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Prof Yunus leaves New York for Dhaka

New York (USA), Oct. 1 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus left New York on Tuesday night (US time) for Dhaka, concluding a nine-day visit marked by extensive engagements during the 80th United Natio... Read More


Businessman killed in Meherpur road crash

, Oct. 1 -- A businessman was killed in a road accident on the Meherpur-Kushtia regional highway in the Purapara area on Wednesday night, police said. The deceased was identified as Mahajan Ali, son ... Read More


US pledges support for Myanmar, Rohingya

New York (USA), Oct. 1 -- US Special Envoy for Best Future Generations Charles Harder has said the United States will continue to support the people of Myanmar, including Rohingya and other minorities... Read More


Rohingya Conf: US, UK announce fresh aid commitment of $96mn

New York (USA), Oct. 1 -- The United States and the United Kingdom announced fresh aid commitment of 96 million dollars in the first ever high-level conference on the Rohingya and other Myanmar minori... Read More


Actor Ilias Kanchan undergoes surgery for brain tumor

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Veteran actor Ilias Kanchan is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor at a London hospital, his son revealed while attending a virtual press conference on Wednesday. Ilias Kanchan is... Read More


Madrasa-e-Alia a monument of heritage: Religious Affairs Adviser

, Oct. 1 -- Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain on Wednesday said the Madrasa-e-Alia is not only educational institutions but also a shining chapter in the history of education, culture, s... Read More


Flashfloods likely in Chattogram, six other districts

, Oct. 1 -- Flashfloods are likely to hit seven districts--Feni, Chattogram, Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Sherpur, Netrakona and Mymensingh--as major rivers continue swelling due to heavy to very heavy ra... Read More


Kalidas Karmakar's 'Holy War' attains global spotlight at Sotheby's auction

, Oct. 1 -- Works of celebrated Bangladeshi masters, including Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin (1914-1976), Mohammad Kibria (1929-2011), Rashid Chowdhury (1932-1986), Kalidas Karmakar (1946-2019) and Shahi... Read More


6 startups in trouble as a venture capital firm defaults on promise

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Six startups are caught in trouble because of a venture capital firm's default to deliver on investment promises. The affected startups-Markopolo, Fashol, Jatri, 10 Minute School, Ar... Read More


Only people, not Individuals, can forgive AL for mass killings: BNP leader

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- BNP senior leader Dr AZM Zahid Hossain on Wednesday said Prof Muhammad Yunus' recent remark about reopening Awami League activities 'anytime' has raised questions in the public mind, ... Read More