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Dhaka Medical College students reject closure order, vow to continue protest from halls

Dhaka, June 21 -- Students of Dhaka Medical College have rejected the authorities' order to vacate their residential halls, declaring they will remain on campus until their housing-related demands are... Read More


Shanto hits another century, Bangladesh declare on 285 as draw looms

Dhaka, June 21 -- Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto has become the first Bangladeshi batsman to score centuries in both innings of a Test match as Tigers declared on 285 for 6 against Sri Lanka on the fin... Read More


Shanto hits slow ton as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka settle for Galle Test draw

Dhaka, June 21 -- The Galle Test has ended in a damp draw after Najmul Hossain Shanto's go-slow century and a bafflingly late declaration left Bangladesh with too little time to force a result against... Read More


As another flood season looms, ground realities buck official preparedness claims

Dhaka, June 21 -- The monsoon clouds are gathering once again to reignite fears for many like Arman Hossain of Cumilla, who still shudders recalling the devastation of last year's sudden floods. Back... Read More


Woman dies of COVID in Chattogram as six new cases detected

Dhaka, June 21 -- A 71-year-old woman has died from COVID-19 in Chattogram, bringing the district's death toll to two this year, as six more cases of infection are identified. Fazilatunnesa, a reside... Read More


Fashion photographer Chanchal Mahmud is dead at 66

Dhaka, June 21 -- Chanchal Mahmud, a familiar name in Bangladeshi fashion photography, has died at the age of 66. He passed away at 9pm on Friday at Labaid Hospital in Dhaka's Dhanmondi, photographer... Read More


Rifts resurface in Jatiya Party as move to oust GM Quader sparks infighting

Dhaka, June 21 -- With the collapse of the Awami League government, the Jatiya Party, already on the back foot in national politics, has descended into fresh turmoil, exposing deep internal divisions ... Read More


Sonali chicken and potato prices rise, egg prices drop in Dhaka markets

Dhaka, June 21 -- Sonali chicken prices have surged over the past week, while broiler chicken rates have held steady. During the same period, potato prices have also edged higher. In contrast, the p... Read More


Non-MPO teachers threaten nonstop movement demanding inclusion

Dhaka, June 21 -- Teachers from non-MPO educational institutions have threatened to launch a relentless movement if the government fails to bring all recognised non-MPO institutions under the Monthly ... Read More


Shariatpur DC's video goes viral, draws widespread backlash

Dhaka, June 21 -- A video of Shariatpur Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mohammad Ashraf Uddin with a woman has sparked widespread discussion and criticism. On Friday, an expatriate journalist posted a 57-se... Read More