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AL leader Mintu gets bail in Jhenaidah MP Anar murder case

, June 4 -- The High Court on Wednesday granted ad-interim bail to Awami League leader Saidul Karim Mintu in a case filed over the abduction and murder of Awami League lawmaker of Jhenaidah-4 Anwarul ... Read More


Snack Attack! Hungry wild elephant raids Thai grocery store for rice crackers, bananas

BANGKOK, June 4 -- A hungry wild elephant caused havoc in a grocery store in Thailand on Monday when he strolled in from a nearby national park and helped himself to food on the shelves. Videos of th... Read More


RCB's IPL triumph belongs to Virat Kohli most of all

, June 4 -- After 18 long years, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finally laid their hands on the IPL trophy - and no player embodied that long-awaited moment more than Virat Kohli. For the Ind... Read More


Germany unveils tax plan to spur investment, revive economy

BERLIN, June 4 -- Germany's new government on Wednesday launched a package of tax breaks and eventual tax cuts for companies, moving to encourage investment as it tries to give new momentum to an econ... Read More


New South Korean President Lee vows talks with north, stronger US-Japan ties

SEOUL, South Korea, June 4 -- South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung vowed Wednesday to restart dormant talks with North Korea and bolster a trilateral partnership with the US and Japan, as he laid... Read More


3 persons, 3 institutions nominated for National Environment Award

Dhaka, June 4 -- The government has finalised the nomination of three individuals and three institutions for the National Environment Award 2024 in recognition of their significant contributions to en... Read More


Inclusive politics key to avoiding unrest in Bangladesh, says UN Resident Coordinator

, June 4 -- United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis on Wednesday said the participation and inclusion of all political parties will help prevent a 'very polarised position' and po... Read More


LPG operators oppose govt's VAT hike proposal

Dhaka, June 4 -- The LPG Operators Association of Bangladesh (LOAB) has strongly opposed the government's proposal to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders from 7.5... Read More


Dengue: 83 more dengue cases reported in 24hrs

Dhaka, June 4 -- three more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Wednesday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 4,783 this year. According to the Directorate General... Read More


No change in Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's FF status, says Liberation War Affairs Adviser

, June 4 -- Amid swirling rumours about the cancellation of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's recognition as a freedom fighter, Liberation War Affairs Adviser Faruk-e-Azam on Wednesday firmly dismissed the clai... Read More