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2 killed as microbus, truck collide in Bogura

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- At least two people, including the driver of a microbus, have been killed in a head-on collision with a truck in Bogura's Shajahanpur. Seven others were injured in the crash that o... Read More


Launch fares raised, no decision on trains, ferries

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- After fare hikes for buses following increases in prices for all types of fuel, the government has decided to also raise fares for launches. The decision was announced after a meet... Read More


Tarique, Croatian PM discuss trade, investment

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has met his Croatian counterpart Andrej Plenkovic in New York, with the two leaders discussing closer economic ties, trade and investment, and opportun... Read More


Is air pollution stealing your sleep?

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- You shut the windows, turn off the lights and settle down for the night. Then the coughing starts. A cold or allergy may seem the obvious culprit. But new research suggests air pol... Read More


'Rulebreaker': Kajol's birthday message for mom Tanuja

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- Bollywood actress Kajol has shared a heartfelt birthday tribute to her mother, veteran actress Tanuja Mukherjee, as she turned 83 on Sept 23. Kajol marked the occasion with two pho... Read More


Tk 5,000 for a blast: Police probe Dhaka bomb network

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- Set off a crude bomb. Film the explosion. Send the video. Get paid. Dhaka detectives say that is the simple formula behind at least some of the crude-bomb attacks that have rattled... Read More


Ballon d'Or should go to player who makes fans smile: Yamal

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has backed his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or, saying the award should recognise the player who gives fans the most joy, according to Yahoo Sports... Read More


When UN diplomacy takes a back seat to Instagram

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appeared to find a moment for some social-media scrolling amid the speeches and diplomacy at the United Nations General Assembly. A video circulati... Read More


Debasish Roy sworn in as permanent HC judge

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury has taken oath as a permanent judge of the High Court Division. Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury administered the oath at the Supreme Court's J... Read More


How safe is the rice on your plate?

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Rice arrives on the Bangladeshi table almost by default -- steaming, familiar and consumed in quantities few other foods can match. But as concerns grow over excessive heavy metals ... Read More