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Four AL arsonists held in Dhaka

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- Dhaka police have arrested four leaders and activists of the Awami League's affiliated bodies on charges of orchestrating arson attacks, coordinating sabotage, and mobilising unauthor... Read More


Bangladesh sends emergency relief to Sri Lanka

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- Bangladesh has dispatched emergency humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah which triggered sudden floods and landslides. As per the directive of the Chief Advi... Read More


Duty on smartphones to be slashed to boost legal imports: Ministry

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The government has decided to sharply reduce import duties on legally imported smartphones in an effort to bring down handset prices and curb the widespread influx of undocumented dev... Read More


'Cancel BSCIC plots allotted on political grounds'

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- Industrial plots allocated on political considerations under the previous government through the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) will have to be revoked, I... Read More


Govt warns legal action on protesting teachers

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The education authorities have ordered government primary school teachers to return to classrooms and conduct annual examinations, warning that failure to comply could result in actio... Read More


NCP's proposed 4-party alliance turns uncertain

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) says it will need several more days to finalise its candidate list for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, while the much-discussed ele... Read More


15th Butterfly Fair at JU to be held on Dec 5

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- With the slogan "Butterflies take to the sky, nature finds a new rhythm" the 15th Butterfly Festival will be held at Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Friday, December 5, to promote bu... Read More


Court backs KCB's auction of client's 67 acres in Nyandarua

Nairobi, Dec. 4 -- The High Court has dismissed a 12-year lawsuit filed by a businessman challenging Kenya Commercial Bank's (KCB) auction of his 67-acre Nyandarua farm, ruling that the lender lawfull... Read More


Modi Receives President Putin in Delhi as Key Summit Begins

New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- President Vladimir Putin arrived in Delhi around 6:35 pm on Thursday, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally welcomed him at Palam airport, underscoring the warmth of the I... Read More


Corruption allegations galore in Neyveli Lignite Corporation

India, Dec. 4 -- A series of corruption charges are levelled against the big public sector undertaking Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLCIL). The major allegations ranging from constructio... Read More