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Hilton Kathmandu, Hyatt Regency among luxury hotels targeted in Nepal protests

Dhaka, Sept. 14 -- Violent protests swept across Nepal this week, as demonstrators set fire to the parliament, forced the prime minister to resign and flee the country, and torched luxury hotels in Ka... Read More


"In 80 years, I found no day of sorrow:" Enam Ul Haque celebrated with tributes at Cosmos Centre

Dhaka, Sept. 14 -- "I have always been a happy man. In these 80 years, I could not find a single day of sorrow in my life," said noted nature enthusiast, ornithologist, mountaineer, photographer and w... Read More


Tk 2,288 crore embezzled in the name of sending workers to Malaysia: ACC to sue 31 more individuals

Dhaka, Sept. 14 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday decided to file cases against 31 individuals, including chairmen, managing directors and directors of 13 overseas recruiting agencies, over all... Read More


Jamaat seeks 'constitution order', referendum on July Charter

Dhaka, Sept. 14 -- e-Islami on Sunday proposed the promulgation of a 'constitution order' by implementing the constitutional related reform recommendations inscribed in the July National Charter, foll... Read More


Man dies in bike crash after dropping daughter at college

Dhaka, Sept. 14 -- year-old man died in a motorcycle accident in front of Kurmitola Hospital in the capital on Sunday morning, shortly after dropping his daughter at college. The deceased was identif... Read More


New telecom policy threatens small ISPs, say Industry Leaders

Dhaka, Sept. 14 -- Industry leaders on Sunday said the new telecom policy poses a serious threat to small and medium-sized internet service providers (ISPs), potentially endangering domestic investmen... Read More


US envoy agrees to prisoner swap in Kabul talks, says Taliban official

Dhaka, Sept. 14 -- The United States has agreed to a prisoner exchange following rare talks with Taliban authorities in Kabul, the group's Foreign Ministry said Saturday. According to the ministry, A... Read More


New salary structure to be finalised ahead of schedule: NPC Chairman

Dhaka, Sept. 14 -- The new salary structure will be finalised ahead of the scheduled six-month timeframe, National Pay Commission Chairman Zakir Ahmed Khan has said. Zakir Ahmed, also former finance ... Read More


New pay scale to be finalised ahead of schedule: NPC Chairman

Dhaka, Sept. 14 -- The new pay scale will be finalised ahead of the scheduled six-month timeframe, National Pay Commission Chairman Zakir Ahmed Khan has said. Zakir Ahmed, also former finance secreta... Read More


Teesta swells again, fresh flood feared in northern districts

Lalmonirhat, Sept. 14 -- The Teesta River started to swell again due to heavy rainfall and onrush of water from upstream on Sunday, triggering fresh flood fears among farmers in the northern districts... Read More