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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

Flood crisis intensifies in Laxmipur

Shakib Ahmed

The flood situation in Laxmipur has worsened due to continuous rainfall and rising water levels in river, leaving thousands stranded.Residents are urgently moving to shelters and safer locations.Water levels in surrounding rivers of the district increased due to onrush of

Bangladesh 'A' lose to Pakistan Shaheen by 8-wkt

Shakib Ahmed

Bangladesh A suffered an eight-wicket defeat in the opening match of their three-game one-day series against Pakistan Shaheens at Islamabad Club ground on Monday.The defeat for Bangladesh A follows the national team's historic 10-wicket triumph over Pakistan in Rawalpindi just

Train services to resume on Dhaka-Ctg route

Shakib Ahmed

Train services between Chattogram and Dhaka are set to resume Monday night, after a four-day suspension caused by severe flooding.The Dhaka-bound intercity train Turna will depart from Chattogram Station at 11:30 PM, followed by the Chattogram Mail at 11:45 PM.Md.

N'ganj gas explosion: Couple succumbs to injuries

Hasan Mahmud/Shakib Ahmed

A couple in Narayanganj's Sonargaon upazila has died after being severely burned in a gas explosion caused by a gas leakage.The husband, Habibur Rahman, passed away on Sunday evening while receiving treatment at Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and

ICC penalises Shakib for throwing ball at Rizwan

Shakib Ahmed

Bangladesh ace allrounder Shakib Al Hasan was penalised on Monday by (ICC) International Cricket Council for breaching Level 1 Code of Conduct during the first Test against Pakistan.Shakib was fined 10 percent of his match fee and given a demerit

Another murder case filed against former whip Iqbalur Rahim

Amdad Hoque/Shakib Ahmed

Former whip of the National Parliament Iqbalur Rahim has been made accused in another murder case filed at Dinajpur Kotwali Police Station on Sunday.Faridul Islam, the elder brother of the victim Rabiul Islam Rahul, a student who was shot and

Over 7 districts likely to be flooded due to Farakka Barrage opening

Shakib Ahmed

More than seven districts across the country are at risks of being flooded after India has opened all the gates of Farakka Barrage on Monday, reportedly for worsening flood situation in Bihar and Jharkhand.Citing the barrage authorities, Indian news outlet

Bangladesh beat India to reach final

Shakib Ahmed

Bangladesh has advanced to the final of ongoing SAFF U-20 Championship after defeating India in second semifinal of the tournament by 4-3 at ANFA Complex in Nepal on Monday.Bangladesh took an early lead in first half, going up 1-0, but

Former Rajshahi MP Faruk Chowdhury sued in two cases

Rafiqul Hasan Firoz/Shakib Ahmed

Two cases have been filed against former Member of Parliament for Rajshahi-1 (Godagari-Tanore) constituency Omar Faruk Chowdhury.The both cases were lodged at Godagari Police Station on Sunday evening and night.Officer-in-charge of the police station Ataur Rahman confirmed the information, stating

Tangail road accident leaves motorcyclist dead

Shakib Ahmed

A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a truck on the Dhaka-Tangail highway at Kalihati upazila of Tangail district on Monday.The accident occured around 8.30am in Jokarchar area under the upazila.The deceased was identified as Sajedul Islam, 45, son