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US supports Prof Yunus's bid to build consensus on reform agenda for elections

Dhaka, July 4 -- The United States on Wednesday said they fully support the work planned by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to build consensus around reform and to pave the way for free and fai... Read More


Dhaka vows to help build terror-free world, pays tribute to Holey Artisan victims

Dhaka, July 4 -- Paying deep tribute to the victims of the 2016 Holey Artisan Bakery terrorist attack, Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam has said Bangladesh continues to pursue a 'zero tolerance policy... Read More


Human-elephant coexistence in Bangladesh

Dhaka, July 4 -- I was scheduled to travel to Bogor, Indonesia, to attend the 4th meeting of the Asian Elephant Specialist Group from May 20-22, 1992. When I went to the visa office of the Indonesian ... Read More


The contours of art criticism and curatorial practices in Bangladesh

Dhaka, July 4 -- Dhaka Courier's long-term cultural correspondent, Takir Hossain (TH), got a chance to explore the vibrant city of Stromstad in Sweden, as part of a two-week residency programme in Jun... Read More


RAINFALL AND WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS THE ISLAND

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts several spells of showers in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western provinces, as well as in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle, and Mata... Read More


FORMER MINISTER S.M. CHANDRASENA REMANDED IN BRIBERY CASE

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena was remanded today until July 18 by the Colombo Magistrate's Court, after being arrested by the Bribery Commission. Colombo Chief Magistrate Than... Read More


GANEMULLA SANJEEWA'S AIDE SHOT DEAD IN RAGAMA

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- "Army Upul," a close associate of notorious criminal "Ganemulla Sanjeewa," was shot dead last night on the Batuwatta Rural Development Road in Ragama. Police suspect "Kehelbaddar... Read More


12-HOUR WATER CUT TO SEVERAL AREAS IN GAMPHA

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced that the water supply to the Biyagama Water Treatment Plant will be suspended for 12 hours from 8.30am to 8.30pm on July... Read More


'RESERVOIR DOGS' ACTOR DIES AT 67

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- Hollywood actor Michael Madsen died in his California home on Thursday morning, US media reported. He was 67. He was found unresponsive by authorities responding to a 911 call at... Read More


Over 20,000 Devotees arrive for Baba Amarnath Yatra so far: LG Sinha

Srinagar, July 4 -- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that over 20,000 Shraddhalu (devotees) have arrived so far to have the holy glimpse (darshan) of Baba Amarnath, and... Read More