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Antarctic penguins suffer 'catastrophic' breeding failure
The second largest Emperor penguin colony on Earth has suffered a "catastrophic" breeding failure after nearly all chicks born over three years died as their icy Antarctic habitat shrinks, researchers say.
26 April 2019
Mentally disordered son ‘kills’ mother, grandmother in Jhenidah
A mentally imbalanced man reportedly stabs his mother and grandmother to death in Moheshpur upazila of Jhenidah over a feud of giving him medicine.
26 April 2019
Amit’s Ambitions
Emerging actor Amit Sinha, who has made a name for himself in the showbiz industry with his entertaining performance in the popular mega TV series ‘Saat Bhai Champa’, talks about his love for acting and his future plans in this candid interview with Rafi Hossain.
26 April 2019
Wanted extremist cleric Hashim died in hotel attack: SL president
An extremist leader considered a central figure in Sri Lanka's Easter suicide bombings died in the attacks, the president says as the police chief became the latest figure to quit over the failure to prevent the massacre.
26 April 2019
‘UNSC can’t avoid responsibility over Rohingya crisis’
Bangladesh says the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, cannot avoid its responsibility for a sustainable solution of the Rohingya crisis through voluntary, safe and dignified return of the Rohingyas to their place of origin and bringing the perpetrators to justice.
26 April 2019
Kim says peace on Korean peninsula depends on US attitude: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says during his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin peace and security on the Korean peninsula depend entirely on the future US attitude, North Korean state media KCNA says.
26 April 2019
3 killed in Cox's Bazar, Kushtia 'gunfights'
Two suspected robbers and an alleged drug trader were killed in separate “gunfights” in Cox's Bazar and Kustia.
26 April 2019
Guarded by soldiers, defiant Sri Lankan Muslims pray for peace
As the Islamic call to prayer echoes through the subdued streets of Colombo, crowds of Muslims are greeted with an unusual sight: their golden-domed Mosque flanked by soldiers armed with assault rifles as security has ballooned in the Sri Lanka’s seaside capital.
26 April 2019
Victims of London nail bomb attacks remembered
To mark the 20th anniversary of London nail bomb attacks, Brick Lane Act of Remembrance is held on April 24 in front of Brick Lane Police Station with candle light vigil for the victims and the injured of Brixton, Brick Lane and Soho.
25 April 2019
Victims of London nail bomb attacks remembered
To mark the 20 anniversary of London nail bomb attacks Brick Lane Act of Remembrance is held in front of Brick Lane Police Station with candle light vigil for the victims and the injured of Brixton, Brick Lane and Soho.
25 April 2019
Sri Lanka revises death toll from attacks down by 100
Sri Lankan officials revise the death toll from Easter Sunday bombings down by about 100 on Thursday, blaming the difficulty in identifying body parts at bomb scenes for the earlier inaccurate number.
25 April 2019
Child dies accidentally strangled by rope in Dhaka
A nine-year-old boy dies by accidentally getting strangled with a rope while trying to make a swing in Darussalam area of Dhaka.
25 April 2019
Govt job age limit stays 30
Parliament turns down a proposal of increasing the age limit for entering the public services to 35 years from existing 30 years.
25 April 2019
STAR Day at a Glance, Thursday, April 25, 2019
Hello readers! How are you doing today?
Here are the headlines so far on April 25, 2019
25 April 2019
Brent oil hits $75 for first time in 2019 as Russian exports cut
Brent oil rose above $75 per barrel for the first time this year as quality concerns forced the suspension of some Russian crude exports to Europe while the United States prepare to tighten sanctions on Iran.
25 April 2019
Vegetable-carrying vehicles being extorted: Minister
Amid abnormal price hike of daily essentials especially vegetables, Agriculture Minister Abdur Razzaque in parliament admits that extortion is going on from Dhaka-bound vegetable-carrying vehicles at different points.
25 April 2019
Sheba.xyz with a2i to bring govt services at doorsteps
A MoU Signing and Inaugural ceremony is held between the country’s first and largest service marketplace, Sheba.xyz and Access to Information (a2i) at the ICT Tower, Agargaon.
25 April 2019
Grameenphone holds panel discussion encouraging women in ICT sector
To commemorate the “International Girls in ICT Day”, Grameenphone arranges a panel discussion at the GP House not only to recognize the efforts of women in the ICT field but also to encourage further inclusiveness ensuring gender equity.
25 April 2019
Former US VP Biden announces 2020 run for White House
Former US vice president Joe Biden jumps into the race for the White House, becoming the frontrunner in a crowded field challenging Donald Trump in 2020 -- and hoping to be the oldest leader in American history.
25 April 2019
PM for collective resistance against militancy
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stresses the need for forging a collective resistance of all against militancy as it has become a common problem of the world which hindering peace, prosperity and development.
25 April 2019