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Khaleda's birthday to be celebrated Friday in low-key manner

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- BNP will observe the 81st birthday of its Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia on Friday in a low-key manner, holding only prayer programmes without cutting any cake. B... Read More


Rahul Gandhi meets 7 'dead' voters removed from Bihar electoral roll

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Indian Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his gratitude to the Election Commission for a "unique experience" after having tea Wednesday with seven voters from Bihar who... Read More


Death toll from Kashmir flash floods rises to 32, dozens still missing

, Aug. 14 -- The death toll from flash floods in a remote mountain village in Indian-administered Kashmir has climbed to at least 32, officials said Thursday. The flooding, caused by intense rainfall,... Read More


Death toll from Kashmir flash floods rises to 44, dozens still missing

SRINAGAR, India, Aug. 14 -- Flash floods caused by torrential rains in a remote village in India-controlled Kashmir have left at least 44 people dead and dozens missing, authorities said Thursday, as ... Read More


Bangladeshi workers to enjoy similar social benefits, protection like Malaysians: Shafiqul Alam

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- Bangladeshi workers, living in Malaysia, will now enjoy similar social benefits and protection like the Malaysian workers while efforts are underway to regularise the irregular or un... Read More


HC asks to make list of looters of stones from Bholaganj tourist site

, Aug. 14 -- The High Court on Thursday asked the local administration to submit within three months a list of those involved in the plundering of natural stones from Bholaganj tourist area in Sylhet ... Read More


2 children drown in Natore

Natore, Aug. 14 -- Two children drowned while bathing in the Padma River in Lalpur upazila of Natore district on Thursday afternoon. The deceased were Farid, 12, son of Saiful Islam of Naowapara vill... Read More


Maxwell eyes bigger bowling role ahead of T20 World Cup

, Aug. 14 -- Glenn Maxwell is preparing to add more strings to his bow as Australia gear up for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with the all-rounder working on bowling inside the Powerplay in condit... Read More


Business leaders urge six-year extension for Bangladesh's LDC graduation

, Aug. 14 -- Business leaders on Thursday called for extending Bangladesh's graduation time from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category by six years, warning that moving ahead with the transition ... Read More


Holiday declared for 15 RMG factories at Ashulia amid protests

, Aug. 14 -- Authorities at 15 garment factories at Ashulia of Savar on Thursday declared a day off for the workers after protests erupted at a nearby factory to demand payment of arrear wages, said a... Read More