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HEADLINE

● Nation waves final goodbye to uncompromising leader Khaleda Zia ● Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's death: Nazrul ● Pakistan, Nepal envoys call on CA after attending Khaleda Zia’s funeral ● DITF key to boosting local products, exports: CA ● Pakistan Speaker, India’s FM hold brief meeting in Dhaka ● ‘Pray for my mother,’ Tarique appeals to nation at Khaleda Zia’s janaza ● Nepal, Bhutan FMs convey condolences to Tarique Rahman

Man killed in Patuakhali clash

Shahjada Tohamin/Shakib Ahmed

A man succumbed to his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Tuesday seven days after being hurt in a series of clashes at Dashmina upazila of Patuakhali district.The clashes took place on January 14 and 15 over a

Factory torched, vehicles vandilized during Gazipur workers' protest

Shakib Ahmed

A violent protest erupted at Sarabo area in in Gazipur's Kashimpur upazila on Wednesday, where workers of Beximco Industrial Park demanded the reopening of 16 closed factories.During the unrest, over 50 vehicles were vandalized, and a truck, three buses, and

Young tigresses secure super six spot

Shakib Ahmed

Bangladesh confirmed their place in the Super Six stage of the Women's U19 World Cup after defeating Scotland by 18 runs in a Group D clash. Batting first, Bangladesh posted 121/9, led by Captain Sumaiya Akter�s unbeaten 29 off 36

CCCI leaders exchange views with EU Ambassador

Anowar Hossain/Shakib Ahmed

The Ambassador and Head of the European Union Delegation to Bangladesh, Michael Miller, met with leaders of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) at the World Trade Center Chamber office in Chattogram on Wednesday.The meeting was chaired by

Dhaka capitals secure crucial win to enter top four

Shakib Ahmed

Dhaka Capitals climbed into the top four with a commanding 8-wicket victory over Chittagong Kings, chasing down a modest target of 149 with 11 balls to spare.Tanzid Hasan Tamim, the tournament�s leading run-scorer, stole the show with an unbeaten 90

ACC sues ex-Rajshahi MP

Farhana Anjum/Shakib Ahmed

The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former member of parliament (MP) Abul Kalam Azad for Rajshahi-4 constituency and three others on Tuesday.Deputy Assistant Director Borhan Uddin filed the case over money embezzling at Rajshahi office.According to

RUB students protest demands permanent campus again

Sagar Basak/Shakib Ahmed

Rabindra University of Bangladesh (RUB) students along with others from several educational institutions in Sirajganj's Shahjadpur upazila, staged a human chain on Wednesday demanding a permanent campus for them.Students of eight different institutions joined the one-hour long procession which cover

Science Fair inaugurated in Natore

Ohidul Haque/Shakib Ahmed

A two-day Science Fair and Quiz competition kicks off on Wednesday at Baraigram upazila in Natore district on the occasion of National Science and Technology week.Layla Jannatul Ferdous, the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), inaugurated the event under the supervision of

Indian goods worth Tk 20 lakh seized in Panchagarh border

Shahidul Islam/Shakib Ahmed

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized Indian goods worth Tk 20 lakh from Boda upazila border area in Panchagarh district late Tuesday.Nilphamari 56th BGB Battalion Commander Shiekh Mohammad Bodruddoza confirmed the seizour in a press briefing on Wednesday.According to the source,

Khaleda Zia’s liver transplant withheld

Shakib Ahmed

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, currently under treatment at a London clinic, will not undergo a liver transplant for the time being.Instead, she is receiving human serum albumin to reduce stress on her liver, as recommended by the medical board considering