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● Chief Adviser pays homage to Jimmy Carter ● March for Unity demands 'Proclamation of July Uprising' by Jan 15 ● Nationwide gas supply disruption expected for 72 hours ● Zahidul, Saddam new president, secy general of Islami Chhatra Shibir ● Khulna triumph over Chattogram despite Shamim's heroics ● Students' motorcade come under attack in Bagerhat ● No use of fireworks, crackers tonight: Adviser Rizwana

Student injurred in July-August movement dies

Shakib Ahmed

A teenager madrasa student, who was injured in a police shooting during the anti-discrimination student movement in July and August, passed away on Sunday night.Arafat, 12, breathed his last while receiving treatment at Dhaka's Combined Military Hospital. Later, his funeral

Joty becomes first Bangldeshi woman to score century

Shakib Ahmed

Nigar Sultana Joty etched her name in Bangladesh cricket history by becoming first Bangladeshi woman to score a century in first-class cricket.She achieved this remarkable milestone with an unbeaten 153 runs for Central Zone in their opening match against North

Minor child dies of dengue in Barishal

Mantu Negaban/Shakib Ahmed

A two-year-old child succumbed to dengue fever in Barishal city on Sunday.The child, Shefa, daughter of Delwar Hossain from Bhashanchar area under Mehendiganj upazila of the district, was admitted to Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital (SBMCH) in the city on December

Workers' threaten strike if Meghna River killers are not arrested soon

Sharif Sumon/Shakib Ahmed

Bulkhead workers have issued a stern warning of strikes and tougher actions if the perpetrators of recent murders on ships in the Meghna River are not apprehended soon.They also demanded an end to illegal extortion in the guise of tokens,

Victim in Anti-Discrimination Student Movement gets support for livelihood

Mujahid Prince/Shakib Ahmed

A youth from Dashmina upazila in Patuakhali, who lost his eyesight due to splinter injuries during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in July-August, has received a battery-operated rickshaw to sustain his livelihood.The rickshaw was gifted on Monday at Dr. Akhtar Uddin

Rangamati exhibition showcases indigenous women's handicraft products

Saikh Imtiaj/Shakib Ahmed

An exhibition of agricultural and handicraft products made by indigenous women was held on Monday as part of the Economic Development Enhancement Project for Indigenous Women.The day-long event, organized by Progressive, took place at Ashika Convention Center in the town.

Diarrhoea surge in Shariatpur, children affected most

Abul Bashar/Shakib Ahmed

Shariatpur is witnessing a sharp rise in diarrhoea cases, particularly among children, as severe cold grips the region.Prolonged fog and drizzle over the past three days have worsened the situation, leading to an alarming number of patients seeking medical attention.

Youth held for attempt to rape Naogaon housewife

Rois Uddin/Shakib Ahmed

A young man was arrested by police reportedly for attempting to rape a young housewife at Porsha upazila in Naogaon district on early Monday.The arrested is Azizul Hakim, 24, from Kadipur village under the upazila.According to the case statement, the

College student killed in Habiganj road accident

Shafiqur Rahman Chowdhury/Shakib Ahmed

A college student was killed in a road accident at Nabiganj upazila in Habiganj district on Monday noon.The accident took place in the afternoon at Futarmati area on the Nabiganj-Aushkandi road in the upazila.The deceased was identified as Pritom Sarkar,

Foreign investment could boost Ctg port profitability: Adviser Sakhawat

Chattogram Bureau/Shakib Ahmed

The Adviser and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) Brigadier General (retd) M. Sakhawat Hossain has emphasized the potential for increased profitability at Chattogram Port through foreign investment.Speaking at 47th annual general meeting of BSC