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Songs, flowers and smiles light up Narail old-age home

, Feb. 15 -- For the elderly residents of a small old-age home in Narail, this year's Pahela Falgun and Valentine's Day brought an uncommon burst of colour, music and warmth. The twin celebrations tu... Read More


Bangla Academy goes ahead with Ekushey Book Fair amid Ramadan boycott threat

, Feb. 15 -- Bangladesh's premier literary event, Ekushey Book Fair, is set to open later this month amid mounting opposition from a large section of mainstream publishers who warn that holding the fa... Read More


China-U.S. relations enjoy bright prospects: Chinese FM

MUNICH (Germany), Feb. 15 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday that history advances through twists and turns, and that China-U.S. relations enjoy bright prospects. Wang, also a member o... Read More


Ukraine ready for agreement to bring real peace: Zelensky

KIEV, Feb. 15 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday in Munich, Germany that Ukraine is ready for an agreement that will bring real peace, the Ukrinform news agency reported. "Ukrain... Read More


Jamaat wins three Kushtia seats as 17 candidates lose deposits

, Feb. 15 -- Seventeen of the 25 candidates who contested the national election from parliamentary constituencies in Kushtia have got their election deposits forfeited, according to official figures. ... Read More


6 fishermen kidnapped in Sundarbans

, Feb. 15 -- Six fishermen were allegedly kidnapped by forest robbers from Shelar Char in the eastern side of Sundarbans early Saturday. The abducted fishermen were identified as Khairul, 35, Faruk, ... Read More


UK eyes stronger ties with Bangladesh on shared goals

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The United Kingdom (UK) has said it will work closely with Bangladesh on their shared priorities of economic growth, migration, climate and security, building on the strong connectio... Read More


Gaibandha AL leader dies in hospital while in jail custody

, Feb. 15 -- A local leader of the Bangladesh Awami League died at Rangpur Medical College and Hospital on Sunday while in jail custody. The deceased, Shamikul Islam Lipon, was president of the Gaiba... Read More


Manikganj Election: 13 candidates lose deposits as BNP sweeps 3 seats

, Feb. 15 -- Thirteen out of 20 candidates who contested the national election from three parliamentary constituencies in Manikganj have lost their deposits after failing to secure the minimum require... Read More


Man shot dead on way to offer prayers in Rajshahi

Rajshahi, Feb. 15 -- A man was shot dead by miscreants while on his way to offer prayers at a mosque in Rajshahi metropolis on Saturday night. The deceased was identified as Md Mustafa, 50, son of Ta... Read More