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** People rescuing an injured passenger from inside a passenger bus hit by a truck on Dhaka-Mawa Expressway in Shologhar area of Shreenagar upazila in Munshiganj on Thursday. ** Motorcycles allowed on Padma Bridge after 10 months ** Commuters charge extra fare, passengers disappointed ** 78 people killed in Yemen stampede ** Moon sighting committee meets today to ascertain Eid day ** 9 killed in road accidents in 3 districts ** US announces new $325 m military aid package for Ukraine ** Eid-ul-Fitr in Saudi Arabia today ** Eid exodus begins ** LPG price cut illusive ** 15 hurt as bus overturns in capital ** New interbank cheque clearing timings set for Eid holidays ** Four women hit by a train die in Tangail ** 12.28 lakh SIM users left Dhaka on Tuesday ** Sylhet engineer threatened over power outage ** People rush to village homes to spend Eid holidays with their near and dear ones. This photo was taken from Sadarghat Launch Terminal on Tuesday. NN photo ** Surge in cases of dehydration, diarrhoea amid summer heat wave ** Padma Bridge construction cost increases by Tk 2,412cr ** PM gives Tk 90m to Bangabazar fire victims ** Textile workers block highway demanding wage, Eid bonus ** Attack on PM's motorcade Ex-BNP MP, 3 others get life term ** Load-shedding increases for demand of electricity during heat wave ** Motorbikes to be allowed on Padma bridge from Thursday ** 5-day Eid vacation begins from today ** Take Nangalkot train accident as a warning about negligence of govt functionaries **

BSS, Dhaka

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Portfolios distributed among council of ministers 

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29 handmade bombs recovered in city 

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Police recovered 29 crude bombs from Rampura area in the city on Wednesday morning.  \"We recovered a black official bag ...

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Mohammedan post first win in BPL  

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Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club recorded their first victory in the Bangladesh Premier Football League beating Team Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation ...

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Swadharan Bima, Shantinagar post win in Div II Football  

By BSS, Dhaka

Swadharan Bima Krira Sangha and Shantinagar Club won their respective matches of the KOOL Second Division Football League held on ...

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New govt takes fixing economy as major challenge 

By BSS, Dhaka

The newly elected government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has seemingly chosen its immediate task of fixing economy, which has ...

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UAP launches 5-day mobile application training 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering of University of Asia Pacific (UAP) on Thursday launched a 5-day training programme ...

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US Embassy to remain closed on Jan 19 

By BSS, Dhaka

The US Embassy in Dhaka will remain closed on Sunday, on the occasion of Martin Luther King Junior\'s birthday on ...

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Grants for Ebtadayee madrasha teachers released 

By BSS, Dhaka

The second instalment of the grant money for the teachers under the non-government and independent Ebtadayee madrasha for three months ...

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Khaleda urged to cut relations with Jamaat 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Minister Hasanul Haq
Inu said here that BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has to stop violence, anarchy and severe relations ...

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Nasim for reducing health ministry expenditures 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Ministry for Health and Family Welfare has taken a number of decisions to reduce the expenditure of public money.
At ...

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Spl tribunal for attackers on minority demanded 

By BSS, Dhaka

Country\'s eminent citizens at a discussion here urged the government to ensure immediate trial of those who are involved in ...

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Euro Famous, Purbachal post victory in Div II Football  

By BSS, Dhaka

Euro Famous Club and Purbachal Parishad won their respective matches of the Kool Second Division Football League held on Thursday ...

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Russel back in winning track 

By BSS, Dhaka

Defending champion Sheikh Russel Krira Chaka bounced back to the winning track in the Bangladesh Premier Football League beating Soccer ...

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Ministers condole death of Suchitra Sen 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Minister Hasanul Huq Inu, Health Minister Mohammad Nasim and Cultural Minister Asaduzzaman Noor on Friday expressed deep shock at ...

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Bill for Journalist Welfare Trust soon 

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Information Secretary Martuza Ahmed on Friday said a bill would be placed in the first session of the 10th parliament ...

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Div III Cricket League results 

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Mirpur Sports and Physical Culture Centre, Amirun Smrity Club and Azim Cricket Club won their respective matches of the Third ...

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Police beat Dilkusha in Div II Football  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Police AC beat Dilkusha Sporting Club by a solitary goal in a match of the KOOL Second Division Football ...

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DITF draws huge visitors on holiday 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Dhaka International Trade Fair-2014, which began January 11, drew a large number of visitors on Friday, the first weekend ...

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Wahiduzzaman made Pvt Commission Chairman 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has appointed Mollah Wahiduzzaman as chairman of Privatization Commission with status of state minister.
Earlier, he served as secretary ...

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Founding anniv of Nirmul Committee today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee will observe its 22nd founding anniversary today.  On this day in 1992, a total of ...

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India to award scholarships to 1364 B\'deshi students this yr 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Indian government has a plan to award scholarships to 1364 Bangladeshi students this year, said a press release of ...

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BNP urged to cut ties with Jamaat 

By BSS, Dhaka

There will be no negotiation or dialogue with BNP if it does not cut ties with Jamaat, said Captain (retd) ...

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‘Build resistance against atrocities on minorities’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speakers at a discussion on Saturday called for building united civic resistance against atrocities let loose on the members of ...

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Karwan Bazar notch win in Div II Football  

By BSS, Dhaka

Karwan Bazar Pragati Sangha posted a solitary goal victory over Little Friends Club in a match of the KOOL Second ...

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Division III Cricket League results  

By BSS, Dhaka

Epylion Group, Agrani Jubo Sangha and Agrani Shishu Kishor Sanghathon won their respective matches of the 3rd Division Qualifying Cricket ...

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30-member women\'s initial squad announced for WC T20 2014 

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Saturday announced the 30-member of Bangladesh Women\'s initial squad for upcoming ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh ...

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Brothers Union post second win in BPL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Brothers Union Club posted their second win in the Bangladesh Premier Football League with a 2-1 goal victory over Chittagong ...

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All round Central Zone fight back in BCL on day 2 

By BSS, Dhaka

A brilliant ton by Marshal Ayub saw Walton Central Zone to take 253 runs lead over Prime Bank South Zone ...

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Tongi, Sadharan Bima register win  

By BSS, Dhaka

Tongi Krira Chakra and Sadharan Bima Krira Sangha won their respective matches of the Kool Second Division Football League on ...

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Abahani win battle of prestige in BPL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Abahani Limited won the battle of prestige as they recorded a hard-fought solitary goal win over their arch-rival Mohammedan Sporting ...

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East zone take overall 101 runs lead after day 2  

By BSS, Dhaka

Islami Bank East Zone took an overall 101 runs lead over BCB Nortch Zone after the end of second day\'s ...

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Elderly journalist Kutubuddin passes away 

By BSS, Dhaka

Former senior sub-editor of The daily New Nation A.B. Kutubuddin Ahmed died at Ibn Sina Hospital here on Sunday at ...

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Call to uphold spirit of Liberation War 

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Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Professor AAMS Arefin Siddique urged the younger generation to uphold the spirit of the War of ...

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Quake drill conducted in city 

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A team of Japanese experts on Sunday conducted an earthquake preparedness training session for the students of Viqarunnisa Noon School ...

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President for resolving all pending issues with India 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Sunday laid emphasis on resolving all pending issues including Land Boundary Agreement of 1974 and its ...

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Asad Day today  

By BSS, Dhaka

The nation will observe the 45th martyrdom anniversary of Asad today in a betting manner.
On the day, the people ...

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Special drive against drug adulteration soon 

By BSS, Dhaka

Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim said special drive would be carried out against the drug adulteration ...

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President attends namaz-e-janaza of Momen  

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Monday attended namaz-e-janaza of valiant freedom fighter and parliament member of Tangail-8 constituency Showkat ...

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Govt plans to turn UISCs into outsourcing centers 

By BSS, Dhaka

The country\'s 4,516 Union Information Service Centers (UISCs) will be turned into outsourcing centers for developing the IT ...

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SHS provides electricity to 50,000 rural households every month 

By BSS, Dhaka

The solar home systems (SHS), a programme under the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Development II (RERED II) ...

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Shahed Reza receives OCA merit award 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday congratulated Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) Secretary General Syed Shahed Reza on his ...

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Bowlers set up victory for BCB North  

By BSS, Dhaka

A five-wicket haul by Taijul islam saw Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) North Zone to record an overwhelming seven-wicket ...

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Anamul, Imrul keep South Zone on course on day 3 

By BSS, Dhaka

A brilliant batting display by opener Anamul Haque and first down Imrul Kayes saw Prime Bank South Zone ...

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262 publishers to get stalls  

By BSS, Dhaka

A total of 262 publishers will get stall allocation at the country\'s month-long mega book fair - \"Amar ...

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B\'desh to be a model in ICT sector: Zunaid 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Zunaid Ahmed Palak on Monday said Bangladesh will be a model country ...

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Govt appoints VC, Registrar & Treasurer in BSMRMU 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has appointed Vice- Chancellor (VC), Registrar and Treasurer for the first time in the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ...

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Bangladeshis in Sydney protest communal violence 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Community in Sydney has organised a rally at Hillian Park, Ingleburn in Sydney in protest against the recent communal ...

