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High-rise blaze kills 19 in capital

At least 19 people, including a Sri Lankan national, were killed and 70 others injured in a fire that broke out at a high-rise building at Banani in the capital yesterday. The death toll, which primarily stood at six, started to rise once fire fighters entered the high-rise after bringing the flames under control. At least 13 bodies were found inside, as per the information updated around 11:45pm by the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) media cell set up on the spot. This comes in little over a month into the devastating fire that razed several structures on February 20 and killed at least 71 people in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar. The fatalities may go up as there were “more” bodies inside the building, said FSCD Deputy Director…

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Desperation as flames, smoke engulf building

Screams of people trapped inside the building on fire at Banani could be heard by rescuers and onlookers.…

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Govt to buy 12.50 lakh tonnes Boro rice to boost buffer stock

The government has decided to procure 12.50 lakh tonnes of Boro rice in the upcoming Boro season to increase its buffer stock. Besides, it will also procure 50,000 tonnes of wheat. The decision was taken at the Food Planning and Monitoring Committee (FPMC) meeting held at the food ministry yesterday.…

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Metro

Never compromise on quality edn

The quality of education must never be compromised as it is associated with employment, dignity and acceptability, President Abdul Hamid said yesterday. "If quality is not ensured, then the number of educated unemployed graduates will increase. The universities will have to run their education…

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Editorial

Circular bus service

When city dwellers are grappling with relentless traffic jams, Dhaka South City Corporation has formed a committee headed by the mayor to oversee the operation of a circular bus service in Azimpur and Dhanmondi. Reportedly, 20 air-conditioned buses will be operating in areas which remain virtually gridlocked…

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Op-ed

When will cruelty to animals end?

Let me start this article with some recent incidents of barbaric behavior towards animals. In September 2016, a video of a man beating a sleeping dog to death went viral. In January 2017, a man named Mamun-ur-Rashid directed a teenager to kill a puppy in a cruel manner in Savar. The puppy was tortured…

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Business

Changes in digital commerce policy mooted

The government has taken the initiative to make changes in the digital commerce policy, following objections from foreign e-commerce ventures. The gazette notification, issued by the commerce ministry on January 31, has barred the holding of majority stake by foreign firms in e-commerce ventures in…

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Worldwide

Space debris warning after India destroys satellite

The acting US defence secretary has warned that the testing of anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons can create a “mess” in space after India destroyed one of its own satellites on Wednesday. Patrick Shanahan said the US was still studying the Indian test, which Delhi insisted it carried out in…

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Dhakalive

Shilpakala Academy chalks out two year-long programmes

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has chalked out two year-long programmes marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to be observed next year. “A programme titled ‘Art move marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu’ was…

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Sports

Soumya plans bigger innings in World Cup

Bangladesh top-order batsman Soumya Sarkar said that this time he tries how he can expand his innings coming out from his erstwhile batting planning ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup. Tigers’ last away ODI series in New Zealand was nightmarish for Soumya Sarkar because he did not cross 30 in…

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Nationwide

Toll collection continues on Garai Bridge for 3 decades

Even though the collected toll from Kamarkhali Upazila’s Garai Bridge has been nearly three times higher than its construction cost since its opening, the practice is still on. The non-stop toll collection is causing anger among locals and regular commuters who say the government should make the…

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Uphold human rights while enforcing law

Stressing the importance of upholding human rights in enforcing laws, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked RAB members to be careful so that people are not unnecessarily harassed while taking actions against criminals. "Actions will have to be taken against those who're truly involved…

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