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Youth fatally stabbed in clash between teen gangs in Khulna

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- A young man has been stabbed to death during a clash between rival youth gangs in Khulna. The victim, identified as 21-year-old Ishan, was attacked on Thursday evening near the Khal... Read More


Vegetables sizzle, fish fizzle in Dhaka markets

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- Prices in Dhaka's kitchen markets remain high despite a rise in the supply of winter vegetables, with a gap of around Tk 100 per kg between old and new potatoes. Fish prices, howeve... Read More


Pray for Khaleda Zia's recovery, says Yunus as he offers medical help

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus is concerned about BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's health, who is receiving hospital treatment, and has urged the nation to pray for her speedy recovery. ... Read More


At least 56 dead, dozens missing as severe rains unleash floods, landslides in Sri Lanka

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- At least 56 people have died and 21 remain missing after days of torrential rain triggered widespread flooding and landslides across Sri Lanka, one of the country's worst weather dis... Read More


Bogura-4 BNP candidate accused of forging undergraduate certificate

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- BNP nominated candidate for Bogura-4 (Kahaloo-Nondigram) Md Mosharraf Hossain has been accused of forging an undergraduate certificate. On Thursday afternoon, following a hearing, a... Read More


Jamaat chief Shafiqur says 'new Bangladesh' won't run on 'old' political formula

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has called for a break from "old, stagnant" politics, saying Bangladesh must now move forward under a new formula. On Friday, at a public rally... Read More


BNP questions timing, intent behind govt's police, NGO law plans

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- The BNP has criticised the interim government's initiative to pass laws on the police commission and NGOs, alleging a hidden agenda behind the move. On Friday, Secretary General Mir... Read More


BNP questions timing, intent behind government's police, NGO law plans

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- The BNP has criticised the interim government's initiative to pass laws on the police commission and NGOs, alleging a hidden agenda behind the move. On Friday, Secretary General Mir... Read More


Detainee beaten to death inside Jamalpur Disctrict jail

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- A detainee has been beaten to death inside Jamalpur District Jail. Jail Superintendent Golam Dastagir said the detainee, 25-year-old Pagla Hazrat, was bludgeoned on the head while a... Read More


'July Mancha' disrupts Baul protest at Shahbagh

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- A protest demanding justice for attacks on Baul singers and the release of detained artiste Abul Sarkar had been disrupted in Shahbagh after a confrontation with a group identifying ... Read More