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PM urges UAE to recruit more B'deshi manpower 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday requested the United Arab Emirate (UAE) government to recruit more Bangladeshi manpower, particularly the ...

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PWD, Euro Famous notch win in Div II Football 

By BSS, Dhaka

PWD Sporting Club and Euro Famous Club won their respective matches of Kool Second Division Football League held on Tuesday ...

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BCB congratulates Syed Shahed Reza  

By BSS, Dhaka

The president and directors of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have congratulated Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) Secretary General Syed Shahed Reza ...

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Central Zone beat South Zone by 37 runs in BCL 

By BSS, Dhaka

A five-wicket haul by skipper Mahmudullah saw Walton Central Zone beat Prime Bank South Zone by 37 runs in the ...

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Two youths found dead in city 

By BSS, Dhaka

The bodies of two youths were found at Paltan traffic police barrack building and Cantonment Lake area in the capital ...

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BG Press, Police Athletics win  

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BG Press SR& Club and Police Athletics Club (AC) notched their respective matches of Kool Second Division Football League held ...

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Indian HC to celebrate Republic Day 

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The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has invited the Indian community to the Republic Day celebrations to be held at ...

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Speedy trial demanded for communal attackers 

By BSS, Dhaka

An alliance of eminent citizens-\'Bangladesh Rukhe Darao\' on Wednesday demanded speedy trial of miscreants responsible for communal attack centering the ...

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MSC, Sk Jamal split points in BPL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Nine men Dhaka Mohammedan split points with Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club when their match ended in a 1-1 goal draw ...

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President, PM greet Muslim Ummah on Bishwa Ijtema 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday greeted the Muslims both at home and abroad on the ...

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No new medical college without review: Nasim 

By BSS, Dhaka

Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim on Wednesday said the government will not give approval for any new medical ...

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BNP destroying atmosphere for dialogue: Quader 

By BSS, Dhaka

Communications Minister Obaidul Quader said BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and other leaders are destroying the atmosphere for dialogue by ...

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Parag wins first round in Annual Foxwoods Chess 

By BSS, Dhaka

FM Mehedi Hasan Parag of Leonine Chess Club beat IM Raja Panjwani of Canada in the first round game of ...

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East End Club win in Div II Football 

By BSS, Dhaka

East End Club recorded a 3-1 goal victory over City Club in a match of the KOOL Second Division Football ...

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Sagar emerges champion in Blitz Rating Chess 

By BSS, Dhaka

IM Minhazuddin Ahmed Sagar of Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club emerged champion in the Open Blitz Rating Chess Tournament that concluded ...

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Open Bodybuilding meet to begin on Jan 30 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Open Bodybuilding Competition will be held on January 3o-31 at the Mohammad Ali Boxing Stadium in the city.
A total ...

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JS polls in future to be held under constitution: Amu 

By BSS, Dhaka

Food Minister Advocate Quamrul Islam said that the parliamentary election in future would be held under constitution.
\"It is not a ...

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Mass Upsurge Day observed 

By BSS, Dhaka

The historic Mass Upsurge Day was observed on Friday across the country paying deep homage to the martyrs including Matiur ...

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PM condoles death of Rashida  

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep shock at the death of Rashida Begum, mother of Md Yusuf Hossain, ...

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President joins Akheri Munajat from Bangabhaban 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid joined the \'Akheri Munajat\' (concluding prayers) of the first phase of three-day Bishwa Ijtema, the world congregation ...

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We’ll try to give our best in first match of new year: Mushfiq 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim said maintaining consistency of playing good cricket has become a big challenge for them in the ...

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Sk Russel, Mohammedan split points 

By BSS, Dhaka

Holders Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra split points with Mohammedan Sporting Club when their match ended in a 1-1 goal draw ...

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No alternative to PPP for dev: Inu 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu said there is no alternative to public-private partnership (PPP) for the development of the country.  ...

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Bhutanese King greets Hasina 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bhutanese King Jigma Khesar has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her reelection as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh in the recent ...

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Palak for paperless communication in public offices 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government will expedite the process to introduce paperless communications in public offices ending the yesteryear paper based communication.  \"We ...

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Brothers, Soccer Club split points in BPL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Brothers Union Club and Soccer Club Feni split points when their match ended in a 1-1 goal draw in the ...

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Karwan Bazar post win in Div II Football 

By BSS, Dhaka

Karwan Bazar Pragato recorded a hard-fought 3-2 goal win over Dilkusha Krira Club in a match of the KOOL Second ...

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Armenia greets Sheikh Hasina 

By BSS, Dhaka

Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan has congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the occasion of the convincing victory of Awami ...

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Telecom minister Latif Siddique sick 

By BSS, Dhaka

Post & Telecommunication and Information & Communication Technology Minister Abdul Latif Siddique is sick due to infection of Hepatitis B ...

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BNP\'s terrorists acts in UZ polls feared 

By BSS, Dhaka

Food Minister Advocate Quamrul Islam on Tuesday feared that BNP might indulge in acts of terrorism in the upcoming upazila ...

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Muktijoddha post win in BPL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakara defeated Chittagong Abahani Limited by 2-0 goals in the Bangladesh Premier Football League held on Tuesday ...

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Blitz Rating Chess to begin Feb 1  

By BSS, Dhaka

Chess Q Blitz Rating Chess Tournament will begin on February 1 (Saturday) at the Chess Federation hall-room.
It\'s an open ...

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Al Amin hopes team\'s comeback  

By BSS, Dhaka

Medium pacer Al Amin Hossain said it\'s still possible to make the Test draw as because the batsmen have the ...

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Silva happy over team\'s performance 

By BSS, Dhaka

Opener Kaushal Silva, who hit his maiden career Test ton, said he is happy of his overall team performance on ...

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Ugandan President greets Hasina 

By BSS, Dhaka

Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her reelection as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
In a congratulatory ...

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Maintain consistency a big challenge: Mushfiq 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim said maintain consistency of playing good cricket has now become a good challenge for them in ...

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First round of 4-day NCL begins today  

By BSS, Dhaka

The first round four-day matches of National Cricket League (NCL) 2013-14 begins today (Thursday) at the four separate venues across ...

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Ziaur draws first round of Chess Festival  

By BSS, Dhaka

GM Ziaur Rahman split points with Heer Stephan of Sweden his first round games of the Masters event of the ...

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Dhaka Div heading for a big total in NCL  

By BSS, Dhaka

Rakibul Hasan and Shuvagata Hom hit a brilliant unbeaten ton saw Dhaka Division heading for a big total on first ...

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Khulna Division scores 252/6 on day 1 in NCL 

By BSS, Dhaka

A brilliant batting display by the top-order helped Khulna Division to score 252 for 6 in 90 overs against Barisal ...

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Mushfiq blames batsmen for defeat 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim blamed his batsmen for his team\'s humiliating defeat against Sri Lanka in the first Test.
He ...

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Mathews gives credit to bowlers 

By BSS, Dhaka

Sri Lankan skipper Angelo Mathews gave credit to the bowlers for their impressive Test match victory against Bangladesh.
He was talking ...

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Call to uproot ‘Taliban’ styled politics 

By BSS, Dhaka

JSD President and Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu called for uprooting the 'Taliban' styled politics in the country to foil ...

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Call to make tech driven country 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Zunaid Ahmed Palak urged the young generations to achieve technological knowledge to ...

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Anisul for translating laws in Bangla 

By BSS, Dhaka

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Haque said the government has undertaken initiatives to translate laws in Bangla which ...

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Baridhara split points with Soccer Club 

By BSS, Dhaka

Uttar Baridhara Club and Soccer Club split points when their match ended in a 1-1 goal draw in the Bangladesh ...

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Shakib new brand ambassador of Banglalink 

By BSS, Dhaka

Cellular phone operator Banglalink appointed world renown cricketer Shakib Al Hasan as its new brand ambassador.
Banglalink\'s Chief Executive Officer ...

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JUST team meets President 

By BSS, Dhaka

A delegation of Jessore University of Science and Technology (JUST) led by its Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Abdus Sattar called on ...

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Iranian President greets PM 

By BSS, Dhaka

Iranian President Hasan Rouhani has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her reelection as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
In a congratulatory message, ...

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Afghan Envoy meets Asaduzzaman Noor 

By BSS, Dhaka

Afghan Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdul Rahim Oraz made a courtesy call on Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor at his secretariat ...

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Al-Badr men tortured, killed people on Qasem\'s order: PW 

By BSS, Dhaka

A new prosecution witness in the trial of Mir Qasem Ali on Sunday said the Jamaat leader had ordered his ...

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Bowlers set up crushing win for Dhaka Metro 

By BSS, Dhaka

A five-wicket haul by Saykat Ali  was well supported by Shohid as Dhaka Metro inflicted a crushing 127-run victory over ...

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Dhaka Division post emphatic 10-wicket win 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Dhaka Division recorded an  overwhelming ten- wicket victory over Rangpur Division in the 15th National Cricket League that concluded ...

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Khulna-Barisal match ends in a draw  

By BSS, Dhaka

The first round of four-day match between Khulna Division and Barisal Division in the 15th National Cricket League ended in ...

