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Sundarbans reopened to fishermen, tourists after three-month ban

, Sept. 1 -- The Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest and a UNESCO World Heritage site, reopened on Sunday to fishermen and tourists after a three-month closure. Entry into the forest was ... Read More


62 years on, Gaibandha school still waiting for students

, Sept. 1 -- For 62 years, KN Road Government Primary School has stood in the heart of Gaibandha town with its classrooms and teachers in place, but without students. Most children show up just to ea... Read More


Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 20, toll likely to rise

, Sept. 1 -- magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 100. The quake, which hit at a shallow depth of 8 kilometers (6 miles), left ... Read More


Earthquake devastates Afghan villages, 250 killed

, Sept. 1 -- A powerful earthquake near Afghanistan's eastern border with Pakistan leveled villages and caused widespread destruction late Sunday, leaving at least 250 people dead and 500 injured, off... Read More


Earthquake devastates Afghan villages, 250 dead

, Sept. 1 -- A powerful earthquake near Afghanistan's eastern border with Pakistan leveled villages and caused widespread destruction late Sunday, leaving at least 250 people dead and 500 injured, off... Read More


'Gaza Holocaust: Killing the Truth Tellers' exhibition at Drik honours martyred journalists

, Sept. 1 -- Drik Picture Library on Monday inaugurated an exhibition in memory of martyred journalists in Gaza, as part of a global solidarity initiative by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and AVAAZ ... Read More


DUCSU: At DU, wave of anger at High Court verdict before stay by chamber judge calms nerves

, Sept. 1 -- After a day of drama in court, the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election remains on course to be held on September 9. The court had given a verdict to postpone the ele... Read More


No scope to postpone national election: Asif Nazrul

, Sept. 1 -- There is no scope to postpone the upcoming national election scheduled to be held in early February next, said Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Monday. "According to the government's declar... Read More


Construction worker dies falling off roof in Kamrangirchar

, Sept. 1 -- A construction worker died after falling from the roof of an under-construction house in Kamrangirchar of Dhaka on Monday. The deceased was identified as Ali Hossain, 50, a resident of N... Read More


DMP commissioner warns against any trouble to disrupt DUCSU polls

, Sept. 1 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali on Monday warned that stern action will be taken against any attempt to disrupt the upcoming Dhaka University Central Stu... Read More