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Severe cold grips Kurigram as Mercury drops to 11 degrees Celsius
UNB, Kurigram : Cold weather and dense fog have disrupted life of people in Kurigram as the temperature dropped to 11 degrees Celsius. The extreme weather conditions have particularly affected children, the elderly, day...
Nation observing Martyred Intellectuals Day
UNB, Dhaka : The nation is observing the Martyred Intellectuals Day today to commemorate the brightest minds killed systematically by the Pakistani occupation forces and their local collaborators towards the end of the Liberation...
Commentary: The world’s resounding ‘no’ against perpetuation of Gaza war
Editorial Desk : The world has given a clear message to Israel and its ally in the war, the US, that they do not want any more perpetuation of indiscriminate Israeli bombing on Gaza...
IMF sets conditions for second tranche of $690 million in loan
UNB, Dhaka : The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given a number of suggestions during the approval of releasing the second tranche of $690 million of a $4.7 l-billion loan for Bangladesh. The IMF...
Enduring cold wave disrupts life in Kurigram
UNB, Kurigram : The daily routines of residents in the Kurigram district are severely affected as a persistent mild cold wave engulfs the area. This weather phenomenon has been particularly challenging for children and...
One dead, five injured as train derails in Gazipur; locals suspect sabotage
UNB, Gazipur : A man was dead and five people were injured as seven bogies of a train derailed at Bankharia near Gazipur Railway Station early today. The identities of the deceased and injured...
Over 2.30 crore children between 6 to 59 months to be given vitamin ‘A’ plus capsule
UNB, Dhaka : The Vitamin A plus campaign began across the country on Tuesday, aiming to feed vitamin A plus capsules to more than 2.30 crore children aged between six to 59 months. The...
Raushan advises PM Hasina against electoral alliance with GM Quader: Document
UNB, Dhaka : Opposition leader and Jatiya Party Chief Patron Raushan Ershad has requested Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina not to form any electoral alliance with Jatiya Party’s GM Quader. During her meeting with PM...
Fire Service records 7 arson attacks in 24 hours
UNB, Dhaka : At least seven arson attacks were recorded in 24 hours till 6 am today, Fire Service said. A total of seven vehicles were set on fire by arsonists during this period...