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Sunamganj 'July activist' sent to jail over alleged yaba smuggling

Dhaka, June 18 -- A Sunamganj court has sent a young man, who identified himself as a "July activist", and his associate to jail after locals detained and assaulted them for reportedly possessing near... Read More


Police officer Saklain retired over relationship with actor Pori Moni

Dhaka, June 18 -- Additional Superintendent of Police Golam Saklain Shithil has been sent into compulsory retirement over allegations stemming from his relationship with film actress Pori Moni. His c... Read More


Bangladesh to upgrade 8 STOLports to domestic airports

Dhaka, June 18 -- The government has moved to upgrade eight Short Take-Off and Landing ports (STOLports) into full-fledged domestic airports as part of a master plan to expand air connectivity across ... Read More


Brazil President Lula lightens mood with Messi transfer joke after World Cup draw

Dhaka, June 18 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has joked about signing Argentina's Lionel Messi to boost Brazil's World Cup campaign, reports Radio France Internationale (RFI). Asked... Read More


Artist Mustafa Monwar in intensive care after 'oxygen drop'

Dhaka, June 18 -- National award-winning artist and puppeteer Mustafa Monwar has been undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a private hospital in Dhaka where he was rushed after his... Read More


Police suspect Patiya child killed to 'implicate neighbouring family'

Dhaka, June 18 -- Police in Chattogram's Patiya Upazila believe that 5-year-old Zayan was murdered in a bid to falsely implicate a neighbouring family in a land dispute, after recovering the child's b... Read More


Liverpool beat Newcastle to Munoz signing after triggering release clause

Dhaka, June 18 -- Liverpool are set to sign Spain winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna after triggering his €40 million (£34.5 million) release clause, BBC Sport reports. The 22-year-old, part... Read More


Top reasons why Indians choose personal loan over other credit options

Dhaka, June 18 -- Managing finances has become more important than ever. Whether it is handling an unexpected medical expense, paying for higher education, planning a wedding, renovating a home, or co... Read More


Bangladesh sees number of confirmed, suspected measles cases cross 100,000 in 'worst' outbreak

Dhaka, June 18 -- With no end to the worst outbreak in years in sight, the number of confirmed and suspected measles cases in Bangladesh has crossed the 100,000 mark since mid-March. The Directorate ... Read More


HSC examinees will be tested under uniform question papers across all boards: Milon

Dhaka, June 18 -- This year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations across all general education boards will be conducted under uniform question papers, Education Minister ANM... Read More