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Rohingya Conf: US, UK announce fresh aid commitment of $96mn

New York (USA), Oct. 1 -- The United States and the United Kingdom announced fresh aid commitment of 96 million dollars in the first ever high-level conference on the Rohingya and other Myanmar minori... Read More


Actor Ilias Kanchan undergoes surgery for brain tumor

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Veteran actor Ilias Kanchan is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor at a London hospital, his son revealed while attending a virtual press conference on Wednesday. Ilias Kanchan is... Read More


Madrasa-e-Alia a monument of heritage: Religious Affairs Adviser

, Oct. 1 -- Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain on Wednesday said the Madrasa-e-Alia is not only educational institutions but also a shining chapter in the history of education, culture, s... Read More


Flashfloods likely in Chattogram, six other districts

, Oct. 1 -- Flashfloods are likely to hit seven districts--Feni, Chattogram, Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Sherpur, Netrakona and Mymensingh--as major rivers continue swelling due to heavy to very heavy ra... Read More


Kalidas Karmakar's 'Holy War' attains global spotlight at Sotheby's auction

, Oct. 1 -- Works of celebrated Bangladeshi masters, including Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin (1914-1976), Mohammad Kibria (1929-2011), Rashid Chowdhury (1932-1986), Kalidas Karmakar (1946-2019) and Shahi... Read More


6 startups in trouble as a venture capital firm defaults on promise

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Six startups are caught in trouble because of a venture capital firm's default to deliver on investment promises. The affected startups-Markopolo, Fashol, Jatri, 10 Minute School, Ar... Read More


Only people, not Individuals, can forgive AL for mass killings: BNP leader

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- BNP senior leader Dr AZM Zahid Hossain on Wednesday said Prof Muhammad Yunus' recent remark about reopening Awami League activities 'anytime' has raised questions in the public mind, ... Read More


BCB finalises candidate list, several win posts uncontested

, Oct. 1 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday announced the final list of candidates for its October 6 election, with 34 names left in the race for 25 director posts. Sixteen candidates... Read More


After stepping back from BCB polls, Tamim alleges 'election fixing'

, Oct. 1 -- After confirming his withdrawal from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections, former national captain Tamim Iqbal sharpened his criticism of the process, calling it 'rigged' and unwor... Read More


No possibility of lifting ban on Awami League activities: Law Adviser

, Oct. 1 -- Law Adviser Asif Nazrul on Wednesday said there is no immediate plan to lift the ban on the activities of the Awami League. "When a political party's activities are banned, questions natu... Read More