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Islami Andolan calls for local polls before national election in its declaration

Dhaka, June 28 -- Islami Andolan Bangladesh on Saturday placed a 16-point declaration from the grand rally at Suhrawardy Udyan demanding state reforms, justice, proportional representation (PR) system... Read More


Japanese diet may help combat depression: Study

Dhaka, June 28 -- style diet rich in rice, miso soup and fish may help reduce depressive symptoms, according to a new study by the Japan Institute for Health Security. The research, said to be the fi... Read More


8 soldier killed, 25 injured in Pakistan suicide bombing

Dhaka, June 28 -- A suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan on Saturday killed at least eight soldiers and injured 25 people, including civilians, officials said. The attack targeted a military vehicle... Read More


Shefali Jariwala's demise sparks concern over rising heart attacks among young celebrities

Dhaka, June 28 -- While actor Shefali Jariwala's post-mortem is still underway, early reports suggest that the 42-year-old may have suffered a massive heart attack on Friday night. Her untimely demis... Read More


Complete shutdown, march to continue on Sunday: NBR Unity Council

Dhaka, June 28 -- The NBR Reform Unity Council on Saturday announced that their ongoing complete shutdown and peaceful march will continue on Sunday. The announcement came through a press statement o... Read More


Bangladesh Bank injects Tk 52,500 crore into struggling banks

Dhaka, June 28 -- Bangladesh Bank has injected an unprecedented amount of Tk 52,500 crore into 12 financially weak banks by printing new currency, despite maintaining a tightened monetary policy stanc... Read More


New living material developed to absorb CO2

Dhaka, June 28 -- Scientists have developed a new 'photosynthetic' material capable of absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere that could one day be used in buildings to combat climate chan... Read More


Fire guts factory, chemical warehouse in Keraniganj

Dhaka, June 28 -- A fire gutted a tissue bag factory and a chemical warehouse in Chulkutia Begunbari area of South Keraniganj on Saturday morning. Senior Station Officer of Keraniganj Fire Service Ka... Read More


Farmer electrocuted in Natore

Natore, June 28 -- A farmer died from electrocution in Natore's Gurudaspur upazila early Saturday. The deceased was identified as Nazir Islam ,45, a resident of Garila village under Debtoir union in ... Read More


Grave digger of grace: Manu Mia passes into eternal sleep

Kishoreganj, June 28 -- A quiet corner of the country mourns the passing of a man, Manu Mia, whose life was marked not by worldly wealth, but by an unwavering devotion to service. Md Manu Mia of Alga... Read More