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265 killed as Turkey foils coup attempt

265 killed as Turkey foils coup attempt
Turkish authorities said they had regained control of the country yesterday after thwarting a coup attempt by discontented soldiers to seize power from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that claimed 265 lives, reports AFP from Ankara. After the bloodiest challenge to his 13-year autocratic rule, Erdogan urged his backers to stay on the streets to prevent a possible "flare-up" of Friday's chaos in the strategic NATO member of 80 million people. With at least 2,839 soldiers already detained in a relentless round-up over the coup plot, the authorities blamed the conspiracy on Erdogan's arch enemy, the US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen. Turks woke up early yesterday to television pictures showing dozens of soldiers surrendering after…

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NSU acting pro-VC, 2 others held
NSU acting pro-VC, 2 others held
Police arrested three people, including acting Pro-Vice Chancellor of North South University Gias Uddin…

RMG sector fears $2.5b losses

RMG sector fears $2.5b losses

 The Bangladesh Garment Buying House Association (BGBA) yesterday said the readymade garments (RMG) sector could incur losses of at least $2.50 billion this fiscal year as many international buyers have postponed their visits to the country following the recent militant attack in the capital that…
EC’s smart nat’l ID card project falters

EC’s smart nat’l ID card project falters

The Election Commission has failed to initiate the distribution of smart national identity cards (NIDs) among citizens despite its plan to complete it by June last, reports UNB. EC officials now say the Commission will soon start the distribution of machine readable cards to replace the existing laminated…
For safer roads

For safer roads

According to a recent report published in a vernacular daily as many as 184 people were killed and scores injured in road accidents during the Eid holiday season. Experts attribute these accidents mostly to vehicles without fitness certificates and route permits. According to official reports, approximately…
For a healthy Kerala

For a healthy Kerala

In God’s own country, a reformative measure was introduced for healthy and happy living. In the Indian context, the southern state of Kerala is known as God’s own country. It has been called thus thanks to a slogan projected and widely publicized by the state tourism department aimed at…
Power distribution project being implemented in Rajshahi

Power distribution project being implemented in Rajshahi

RAJSHAHI: A new power distribution project is being implemented in Rajshahi region in a bid to upgrade its power distribution system besides bringing two lakh new subscribers under electricity coverage, reports BSS. The project titled “Power Distribution Development Project, Rajshahi Zone”…
Pina fibre: wonder yarn

Pina fibre: wonder yarn

In November last year, at the 21 APEC, one of US President Barak Obama's dresses made the headlines in fashion magazines. It was a beautiful 'barong tagalog', a partially see-through, embroidered shirt sewn from pineapple fibre and silk. Pineapple silk has long been produced in the Philippines…
Turkey authorities impose lockdown at Incirlik air base: US

Turkey authorities impose lockdown at Incirlik air base: US

AFP, ISTANBUL: Turkish authorities on Saturday imposed a security lockdown at the Incirlik air base in the southern province of Adana used by US and other coalition forces in the fight against jihadists in Syria, the US consulate said. “Local authorities are denying movements on to and off of…
Group painting exhibition begins at AFD

Group painting exhibition begins at AFD

A group painting exhibition titled ‘Sublime Beauty of Lands and Rivers’ has begun at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka from Friday. Professor Abdul Mannan, former Member of Parliament and chairman of the parliamentary standing committee, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, eminent…
Giants look to improve 
their position

Giants look to improve their position

Chittagong Abahani, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Team BJMC and Soccer Club Feni- all four teams set their target to improve their respective position when they put across their optimism for the upcoming JB Bangladesh Premier Football League yesterday. Chittagong Abahani, who narrowly escaped from the relegation…
Public awareness for resisting terrorism, militancy stressed

Public awareness for resisting terrorism, militancy stressed

RANGPUR: Comprehensive efforts of all concerned could create public awareness to launch a social movement involving the common people for resisting terrorism, militancy, secret killings and conspiracies against the country, reports BSS. The views were expressed at an orientation meeting organised for…
Leaders focus on countering terrorism

Leaders focus on countering terrorism

The leaders participating in the 11th Asia-Europe Summit including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pledged to focus on countering terrorism and violent extremism, maritime safety and security, fighting piracy and armed robbery at sea, as well as human and drug trafficking, cyber security and cyber-crime…
Things mass killers really have in common

Things mass killers really have in common

In the wake of the terrorist attack in Nice, France, on Thursday, Republican Newt Gingrich, perhaps still hoping (in vain, it turns out) to be tapped by Donald Trump as a vice-presidential nominee, amplified Trump’s past calls to round up Muslim suspects in an effort to stop future terrorist violence.…
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