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Little Friends post win in Div II Football  

By BSS, Dhaka

Little Friends Club defeated Prantic Krira Chakra by 2-0 goals in a match of the KOOL Second Division Football League ...

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PID tele guide\'s new edition to be published soon 

By BSS, Dhaka

New edition telephone guide of Press Information Department will be published soon.  In this regard, undated information of necessary government ...

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Volunteer role of doctors to face HIV/AIDS stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

New 370 HIV infected patients were found in the country in 2013, while their number was 2,871 till 2012. Besides, ...

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New DUJ leaders assume office 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Newly elected committee of the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) assumed office in a colourful ceremony at the Jatiya ...

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Pro-liberation forces urged to resist anarchy 

By BSS, Dhaka

Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu has called upon the people who believe in communal harmony to resist the country-wide killing ...

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Housing Minister leaves for S\'pore for treatment 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Housing and Public Works Minister Engineer Mosharraf Hossain on Tuesday left Dhaka for Singapore General Hospital for better treatment ...

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Calls for waging social movement against cancer 

By BSS, Dhaka

Social Welfare Minister Syed Mohsin Ali called for waging a vigorous social movement against fatal disease cancer.
Cancer could be prevented ...

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Mini Rugby Competition to begin Feb 25  

By BSS, Dhaka

The 1st Mini Rugby Competition will begin on February 25 in the city.
Interested school and college teams have been asked ...

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Call to resist militancy, communalism 

By BSS, Dhaka

Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan on Wednesday called upon new graduated shipping cadets to resist militancy and communalism to uphold the ...

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Speaker, Dy Speaker, Chief Whip condole death of Rashiduzzaman 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speaker of Jatiya Sangsad Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, Deputy Speaker M Fazle Rabbi Mia and Chief Whip ASM Firoz expressed ...

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Former AL MP Rashiduzzaman passes away 

By BSS, Dhaka

Former Awami League (AL) MP from Kushtia-3 and district AL President Khondokar Rashiduzzaman Dudu on Wednesday passed away at city\'s ...

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Arguments against Yusuf from Feb 12 

By BSS, Dhaka

The prosecution in the trial of Jamaat leader AKM Yusuf will start placing arguments against the alleged founder of Razakar ...

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Muktis split points with Feni Soccer in BPL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra lost valuable points as they split points with Soccer Club Feni playing out to a 1-1 ...

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Tongi post win in Div II Football  

By BSS, Dhaka

Tongi Krira Chakra edged past Shadharan Bima Krira Sangha by a solitary goal in a match of the KOOL second ...

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GSP from US by June likely: Tofail 

By BSS, Dhaka

Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed yesterday expressed the hope that Bangladesh will regain the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) from the ...

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DSE index rewrites record on active trading 

By BSS, Dhaka

Active transactions of blue-chips\' shares led the broad-based index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) to a new high at the ...

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Free plastic surgery in Faridpur from Feb 11 

By BSS, Dhaka

A ten day long free plastic surgery and an eye camp sponsored jointly by a local voluntary service organization Faridpur ...

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Govt to publish lists of martyred intellectuals by June 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government will publish a list of martyred intellectuals by June 30 this year as process is on to collect ...

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National Women Chess begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Sultana Kamal 14th National Women Chess Championship begins today (Friday) at the Chess Federation Hall Room at 3 pm.
The ...

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AL demo against Jamaat hartal 

By BSS, Dhaka

The ruling Awami League and its associate bodies staged demonstration in the city yesterday denouncing the countrywide dawn-to-dusk hartal (total ...

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Teachers being trained for multimedia classes 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government started giving training to 60 thousand teachers on teaching in multimedia classrooms.
\'Digital content development training\' will cost Taka ...

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‘No religion owns communalism’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Deputy Speaker of the Parliament Advocate Md. Fazle Rabbi Miah said not only Islam, any religion does not own communalism.
So, ...

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\'Dhaka lost 60 percent wetland in 30 years\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

Environment expert Dr Shahriar Hossain on Friday said more than 60 percent of wetlands in Dhaka city have been lost ...

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More research opportunities for students underscored 

By BSS, Dhaka

Economists at the inaugural session of a two-day conference stressed the need for increasing the opportunities of research and innovation ...

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Govt to take steps to reduce internet price: ICT Minister 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government will take steps to reduce price of internet and bring the price in urban and rural areas at ...

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Annual Sports of BAF Shaheen English Medium School concludes 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Annual Sports Competition of BAF Shaheen English Medium School (SEMS) concluded on school premises on Saturday.
Mercury House emerged ...

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Dhaka Abahani lose points in BPL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka Abahani Limited lost valuable points as they were forced to play 1-1 goal draw by Chittagong Abahani Limited in ...

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Euro Famous, Karwan Bazar split points in 2nd Division Football 

By BSS, Dhaka

Euro Famous Club split points with Karwan Bazar Pragaty- as their match ended in a goalless draw in the Kool ...

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Verdict likely before Pahela Baishakh  

By BSS, Dhaka

The verdict of Ramna Batamul blast cases of 2001 is expected before Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali ...

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Cabinet okays officials\' visa exemption proposal with Brazil 

By BSS, Dhaka

The cabinet on Monday endorsed a proposal for visa exemption of the officials and diplomatic passport holders of Bangladesh and ...

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BJMC split points with Brothers in BPL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Team Bangladesh Jue Mills Corporation (BJMC) split points with Brothers Union Club when their match ended in a goalless draw ...

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Annual sports of Oxford Int\'l School held 

By BSS, Dhaka

The annual sports and prize- giving ceremony of Oxford International School (OIS) were held at Mohammadpur Physical College in the ...

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Book launched 

By BSS, Dhaka

Regarding the completion of approved projects under the UNESCO participation programme 2012-2013 along with the launching ceremony of the book ...

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Khaleda is \'Queen of falsehood\': Inu 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Minister Hasanul Huq Inu at a press conference said that BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is the \'queen of ...

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East End post win in Div II Football  

By BSS, Dhaka

East End Club edged past Tongi Krira Club by a solitary goal in a match of the Kool Second Division ...

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School Hockey results  

By BSS, Dhaka

Three matches of the First
Security Islami Bank National School Hockey were decided on Tuesday at the Moulana Bhasani National ...

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15 named for Ekushey Padak 

By BSS, Dhaka

Fifteen eminent personalities have been named finally for this year\'s Ekushey Padak in recognition of their contribution to different fields.
The ...

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President visits Nilgiri 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday visited Sajak ECB (Engineer Construction Battalion) camp at Rangamati district as he flew to Chittagong ...

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DU opens \'Centre on Budget & Policy\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka University (DU) for the first time has opened a platform \'Centre on Budget and Policy\' to assist the government ...

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Developing 34,000 world-class IT men suggested 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Steering Committee on Leveraging ICT for Growth, Employment and Governance (LICT) Project suggested 34,000 world-class IT professionals be developed ...

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Pahela Falgun today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Pahela Falgun, the first day of spring of Bengali month Falgun, will be celebrated today with flowers, poems, songs and ...

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US Mission to remain closed on Feb 16 

By BSS, Dhaka

The American Embassy, including the Consular Section and the American Centre with the Archer K Blood American Centre Library and ...

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Betar still serves 65 pc people: Inu 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Minister Hasanul Huq Inu said Bangladesh Betar still has the importance among the common people as around 65 percent ...

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Shirin Sharmin meets Lok Sabha Speaker 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury and Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar stressed the need for ...

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‘Coastguards play vital role in maritime areas’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Thursday said it is the expectation of all that members of the coastguard will work with ...

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Nahar Academy blank Rahmatullah in School Hockey  

By BSS, Dhaka

Nahar Academy blanked Rahmatullah Model High School by 7-0 goals in a match of the First Security Islami Bank National ...

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\'No alternative to polls in democratic country\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

Deputy Speaker Advocate Fazle Rabbi Miah on Saturday said there is no alternative to polls in a democratic country and ...

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HBCOP leaders call on UNHR official 

By BSS, Dhaka

A six-member delegation of Hindu Bouddha Christian Oikya Parishad (HBCOP) has called on a high official of United Nations Human ...

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Pro-liberation forces urged to unite against fundamentalists 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speakers at a discussion here on Saturday urged all pro-liberation forces to be united against the fundamentalist and terrorist forces.
They ...

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Mushfiqur returns to 15-member ODI squad 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Cricket Board on Saturday announced a 15-member Bangladesh squad for the three- match ODI series against Sri Lanka starting ...

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Police Athletics Club lift 2nd Division title 

By BSS, Dhaka

Police Athletics Club lifted title of the Kool 2nd Division Football League-2013 beating Euro Famous Club by 2-0 goals on ...

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Nahid condoles death of school kids in Jessore accident 

By BSS, Dhaka

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid on Sunday condoled the death of seven school children who yesterday met their tragic death ...

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BNP urged to do positive politics 

By BSS, Dhaka

Deputy Speaker Advocate Fazle Rabbi Mia urged BNP to do positive politics leaving Jamaat-e-Islami in the greater interest of the ...

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54,412 students get primary scholarship 

By BSS, Dhaka

A total of 54,412 students got scholarship in the Primary terminal Examinations- 2013.  The scholarships were given in two categories ...

