Swelling rivers turn flooding severe

The flood situation in Faridpur and Kurigram has taken a horrific turn as the major rivers flowing through the districts are in full spate, reports UNB.…

Businessmen happy over security steps

Expressing satisfaction over the current security and business environment, Bangladesh's top businessmen today said the foreign buyers have restored their confidence in the country for the stringent security measures taken by the government, BSS reports. They said the law enforcers' crackdown…

Mahasweta Devi dies

Eminent litterateur and social activist Mahasweta Devi passed away yesterday. The Jnanpith, Padma Vibhushan and Magsaysay awardee died at a Kolkata hospital…

50 hurt as police foil protest

Police yesterday foiled an attempt of the National Committee to Protect Oil-Gas-Natural Resources and Power-Port to march towards the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) protesting the signing of a contract for implementing the Rampal power plant project near the Sundarbans, reports UNB. The National…

We’ll carry Hillary to victory, says Obama

US President Barack Obama has implored voters to help continue his legacy by carrying Hillary Clinton to victory at the polls in November. Mr Obama praised…

Lack of exercise runs up $67.5 bn annual health tab: study

Health problems caused by a lack of daily physical exercise cost the world some $67.5 billion (61 billion euros) in 2013 -- more than many countries’ GDP, researchers said Thursday, reports AFP from Paris. The total was divided between $53.8 billion in healthcare spending and $13.7 billion in…

Sheikh Jamal win big

Enamul Haque and Rakib Sarker stuck twice apiece as Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club found their winning touch in the JB Bangladesh Premier League football defeating Uttar Baridhara 5-3 at MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong yesterday. Besides Enamul and Rakib, Darboe Landing added one while Collins, Sentu Chandra…

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