The Dalai Lama has reached out to monks in Myanmar and Sri Lanka, imploring them to end recent violence towards Muslims in their countries.
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‘Iron Man 3’ triumphs at US box office
DHAKA: ‘Iron Man 3’ has stormed to the top of the US box office, with the second biggest ever opening weekend in the US.
Zimbabwe win series, Bd captain Mushfiq to quit
A sparkling century from opener Vusi Sibanda propelled Zimbabwe to a seven-wicket win and a series victory over Bangladesh after the third and final one-day international in Bulawayo on Wednesday.
7 cocktail recovered in Gaibandha
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a raid recovered 7 live cocktails from Thakurbari area of Gobindaganj upazila town in the district on Tuesday afternoon.
Mobile court sealss 7 private clinics in Jhenidah
A mobile court had sealed seven private clinics in Hariankundu uapzila town in Jhenidah on Tuesday for irregularities.
One stabbed to death in N’ganj
An alleged terrorist was stabbed to death by his rivals in Baburail area of Fatulla upazial on Tuesday.
8 Mohila Dal activists detained in Jamalpur
Police detained 10 local activists of Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal and Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal while picketing during hartal in the district town on Wednesday morning.
Cops among 5 hurt in B’baria BNP-police clash
At least five people, including two policemen, were injured in a clash between policemen and BNP-Hefajat activists during hartal at Kattapara intersection in Sarail upazila on Wednesday morning.
Schoolgirl killed in pillar collapse in Khulna
A schoolgirl was killed as a pillar of an old building of her house came crashing down on her in Khalispur area of the city on Tuesday night.
Textile factory fined for releasing untreated effluent
A mobile court of Department of Environment (DoE) on Monday fined a textile factory named Ring Shine Textile Limited Tk 38 lakh and 40 thousand for polluting environment by releasing toxic bilge water into nearby water land in Jirabo of…
National election likely in Dec: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday hinted that the next general election might be held in December this year.
EU for politically acceptable way for polls-time govt
Representatives of the European Union (EU) missions in Dhaka on Wednesday stressed a politically acceptable and constitutionally viable mechanism about the form of election-time government.
Motijheel crackdown lies may harm image: Dipu
Indicating opposition BNP, Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Wednesday said the lies and drama over the death toll in the Motijheel crackdown might cause an image crisis abroad but not because of the steps taken by the law enforcement…
Rana on 12-day fresh remand, engineer sent to jail
The Detective Branch (DB) of police on Wednesday sought another 12 days’ fresh remand of Md Sohel Rana, owner of the Rana Plaza to a Dhaka court in two separate cases.
Building collapse death toll hits 810
Forty-nine bodies were recovered from the debris of the collapsed Rana Plaza on Wednesday, taking the death toll from the disastrous building collapse to 810.
DMP version of crackdown not credible: BNP
Apparently rejecting Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner’s version over Sunday night’s crackdown on Hefajat activists, opposition BNP on Wednesday claimed that the country’s people could not take it into confidence.
Stray violence mark first day of hartal
The first day of the two-day dawn-to-dusk hartal, called by opposition BNP-led 18-party alliance, was observed amid stray incidents of violence across the country Wednesday.
Risky RMG factory buildings to be closed
Textiles and Jute Minister Latif Siddique on Wednesday said the government will take initiatives for closing the risky garment factory buildings in the country.
Investigate deaths in protest clashes: Amnesty
Amnesty International (AI) on Tuesday urged Bangladesh authorities to immediately set up an independent and impartial investigation into the use of force after at least 44 people died in violent clashes between protesters and the police.
PM for worldwide translation of Bengali literature
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday emphasized on worldwide translation of creative Bengali literature for the readers of other languages and cultures across the globe.
India disburses $50m grant to Bangladesh
Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pankaj Saran on Wednesday handed over the second tranche of US$50 million out of the $200 million grant committed to Bangladesh by the government of India last year.
Indefinite strike at Benapole called off
An indefinite strike enforced in Benapole Land Port by six organisations linked to export-import business through the port was withdrawn on Tuesday evening.
Bangladesh-Zimbabwe ODI series decider today
DHAKA: Bangladesh is set to face Zimbabwe in their third and final One Day International (ODI) on Wednesday afternoon with a must win game.
BNP office besieged as countrywide shutdown underway
DHAKA: The first day of 2-day dawn-to-dusk hartal, called by opposition BNP-led 18-party alliance, is underway across the country on Wednesday.
Court orders MK Anwar’s arrest in Debasish’s case
A Dhaka court on Tuesday issued arrest warrant for BNP Standing Committee member MK Anwar in a case filed by a leader of the pro-government Swechhasebak League.
BNP demands international probe of sit-in eviction
The BNP has demanded an international investigation into “mass killing” in evicting the activists of Hifazat-e Islam in the city’s Motijheel on Sunday night.
Sunshine, freedom and a little flower
Dr. Sudhirendar Sharma
William Friedkin to receive Venice honour
William Friedkin, director of ‘The French Connection’ and ‘The Exorcist’, is to receive a lifetime achievement award at this year’s Venice Film Festival.
Venus Williams withdraws from Madrid Open
Venus Williams has pulled out of the Mutua Madrid Open due to a back problem.
2 Bangladeshis rescued from traffickers
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday night rescued two Bangladeshis, including a child, while they were being trafficked to the country through Daudpur border of Birampur upazila.