'de-escalate'

India blames Pakistan for the gun attack that killed 26 people on April 22 in Indian-administered Kashmir, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving his military "complete operational freedom"

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Clash at Kuet: Jubo Dal leader expelled after brandishing sharp weapon

The hour-long clash left at least 50 students injured, most of them with wounds from sharp weapons

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Trump bashes Zelensky, 'confident' on Ukraine deal

Trump insists that his only goal was 'peace' to end the largest land war in Europe since World War II

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Road to bridge collapses a year of construction

Parts of the approach road and guide wall of a bridge constructed last year in Char Montaz union under Rangabali upazila have collapsed at many places, causing troubles to its users.

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16 high-profile individuals produced before ICT

They were brought to the tribunal premises around 10:00am

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All primary students to receive textbooks by Feb, says adviser

He says maintaining education standards in both government and private schools is the responsibility of the authorities

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Ctg doctor on 3-day remand

His arrest was made in connection with a sedition case filed with Kotwali Police Station over disrespecting the national flag

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Govt to sell eggs, meat, milk through trucks during Ramadan

These items will be sold through mobile trucks at 25 locations in Dhaka

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Couple killed, daughter injured as pickup van hits them in Matuail

Their daughter, Jui Akter, suffered injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital

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HC upholds BB decision to appoint Nagad admin

The High Court yesterday upheld the Bangladesh Bank's decision to appoint an administrator for the mobile financial service provider Nagad Ltd.

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Water cannons, batons used to disperse protesters

Police charged batons and used water cannons, tear gas shells, and sound grenades in front of Shikkha Bhaban yesterday afternoon to disperse protesters who demand the reinstatement of 6,531 assistant teacher appointments in government primary schools.

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