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Dhaka calls for renewed global commitment to financing, technology transfer for inclusive dev

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury has called for a reformed international financial system and enhanced technology sup... Read More


With metal detectors and patience, amateur treasure hunters unearth pieces of British history

LONDON, Feb. 12 -- When Malcolm Weale saw the tiny, dirt-covered object he'd unearthed in an English field, he knew it was something special. In his hand was a silver penny minted during the reign of... Read More


Another 48 arrested in Gazipur on 4th day of 'Operation Devil Hunt.'

Gazipur, Feb. 12 -- eight people, suspected to be leaders and activists of Awami League, have been arrested in Gazipur on the fourth day of ongoing 'Operation Devil Hunt.' The latest drive brought to... Read More


Two farmers electrocuted in Sherpur

Sherpur, Feb. 12 -- Two farmers on Wednesday died from electrocution while working on a power-run irrigation pump in a paddy field, police said. The incident occurred at around 8:00 am in the Chattar... Read More


Bangladesh to export locally produced LSD vaccine in future: Fisheries and Livestock Adviser

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- Bangladesh will export locally produced vaccines in the future while ensuring domestic demand, Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhtar said on Sunday. "Lumpy Skin Disease is a... Read More


52 members of school picnic party, inc. students, guardians fall ill after eating picnic food in Rajshahi

Rajshahi, Feb. 11 -- More than 50 students and guardians of Thanapara Swallowge Primary School in Rajshahi's Charghat Upazila have fallen ill due to suspected food poisoning after consuming picnic foo... Read More


Fire burns down 23 homes in Patuakhali

Patuakhali, Feb. 11 -- three houses were gutted in a fire which broke out at Charpara in Patuakhali district town on Tuesday. Md Rezwan, station officer of Patuakhali fire service and civil defence, ... Read More


Misinformation now leading cause of stress for youth on social media: UNICEF

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- Two in three young people reported "too much fake news and misinformation" as the most significant cause of stress on social media in a new anonymous poll of children and young peopl... Read More


Canadian minister Hussen reaffirms support for Bangladesh's democratic reforms and elections

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- Canada's Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen has emphasized his country's ongoing support for Bangladesh's democratic reforms, human rights, and progress towards "free... Read More


ICT orders ex-DNCC Mayor Atiqul, 5 others to appear before it Feb 17

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- The International Crimes Tribunal on Tuesday asked the authorities concerned to produce six people including former mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation Atiqul Islam, to appear befo... Read More