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Bangladesh U-19 team face Namibia today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh U-19 cricket team will take on Namibia U-19 cricket team in their second group B match of the ICC ...

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Dilkusha earn victory in Div II Football  

By BSS, Dhaka

Dilkusha Sporting Club recorded a solitary goal win over Tongi Krira Chakra in the lone match of Kool Second Division ...

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We have to play our best cricket in ODI series: Mushfiqur Rahim  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim expected a competitive ODI series against visiting Sri Lanka as he said they would emphasize on ...

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Barisal-Dhaka Metropolis match ends in a draw  

By BSS, Dhaka

The third round match between Barisal Division and Dhaka Metropolis of the four-day National Cricket League ended in a draw ...

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Khulna-Chittagong match ends in draw  

By BSS, Dhaka

The third round match between Khulna Division and Chittagong Division of four-day National Cricket League ended in a tame draw ...

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317 poor slum women get cheques for Tk 15.85 lakh 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka City Corporation (South) has distributed cheques for Taka 15.85 lakh among 317 ultra-poor women living in slum areas on ...

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Liza emerges champion in National Women\'s Chess  

By BSS, Dhaka

WIM Shamima Akter Liza of Narayanganj emerged champion in the Sultana Kamal 34th National Women Chess Championship that concluded on ...

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Rapid Chess tournament begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Rapid Chess Tournament begins today (Wednesday) at the Bangladesh Chess Federation Auditorium here.
It\'s an open event for all ...

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BracNet becomes BFF's official ISP partner  

By BSS, Dhaka

Internet service provider BracNet became the official Internet Service Provider (ISP) of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF).In this regards a ...

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Govt to built modern sports complex for women: Muhith 

By BSS, Dhaka

The two-day long Luthfun Nesa Haque Bokul Inter-District Mohila Athletic Competition began on Tuesday at the Sultana Kamal Women's Sports ...

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Bangladesh U-19 team face Australia in ICC WC today  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh U-19 team will play their group B third and last match against Australia in the ICC U-19 Cricket World ...

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2 new witnesses testifies against Mir Quasem 

By BSS, Dhaka

Two new prosecution witnesses (PWs) on Wednesday testified against the Jamaat leader Mir Quasem Ali, who is facing the charges ...

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Three players share lead in Rapid Chess  

By BSS, Dhaka

GM Ziaur Raham, FM Mohammad Javed and M Sharif Hossain shared lead in the Sheikh Russel International Rapid Rating Chess ...

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Shamsur hopes to fight back in series  

By BSS, Dhaka

Top order batsman Shamsur Rahman said although they trailed the three-match ODI series 0-1, but they still have chance to ...

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National TT meet begins in Rajshahi today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The 34th South East Bank National Table Tennis Competition begins today (Thursday) at Rajshahi Women\'s Sports Association Gymnasium with the ...

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Saint Gregory\'s, Dhaka Residential move final 

By BSS, Dhaka

Saint Gregory\'s High School and Dhaka Residential moved final of the Milk Man Mini Handball (boy\'s and girl\'s) eliminating their ...

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President, PM greet people on Shaheed Day 

By BSS, Dhaka

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday paid tributes to the martyrs of the Language Movement ...

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Bangabandhu, Bangamata Gold Cup finals on March 2 

By BSS, Dhaka

Both the finals of Bangabandhu Gold Cup and Bangamata Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib Gold Cup Primary School Football tournaments will be ...

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Barisal fell batting debacle in NCL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Barisal Division faced batting debacle as they cheaply dismissed at 197 in 61.3 overs against Chittagong Division on the first ...

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Scholastica, Sunnydale move final  

By BSS, Dhaka

Scholastica and Sunnydale advanced to the final of Milk Man Mini Handball Tournament (boy\'s and Girl\'s) eliminating their respective rivals ...

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Mini Handball finals to be held today  

By BSS, Dhaka

Both the boy\'s and girl\'s group finals of the Milk Man Mini Handball Tournament will be held today at the ...

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3rd carrier for smooth flying of Hajj pilgrims demanded 

By BSS, Dhaka

Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) urged the government to fulfil their charter of demands including reopening a third carrier ...

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Training camp for Plan U-15 girls begins today  

By BSS, Dhaka

With a view to groom the stars of the future the Women\'s Wing of Bangladesh Football Federation will host a ...

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Tributes paid to Language Martyrs 

By BSS, Dhaka

The nation on Friday observed the immortal Ekushey February and the International Mother Language Day in a befitting manner paying ...

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Youth killed in city train mishap 

By BSS, Dhaka

A private university student was killed in a train accident at Uttara in the city on Saturday.  The deceased was ...

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6 get Atish Dipankar, Bishudhananda Peace Gold Medal 

By BSS, Dhaka

Six eminent personalities at home and abroad were awarded with the prestigious Atish Dipankar and Bishudhananda Peace Gold Medal, 2014 ...

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President for ensuring quality higher edn at pvt varsities 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Sunday put emphasis on ensuring quality higher education along with proper campus facilities at the country\'s ...

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Third BIMSTEC meet to refresh cooperation 

By BSS, Dhaka

The third summit of the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation), scheduled for early next ...

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DPDT launches \'Industrial Property Automated System\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT) has launched \'Industrial Property Automated System\' to offer quick service for patent, ...

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BCB announces Bangladesh squad for Asia Cup  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced the squad for the five-nation Asia Cup starting from February 25 at the Khan Shaheb ...

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Pakistan confident of defending Asia Cup title  

By BSS, Dhaka

Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq gave early warning saying that they are here to retain their Asia Cup title as his team ...

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Security tightened for Asia Cup, T20 World Cup Cricket 

By BSS, Dhaka

The authorities have beefed up security arrangements in the capital, especially in and around all cricket venues and residential hotels ...

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SC Bar election March 12, 13 

By BSS, Dhaka

The election to the Supreme Court Bar Association will be held on March 12 and 13 next as the authorities ...

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Quasem threatened to cut me in pieces: PW 

By BSS, Dhaka

A new prosecution witness (PW) on Monday testified against Jamaat leader Mir Quasem Ali, saying the accused had threatened to ...

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Special tribunal for bringing fake FFs to justice 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government would form special tribunal to identify fake freedom fighters (FF) so that they could not file any case ...

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Prof Anisuzzaman accorded reception 

By BSS, Dhaka

Professor Emeritus Dr Anisuzzaman was given a reception at Dhaka Club Sunday evening for getting Padma Bhusan award, third highest ...

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3 arrested for forging currency in city 

By BSS, Dhaka

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three members of an organized gang of making counterfeit currencies along with fake Taka and ...

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Govt allows felling of 498 Shal trees for Dhaka-M'sing four-lane 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government allowed cutting of 498 Shal trees in Joydevpur- Maona section of Dhaka-Mymensing highway partially changing its earlier decision ...

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National Junior U-20 Chess to begin Friday  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Union Insurance 34th National Junior (Under-20) Chess Championship will begin from February 28 (Friday) at the Bangladesh Chess Federation ...

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Afghan captain Nabi takes Asia Cup as challenge  

By BSS, Dhaka

Afghan skipper Mohammad Nabi said they would play in the Asia Cup taking it as a challenge as he said ...

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Anisuzzaman accorded reception  

By BSS, Dhaka

Emeritus Professor of Dhaka University Dr Anisuzzaman was accorded with a reception for achieving Padma Bhushan, third highest civilian award ...

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ICT hands over verdict copies to LWM 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Wednesday handed over copies of verdicts passed by tribunal till date to the Liberation ...

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‘Militancy won\'t proliferate in B’desh’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister\'s Media Adviser Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury said militancy would never spread in this country.
\"Militancy cannot go along with the ...

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Corrupt educated urged to change their mindset 

By BSS, Dhaka

Communications Minister Obaidul Quader urged the corrupt educated person to change their mindset for development of the country.
\"We have to ...

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Don\'t commercialise education: President 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Thursday asked the private universities not to be guided by commercial interests.
\"Education is not a commodity,\" ...

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No B\'deshi die in Doha cylinder explosion 

By BSS, Dhaka

No Bangladeshi died in the early morning cylinder blast in Doha in Qatar on Saturday, said a press release of ...

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PM leaves for Myanmar tomorrow  

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves here for Nay Pyi Taw on Monday on a two-day visit to Myanmar to attend ...

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Braille, talking software for visually impaired soon 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government is going to introduce Braille and talking software for the visually impaired students to ensure their smooth education.  ...

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Call to remain alert against evil design of anti-liberation forces 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka City Awami League joint secretary and Food Minister Advocate Quamrul Islam said that the anti-liberation forces have been searching ...

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Head Coach hopeful about team\'s performance in FIFA match 

By BSS, Dhaka

National football team head coach Ledewijk de Kruif expressed his high hope of putting a good show against India in ...

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Cardiff International School\'s annual sports festival held 

By BSS, Dhaka

The annual sports festival and prize-giving ceremony of Cardiff International School Dhaka (CISD) were held at Mohammadpur Physical College in ...

