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Feud between two underworld rivals behind Old Dhaka killing: DB chief

, Nov. 12 -- The murder of Tarik Saif Mamun in Old Dhaka was the result of a long-standing feud between underworld rivals Imon and Mamun, said DB chief and Additional Commissioner of DMP Mohammad Shaf... Read More


Nine in 10 Afghan families go hungry or fall into debt: UNDP

, Nov. 12 -- Nearly nine in 10 Afghan families are skipping meals or sinking into debt as millions of returnees strain already scarce resources in one of the world's poorest nations, according to the ... Read More


Bangladesh's colourful heritage takes centre-stage at Riyadh's Global Harmony festival

Bangladesh, Nov. 12 -- Bangladeshi expatriates, along with the Saudi audience, enjoyed a vibrant celebration of Bangladeshi heritage on Tuesday night (KSA time) as the 'Bangladesh Culture' segment of ... Read More


Grameen Bank branch set on fire in B'baria

, Nov. 12 -- Miscreants set fire to a branch of Grameen Bank at Amtali in Bijoynagar upazila of Brahmanbaria district early Wednesday. Noticing the fire around 2 am, security guards of the bank broug... Read More


Over 70 athletes urge UEFA to ban Israel over human rights violations

, Nov. 12 -- More than 70 athletes, including football stars Paul Pogba and Hakim Ziyech, have joined a growing call for the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to suspend Israel over what ... Read More


Shops, commercial centres, malls to remain open Thursday

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- All shops, commercial centers and shopping malls across the country, including Dhaka, will remain open on Thursday (Nov 13). Bangladesh Shop Owners' Association (BSOA) president Naz... Read More


EU Ambassador meets Mirza Fakhrul, discusses polls

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Wednesday met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and discussed Bangladesh's overall political situation,... Read More


Tension rises in Dhaka ahead of planned 'lockdown' amid fears of violence

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Bangladesh's capital Dhaka is on the edge ahead of Thursday's planned 'lockdown', as reports of arson and crude bomb explosions have heightened public anxiety. Law enforcement agenc... Read More


Israel's protracted war leaves soldiers traumatized, suicides rise

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Wrapped tightly around his forearms, the former Israeli soldier feels the snakes' cold skin against his, and for a moment he's able to breathe. It's been nearly 18 months since he l... Read More


Jet Crash: 2 more Milestone students return home after 114 days

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Two more students of Milestone School and College have returned home after 114 days of treatment for burn injuries sustained in the tragic Air Force plane crash in Uttara of Dhaka. ... Read More