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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

CA inaugurates 'Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025'

Shakib Ahmed

The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025, the largest literary event in Bangladesh, has been officially inaugurated at the Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan premises.The event was inaugurated by the Chief Advisor of the interim government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, on

Second day of 1st phase Ijtema underway

Shakib Ahmed

The second day of first phase of the 58th Biswa Ijtema at Tongi�s Turag is underway on Saturday, with lakh of muslim devotees engaged in prayers and religious activities.The first phase of the Biswa Ijtema will conclude with the final

Italy-bound 2 Bangladeshi youths shot dead in Libya

Shakib Ahmed

Two young men from Faridpur, Bangladesh, who were promised a journey to Italy, were shot dead in Libya by human traffickers.The victims, Hridoy Hawlader, 26, son of Mintu Hawlader, and Russel Hawlader, 25, son of Mojibur Hawlader, were brutally murdered,

Juba Dal leader dies after being 'picked up by joint forces' in Cumilla

Nazrul Islam/Shakib Ahmed

A local Juba Dal leader died in a hospital after allegedly being picked up from his home in Cumilla by individuals identifying themselves as members of a joint security force.The deceased, Touhidul Islam, 45, was the convenor of Panchtubi Union

29th Dhaka International Trade Fair concludes

Shahel Mahmud/Shakib Ahmed

The 29th edition of Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) has come to an end, closing its month-long run from January 1 to January 31.Despite facing various challenges, including substandard products, traffic congestion, mismanagement, and complaints of misconduct, the fair was

Sabina Yasmin collapses on mid-performance

Shakib Ahmed

Renowned singer Sabina Yasmin collapsed on stage during a performance at a corporate tribute event held at a 5-star hotel in Dhaka on Friday evening.The incident occurred around 8:15 PM while she was singing the titular song, Ami Achi Thakbo,

Ships carrying rice from Myanmar and India arrive at Ctg, Mongla ports

Shakib Ahmed

Two vessels carrying a combined total of 30,500 tonnes of rice from Myanmar and India have reached Chattogram and Mongla ports.A press release issued by the Food Ministry confirmed the information on Friday. The ship MV PTV AROMA, loaded with

Sarjis Alam ties knot

Shakib Ahmed

Sarjis Alam, a prominent figure of Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and the chief organizer of Jatiyo Nagorik Committee, has tied the knot.The news was met with widespread joy, with numerous well-wishers, including influential figures from the interim government, sending their congratulations.On

Titumir college students' block Gulshan-1 streets

Shakib Ahmed

Students of Government Titumir College have taken streets of Gulshan-1 on Friday night as a part of their ongoing protest, demanding the college be declared an independent university.Earlier, on January 29, they started a hunger strike for state recognition of

Fuel prices rise by Tk1 per litre, effective from midnight

Shakib Ahmed

The price of of diesel, kerosene, petrol, and octane has increased by Tk 1 per liter and will come into effect from midnight on Saturday (February 1st).The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources issued a notification on Friday announcing