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● 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

Uncle beaten dead by nephew over land dispute

Labone Yeasmin/Shakib Ahmed

A man was beaten to death reportedly by his nephews over a long-standing land dispute in Rangpur's Kaunia upazila.The incident occurred at Gerdebalapara Chandervita area of Balapara union in the upazila on Tuesday night.The victim was identified as Amzad Hossain,

Paddy collection target unlikely to be met in Kurigram

Anil Chandro Roy/Shakib Ahmed

Despite a target of collecting 748 metric tons of paddy in 40 days, Kurigram's Fulbari upazila has yet to collect even a single unit.However, 700 metric tons of rice have been successfully collected from local mill owners, according to officials.

Woman missing for 3 days after falling from ferry

Sirajul Islam/Shakib Ahmed

A young woman, who jumped into the Padma River from the ferry Baigar on the Daulatdia-Paturia route remains missing, even after three days of intensive search efforts.Daulatdia Naval Police Outpost in charge inspector Emran Mahmud Tuhin confirmed the incident.The missing

Cars imported under MP quota set for auction in Ctg

Shakib Ahmed

Chattogram Customs House has announced plans to auction over 100 vehicles, including 31 luxury cars originally imported under duty-free privileges granted to former members of parliament (MPs).The auction is scheduled for January 21 and aims to address prolonged delays in

Young tigresses stun England in warm-up ahead of WC

Shakib Ahmed

Bangladesh Women's U-19 cricket team achieved a historic victory over England in their second warm-up match before the Women's U-19 T20 World Cup, marking their first-ever win against England in women's cricket at any level.The thrilling encounter, held in Kuala

Clubs demand resignation of BCB director Fahim

Shakib Ahmed

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Nazmul Abedin Fahim has faced fierce opposition over his proposals as part of the board's constitutional amendment committee.A key point of contention is his suggestion to reduce the representation of Dhaka clubs in the draft

Govt committed to depoliticize police force: IGP

Farhana Anjum/Shakib Ahmed

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam emphasized the government's commitment to transforming the police force into an independent and professional institution.He made these remarks on Wednesday morning at a passing-out ceremony of the 40th Cadet Sub-Inspector (SI) batch held

Man killed in Jhenaidah road crash

Shakib Ahmed

A man was killed and another injured in a motorcycle accident in Moheshpur upazila of Jhenaidah on Wednesday morning.The deceased was identified as Naeem Hossain, 35, son of Rafiqul Islam and a resident of Bhalaipur village in the upazila. The

2 mysterious deaths reported in Natore

Shakib Ahmed

The deaths of a young man and woman was reported at Gurudaspur upazila in Natore on the same day.Locals said that Atiya Khatun, 28, wife of expatriate Muktar Hossain, attempted suicide by ingesting poison on the night of January 14.

Bangladeshi national found dead along Chuadanga border

Shakib Ahmed

The body of a man was recovered from Chuadanga's border region in Darshana upazila on Wednesday.The deceased was identified as Nazim Uddin, 38, son of Ershad Ali from South Chandpur in Darshana municipality.Darshana Police Station officer-in-charge Shahid Titumir confirmed the