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18th National Pitha Festival kicks off at BSA

Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- The 18th National Pitha Festival, one of the flagship winter festivities in the country, began Thursday at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). Celebrating Bangladesh's rich culinar... Read More


Khulna consumers hit by rising rice and edible oil prices

Khulna, Jan. 31 -- Like elsewhere in the country, consumers in Khulna are struggling with rising rice and edible oil prices. However, prices of all varieties of vegetables remain under buying capacit... Read More


Foreign remittances vital for Bangladesh's economy: Ambassador Mushfiqul

Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- Bangladesh Ambassador to Mexico Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey has highlighted the significance of foreign remittances, which constitute a major source of revenue for Bangladesh, with milli... Read More


After Coldplay's India tour, Chris Martin to perform at Grammy Awards ceremony

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- led British band Coldplay made history last week when it performed its biggest show yet at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on January 26. However, his next stop is the Grammy... Read More


Every mass killing must be prosecuted: Jamaat Ameer

Joypurhat, Jan. 30 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has called for the prosecution of every mass killing in the country, emphasising that justice should be a top priority for the government. He m... Read More


Bangladesh to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Saudi Arabia, Oman on labour, migration issues: Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has said Bangladesh will strengthen bilateral cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Oman on labour and ... Read More


Stock trading begins with a rise in Dhaka, decline in Chattogram

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Trading at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) began on a positive note on Thursday, marking the last working day of the week. In contrast, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) saw an ear... Read More


Trump's FBI director to face skeptical Democrats at Senate confirmation hearing

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, will encounter deeply skeptical questioning from Democratic senators Thursday about his loyalty to the president and s... Read More


2 siblings with disabilities raped in Dhaka's Jatrabari

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Two sisters with disabilities have been raped by their neighbour in Dhaka's Jatrabari. The victims-a 16-year-old and an eight-year-old with speech impairments-are currently receivin... Read More


Hijackers sever 26-year-old's wrist at Mohammadpur

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- year-old man's wrist was severed during a hijacking incident in Dhaka's Mohammadpur on Thursday. The victim is Md. Sumon Sheikh, son of the late freedom fighter Shahadat Sheikh from... Read More