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Landslide kills 2 in Kaptai
02:41 PM, 13 Jul 2019 SaturdayTwo people were killed in Raikhali Union in Kaptai upazila of Rangamati district when a landslide collapsed on a running CNG-run auto-rickshaw on Saturday around 11 am. The deceased were identified as Ajay Borua and Sujong Mong Marma...
PM says corruption must be contained for undisrupted development
01:07 PM, 13 Jul 2019 SaturdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked senior government officials to act promptly against corruption so the menace could not hinder her government’s development endeavors as she witnessed the signing...
Labour court summons Noble laureate Dr Yunus
12:44 PM, 13 Jul 2019 SaturdayA Dhaka court has asked Noble laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus to appear before it for allegedly sacking three employees of Grameen Communications after they formed trade union. Dhaka Third Labour court passed the order on Saturday. Dr Yunus have to appear before the court on October 8...
6 dead, over 8 lakh affected in Assam flood
11:53 AM, 13 Jul 2019 SaturdayMore than eight lakh people have been affected in Assam as monsoon floods have inundated at least 21 of the 33 districts in the state...
Hotel attack leaves at least 10 dead in Somalia
11:30 AM, 13 Jul 2019 SaturdayAt least 10 people were killed and dozens injured in an attack on a hotel in Somalia's port city of Kismayo on Friday, according to police...
Brahmaputra crosses danger level in Gaibandha
11:20 AM, 13 Jul 2019 SaturdayWater level of the Brahmaputra, one of the mighty rivers in the country, crossed its danger mark today morning inundating the river basin areas including char ones. On the other hand, the other major rivers- the Teesta and the Ghagot are also flowing just below their respective danger marks this morning...
Oath-taking of 2 cabinet members at Bangabhaban today
11:06 AM, 13 Jul 2019 SaturdayThe Bangabhaban is set to hold an oath-taking ceremony for a new minister and a state minister today evening. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is going to reshuffle her cabinet for a second time by promoting a state minister to minister and inducting a new face into the incumbent 47-member council...
Train collision in Pakistan kills 16
05:26 PM, 11 Jul 2019 ThursdayAt least 16 people were killed while 84 others were injured when a passenger train, the Akbar Express, collided with a freight train at the Walhar Railway Station in Sadiqabad on Thursday morning, officials said...
‘Product quality and environmental issues utmost priority’
04:17 PM, 11 Jul 2019 ThursdayPRAN-RFL Group gives highest importance to environment related issues apart from manufacturing quality products, creating huge employment and contributing to socio-economic development in terms of setting up its factories and operations...
Cabinet being extended, oath Saturday
03:47 PM, 11 Jul 2019 ThursdayThe cabinet is being extended on Saturday, cabinet secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam said today. The new members of the cabinet will take oath at Bangabhaban at 7:30 pm on Saturday...
Australia win toss, opt to bat first against England
03:15 PM, 11 Jul 2019 ThursdayAustralia won the toss and opted to bat first against England in the second semi-final match of ICC World Cup 2019 at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Thursday...
A small glass of juice increases risk of cancer: Study
02:40 PM, 11 Jul 2019 ThursdayA new study has linked drinking just a small glass of a sugary drink per day - 100 ml, about a third of a typical can of soda - to an 18% increase in overall cancer risk and a 22% increase in risk for breast cancer...
Rail communication with Rajshahi remains halted, engineer suspended
01:35 PM, 11 Jul 2019 ThursdayThe rail communication between Rajshahi and others parts of the country remained suspended after an oil carrying train derailed at Holidagasi area in Charghat upazila of Rajshahi on Wednesday evening...
PM for making Islamic tourism as global brand
01:18 PM, 11 Jul 2019 ThursdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina today stressed the need for taking prompt measures to make Islamic tourism as a global business brand considering its huge potential since it witnesses 8.3 percent annual growth. The prime minister has also proposed allocating a separate tourist spot for the OIC member states in Cox’s Bazar...
School student arrested over Rifat murder
01:08 PM, 11 Jul 2019 ThursdayPolice arrested a school student in a case filed for murder of Rifat Sharif in Barguna on Wednesday night. The arrestee was identified as Ratul, a student of class nine at College Road in the city. Police didn’t disclose further any details about the arrestee. With this, the law enforcers arrested 12 people in connection with the sensational murder...
BCB plans to give Mashrafe a fitting farewell at home ground
12:38 PM, 11 Jul 2019 ThursdayBangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has planned to give Mashrafe Bin Mortaza a grand farewell, acknowledging his contribution to the country’s cricket...
UP member show-caused over rumour on Padma Bridge
12:09 PM, 11 Jul 2019 ThursdayA union parishad member at Hathazari upazila in Chattogram has been served a show-cause notice for spreading a rumour about Padma bridge on social media. Hathazari Upazila Nirbahi Officer Ruhul Amin sent the notice to Alamgir Hossain, a member of 1 No. ward of 11 No. Fotepur union on Wednesday night...
Iranian boats ‘tried to intercept British tanker’
11:32 AM, 11 Jul 2019 ThursdayIranian boats tried to impede a British oil tanker near the Gulf - before being driven off by a Royal Navy ship, a UK government spokesman has said. HMS Montrose positioned itself between the three boats and the tanker British Heritage before issuing verbal warnings to the Iranian vessels, he said...
New Zealand beat India to reach World Cup final
11:15 AM, 11 Jul 2019 ThursdayNew Zealand reached the World Cup final as they produced the bowling performance of the tournament to edge out a crestfallen India by 18 runs in a sensational match at Old Trafford...
Aritri’s suicide: Charges against 2 Viqarunnesa teachers framed
05:12 PM, 10 Jul 2019 WednesdayA Dhaka court on Wednesday framed charges against two school teachers who allegedly instigated Aritri Adhikari, a student of class nine of the Viqarunnesa Noon School and College to commit suicide...