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Liza split points in 7th round of Cans Winter Chess 

By BSS, Dhaka

National woman champion WIM Shamima Akter Liza split points with Frick Christoph (Rating- 2249) of Germany and secured three points ...

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WB may consider funding 3rd Shitalakhya Bridge 

By BSS, Dhaka

The World Bank (WB) may consider funding the planned 3rd Shitalakhya bridge near Narayanganj, WB country director in Bangladesh Jonathan ...

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Call to remove illegal establishments from in front of hospitals 

By BSS, Dhaka

Health and Family Planning Minister Mohammad Nasim said that the ministry will remove all illegal slums and shops in front ...

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Mass awareness to prevent hearing loss stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Over 5 percent of the world\'s population, 360 million people has disabling hearing loss, said a survey report conducted by ...

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Govt giving priority to sports & games along with education: PM  

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said her government has given priority to sports and games alongside education as it ...

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4th Dutch-Bangla Bank Golf Tournament ends 

By BSS, Dhaka

The 4th Dutch-Bangla Bank Golf Tournament-2014 concluded on Saturday at Shaheen Golf and Country Club of BAF Base Zahurul Haque ...

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Shohag Gazi out of Asia Cup 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh off-spinner Shohag Gazi was ruled out of the remainder of the Asia Cup after suffering a cut on his ...

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Victoria post win in BCL  

By BSS, Dhaka

Victoria Sporting Club blanked Arambagh Krira Sangha by 2-0 goals in the Premier Bank Bangladesh Championship League held on Sunday ...

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B\'desh launches Swiss-assisted programme on local governance 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh has launched the third phase of \"Sharique\", a programme for promoting local governance with assistance from Switzerland with an ...

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3-hour-old newborn found in city 

By BSS, Dhaka

A three-hour-old male child was found alive in front of multistoried Pubali Bank headquarters in capital\'s Motijheel area on Tuesday ...

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Assistance to Hemophilia patients assured 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Minister Hasanul Huq Inu said that he will put his best efforts to extend governmental facilities for treatment of ...

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Bowlers snatch victory for Bangladesh eve team in 1st ODI 

By BSS, Dhaka

A four-wicket haul by Lata Mandal and well supported by Jahanara Alam saw Bangladesh eve team led the two- match ...

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New PW testifies against Mir Quasem 

By BSS, Dhaka

A new prosecution witness (PW) on Tuesday testified against Jamaat leader Mir Quasem Ali, charged for committing crimes against humanity ...

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Anamul hits ton as Tigers amass 326 for 3  

By BSS, Dhaka

Opener Anamul Haque hit his second career ODI ton and late blaze came from the bat of skipper Mushfiqur Rahim ...

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Farashganj, Wari split points in BCL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Farashganj Sporting Club and Wari Club split points when their match ended in a 1-1 goal draw in the Premier ...

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35 candidates to vie in SCBA polls Mar 12-13 

By BSS, Dhaka

Elections to the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) executive committee 2014-15 will be held on 12-13 March with participation of ...

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President, PM greet police 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday greeted members of Bangladesh Police on the occasion of Police ...

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‘Unity a must to eliminate terrorism and militancy’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Food Minister Advocate Quamrul Islam stressed the need for greater unity of all irrespective of political affiliations, barring a few ...

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Women\'s financial liberty for doing politics stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speakers at a roundtable underlined the need for financial independence and proper education of women for their participation in politics.
The ...

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Bangabandhu\'s 94th birth anniversary on March 17 

By BSS, Dhaka

The 94th birth anniversary of  Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Children\'s Day-2014 will be ...

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Job driven academic curriculum emphasised 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Thursday laid emphasis on making university\'s academic curriculum considering demand of the job market.
\"Academic curriculum will ...

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Sri Lanka restrict Bangladesh at 204 for 9  

By BSS, Dhaka

A disciplined bowling performance by the Sri Lankan bowlers restricted Bangladesh at a moderate total of 204 for 9 from ...

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Historic March 7 today  

By BSS, Dhaka

Today is the historic March 7, a Red- letter day in the history of the Bangalees' long arduous freedom struggle. ...

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Call to work together to establish women\'s rights 

By BSS, Dhaka

International Women\'s Day was observed on Saturday across the country in a befitting manner with the call to work together ...

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President thanks police for restoring peace in public life 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Saturday thanked all police personnel for restoring peace and relief in public life by facing recent ...

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25 years of IELTS celebrated 

By BSS, Dhaka

British Council Bangladesh celebrated 25 years of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a city hotel on Sunday.
The ...

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Shahriar leaves for Cairo 

By BSS, Dhaka

A Bangladesh delegation led by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam left here on Sunday for Egyptian capital Cairo ...

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Speaker condoles death of Rasheda  

By BSS, Dhaka

Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury on Sunday expressed her deep shock at the death of Rasheda Hossain Chowdhury, mother of ...

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ICT-1 defers trial of Mobarak till Mar 18 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Sunday deferred the hearing of the trial of Mobarak Hossain, alleged Razakar commander from ...

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President visits St Martin\'s Island 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Sunday visited St. Martin\'s island, the country\'s only coral atoll in the northeastern part of the ...

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Int\'l Women\'s Day observed at DU 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Women\'s Day was observed on Saturday at Dhaka University through different programmes.
Marking the day, Women and Gender Studies ...

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‘BNP wants to make fun of foreign friends’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Publicity and Publication Affairs Secretary of Awami League Dr Hasan Mahmud said the BNP wants to make joke of foreign ...

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Independence Day Volleyball begins tomorrow 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Independence Day Volleyball begins on March 11 (Tuesday) at the Volleyball Stadium in the city with six teams competing ...

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Mushfiq hopeful about team\'s fight back in T20 WC 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim said they are hopeful to fight back in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup forgetting the ...

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Speaker hails eve cricket team  

By BSS, Dhaka

Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury today hailed the Bangladesh eve cricket team for their two-match T20i series victory against Pakistan eve ...

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BPL to resume on March 16 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football will resume with a match between defending champions Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra and Sheikh ...

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Bangladesh eve team play second T20i today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh national eve cricket team face Indian eve cricket team in the second T20i of the three-match T20i series schedule ...

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BCB condoles death of Rasheda Hossain Chowdhury  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) condoled the death of Rasheda Hossain Chowdhury, mother of former BCB president Saber Hossain Chowdhury, MP, ...

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President visits rebuilt Buddhist temples in Ramu 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Monday visited several rebuilt Buddhist temples and centers at Ramu upazila of Cox\'s Bazar district.
During the ...

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Dy Speaker condoles death of Rasheda  

By BSS, Dhaka

Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad M Fazle Rabbi Mia on Sunday expressed deep shock at the death of Rasheda ...

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DSE major index returns to black 

By BSS, Dhaka

DSEX, the general index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) returned to the black zone on Tuesday after witnessing fall ...

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PM visits residence of late Rasheda Hossain Chy 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited the residence of late Rasheda Hossain Chowdhury, mother of Awami League lawmaker Saber Hossain Chowdhury, ...

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ICT-2 adjourns Qaiser's trial hearing till today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of the trial of Syed Md Qaiser, charged for committing ...

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Dhaka, Ctg to go on Google Map in May 

By BSS, Dhaka

Google Map would start showing streets, attractions and major establishments of Dhaka and Chittagong cities in May as the search ...

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Dhaka-Ctg 4-lane project to be completed by Dec: Quader 

By BSS, Dhaka


Communications Minister Obaidul Quader today said the Dhaka-Chittagong four-lane highways project to be ended by December. He told reporters after ...

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Independence Day Volleyball begins  

By BSS, Dhaka

Two matches of the Minister Independence Day Volleyball were decided on Tuesday at the Volleyball Stadium in the city.
On the ...

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Dhaka, Patuakhali emerge zonal champs  

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka district, and Patuakhali district emerged zonal champions to move final round of the Walton Inter District Volleyball eliminating their ...

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‘15 percent infants are underweight in B’desh’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

A total of 15 percent infants up to three months old are underweight, a study revealed .  The study \'State ...

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Saudi Govt to cooperate for hajj flights operation 

By BSS, Dhaka

Saudi Arabian government will extend all possible cooperation to Bangladesh government in ensuring smooth hajj flights operation this year.
The commitment ...

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Afghanistan beat Netherlands by 35 runs in D/L method  

By BSS, Dhaka

Afghanistan beat Netherlands by 35 runs in Duckworth-Lewis method in their first warm-up match held on Wednesday at the Zahur ...

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HC appoints 7 amici curiea for opinions  

By BSS, Dhaka

The High Court yesterday appointed seven amici curiea to submit their opinions on a writ petition that challenged declaring a ...

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World Kidney Day today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The 8th World Kidney Day will be observed in Bangladesh today like other countries in the world for raising awareness ...

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IFPRI praises B\'desh food policy 

By BSS, Dhaka

Praising the National Food Policy-2013 of Bangladesh, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) said the policy will help increase agricultural ...

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Call to establish women\'s rights to land 

By BSS, Dhaka

Land Minister Shamsur Rahman said the government has ensured rights of women to land to enhance their dignity and security ...

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Consumers to voice together for phone rights 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Consumers International (CI) has planned observing this year\'s World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) with the fervent call, \"Fix Our ...

