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How the shooting at Anurag Pharma unfolded

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Friday, 11:01pm. A few vehicles move along the main road outside Anurag restaurant, opposite the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases in Dhaka's Shyamoli. Pedestrians are fe... Read More


Bangladesh's SAFF dream ends in Pakistan defeat

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Bangladesh's hopes of reaching the SAFF Championship final were shattered by a late defensive error as Pakistan secured a 1-0 victory in Dhaka. Abdul Samad Shahzad punished goalkeep... Read More


Bangladesh, Pakistan deadlocked at half-time

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Bangladesh were unable to prise open Pakistan's defence in the first half of their SAFF Championship semi-final, going into the break locked at 0-0 in Dhaka. The hosts struggled to ... Read More


'Bomb-like object' found on Jamalpur overpass

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- A suspicious object wrapped in red plastic has been found on a railway overpass in Jamalpur town, triggering panic among locals. Police and Fire Service personnel have cordoned off ... Read More


20-inch pipe planned to put out Ukhiya gas fire

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- A 20-inch pipe is being prepared to control a blaze fuelled by gas escaping underground at Inani in Cox's Bazar's Ukhiya by the Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Compan... Read More


PM orders faster cleanup of Dhaka

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed government agencies to speed up Dhaka's cleaning drive through coordinated efforts. He gave the instructions at a review meeting at his Te... Read More


Naruto vs Luffy: Who wins?

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- A battle-hardened ninja housing a colossal demon fox. A fearless pirate with a rubber body that bends the rules of physics. Anime fans have debated for decades which of the two shone... Read More


Jashore courts clear backlog at record pace

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Jashore's sessions court has delivered 800 verdicts in nine months, topping last year's total, while civil case disposal has hit a record 155.4 percent. The figures were released at... Read More


Shawn Mendes speaks out on Gaza

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Canadian singer Shawn Mendes' call to "Free Palestine" has split his fanbase, drawing sharp rebukes from some who question his grasp of the conflict and praise from others who applau... Read More


Factories can stay shut if workers don't show up: BGMEA

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Garment factory owners can keep their units closed if workers do not turn up for work, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has said amid ongoing la... Read More