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Journalist assaulted by mob in Keraniganj

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- A journalist was assaulted by a mob allegedly at the instigation of local Awami League leaders at Khola Mora area in Keraniganj upazila of Dhaka. The victim, journalist Arif Samrat,... Read More


Govt to subsidise jute bags to curb polythene use: Rizwana

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said the government will begin distributing eco-friendly jute bags at subsidised rates to reduce the country's dependence on polythene. "... Read More


Former union council member among two killed in Netrokona attack

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Two people have been killed and another person seriously injured after they were attacked over a prior feud in Netrokona's Sadar Upazila. The attack occurred around midnight on Satu... Read More


President Shahabuddin inquires about Nur's health

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- President Md Shahbuddin has inquired about the treatment of Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP) President Nurul Haque Nur, who was seriously injured in a baton charge by law enforcers. The ... Read More


CA Prof Yunus to meet leaders of three political parties

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to hold meetings today (Sunday) with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party, before sitting with BNP leaders. ... Read More


Writ filed against SM Farhad's DUCSU GS candidacy

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- A writ petition has been filed at the High Court challenging the candidacy of SM Farhad, nominated by Oikyaboddho Shikkharthi Jote and supported by Islami Chhatra Shibir, for the pos... Read More


367 hospitalised with dengue

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- No deaths from dengue were reported in the country in the 24 hours until Saturday morning, though 367 new patients were admitted to hospitals during the period, according to the Dire... Read More


Pry teachers rally for salary upgrade, other demands

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Government primary school teachers warned on Saturday that tougher action programme would be taken if the government did not realise their demands. They issued the warning at a gran... Read More


Citizens pay 74pc of medical expenses out of pocket

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Bangladesh's healthcare system is under immense strain due to chronic underfunding, weak regulation, and poor coordination, forcing citizens to bear 74 per cent of medical expenses o... Read More


Modi visits China after seven years

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in China after seven years to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The two-day summit will begin in Tianjin on ... Read More