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Conference shines light on women entrepreneurs 

By BSS, Dhaka

A daylong conference for entrepreneurs brought together nearly 500 successful women entrepreneurs to showcase their products and share experiences on ...

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Netherlands to invest more in ICT sector 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Netherlands has expressed keen interest to invest in the fast growing information and communication technology (ICT) sector of Bangladesh.
\"Bangladesh\'s ...

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Slide in financial sector takes DSE in red 

By BSS, Dhaka

After showing a short-lived recovery trend, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) finished the week on Thursday in red though the fall ...

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Bangladesh face Ireland in warm-up match today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh take on Ireland today in their second warm up match ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup at the ...

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Indian eve team make clean sweep in T20i series 

By BSS, Dhaka

Indian eve cricket team made a clean sweep in the three- match T20i series with 3-0 beating host Bangladesh eve ...

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Mahathir Mohamad due today  

By BSS, Dhaka

Mahathir bin Mohamad, former Malaysian Prime Minister, will arrive in Dhaka today to attend a convocation of the University of ...

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Victoria, Agrani Bank split points in BCL  

By BSS, Dhaka

Victoria Sporting Club and Agrani Bank Sporting Club split points when their match ended in a goalless draw in the ...

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IPU conference in Geneva from today 

By BSS, Dhaka

A five-day Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) conference will begin in Geneva, Switzerland on March 16, said a press release here ...

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Pry teachers\' recruitment exams Mar 28 

By BSS, Dhaka

Written tests of assistant teachers recruitment for pre-primary education will be held at 2.30 pm on March 28.
The examinations ...

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CJ lauds dev in women empowerment 

By BSS, Dhaka

Chief Justice (CJ) M Muzammel Hossain lauded recent development in empowering women in Bangladesh but also sounded a note of ...

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President urges pvt varsities to enroll poor students 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Saturday asked the authorities of private universities to increase numbers of scholarships so that poor but ...

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Bangladesh eves lost T20i series as well 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh eve cricket team will debut the World Cup T20 with a bitter experience as they were whitewashed by touring ...

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Ranjan, Mamun reach Independence Day tennis final  

By BSS, Dhaka

Ranjan Ram of International Club and Mamun Bepari of BKSP moved final of the Runner Independence Day Tennis eliminating their ...

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Govt launches scholarship for Ebtedayee madrasa students 

By BSS, Dhaka

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said that the present government has launched scholarship programme for the first time of Ebtedayee ...

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President, PM greet Irish counterparts 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday felicitated their Irish counterparts on the occasion of the St. ...

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Azhar actively took part in Jharuarbil massacre: PW 

By BSS, Dhaka

A new witness in the trial of Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islam on Sunday said the accused had accompanied Pakistani ...

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Skipper Mushfiq gives credit to his boys  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim gave all credit to his boys for their day's remarkable victory over Afghanistan. The boys were ...

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Biren congratulates Bangladesh cricket team  

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Youth and Sports Biren Sikder, MP, congratulated players and officials of Bangladesh national cricket team for their ...

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Anti-liberation forces hatching conspiracy: Tofail 

By BSS, Dhaka

Commerce Minister and Awami League Advisory Council Member Tofail Ahmed said the people, who do not believe in independence, are ...

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All round Pakistan register emphatic win  

By BSS, Dhaka

An all round performance by Pakistan saw them to record an overwhelming six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the warm-up ...

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Ireland post three-wicket win over Zimbabwe  

By BSS, Dhaka

Ireland got off to a good start in their opening group B qualifying round match of the ICC T20 World ...

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BB puts ceiling on ATM fees 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Tuesday capped the fees for ATM (automated teller machine) services to encourage people to use electronic ...

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Dutch Speaker praises RMG safety measures 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dutch Speaker Anouchka Van Miltenburg has lauded Bangladesh government for taking various steps in ensuring safety of the workers, working ...

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Dhaka, Seoul to sign new framework to bolster trade 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh will sign a new framework agreement with South Korea to boost the two-way trade, a source in the Korea ...

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WI eve team earn victory  

By BSS, Dhaka

West Indies eve cricket team defeated South Africa eve cricket team by 52 runs in the ICC World Cup T20 ...

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NZ eve team earn win  

By BSS, Dhaka

New Zealand eve cricket team posted a 17- run victory over Indian eve cricket team in the ICC World Cup ...

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England eve team notch win 

By BSS, Dhaka

England women cricket team recorded a hard- fought two wickets victory over Pakistan women cricket team in the ICC World ...

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Palak for announcement Dec 12 as ICT Day 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ICT) Zunaid Ahmed Palak called for announcement of ICT Day on December ...

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Australia women team wins in warm-up match 

By BSS, Dhaka

Australia women cricket team beat Sri Lanka women cricket team by 19 runs in the ICC World Cup T20 warm-up ...

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PM mourns death of Hazrat Maulana Zubair-ul Hasan 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed deep shock at the death of Hazrat Maulana Zubair-ul Hasan, Ameer of Biswa ...

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Bangabandhu\'s 94th birth anniv celebrated in London 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Embassy in London celebrated the 94th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Monday ...

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Nizami\'s counsel continues placing arguments 

By BSS, Dhaka

Advocate Mizanul Islam, counsel for Matiur Rahman Nizami, charged for committing crimes against humanity during the War of Liberation, on ...

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Bangladesh eve team face Pakistan today  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh eve cricket team face Pakistan eve cricket team in the ICC World Cup T20 warm-up match schedule to be ...

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West Indies post win in warm-up match  

By BSS, Dhaka

Defending champions West Indies continued their winning spree in their warm up math as they defeated Sri Lanka by 33 ...

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Australia earn exciting victory  

By BSS, Dhaka

Australia recorded an exciting three runs victory over New Zealand in the high scoring ICC World Cup T20 warm-up match ...

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Wari blank Badda in BCL  

By BSS, Dhaka

BSS, Dhaka
Wari Club blanked Badda Jagoroni Sangsad by 3-0 goals in the lone match of the Premier Bank Bangladesh Championship ...

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Zimbabwe keep super ten berth alive  

By BSS, Dhaka

Zimbabwe kept their hope of playing super ten berth alive when they earned an overwhelming five wickets victory over Netherlands ...

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Pakistan eve team win low scoring warm-up match  

By BSS, Dhaka

Pakistan eve cricket team recorded an exciting five runs victory over host Bangladesh eve cricket team in a low scoring ...

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Independence Day Open TT to begin on March 26 

By BSS, Dhaka

Walton Independence Day Open Table Tennis Competition will begin on March 26 at the Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium in ...

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Draft Act for domestic workers in the offing 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for labour and Employment Advocate M Mujibul Haque Chunnu said that he would put his best to finalise ...

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BNP resorting to falsehood over UZ polls: Quader 

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami League presidium member and Communications Minister Obaidul Quader said BNP has been resorting to falsehood over the upazila polls ...

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Sheikh Russel make positive start Independence Cup  

By BSS, Dhaka

Defending champions Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra made a positive start in the inaugural match of the Modhumoti Bank Independence Cup ...

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IT literacy for all teachers emphasised 

By BSS, Dhaka

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said information technology (IT) is essential to increase the quality of education and bring dynamism ...

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President for increasing standard of higher edn 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Sunday laid emphasis on taking appropriate measures to increase the standard of higher education to international ...

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BWDB officials urged to discharge duties with honesty 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water Resources Minister Barrister Anisul Islam Mahmud called upon the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) officials to discharge their duties ...

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Abahani blank Arambagh 2-0 in Independence Cup 

By BSS, Dhaka

Abahani limited beat Arambagh Krira Sangha by 2-0 goals in the Modhumati Bank Independence Cup Football tournament held on Sunday ...

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Wari post solitary goal win in BCL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Wari Club edged past Victoria Sporting Club by a solitary goal in the Premier Bank Bangladesh Championship Football League held ...

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Good start for NZ eve team in women\'s ICC WT20  

By BSS, Dhaka

New Zealand eve cricket team made a positive start in the opening match of the women\'s ICC Word T20 beating ...

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Deandra Dottin snatches win for WI eve team  

By BSS, Dhaka

A fierce bowling spell by Deandra Dottin saw West Indies (WI) eve team to make positive start in the Women\'s ...

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Brothers, Ctg Abahani play 1-1 draw in Independence Cup 

By BSS, Dhaka

Brothers Union Club and Chittagong Abahani played out to a 1-1 goal draw in the group D match of Modhumoti ...

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Open Wrestling competition tomorrow 

By BSS, Dhaka

The daylong Independence Day Walton Refrigerator Open Wrestling Competition will be held on Wednesday (March 26) at the Kabaddi Stadium ...

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Newspapers holiday on Mar 26  

By BSS, Dhaka

Newspapers Owners\' Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) will observe March 26 as a holiday on account of the Independence and National ...

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Work unitedly with Liberation War spirit: President 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Tuesday urged all countrymen at home and abroad to work unitedly imbued with the spirit of ...

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Air Chief leaves for USA  

By BSS, Dhaka

Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Muhammad Enamul Bari left here for United States of America (USA) on Thursday for ...

