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Bangladesh Congress deserves 'Water Lily': It tells EC

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Bangladesh Congress has asked the Election Commission (EC) to allocate the 'Water Lily' symbol to the party if it is included in the list of electoral symbols as it was denied the sy... Read More


3 more die of dengue; 857 hospitalised

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Three more deaths from dengue were reported in the 24 hours till Monday morning, raising the total number of deaths from the mosquito-borne disease to 233 this year. During this per... Read More


Dhaka stocks rebound after five-day losing streak

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- After five consecutive sessions of decline, Dhaka's stock market returned to the green on Sunday, with key indices and most share prices edging higher. At the end of the day's tradi... Read More


Healthy lifestyle key to cancer prevention, says Health Adviser

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Healthy lifestyle is crucial to prevent cancer and other chronic diseases, Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum said on Monday. "The number of cancer patients in our cou... Read More


Prof Yunus receives warm welcome at FAO headquarters

Rome (Italy), Oct. 13 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus received a warm reception upon his arrival at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations on Monday... Read More


Tobacco use falls fastest in South-East Asia, yet 322mn people still at risk: WHO

, Oct. 13 -- East Asia Region has made the fastest progress globally in reducing tobacco use, according to the latest 'WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000-2024 and projection... Read More


Marc Maron ends his podcast with final guest Barack Obama after 16 years

, Oct. 13 -- Comedian and podcaster Marc Maron has wrapped up his long-running show WTF With Marc Maron after 16 years and nearly 1,700 episodes, with former US President Barack Obama joining him as h... Read More


Australia appreciates Bangladesh's transition to inclusive future: Anne Aly

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Australian Minister for Small Business, International Development and Multicultural Affairs Dr Anne Aly on Monday said Australia welcomes Bangladesh's transition to a democratic and ... Read More


Hajj registration deadline extension depends on Tuesday's meeting: Khalid

, Oct. 13 -- Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain on Monday said whether the Hajj registration deadline will be extended or not will be known on Tuesday. A decision in this regard may come... Read More


French envoy urges Bangladeshi students to choose France for higher education

, Oct. 13 -- designate to Bangladesh, M. Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet, has encouraged Bangladeshi students seeking to study abroad to consider France as a destination offering top-quality education, afforda... Read More