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Rohingya crisis originates in Myanmar, solution must come from there: Asaduzzaman

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Sunday said the Rohingya crisis is not a bilateral issue between Bangladesh and Myanmar, stressing that its resolutio... Read More


Hodge century puts West Indies 315 ahead in Sylhet

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Kavem Hodge struck an unbeaten 140 as West Indies moved to 345 for three in their second innings on the fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Sunday, building ... Read More


'Annie' wins Best Series award at Geneva Int'l Film Festival

, Nov. 8 -- Bangladeshi miniseries "Annie", directed by Abdullah Mohammad Saad and starring Nazifa Tushi, has won the "Future is Sensible Award for Best Series" at the 32nd Geneva International Film F... Read More


Parliament goes into session Monday after a 60-day recess

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- The fourth session of the current parliament is set to begin at 3:30pm on Monday, 60 days after the prorogation of the previous session. On October 14 last, President Mirza Fakhrul I... Read More


Global South delegates seek stronger voice at World Media Summit in Beijing

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Senior media professionals from the Global South have called for closer cooperation at the 7th World Media Summit in Beijing to give their countries a stronger voice in global coverag... Read More


New Delhi battles toxic smog as post-Diwali air pollution reaches hazardous levels

NEW DELHI, Nov. 8 -- A thick, toxic haze enveloped New Delhi on Sunday morning as air quality plunged into the severe category. The sharp deterioration followed widespread overnight firecracker celeb... Read More


State Minister Kobir stresses democracy, press freedom in meeting with OHCHR chief

, Nov. 8 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Sunday highlighted the government's priorities of strengthening democracy, promoting good governance and and safeguarding human rights a... Read More


Rohingya crisis now a security concern for Bangladesh: Shama

, Nov. 8 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Sunday said the Rohingya crisis has become a security concern for Bangladesh, stressing the need to keep the issue high on the inter... Read More


Hasina is a convict, legal steps taken to bring her back: Law Minister

, Nov. 8 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Sunday said the government is following due legal procedures to bring ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina back to Banglade... Read More


Journalism should prioritise ethics over views, clickbait: Information Commissioner

, Nov. 8 -- Information Commissioner SAM Mahfuzur Rahman has said journalism should prioritise ethics and responsibility rather than chasing views through misleading headlines that do not match the co... Read More