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Over 1.67 lakh tube-wells dry up in Feni amid acute fresh water crisis

Feni, April 13 -- An alarming crisis of fresh water has gripped Feni, with more than 1.67 lakh tube wells across the coastal district running dry amid intense heat and prolonged drought. Tens of thou... Read More


Five more Bangladeshi women's footballers leave for Thimphu to play in Bhutan League

Dhaka, April 13 -- Five more senior footballers of the SAFF Women's champions Bangladesh team left the capital for Thimphu on Sunday to play in the Bhutan National Women's Football League beginning th... Read More


Chargesheet submitted in Magura child rape case

, April 13 -- Police on Sunday submitted the chargesheet in the Magura child rape case before the court, one month after the incident. The chargesheet was submitted before the Chief Judicial Magistra... Read More


Nation set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh on Monday

Dhaka, April 13 -- The nation is all set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year 1432, on Monday with vibrant festivities, cultural programmes and traditional enthusiasm. ... Read More


Interim govt striving to achieve unity, peace, just society: WCC Secretary General

Dhaka, April 13 -- General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Dr Jerry Pillay on Sunday said they believe in "unity, peace and a just society", and see the Prof Muhammad Yunus-led interi... Read More


Ex-JCD leader freed on bail from Narayanganj jail

, April 13 -- Former Narayanganj District Chhatra Dal president Zakir Khan was released from jail on bail amid jubilation of his supporters. The former JCD leader walked out from the Narayanganj jail... Read More


Preparations for 'Ananda Shobhajatra' nearing completion amid enthusiasm

, April 13 -- Preparations for the 'Ananda Shobhajatra', a vibrant procession to welcome the Bengali New Year 1432, are in their final stages, according to organisers. During a visit to Dhaka Univers... Read More


Siddiquee, Robiul, Ahrar star as DPL sees bowling brilliance and big runs

Dhaka, April 13 -- Gazi Group, Agrnai Bank and Partex Sporting Club register victories in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League on Sunday. At the BKSP in Savar, Wasi Siddiquee led Gazi Group Cric... Read More


Mohila Samity assures support to troupe after call for theatre ban

, April 13 -- A group identifying itself as "Touhidi Janata" sent a letter to the Mohila Samity in the capital on Sunday opposing theatre shows at its venue, but the authorities said it won't give in.... Read More


Bangla New Year: Dr Yunus for building peaceful, happy Bangladesh without discrimination

Dhaka, April 13 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday called upon the people of the country to join hands in building a new Bangladesh which is "happy, peaceful and prosperous" without any di... Read More