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Montha intensifies into severe cyclonic storm, heads towards Andhra Pradesh

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Cyclone Montha has moved further north-northwest and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) issued a special bulletin stating the s... Read More


42% of paint samples in Bangladesh contain 'high lead levels'

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- A recent study has found lead concentrations as high as 190,000ppm in decorative paints sold in Bangladesh, far exceeding the legal limit of 90ppm set for safe use. The research, co... Read More


Man dies as lorry crashes into freight train in Chattogram city

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- An elderly man has died after a freight train collided with a lorry in the Sagorika area of Chattogram city. The accident occurred on the railway line adjacent to the Bir Shrestho F... Read More


Buzz grows over 'Spider-Man 4' revival with Tobey Maguire back in the suit

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Rumours have swirled once again in the Marvel universe as Tobey Maguire has been tipped to reprise his iconic role in a potential "Spider-Man 4". The Times of India reported that th... Read More


Western Group renews corporate partnership with Qatar Airways

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Western Group has renewed its corporate travel agreement with Qatar Airways. The agreement was signed on Monday at Western Group's headquarters in Dhaka, ensuring continued access t... Read More


EU to send major observation team for Bangladesh election, ambassador says

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The European Union will deploy a large team of observers to monitor Bangladesh's general elections in February, Ambassador Michael Miller told Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus. He confi... Read More


Awami League urges ICC investigation of 'murders, unlawful imprisonment' in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- London's Steven Powles KC of Doughty Street Chambers has submitted an Article 15 communication to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the Awami League, re... Read More


Election Commission set for inter-ministry meeting on major issues ahead of election

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The Election Commission (EC) is set to hold an inter-ministry meeting as it attempts to complete an extensive list of the work that remains ahead of the 13th national parliamentary e... Read More


Many things added beyond Charter's scope in the recommendations: Salahuddin

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- BNP's Salahuddin Ahmed has alleged that the National Consensus Commission included issues beyond the discussions and the agreed framework of the July National Charter in its recommen... Read More


Man dies as two Jubo Dal factions clash in Chattogram

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- A man has been killed in Chattogram city's Bakalia area following a clash between two factions of the Jubo Dal, a BNP affiliate. The incident occurred on Syed Shah Road late on Mond... Read More