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Road to Heaven: Gujarat's surreal highway flanked by water and salt pans

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- India's varied landscapes continue to fascinate travellers, from the snow-covered Himalayas to the sunlit beaches of Goa. Among these attractions is a striking road in western India ... Read More


Caught between tigers and pirates; Sundarbans fishing community in fear

Khulna, Feb. 20 -- Over 10,000 fishermen in the Sundarbans have suspended their fishing activities amid growing fears of attacks by forest pirates, highlighting renewed security concerns in the region... Read More


Dhaka ranks second among world's most polluted cities

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked second among the world's most polluted cities on Friday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 299 at 08:45 am. ... Read More


Finance Minister Khosru pledges 'revolutionary' shift in economy, stock market

Chattogram, Feb. 20 -- Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday pledged sweeping changes to the country's economy and capital markets, vowing that a 'revolutionary transfor... Read More


Amar Ekushey: Nation to pay tribute to language martyrs at zero hour

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The nation is set to observe 'Amar Ekushey', the Language Martyr's Day and the International Mother Language Day early Saturday, marking the supreme sacrifice of the language heroes ... Read More


Bangladesh should pursue 'no-exclusive-alignment' policy with major powers: Expert

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Executive Director of Bangladesh Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs Prof Shahab Enam Khan has said Bangladesh should pursue a 'no-exclusive-alignment' policy, engaging constructively wi... Read More


No more running after doctors, services to reach doorsteps: Health Minister

Narshingdi, Feb. 20 -- Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain on Friday said people will no longer have to run after doctors as the government aims to ensure that doctors reach ... Read More


Malaysian PM calls Tarique, congratulates him on landslide victory

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim on Friday telephoned Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and congratulated him on assuming office following a landslide election victory. "Malaysi... Read More


Pickup collision killed auto-rickshaw driver in Azimpur

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- rickshaw driver was killed as a pickup hit his vehicle near Azimpur Orphanage in Lalbagh in Dhaka. The deceased identified as Amzad Hossain, 68, from Jainki village in Dohar upazila... Read More


Thousands of Muslims throng Baitul Mukarram for 1st Friday prayers of Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Thousands of Muslims poured into the National Mosque Baitul Mukarram on the first Friday of the holy month of Ramadan to offer Juma prayers in an atmosphere marked by devotion, restr... Read More