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Madagascar president fires government

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government on Monday following days of deadly unrest which the United Nations says left at least 22 people dead. "I have decided ... Read More


Sri Lanka records highest inflation in 14 months

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Sri Lanka's inflation rose to its highest level in 14 months in September due to higher costs for food, health and education, the country's statistics office said Tuesday. Year-on-ye... Read More


Easy Rides, Hard Consequences: The Unseen Cost of Dhaka's Unauthorized Auto Rickshaws

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Every day, Dhaka residents start their journey with the expectation of an easy and hassle free trip but most often it turns into a lengthy and frustrating experience. Traffic jams hav... Read More


Record surge in dengue cases

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- While the dengue outbreak is increasing across the country, dengue has broken records in Sylhet this year. In a total of 8 months from January to August, dengue has been detected in ... Read More


There's a lot of talk about padel addiction: Alia

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt's fitness routine has always been a hot topic among her fans. Known for her healthy lifestyle, the star was recently spotted enjoying a new sport called ... Read More


'Nassa Group to pay workers' dues'

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Labour and Employment Secretary Sanowar Jahan Bhuiyan has confirmed that Nassa Group will begin paying outstanding dues to its factory workers in line with a tripartite settlement agr... Read More


Ex-Laksham uz chair Abdul Khalek dies

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Abdul Khalek Dayal, a revered freedom fighter and former chairman of Laksham Upazila Parishad in Comilla, passed away early Tuesday at the residence of his son-in-law in Laksham. He w... Read More


Trump to speak at rare US military leaders' meeting

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- President Donald Trump will on Tuesday speak at a rare gathering of hundreds of senior US military officers summoned, without public explanation, from around the world to meet at a ba... Read More


Indonesia school collapse

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Searchers raced Tuesday to rescue at least 38 people still believed trapped after the collapse of an Islamic school building in Indonesia that has already left three dead, authorities... Read More


US govt shutdown nears with no deal in Washington

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Washington braced for a fast-approaching government shutdown on Tuesday, as Republicans and Democrats appeared unlikely to reach an agreement that would extend funding past a midnight... Read More