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Arundhati Roy among family, friends demanding release of Shahidul Alam, others

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Family members and friends of Bangladeshi photographer and activist Shahidul Alam have demanded his immediate release, along with other humanitarian workers aboard the Conscience and ... Read More


Ex-MP among 5 AL men held in Dhaka

, Oct. 9 -- Detectives during an overnight operation have detained five leaders and activists of Awami League and banned Bangladesh Chhatra League including former MP of Naogaon-6 constituency Omar Fa... Read More


Dengue cases higher than last year but death rate declines: DGHS DG

, Oct. 9 -- Although the number of dengue infections is higher than last year but the death rate is lower, said Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Director General Prof Dr Md. Abu Jafor on ... Read More


Bangladesh welcomes Israel-Hamas peace talks

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Bangladesh has welcomed the ongoing dialogue between Hamas and Israel aimed at ending the war in Gaza. In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Bangladesh bel... Read More


'Shaaticup', 'Sinpaat' maker Touqir debuts to big screen with 'Delupi'

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- After earning widespread acclaim for his two original series 'Shaaticup' and 'Sinpaat' on OTT platforms, filmmaker Mohammad Touqir Islam is set to make his debut in full-length featur... Read More


Decision on 'Upper House' solely Bangladesh's internal matter: EU

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- European Union Ambassador and Head of Delegation to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Thursday said that introducing an 'Upper House' in Bangladesh is entirely a domestic decision and the ... Read More


Israel must ensure safety, rights of flotilla activists: UN expert

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Israel must guarantee the safety and human rights of all individuals aboard the 'Conscience' and other vessels of the 'Freedom Flotilla Coalition' which were intercepted early Wednesd... Read More


Bangladesh seek survival in Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong

, Oct. 9 -- Bangladesh face Hong Kong China on Thursday night in a must-win clash that will decide their fate in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. The match kicks off at 8 pm (Dhaka time) at the Nat... Read More


Bangladesh, ADB ink $100 mln deal to help small, medium enterprises

, Oct. 9 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Bangladesh on Thursday signed a $100 million agreement to help cottage, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (CMSMEs) outside Dhaka and Chattogra... Read More


Youth stabbed dead in Jahsore

, Oct. 9 -- year-old man was stabbed to death allegedly by his rivals over previous enmity at Dakatia village in Sadar upazila of Jashore district on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Chanchal... Read More