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Eight patients killed in fire at hospital in India's Jaipur

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Eight critically ill patients have died after a fire broke out at the trauma centre of Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in India's Jaipur. Dr Anurag Dhakad, the doctor in charge of the... Read More


Crimes against humanity: Tribunal takes cognisance of charges against AL leader Hanif

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has taken cognisance of three charges of crimes against humanity accusing Mahbub Ul Islam Hanif, joint general secretary of the ousted Awami Le... Read More


Saif and Saifuddin propel Bangladesh to clean sweep of Afghanistan T20 series

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Bangladesh wrapped up a 3-0 clean sweep of Afghanistan with a commanding six-wicket win in the third and final T20, as Saif Hassan's swashbuckling 64* powered another successful chase... Read More


New ordinance arms EC to act against negligent poll officers

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Fresh ordinances have been promulgated introducing tougher penalties for election officials found guilty of negligence or irregularities, while also empowering the Election Commission... Read More


CUCSU election campaigns resume in full force after Durga Puja break

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- The campaign for the Chittagong University Central Students' Union (CUCSU) and hall council elections has begun in full swing with the presence of students as the campus reopened afte... Read More


Fire guts 19 shops in Khagrachhari's Guimara

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- At least 19 shops have been destroyed after a fire ripped through a market in Khagrachhari's Guimara Upazila. The fire broke out around 1:45am on Sunday at the "Hajji Ismail Market" ... Read More


Police detain NSU student after mob attacks him for 'insulting religion'

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- A mob has beaten a student of North South University over allegations of "insulting the Quran". After nearly two hours of effort, police took Apurbo Pal into custody around 2:45am on... Read More


Three killed in separate motorcycle accidents in Gazipur

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Three people have been killed and two others injured in separate motorcycle accidents in Gazipur. The crashes took place on the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway at Rajendrapur and on the Shi... Read More


Lalmonirhat at flood risk as Teesta flows above danger level

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Relentless rainfall and upstream runoff have sent the waters of the Teesta River surging above the danger level, putting the low-lying areas on the left bank of the river, including L... Read More


NBR stepping up field-level investigations

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has directed field-level tax regions to strengthen their intelligence and investigation activities to prevent tax evasion and accelerate the recove... Read More