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Govt to rehabilitate 68,000 landless families: Minister 

By BSS, Dhaka

Land Minister Shamsur Rahman Sharif on Thursday said the government will rehabilitate with houses 68,000 landless and homeless families affected ...

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Lanning\'s ton set up massive victory for Australia  

By BSS, Dhaka

Top order batsman Meg Lanning scored her maiden T20 ton saw Australia to post 78 runs victory over Ireland in ...

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Sheikh Jamal emerge group C champions 

By BSS, Dhaka

Powerhouse Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club emerged group C champions of the Modhumoti Bank Independence Cup Football beating Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira ...

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Homage thru singing Nat\'l Anthem together 

By BSS, Dhaka

With the rendering of the National Anthem-Amar Sonar Bangla, Ami Tomai Bhalobasi-by over 2.5 lakh people from all strata at ...

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Regional coop in checking river erosion stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

South Asian disaster experts here on Saturday laid emphasis on enhancing regional cooperation through sharing of knowledge and technology among ...

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PM spends time with orphans 

By BSS, Dhaka

Brushing aside her busy schedule, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday spent some time with the orphans of the SOS ...

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Govt undertakes women dev projects, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Women and Children affairs Begum Meher Afroz  said the present government under the leadership of the Prime ...

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Doctors asked not to work as trade union activists 

By BSS, Dhaka

Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim asked doctors not to work like a trade union activist as medical profession ...

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New PW testifies against Mir Quasem 

By BSS, Dhaka

A new prosecution witness (PW) on Monday testified against Jamaat leader Mir Quasem Ali, charged with committing crimes against humanity ...

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School Hockey results  

By BSS, Dhaka

Results of four more matches of the First Security Islami Bank National School Hockey were decided on Monday at the ...

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\'Over 40 pc people deprived of hygienic sanitation\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minster for Local Government Rural Development (LGRD) and Cooperatives Moshiur Rahman Ranga on Tuesday underscored the need for ensuring ...

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Bangladesh also lose last match 

By BSS, Dhaka

Australia kept Bangladesh winless in the super ten round of the ICC World T20 crushing them by seven wickets in ...

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JS body finalises report on Speedy Trial Bill 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Ministry yesterday scrutinized 'Law and Order Disruption Crime (Speedy Trial) Bill, 2014' and finalised ...

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Edn programme on at 36,768 mosques, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

Minister for Religious Affairs Principal Matiur Rahman said the mosque- based education programme is going on at 36,768 mosques across ...

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84 lakh diabetic patients in country, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

The total number of diabetic patients in Bangladesh is now 84 lakh, Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim said.
Replying ...

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Global awareness against autism underscored 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina\'s daughter and autism movement leader Sheikh Saima Wazed Putul has called for global awareness against autism.
Speaking ...

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Niaz, Fahad leave for Malaysia  

By BSS, Dhaka

Two Bangladeshi chess players--- GM Niaz Murshed and FM M Fahad--- left for Malaysia last evening to take part in ...

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Four more teams reach quarter finals stage  

By BSS, Dhaka

Four more teams confirmed their quarterfinals berth of the First Security Islami Bank National School Hockey Competition eliminating their respective ...

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First semifinal of ICC Women\'s World T20 today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Australia eve cricket team face their West Indies counterpart in the first semifinal of the ICC Women\'s World T20 schedule ...

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Youth held with ganja in Keraniganj 

By BSS, Dhaka

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on Saturday arrested a youth for his alleged involvement in peddling drugs from Brahmankitta ...

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School student electrocuted in city 

By BSS, Dhaka

A 12-year-old school student was electrocuted on Saturday noon in the city\'s Matuail area.  The victim was identified as Md ...

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Mozena to visit multi-district from today 

By BSS, Dhaka

US Ambassador Dan Mozena begins his weeklong visit in different districts today.  The US envoy will visit Pabna, Bogra, Joypurhat, ...

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Islamic scholars urged to stand against BNP-Jamaat activities 

By BSS, Dhaka

Food Minister Advocate Qamrul Islam urged the Islamic scholars of the country to resist the evil activities staged by the ...

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Yafes stresses developing online information services 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Science and Technology Architect Yafes Osman said the journalist has to be enriched professionally in accordance with ...

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Judges not above law: CJ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Chief Justice M Mozammel Hossain yesterday said the judges are constitutionally independent, but not above the law.He was speaking as ...

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\'BRDB to turn into department soon\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) and Cooperatives Mashiur Rahman Ranga on Sunday said Bangladesh Rural Development ...

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WTO DG, UNCTAD Secy Gen to visit BD 

By BSS, Dhaka

Director General (DG) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dr Mukhisa Kituyi and Secretary General of the United Nations Conference ...

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A female witness to testify against Qaiser in camera 

By BSS, Dhaka

A female witness will testify against Syed Mohammad Qaiser, charged with committing crimes against humanity during the War of Libetaion, ...

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Strong mass media for democracy stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu underlined the need for a strong mass media for a sustainable democracy in the country.
He ...

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New PW describes Azhar\'s horrific crimes 

By BSS, Dhaka

A new prosecution witness (PW) on Monday testified against ATM Azharul Islam, assistant secretary general of Jamaat-e-Islami, describing his horrific ...

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British HC visits UCEP technical school 

By BSS, Dhaka

The British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Winnington Gibson, CMG, visited a national non-government organization, Underprivileged Children\'s Education Program (UCEP)\'s ...

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Dy Speaker visits ailing lawmaker Hiron  

By BSS, Dhaka

Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Fazle Rabbi Miah on Monday visited lawmaker Meer Shawkat Hossain Hiron, who has been ...

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Telecommunications sector earns Tk 13,002 cr in 18 months, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

The country\'s telecommunications sector earned Taka 13,002.34 crore as revenue over the last 18 months till December in the current ...

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Inter School Chess Competition held  

By BSS, Dhaka

The two-day DPS STS Inter School Chess Competitions concluded on Sunday at the Auditorium of DPS STS School in Uttara ...

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PM condoles death of Enayet Pir Khan 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of former general secretary of Barisal ...

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Air Chief returns from USA 

By BSS, Dhaka

Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Muhammad Enamul Bari returned on Tuesday from USA after taking part in \"Pacific Air ...

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ICT-1 defers Mobarak\'s trial hearing till April 17 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Tuesday deferred the hearing of the trial of Mobarak Hossain, charged with committing crimes ...

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Govt enrolls 16,47,005 as disabled persons, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

Social Welfare Minister Syed Mohsin Ali told parliament that the government has so far enrolled 16,47,005 people as disabled persons ...

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Abahani- Mohammedan lock-horn today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka Abahani take on their archrival Mohammedan Sporting Club in the second semifinal of Modhumoti Bank Independence Cup Football is ...

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Metropolis School TT to begin April 12 in city  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Walton smart TV Dhaka Metropolis School Table Tennis Competition will be held on April 12-16 at the Shaheed Tajuddin ...

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Development cup final to be held today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Rajshahi division team take on Chittagong division team in final of the Development Cup Football schedule to be held today ...

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Niaz shares second slot in Int’l Open Chess  

By BSS, Dhaka

GM Niaz Murshed of Dhaka Mohammedan secured 4.5 points after the end of 6th round games and shared the 2nd ...

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Good start for Zia in Dubai Open Chess 

By BSS, Dhaka

GM Ziaur Rahman of Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited won his first round game against Ahmed Holi Ali Moawia of ...

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DSE turnover reaches 5-week high 

By BSS, Dhaka

Share transactions at Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) reached five- week high at close on Tuesday, but the major indices decline ...

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Execution of safety rules in ship breaking industry stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speakers Tuesday stressed the need for necessary measures and a proper execution of the Ship Breaking and Ship Recycling Rules- ...

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London varsity teacher calls on DU VC 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dr Gareth Stanton, former head of the Department of Media and Communications, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK called on Dhaka ...

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Seminar on renewable energy begins in DU 

By BSS, Dhaka

A three-day National Seminar and Exhibition on Renewable Energy began yesterday on Dhaka University campus focusing on \"Implementation of Renewable ...

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First ever photovoltaic testing lab to be set up at BUET 

By BSS, Dhaka

The country, for the first time, is going to set up a photovoltaic (PV) testing laboratory aimed at improving the ...

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British HC pays courtesy call with Biren Sikder  

By BSS, Dhaka

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert W Gibson urged the Sate Minister for Youth and Sports Biren Sikder MP to ...

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President to visit Bagmara tomorrow 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Advocate Abdul Hamid is scheduled to visit Bagmara Upazila of Rajshahi district tomorrow, a tour schedule issued by the ...

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IO submits deposition against Mir Kashem 

By BSS, Dhaka

The investigation officer (IO) against Jamaat-e-Islami leader Mir Kashem Ali on Thursday categorically said allegations of crimes against humanity against ...

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\'Children, women worst victims of political violence\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

Some innocent children and women were the worst victims of violence during hartals and blockades enforced by the BNP-Jamaat alliance ...

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NCL to resume tomorrow with sixth round matches  

By BSS, Dhaka

The 15th round of four-day National Cricket League resume with sixth round matches tomorrow (April 12) at the four separate ...

