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Inqilab, azadi not words that belong in Bangla: Iqbal Hasan Tuku

Sirajganj, Feb. 21 -- Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku has said that the Bengali language has no connection with the words 'Inqilab' and 'Azadi'. "If the people of... Read More


Policeman injured in stabbing by miscreants at Jatrabari checkpost

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- A police constable was injured after being stabbed by miscreants at a checkpost in the Kutubkhali Pocket Gate area under Jatrabari Police Station on Saturday afternoon. The injured ... Read More


Severe air pollution pushes Dhaka to second spot globally

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked second among the world's most polluted cities on Saturday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 223 at 10:25 am.... Read More


50 killed, many abducted in armed attack in Nigeria

ABUJA, Feb. 21 -- At least 50 people were killed and a significant number of others abducted after a group of armed men launched a brutal attack on a village in Nigeria's northwestern state of Zamfara... Read More


22 fishermen held for entering Sundarbans illegally

Satkhira, Feb. 21 -- The Forest Department has detained 22 fishermen for illegally entering the Mandarbaria area of the western Sundarbans. The detainees are residents of different areas of Patuakhal... Read More


3 arrested over killing village doctor in Jashore

Benapole, Feb. 21 -- Police have arrested three people in connection with the murder of a village doctor in Sharsha upazila of Jashore on Thursday night. The arrestees are Alauddin Ala, son of Abul H... Read More


Nation remembers language heroes on Amar Ekushey

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The nation is observing 'Amar Ekushey', the Language Martyr's Day and the International Mother Language Day early Saturday, marking the supreme sacrifice of the language heroes for u... Read More


New parliament may go into session by March 12: Salahuddin

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The 13th National Parliament is likely to go into its maiden session on March 12 next month or one or two days earlier, said Home Minister and BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddi... Read More


Investing in children's talents ensures bright future for nation: Minister Amin Ur Rashid

, Feb. 21 -- Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has said that today's children are the future of the nation and proper development of their talents will help build a worthy gener... Read More


State Minister Helal vows to develop CHT as world-class ecotourism destination

, Feb. 21 -- State Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin on Saturday expressed his firm commitment to develop the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) into a world-class ecotour... Read More