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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


Another 2-year extension on the cards

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- The much-hyped Japanese Economic Zone project at Araihazar in Narayanganj is heading for another two-year extension, with the Chief Adviser's Office now seeking a second revision to ... Read More


Gono Odhikar activists torch JP office

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Activists of Gono Odhikar Parishad set fire to and vandalised the Jatiya Party headquarters in the capital's Kakrail area as fresh political tensions gripped Dhaka on Saturday. Poli... Read More


Experts call for regional action to address Rohingya crisis

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- A panel of diplomats, academics, and policy experts at a programme called for stronger regional action to find a solution to the Rohingya refugee crisis. Providing them with local s... Read More


Oman's OQ Trading plans to build FSRU in Moheshkhali

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- OQ Trading International of Oman is planning to construct a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in Moheshkhali in the Bay of Bengal in order to address the country's LNG ... Read More


Over 30 CU students injured in clash with locals; army deployed

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Over 30 students of Chittagong University (CU) were injured in a clash with local people near the university's Gate No. 2 area early Sunday following an alleged incident of harassmen... Read More