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Frustration deepens in BNP allies as seat-sharing talks stall

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- Almost three weeks after the BNP unveiled its list of potential contenders for 236 constituencies, a quiet unease is spreading among the party's allies. What began as hopeful indica... Read More


Explosion at glue factory in eastern Pakistan kills 18 people

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- A boiler at a glue-making factory in eastern Pakistan exploded on Friday, killing at least 18 people and injuring 21 others. The force of the blast destroyed the factory building an... Read More


Ringleader of fake Russian visa racket arrested

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- A man accused of running a fraud ring that allegedly swindled more than Tk 12 million from people seeking jobs in Russia, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) ... Read More


Rabada out of second India Test

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma struck a confident tone despite seeing fast bowler Kagiso Rabada ruled out of the second and final Test against India on Saturday in Guwahati becaus... Read More


Lee produces career-best round to lead LPGA finale

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- South Korea's Somi Lee shot a career-best eight-under-par 64 to open up a two-shot lead in the first round of the LPGA's lucrative season-ending CME Group Tour Championship. The 26-... Read More


May the Interpol succeed in bring back Sheikh Hasina

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- The government is considering how to bring back ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been sentenced to death by the International Criminal Tribunal, from India. Although Ban... Read More


When the maker became the rider

India, Nov. 22 -- Bizzare it may sound, but indeed its true, the man who worked tirelessly for almost two years to shape first semi-high speed, modern-looking and dynamic to give a sophisticated train... Read More


BJP gets Home in Bihar

India, Nov. 22 -- On Friday, portfolios were distributed to ministers in the newly elected Bihar Cabinet. Incumbent deputy chief ministers, Samrat Chowdhury and Vijay Kumar Sinha of the BJP, will cont... Read More


The Chaitanyanand case and the perils of blind faith exposed nationwide now

India, Nov. 22 -- About two months ago, another case involving a godman accused of sexual misdemeanour and financial crime came to light, adding to the growing list of such individuals who have gained... Read More


An advaitic critique of Marxism and its inner limits

India, Nov. 22 -- I return from an intense, heartwarming tour of Kolkata, a city whose warmth embraced me again. I spent a fortnight walking its lanes, speaking in its historic halls, signing books in... Read More