BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury speaking at a rally organised by Nagorik Adhikar Andolon Forum at the Jatiya Press Club on Monday to meet its various demands including withdrawal of false cases filed against BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia and her son Tarique Rahman.

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Take seriously the promise made to the editors

The Editors' Council will form a human chain in front of the National Press Club today (Monday) to press for amendments to nine sections of the Digital Security Act. Earlier, the Council postponed the same program following an assurance from three ministers including the information minister Hasanul Haq Inu that ...

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Marcelo Melo of Brazil (left) and his partner Lukasz Kubot of Poland bite their winning trophy as they pose for photographers after beating Jamie Murray of Britain and Bruno Shares of Brazil in the men's doubles final match of the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China on Sunday.

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Trump explains `eligibility` for those who want to come to US

PTI, Washington :US President Donald Trump has said that he wants people with merit, who can help, to enter the country and not sneak inside the border illegally."I'm very tough at the borders. We've been very tough at the borders. People have to come into our country legally, not illegally. ...

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US wants ‘regime change’ in Iran: Rouhani

Reuters, Tehran :The United States is seeking "regime change" in Iran, President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday, adding that the current US administration is the most hostile that the Islamic Republic has faced in its four decades.Tensions have increased between Iran and America after US President Donald Trump withdrew from ...

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Former adviser to the caretaker government Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman addressing a press conference on the occasion of 4th International Health Conference of People's Health organised by People's Health Movement- Bangladesh at VIP Lounge , Jatiya Press Club yesterday.

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Nadia in new telefilm

Entertainment Report :After returning country popular TV actress and model Nadia Ahmed has acted in a new telefilm titled Debor, which is based on a life-oriented story. Written by Barrister Mostaq Ahmed, the telefilm is directed by Sanjay Barua. The shooting of the telefilm has already been done in the ...

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Mysterious disappearance of Saudi journalist Khashoggi

MYSTERY shrouds the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi when Turkish authorities didn't revoke their claim that he was killed inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul amid strong denials by the Saudi government. The Turkish newspaper "Sabah" yesterday reported that Khashoggi may have recorded his own death by his Apple Watch. ...

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Danielle Kang of the United States reacts on the 18th hole after finishing the third round of the LPGA KEB Hana Bank Championship at Sky72 Golf Club in Incheon, South Korea on Saturday.

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General students holds a rally making token execution platform in front of the Jatiya Press Club on Saturday demanding 35 years as minimum age-limit for the government service.

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Shakib`s new film `Ektu Prem Dorkar`

Showtime Desk :Shakib Khan's upcoming film has been finally named "Ektu Prem Dorkar," after changing the title twice.The film, directed by Shahin Sumon and produced by Shapla Media, was originally titled "Ektu Prem Dorkar Manoniyo Sarkar." The name was then changed to "Culprit." However, on Monday the director informed that ...

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Sarah Paulson to star in Lionsgate`s Run

Natalie Qasabian and Sev Ohanian are handling the production of the film, which is being directed by Aneesh Chaganty.  It is the next project from the creative team behind Searching, reports Variety. The Ocean’s 8 actor will be seen portraying the role of a mother of a teenage girl, who ...

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E. coli bacteria found in 41pc water sources : Govt must provide urgent action to upgrade quality

FORTYone percent of all improved water sources in Bangladesh are contaminated with Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria, which suggests a high prevalence of fecal contamination. The nation can reduce poverty and boost growth by taking immediate measures to upgrade the quality of water and sanitation, a World Bank report said.The ...

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry shoots around Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

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Mbappe is Time magazine's 'Future of Soccer'

AFP, Paris :Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe's rapid rise to global fame has earned the teenaged World Cup winner an appearance on the cover of Time magazine's international edition, to appear on Friday.Time said Mbappe is a global superstar who is the "Future of Soccer."Mbappe made headlines in September 2017 ...

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Riyadh faces `serious consequences` if Khashoggi murder claims true: UK

A FP,  London  :Britain's foreign secretary on Thursday warned that Saudi Arabia faces "serious consequences" if the suspicions of Turkish officials that journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul turn out to be true."People who have long thought of themselves as Saudi's friends are saying ...