Each martyr family to get Tk 30 lakh: Prof Yunus
Vows to rehabilitate them; govt to bear all expenses of uprising injured
Fakhrul meets UK Minister Catherine West
The hour-long meeting, which began around 4:30pm, was held at the British high commissioner's residence inside the British High Commission in the capital's Baridhara
Delhi seeks ‘stable, constructive’ ties with Dhaka
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma today said India will continue to seek a “stable, positive and constructive” relationship with Bangladesh
Maulana Bhasani's death anniversary observed in Tangail
Different political and socio-cultural organisations including Vice Chancellor of Maulana Bhashani Science and Technology University Professor Dr Anwarul Azim Akhand and Gono Odhikar Parishad placed floral wreaths at Bhasani's mazar at Santosh this morning
Ex-minister Maya’s Chandpur house set on fire
Miscreants set the village home of former minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya in Chandpur on fire on Saturday night
Stocks fall after two-day rise
Major indices of the stock market in Bangladesh fell yesterday, snapping a two-day gaining streak as investors cautiously traded select shares to pocket short-term gains amid price fluctuations resulting from earnings disclosures by listed companies..The DSEX, which reflects the cumulative
India should build a Taj Mahal for Hasina: Rizvi
'India is saddened by Sheikh Hasina's escape. It has suffered immensely because of Hasina’s ouster. India is trying to bring Sheikh Hasina back to the country and to power,' said the BNP leader
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Steps taken to bring killings, disappearance cases to international courts: Yunus
Yunus reaffirmed the administration's commitment to justice, stating that legal action would be pursued for all acts of violence
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Default loan reaches record high of Tk 2.85 lakh crore
This accounts for around 17 percent of total outstanding loans.
8 die of dengue
1,389 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
Seven complaints filed with ICT over torture, disappearance of Shibir activists
At a press briefing on the ICT premises, Saiful, one of the complainants, recounted his ordeal during captivity, describing harrowing conditions
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Ahsania Mission holds vigil for road crash victims
Urges safety laws on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Tobacco boom threatens key crops in Rangpur region
Farmers in the Rangpur region have become enthusiastic to cultivate tobacco on more land this year after making profits from selling tobacco last year..The representatives of seven domestic and foreign tobacco companies are also reportedly encouraging local farmers to expand tobacco cultiv
Corruption a significant obstacle to doing business in Bangladesh: CPD
Around 17% of businesses identified corruption as biggest challenge, according to a CPD survey
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If the Islamist parties come under one platform, who will lead them?
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Islami Andolon Bangladesh Ameer and Charmonai Pir Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim talks about the current political scenario and what the future holds for Islamist parties
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Your winter day trip won't be the same without these 10 must-haves
Winter day trips in Dhaka require essentials like layered clothing, a beanie, boots, gloves, and chap stick to stay comfortable. Moisturizer, sunscreen, a thermos with tea, a blanket, and a power bank ensures a smooth, cosy adventure.
Desh TV MD on 2-day remand in attempted murder case
A Dhaka court today placed Desh TV Managing Director Arif Hasan on a two-day remand in a case filed over attempting to kill one Md Sajib in Airport area during the anti-discrimination student movement on July 19
End of an era as Nadal aims for winning Davis Cup farewell
Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal is aiming to cap his emotional farewell from tennis with another Davis Cup triumph in Malaga next week.