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Fall of Autocracy Day today

, Dec. 6 -- The nation is observing Fall of Autocracy Day on Saturday marking the fall of autocratic ruler HM Ershad in 1990. On December 6, 1990, military dictator Ershad stepped down in the face of... Read More


Conspiratorial forces plot 1/11-like situation to disrupt election: Rashed Khan

Jhenaidah, Dec. 6 -- Rashed Khan, Secretary General of Gono Odhikar Parishad on Friday alleged that a conspiratorial group has begun plotting to create a situation in the country similar to 1/11 in or... Read More


Lalmonirhat celebrates the day Pakistani troops fled in 1971

, Dec. 6 -- Lalmonirhat district is observing Freedom Day on Saturday as the district was freed from Pakistani occupation on this day in 1971. On this day 54 years ago, Pakistan army troops fled Lalm... Read More


Trudeau confirms relationship with Katy Perry in Tokyo

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed he is in a relationship with pop star Katy Perry after the two appeared together at a diplomatic lunch in Tokyo. Perry pau... Read More


9th grader found dead at Dhaka house

, Dec. 6 -- A ninth grader was found dead in her house at Shanir Akhra in the capital on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Samia Akter Dia, 15, a student of Dania Bornomala High School and dau... Read More


Temperature plunges to season's lowest 11.8degC in Chuadanga

, Dec. 6 -- A drop in temperature has gripped Chuadanga, disrupting daily life and adding to the hardship of low-income workers. The Chuadanga Weather Observatory Centre recorded the season's lowest ... Read More


Bangladesh, Sweden, and Ukraine unite through Grain from Ukraine to support Rohingyas

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Bangladesh, Sweden and Ukraine have joined hands through the Grain from Ukraine initiative, aimed at strengthening food assistance for Rohingya families in Cox's Bazar. At a ceremony... Read More


Khaleda Zia's flight uncertain before Sunday; her condition worsens slightly

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is unlikely to travel to London before Sunday as her planned medical flight has been delayed because the special air ambulance provided by the Emir o... Read More


Lioness brought back to National Zoo cage after one hour of escape

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- The lioness that escaped from its enclosure at the National Zoo in Mirpur on Friday afternoon has been brought back to its cage safely. Immediately after its escape, the zoo authorit... Read More


Zubaida goes to Evercare again at night

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, went to Evercare Hospital again on Friday night to stay beside her critically ill mother-in-law, BNP Chairperson Khaleda... Read More