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Khaleda under intensive observation after chest infection diagnosis, doctors say

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Khaleda Zia has been diagnosed with a "chest infection" and is under intensive medical observation at the Evercare Hospital, her doctors say. She was brought to the private health f... Read More


258 citizens demand release of Baul artiste Abul Sarkar

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- As many as 258 prominent citizens have condemned the arrest of Baul, or mystic, singer Abul Sarkar in Manikganj's Saturia and demanded his immediate release. The call was made in a ... Read More


Pakistan claim Rising Stars crown as Bangladesh falter in Super Over

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Bangladesh A came agonisingly close to a victory in the ACC Rising Stars final, but a dramatic Super Over ultimately swung the title to Pakistan Shaheens. Chasing 125, Bangladesh te... Read More


Commonwealth chief Botchwey meets CEC Nasir Uddin

Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Commonwealth Secretary General Shirley Botchwey has held talks with Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin as preparations intensify for Bangladesh's upcoming parliamentary elec... Read More


Three hospitalised as 'Tawhidi Janata' attack followers of Baul artiste Abul Sarkar

Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Three supporters of Baul artiste Abul Sarkar have reportedly been injured in an attack by members of the "Tawhidi Janata" -- a loosely defined movement that portrays itself as a defe... Read More


Jatiya Party alleges it was excluded from key talks in meeting with Commonwealth chief

Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Leaders of the Bangladesh Jatiya Party have met with visiting Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey, raising what they described as a series of grievances. The meeting was... Read More


Bangladesh Bank halts savings certificate, other citizen services

Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Bangladesh Bank has suspended all citizen-facing services, including the buying, selling and encashment of national savings certificates, at all of its offices. The halt also covers... Read More


Taijul scalps McBrine to take 250th Test wicket

Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Bangladeshi allrounder Taijul Islam has grabbed his 250th Test wicket as the Tigers barrel towards victory against Ireland in Mirpur. Taijul, who bowled out Andy McBrine in the firs... Read More


Anti-Corruption Commission has corruption inside, chairman says

Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Mohammad Abdul Momen, chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), has said the agency is not free from corruption itself. He made the remarks after the ACC's public hearing at... Read More


Late-night clash breaks out at Bakshibazar's Government-Madrasah-e-Alia

Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Two factions of students have clashed at the Government-Madrasah-e-Alia in Old Dhaka's Bakshibazar in several stages. Several students have reportedly been injured in the incident, ... Read More