Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Cyclone 'Arnab' heads for Andhra coast

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- The very severe cyclonic storm "Arnab" is churning towards the coast of India's Andhra Pradesh, packing wind speeds of up to 150km per hour. According to the India Meteorological De... Read More


Police association defends IGP's remarks on use of force

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- The Bangladesh Police Service Association has defended Inspector General of Police Ali Hossain Fakir's remarks that police would not hesitate to carry out "crossfire" operations if t... Read More


Keraniganj fire death toll rises to 2

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- A man suffering 100 percent burns in a toy factory fire in Dhaka's Keraniganj has died while receiving treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. He died at 12... Read More


Locket offers clue to missing teacher in resort fire

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- A search operation at a burnt-out beach resort in Cox's Bazar has uncovered human remains believed to be those of a primary school teacher, after her husband identified a locket foun... Read More


Everyday movement 'cuts' risk of premature death

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Unplanned physical movement throughout the day can significantly cut the risk of heart disease. It also lowers the odds of premature death, the BBC reports. These minor actions are ... Read More


Bangladesh, Malaysia open FTA talks

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Bangladesh and Malaysia have begun formal talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) to expand bilateral trade and investment and strengthen their economic partnership. Both countries pl... Read More


Those obstructing burial will face consequences : Advisor Zahed

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Jamaat-e-Islami will have to face the consequences for obstructing the burial of freedom fighter Manik Pashari, who testified against Jamaat leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee in a case o... Read More


This year's dengue death toll hits 400

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Eleven more people have died from dengue in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, while another 2,071 patients have been admitted to hospitals. The latest deaths bring this year's toll... Read More


Aliza Zaman's nomination declared valid

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- The nomination papers of BNP's Aliza Zaman, the only candidate in the reserved women's seat by-election for the 13th Parliament, have been declared valid. Returning officer Moin Udd... Read More


7 more die of 'measles' in a day

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Measles continues to take a toll in Bangladesh, with six more people dying of symptoms in a day and another person dying of a confirmed case of the disease. Chattogram and Khulna di... Read More