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Floods hit Sri Lanka's capital as cyclone death toll rises to 159

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- Sri Lankan authorities battled rising floodwaters in parts of the capital on Sunday after a powerful cyclone left a trail of destruction, killing at least 159 people acorss the count... Read More


At least 7 killed in central Mexico bar attack: police

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- Gunmen opened fire in a bar in central Mexico, killing seven people and severely wounding five others on Saturday, police said. Four people were found dead at the scene while three ... Read More


Trump says Venezuela airspace should be considered 'closed in its entirety'

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- US President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that the airspace above and near Venezuela should be considered closed, the latest escalation in a standoff with leftist leader Nicolas M... Read More


No objection to Tarique's return, says govt

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- The interim government on Saturday said there is no restriction or objection regarding BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman's return to the country. Chief Adviser's Press Secretary ... Read More


Khaleda Zia battles in CCU

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- Former Bangladesh prime minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was shifted to the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of Dhaka's Evercare Hospital on Thursday as her condition deteriorated, d... Read More


Fakhrul urges journos to avoid political alignment

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday urged on journalists to strengthen their professional unions and refrain from aligning with any political party, saying th... Read More


China plans invest in BD's jute-based manufacturing

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- Chinese investors are eager to invest in Bangladesh's green technology, jute, textiles and pharmaceuticals as part of efforts to support the manufacturing transformation. The visiti... Read More


KSA set to slash oil prices to Asia for January

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is expected to slash the prices for its crude bound for Asia in January to the lowest premium to benchmarks in five years, as the world's largest crude ex... Read More


India's economy surges ahead of full US tariff hit

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- India's economic growth accelerated to 8.2 percent year-on-year in the July-September period, boosted by strong consumer spending and a front-loading of production ahead of local fes... Read More


Bangladesh in the Grip of Arakan Army's 'Drugs Attack'

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- Conflict and shifts in power within Myanmar's Rakhine state are nothing new for Bangladesh. However, the terrifying "drug terrorism" that has solidified behind this conflict in rece... Read More