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Prof Yunus saddened at zoologist Dr Jane's death, says world will miss her

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep shock at the death of his friend and world renowned zoologist, primatologist, anthropologist and conservationist Dr Jane Goodall. ... Read More


Prof Yunus returns home from USA

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus returned home on Thursday morning, concluding a nine-day visit marked by extensive engagements during the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)... Read More


Ganosamhati Andolon condemns Israeli attack on Sumud Flotilla, calls for immediate release of detainees

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Ganosamhati Andolon has strongly condemned the Israeli interception and detention of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was en route to Gaza carrying humanitarian aid, ... Read More


Anthrax outbreak spreads in Rangpur, sparks concern in northern districts

Rangpur, Oct. 2 -- An anthrax outbreak that first appeared in Pirgachha upazila of Rangpur has now spread to two more upazilas, with suspected cases reported in Mithapukur and Kaunia, raising alarm am... Read More


Two children go missing as boat capsizes during Idol immersion in Gazipur

Gazipur, Oct. 2 -- Two children went missing after a motorized boat capsized in the Turag River in Kaliakoir upazila of Gazipur on Thursday evening, during the immersion of idols at the end of Bijoya ... Read More


EC rules out 'Water Lily' for NCP, asks it to pick from 50 electoral symbols

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- The Election Commission (EC) has sent a letter to the National Citizen Party (NCP) attaching a list of 50 electoral symbols, asking the party to pick one from the list instead of its ... Read More


Morocco arrests hundreds as youth protests turn violent

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Moroccan authorities have detained more than 400 people after days of violent youth-led protests demanding reforms in the health and education sectors, the Interior Ministry said Thur... Read More


Bangladesh cannot be turned into Pakistan: Tuku

, Oct. 2 -- The dream of turning Bangladesh into Pakistan will never be fulfilled, said BNP leader Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, who is also a former power and energy state minister, on Thursday. He made ... Read More


Bangladesh student group expresses solidarity with Sumud flotilla

, Oct. 2 -- The Bangladesh Ganatantrik Chhatra Sansad (BAGCHAS) held a rally at Dhaka University on Thursday afternoon to express solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was mostly intercepte... Read More


Rain pushes green chilli price to Tk 300 per kg, almost all vegetable prices upward

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- The prices of green chilli increased suddenly by Tk100 per kg in the kitchen market of Dhaka amid holiday mood in the city. Talking with the correspondent, Abdul Hai, a street vendor... Read More