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Gold price hits record high on weak dollar

Dhaka, April 16 -- Gold prices scaled a record peak on Wednesday as a weaker dollar, escalating trade tension and concerns over global economic growth fuelled demand for safe-haven bullion. Spot gold... Read More


Tejgaon Polytechnic students block road over six-point demand

Dhaka, April 16 -- Students of the Dhaka Polytechnic Institute blocked roads in the capital's Tejgaon, demanding the fulfilment of their six-point demands. The demonstration began around 10:00 am on ... Read More


15 sued over 2017 assaults at Kuet

Dhaka, April 16 -- Two former students of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet) have filed separate cases against 15 people, including the university's former Vice-Chancellor and Pro-... Read More


The sartorial in political leaders

Dhaka, April 16 -- Of late much has been made of the less than elegant appearance of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House during his meeting with US President Donald Trump. The meet... Read More


Police detain youth seen extorting car in viral video

Dhaka, April 16 -- Police have detained a young man caught extorting a car in Dhaka's Dhanmondi in a viral video. Once the video went viral, the youth was taken into the custody of the Dhanmondi Poli... Read More


Visa cancellations sow panic for international students

Dhaka, April 16 -- At first, the bar association for immigration attorneys began receiving inquiries from a couple students a day. These were foreigners studying in the US, and they'd discovered in ea... Read More


150 illegal stalls, rides pulled down at Mirpur

Dhaka, April 16 -- The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) on Tuesday demolished 150 stalls and rides installed at an illegal fair in the capital city's Paris Road ground in Mirpur Section 11. Zonal ... Read More


NBR bans yarn import through land ports

Dhaka, April 16 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has declared a ban on yarn import through all land ports in the country. However, import of yarn via seaports or other means will be allowed. T... Read More


East West University holds 24th convocation

Dhaka, April 16 -- The 24th Convocation of East West University (EWU) was held with a festive look on Wednesday as the students received degrees within the timeframe and a timely completion of their a... Read More


Rain brings relief to Dhaka residents

Dhaka, April 16 -- A bout of summer rains accompanied by lightning and gusty winds brought much-needed relief to Dhaka residents on Wednesday after days of sweltering heat. The rains, which began aro... Read More