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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


Third terminal to open with '4 flights' on Dec 16

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Shahjalal International Airport's long-awaited third terminal will make a limited start on Dec 16, Victory Day, handling just four flights initially, Civil Aviation Minister M Rashid... Read More


India edge Bhutan to reach SAFF final

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Defending champions India have reached the SAFF Championship final for the 14th time after surviving a second-half fightback to beat Bhutan 2-1 in Dhaka. First-half goals from Vishn... Read More


Deed registration will stay under law ministry: minister

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Deed registration will remain under the law ministry despite a proposal to bring the department under the land ministry, Law Minister Asaduzzaman has said. He announced the decision... Read More


S Africa opt for 4 pacers against Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- South Africa will field four fast bowlers and one spinner in the Test series opener against Bangladesh. Captain Temba Bavuma announced his eleven on Saturday before Sunday's game in... Read More


Dengue kills 8 more as 1,674 enter hospitals

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Bangladesh has recorded eight more dengue deaths in a 24-hour count, while 1,684 patients were admitted to hospitals around the country. Of the latest deaths, six were reported in D... Read More