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Ex-minister Farhad Hossain's wife remanded for 3 days

Meherpur, Feb. 17 -- A Meherpur court on Monday placed Syeda Monalisa Islam, wife of former Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain, on a three-day remand in a case over attacking protesters dur... Read More


July uprising victims to be recognised as 'July Martyrs', July Warriors: Adviser Farooq

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Those killed in July movement will be recognised as 'July Martyrs' while the injured victims will be known as 'July Warriors'. "Those martyred in the July uprising will receive cert... Read More


DMP files 5,390 cases for traffic rules violation in 4 days

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 5,390 cases against people for violating traffic rules in different parts of the capital over the past four days. B... Read More


South African NGOs fear HIV treatment disruptions amid Trump's aid freeze

, Feb. 17 -- In a remote village in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, 19-year-old Nozuko Majola worries about affording the hour-long trip to collect her essential HIV medication, usually deliver... Read More


Couple killed, daughter hurt being hit by pickup van at Jatrabari

, Feb. 17 -- A couple was killed and their 14-year-old daughter suffered injuries after a pickup van hit them in the capital's Jatrabari area on Monday morning. The deceased were identified as Abdul ... Read More


Fishing ban in Bay to be reduced to 58 days: Fisheries Adviser

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter on Monday said the restriction on fishing in the Bay of Bengal will now be for 58 days instead of the previous 65 days. "This year the ... Read More


Japan's top investors pledge increased investment in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Japan's top investors have assured an increase in investments in Bangladesh following a bilateral meeting with Bangladesh's Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin in Tokyo on Monday. Duri... Read More


Meat, eggs and milk to be sold at affordable prices at 25 spots

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Meat, eggs, and milk will be sold at affordable prices at 25 locations in the capital during the holy month of Ramadan. Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter disclosed this ... Read More


Govt to export 11,000 tonnes of hilsa to KSA, UAE

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- The government has decided to export 11,000 metric tonnes of hilsa to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Bangladeshi expatriates. "Following the request from Bangla... Read More


Three-decade wait ends as Pakistan hosts Champions Trophy

, Feb. 17 -- After nearly 30 years, Pakistan will host its first major International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament since co-hosting the 1996 World Cup with Sri Lanka and India. The Champions Troph... Read More