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Australia cancels Israeli politician's visa

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- The Australian government cancelled the visa of a far-right Israeli politician on Monday ahead of a speaking tour, a move event organisers tagged "viciously antisemitic". Simcha Rot... Read More


Russian gunpowder plant blast kills 20

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- The death toll from a blast at a gunpowder plant near Moscow rose to 20, with more than 100 wounded, the authorities said on Monday, as a probe began into possible industrial safety ... Read More


Zelenskiy in Washington, Trump pushes Russia deal

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders will meet Donald Trump in Washington on Monday to map out a peace deal amid fears the US president could try to pressure Kyiv into ... Read More


The leftist party of Bolivia faces a historic defeat

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Centrist senator Rodrigo Paz was leading Bolivia's presidential election late on Sunday, according to early official results, which showed the ruling Movement for Socialism (MAS) on ... Read More


3 held with gold worth over Tk 82 lakh at Dhaka Airport

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Airport Armed Police have arrested three people in separate incidents at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport along with 887.50 grams of gold ornaments. The estimated market value... Read More


Bangladesh moves first ever commercial court system

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Bangladesh is taking a major step toward strengthening its legal framework and boosting investor confidence, with the Supreme Court and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP... Read More


New 380 hospitalised

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Three hundred and eighty more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours till Monday, raising the number of confirmed cases to 26,758 this year. The number of deaths remained at... Read More


A new destination for Bangladeshis seeking treatment

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- For 23-year-old Jannatul Naeem, years of spinal problems brought little relief in Bangladesh despite repeated efforts. When her condition worsened, she looked abroad. India was her ... Read More


Bangladesh calls for joint action on climate challenges

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma on Monday urged collective and effective actions to tackle the pressing challenges of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) regio... Read More


Jaker Ali confident as Bangladesh target Asia Cup glory

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Bangladesh batter Jaker Ali Anik insisted his side are capable of winning the Asia Cup overcoming the hurdle of the subcontinent's giants. The regional trophy eluded Bangladesh thri... Read More