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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


HSC exam results delayed to Saturday

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- The publication date for this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examination results has been deferred by two days to Oct 31. Inter-Education Board Coordinatio... Read More


CUET students returning to classes after 36 days

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Students at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) are returning to classes after a 36-day shutdown over demands for the reinstatement of former vice-chancellor (... Read More


Highway cleared after Gazipur workers' protest

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Police have persuaded workers blockading the Dhaka-Tangail Highway in Gazipur over higher pay and allowances to leave, after which traffic returned to normal. Md Amzad Hossain, supe... Read More


Power out in parts of Dhaka, Ctg

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- A technical glitch has suspended the power supply to some areas of Dhaka and Chattogram. A notice sent by the Power Division on Tuesday said that work is under way to restore the po... Read More