‘KNF member’ arrested in Bandarban
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Fakhrul, Khasru walk out of jail
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15 February 2024, 09:55 AM Crime & Justice
Metro rail / Uttara Centre Station to open Feb 18, Mirpur-10 on Mar 1
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9 February 2023, 06:36 AM Transport
Metro rail transported 3.35 lakh commuters since opening
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31 January 2023, 06:44 AM Transport
PM Sheikh Hasina reaches Rajshahi’s Sardah
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29 January 2023, 05:41 AM Bangladesh
'15th NDF BD National Debate Carnival 23' set to begin on Feb 24
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17 January 2023, 16:26 PM Online
Masum elected president, Nannu GS of Bangladesh Jubo Union
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14 January 2023, 16:13 PM Politics
Russian ship with Rooppur power plant materials docks at Indian port
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10 January 2023, 06:15 AM Diplomacy
The Daily Star reporter wins Asia Foundation-IED Media fellowship
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22 December 2022, 13:55 PM Online
Malaysia-bound trawler capsizes; bodies of 3 Rohingyas recovered, 46 rescued
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4 October 2022, 04:58 AM Rohingya Influx

Jammu-Kashmir ex-CM vows to restore Article 370 after release from detention

Soon after her release from a 14-month detention, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has vowed to continue her struggle for the restoration of Article 370, which gave a special constitutional status, and the resolution of the Kashmir issue.
14 October 2020, 08:53 AM

EC to file case against lawmaker Nixon Chowdhury

The election commission has decided to file a case against Mujibur Rahman Chowdhury -- popularly known as Nixon Chowdhury -- lawmaker of Faridpur-4, for violating electoral codes of conduct.
14 October 2020, 08:43 AM

HC fixes Oct 18 to pass order on writ petition against Wasa’s reappointment of MD

The High Court has fixed October 18 to pass an order on a writ petition filed challenging the legality of the process for further appointing Taqsem A Khan as the managing director of Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa).
14 October 2020, 08:37 AM

DU student sues Nur under DSA for calling her 'characterless' on Facebook

The complainant alleged that Nur shared a video on his Facebook on October 11 and called her as "characterless".
14 October 2020, 07:58 AM

HC issues directives to stop fake arrest warrants

The High Court today issued several directives to the authorities concerned in order to stop fake arrest warrants against people.
14 October 2020, 07:53 AM

Abducted schoolboy found dead in Savar

A schoolboy, who was kidnapped two days ago, was found dead at Birualia of Savar, on the outskirts of the capital this morning.
14 October 2020, 07:21 AM

Death toll in migrant ship accident off Tunisia rises to 17

Tunisia recovered more bodies on Tuesday from a ship that sank off the Tunisian coast on Sunday while carrying African migrants, bringing the death toll to 17, a judicial official told Reuters.
14 October 2020, 06:28 AM

Murder accused found dead in Nawabganj jail

An accused in a murder case was found dead at Nawabganj Jail in Keraniganj last night.
14 October 2020, 06:18 AM

Fahim Saleh murder: Main accused pleads not guilty

The former executive assistant of Fahim Saleh pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder for allegedly decapitating and dismembering the tech entrepreneur in his luxury New York condo in July.
14 October 2020, 06:04 AM

Seeking to close gap, Trump bashes Biden on fracking as campaign intensifies

President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden fanned out to critical battleground states on Tuesday as the presidential race entered a final, intense phase amid record numbers of early votes cast.
14 October 2020, 05:46 AM

Facebook will ban ads discouraging people from getting vaccines

Facebook Inc FB.O will start banning ads that explicitly discourage people from getting vaccinated, the world's largest social media company said on Tuesday, as it also announced a new flu vaccine information campaign.
14 October 2020, 05:17 AM

11 dead as heavy rains swept India's Telangana

At least 11 people have been killed as heavy incessant rains swept several parts of the southern Indian state of Telangana, triggering waterlogging on roads and inundation of low-lying areas.
14 October 2020, 04:40 AM

World Bank approves $12 bln for Covid-19 vaccines

The World Bank said Tuesday that it approved $12 billion for developing countries to finance the purchase and distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, tests and treatment.
14 October 2020, 04:02 AM

2 armed UPDF men killed in Rangamati gunfight, one army member injured: ISPR

Two members of United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF-Prasit Khisa) were killed and a member of Bangladesh Army was injured in a gunfight at Rangamati’s Naniarchar upazila, the Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) has said in a press release.
13 October 2020, 19:43 PM

Bangladesh-India likely to hold meeting of Joint Rivers Commission this year: foreign secretary

The meeting of the Joint Rivers Commission (JRC) between Bangladesh and India may be held within this year, Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen has said.
13 October 2020, 19:07 PM

March for Breaking Chain: Protestors take to the streets at midnight

Protesting the government failure to provide security of women and the surge of rapes, women in the capital brought out a procession from Shahbagh intersection to Manik Miah Avenue tonight to press home their six-point demands, including to amend the definition of rape.
13 October 2020, 18:19 PM

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti freed after 14 months in detention

After 14 months in detention, Mehbooba Mufti, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has been freed as the federally-ruled territory administration revoked the stringent Public Safety Act charges against her.
13 October 2020, 18:08 PM

Dolphin found dead on Halda river bank

A dolphin was found dead with wounds believed to have been caused by mechanical boats on the bank of Halda river in Chattogram’s Raozan upazila this afternoon.
13 October 2020, 17:37 PM

Apple unveils iPhone 12 with 5G, including ‘Mini’ and ‘Pro’ versions

Apple Inc has launched the iPhone 12 with faster 5G connectivity starting at $799, which the Cupertino, California company hopes will spur a wave of upgrades and keep its sales booming through the end of the year.
13 October 2020, 17:08 PM

Bangladesh to achieve 4.4% GDP growth this fiscal year: IMF

The International Monetary Fund IMF) has projected that Bangladesh will achieve a GDP growth of 4.4 percent for the fiscal year 2020-21 due to the ongoing economic slowdown stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
13 October 2020, 16:52 PM