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Five fraud gang members beaten on bus in Hatirjheel, victim hospitalized

, Oct. 8 -- Five members of a fraud gang were beaten by passengers on a bus in Hatirjheel, Dhaka, after one of their victims fell unconscious on Wednesday afternoon at Rainbow Crossing in Hatirjheel. ... Read More


Businessman shot dead in Ctg in broad daylight; 4 held

, Oct. 8 -- Police in a drive arrested four people in connection with their alleged involvement in shooting a businessman after ambushing his private car at Madunaghat in Hathazari upazila, from diffe... Read More


Chapainawabganj's betel leaf bonanza fails to sweeten farmers' fortunes

Chapainawabganj, Oct. 8 -- In the lush fields of Chapainawabganj, where betel leaves have been nurtured since the days of the British Raj, a bountiful harvest has brought little cheer to the farmers. ... Read More


Jamaat wants referendum in Nov before national election

, Oct. 8 -- e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher on Wednesday said his party wants the referendum on the July National Charter 2025 to be held in November 2025 before the next nation... Read More


BB, IMF logos misused in fake loan scams; people warned

, Oct. 8 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a stern warning about a fraudulent syndicate attempting to deceive the public by offering fake loans through websites, social media platforms and mobile app... Read More


Ben Affleck supports Jennifer Lopez at NYC film premiere months after divorce

, Oct. 8 -- director Ben Affleck and singer-actress Jennifer Lopez reunited on the red carpet in New York City months after their divorce, showing mutual respect and support for each other's work. Lo... Read More


Yash Raj Films to shoot three movies in UK, PM Starmer announces

, Oct. 8 -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Bollywood production house Yash Raj Films will shoot three major films across the United Kingdom starting early 2026, following his visit to t... Read More


BLACKPINK's Jisoo teams up with Zayn Malik for new single

Dhaka, Bangladesh, Oct. 8 -- BLACKPINK's Jisoo is set to release a new single, Eyes Closed, in collaboration with British singer Zayn Malik, the former One Direction member. Jisoo shared the official... Read More


Rizwana dismisses 'safe exit' speculations, vows lifelong commitment to Bangladesh

, Oct. 8 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has firmly dismissed speculations that she or other government advisers are seeking a 'safe exit' from Bangladesh, saying she plans to spend the res... Read More


Saudi businesses eager to invest in food, beverage, real estate sectors

, Oct. 8 -- Saudi Arabia's visiting business delegation has expressed strong interest in investment in Bangladesh's food, beverage and real estate sectors as the three-day Saudi Arabia-Bangladesh Busi... Read More