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One dies in clash between two BNP factions in Cumilla

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- A Swechchhasebak Dal leader has died in a clash between two factions of BNP's volunteer wing in Cumilla's Nangalkot Upazila. The incident occurred at Bangadda Bazar in the Upazila's ... Read More


Titumir College's university demand under 'special consideration', says education ministry

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The education ministry sees no reason for holding a time-bound protest, as the interim government is giving "special consideration" to the demand for converting Government Titumir Col... Read More


Cancer affects 106 in every 100,000 people in Bangladesh: study

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- A study has revealed that 106 out of every 100,000 people in Bangladesh are diagnosed with cancer. According to the findings, 53 new cancer cases emerge per 100,000 people annually, ... Read More


BNP's Rizvi questions extrajudicial killings under interim government

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- BNP's Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has raised concerns over reports of extrajudicial killings under the interim government, comparing it to the rule of what he cal... Read More


Students block road in front of Titumir College again to demand university status

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Students from Titumir College have begun blocking the road in front of the institution to demand it be converted by the government into a university. Alongside the blockade, some stud... Read More


Awami League calls for protests but can it take to the streets?

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Since losing power, many top leaders, including the Awami League chief, have left the country, while those who remain are in hiding. Dozens of cases have been filed against party mem... Read More


Curtain rises on Ekushey Book Fair on Saturday

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Suhrawardy Udyan and the premises of Bangla Academy have been adorned in a striking palette of red, black, and white - a symbolic gesture invoking revolution, mourning, and hope. On ... Read More


Amar Ekushey Book Fair opens

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- On the first day of the February, the curtain has risen on the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, ending the long wait for writers, publishers, readers, and book lovers of all stripes. Muhammad... Read More


US share in Bangladesh's development spending 'tiny': Chief Advisor's Office

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The Chief Advisor's Office has released funding comparisons, alleging "a campaign of lies" in Indian media regarding US contributions to Bangladesh's development over President Trump'... Read More


Soybean oil supply slips as traders target price-gouging keeping Ramadan in sight

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- After the change of power, value-added tax, or VAT, was waived to stabilise cooking oil prices, while a price hike was introduced to ease supply constraints. Despite these interventi... Read More