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Metropolis School Table Tennis begins in city tomorrow  

By BSS, Dhaka

After a twelve-year gap, the Walton smart TV Dhaka Metropolis School Table Tennis Competition begins tomorrow  (April 12) at the ...

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AL to bring out colourful procession on Pahela Baishakh 

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami League city unit will celebrate the Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla New Year 1421, with colorful ...

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Infosarkar project to expand ICT facilities up to UP level 

By BSS, Dhaka

After online connectivity up to the upazila level, the government is now planning to expand the ICT facilities to the ...

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SABA 3 x 3 Basketball Championship begins on Tuesday  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Citycell SABA 3 x 3 Basketball Championship will begin on April 15 (Tuesday) at the Basketball Gymnasium in the ...

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Metropolis School TT begins  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Walton smart TV Dhaka Metropolis School Table Tennis Competition began on Saturday at the Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium ...

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BRAC to develop English skills of girls under GSMA mWomen grant 

By BSS, Dhaka

London-based the Groupe Speciale Mobile Association (GSMA) mWomen programme declared BRAC as its \'Innovation Fund\' grant recipient of Tk 14.0 ...

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Campaign for ITU Council membership begins 

By BSS, Dhaka

The ministries of foreign affairs and post, telecommunications and information technology have started campaign to re-elect Bangladesh as a member ...

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Krishak League\'s 42nd founding anniv observed 

By BSS, Dhaka

The 42nd founding anniversary of Bangladesh Krishak League (BKL), one of the associate bodies of the ruling Awami League (AL), ...

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4-day IDEB confce to begin from April 22 

By BSS, Dhaka

The 20th national conference and 38th council of Institute of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) will be held in the city ...

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Annual nat’l confce of BGS held 

By BSS, Dhaka

The 4th annual national conference of Bangladesh Glaucoma Society (BGS) was held at a city hotel on Saturday.Prime Minister's former ...

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Prosecution scrutinizing probe report on Jamaat 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is currently scrutinizing probe report filed by its investigation agency against Jamaat.  The ...

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PIL for safeguarding HR, environment stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Legal experts laid emphasis on Public-Interest Litigation (PIL) for safeguarding human rights (HR) and the environment as well.  They made ...

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Int\'l School Chess to begin on April 29  

By BSS, Dhaka

Mohammedan International School Chess Championship will begin on April 29 at Mohammedan Club Pavilion premise at 3 pm.
It\'s an open ...

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Army, BGB win in Premier Kabaddi 

By BSS, Dhaka

Defending champions Bangladesh Army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) won their respective matches of the Walton Smart Phone 14th Premier ...

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Zia slips to second slot in Asian Chess 

By BSS, Dhaka

GM Ziaur Rahman Zia slipped to second slot as he split points with GM Yang Wen of China in the ...

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Dhiman\'s ton keeps Rangpur on course in NCL  

By BSS, Dhaka

Middle order batsman Dhiman Ghosh scored a brilliant ton saw Rangpur Division reached to a comfortable position on the second ...

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Chittagong fight back as Faisal takes 5-wicket  

By BSS, Dhaka

A five-wicket haul by Faisal Hossain enabled Chittagong Division to fight back in the match as they took a massive ...

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Khulna take lead as Razzak takes 6-wicket  

By BSS, Dhaka

A six-wicket haul by National spinner Abdur RAzzak saw Khulna Division to fight back in the match taking overall 85-runs ...

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Bowlers bring Dhaka Metro in fight back  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bowlers brought Dhaka Metro into a fight back as they took a healthy 172 runs over all lead over Rajshahi ...

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Govt to bring one lakh IT literate youths under certification 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government is going to bring one lakh IT literate youths under certification by applying Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) ...

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Project to improve higher education makes headway 

By BSS, Dhaka

A government\'s project, with support from the World Bank (WB), has made significant progress in improving quality of education and ...

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Speaker leaves for Sweden 

By BSS, Dhaka

Parliament Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury left Dhaka for Stockholm to attend the 6th International Parliamentarians Conference begins in the ...

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President for enhancing connectivity with Bhutan 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid laid emphasis on enhancing connectivity between Bangladesh and Bhutan for further increasing trade relations as well as ...

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Sheikh Jamal post 3-win over Brothers Union  

By BSS, Dhaka

Power house Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club posted a hard-fought 3-2 goal victory over  Brothers Union Club in the second phase ...

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Int’l School Chess to begin April 27 

By BSS, Dhaka

Mohammedan International School Chess Championship will begin on April 29 at Mohammedan Club premise at 3 pm.
It\'s an open for ...

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Zia shares top slot in Continental Chess 

By BSS, Dhaka

GM Ziaur Rahman beat 2621 rated GM Nguyen Ngoc Truong of Vietnam and again shared the lead along with other ...

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Open Cycling Competition on April 27 

By BSS, Dhaka

Independence Day Open Cycling Competition will be held on April 27 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city.
National Sports ...

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Win for Army, BGB in Premier Kabaddi 

By BSS, Dhaka

Defending champions Bangladesh Army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) won their respective matches of the Walton Smart Phone 14th Premier ...

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DU signs MoU with Foreign Ministry 

By BSS, Dhaka

A tri-lateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Dhaka University, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the INDITEX Chair of Spanish ...

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Arguments in Mir Quasem Ali\'s trial from April 27 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 on Wednesday set April 27 for placing arguments by the prosecution in the trial of ...

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Effective utilization of climate related expenditure stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

A validation workshop on
Climate Fiscal Framework (CFF), jointly organized by Finance Division and the UNDP, was held here on Wednesday.  ...

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Army, BGB keep winning in Premier Kabaddi  

By BSS, Dhaka

Defending champions Bangladesh Army and Border Guard Bangladesh contined their winning run in the Smart Phone 14th Premier Division Kabaddi ...

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KFC National Women\'s Football Championship to begin May 3 

By BSS, Dhaka

The knockout basis-qualifying round of KFC National Women\'s Football Championship will begin on May 3 at the two zonal venues ...

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School Chess Tournament kicks off April 29  

By BSS, Dhaka

Mohammedan International School Chess Championship, organised by Dhaka Mohammedan SC, will start on April 29 at 3 pm at Club ...

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‘Fun Run’ event to be held today in city  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) will orgainse a \'Fun Run\' event today (Thursday) on the occasion of the 17th Asian ...

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Cultural agreement with Spain soon 

By BSS, Dhaka

Spanish Ambassador to Bangladesh, Luis Tejada, called on Minister for Culture Asaduzzaman Noor on Thursday at the latter\'s office and ...

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Chargesheets to be pressed soon 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Home Affairs Asaduzzaman Khan yesterday said the chargesheets relating to Rana Plaza collapsed will be pressed soon.
\"Chargesheets ...

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Inter-Divisional Women\'s Kabaddi begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The MARCEL LED Television Inter-Divisional Women\'s Kabaddi competition begins today (Sunday) at the Kabaddi Stadium with ten participating teams.
The ten ...

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Certificates distributed among taekwondo trainees  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation (BTF) on Saturday distributed certificates among the 545 girls, who took part in the month-long self defense ...

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BNP\'s long march fruitless for country, says Suranjit 

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami League (AL) advisory council member Suranjit Sengupta on Saturday said, BNP\'s recent long march towards Teesta Barrage was fruitless ...

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Malrauxe Garden established on DU campus 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka University and Alliance Française have jointly set up \"Malrauxe Garden\" in the university maul area near the Faculty of ...

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Public rally of 14-party at Savar today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The ruling Awami League-led 14-party alliance will organise a public rally at Savar bus stand at 3 pm today.As part ...

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Intellectual property key to dev: Amu 

By BSS, Dhaka

Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu said that intellectual property is the vehicle and tool of a country\'s development and through ...

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Amu leaves for Geneva 

By BSS, Dhaka

Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu left here on Sunday for Geneva to present a report on review on investment policy ...

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President in S\'pore for medical check-up 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid arrived in Singapore on Sunday on a seven-day visit for undergoing medical check-up at Singapore National Eye ...

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ICT defers Azhar\'s trial till May 6 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Sunday deferred the hearing of the trial of ATM Azharul Islam till May 6 ...

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Media urged to help build digital B’desh 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Secretary Martuza Ahmed urged journalists to supplement the government\'s initiatives to materialize the concept of \'Digital Bangladesh\' to build ...

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Nearly 500 IT experts sit for ITEE to get global recognition 

By BSS, Dhaka

Nearly 500 local IT professionals and students on Sunday sat for second international standardized Information Technology Engineers Examination (ITEE) here ...

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Six matches of Women\'s Kabaddi decided in opener  

By BSS, Dhaka

Six matches of the MARCEL LED Television Inter-divisional Women\'s Kabaddi Competition were decided on the opening day (Sunday) at the ...

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Soccer Club force Sheikh Jamal to split points 

By BSS, Dhaka

Soccer Club, Feni forced league leader Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club to split points when their match ended in 2-2 goal ...

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B'desh heading towards desired dev : Speaker 

By BSS, Dhaka

The visiting German Parliamentary delegation on Monday called on Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury at the latter's office ...

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Prosecution seeks death penalty for Mir Quasem 

By BSS, Dhaka

The prosecution in the trial of Jamaat leader Mir Quasem Ali, charged with committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation ...

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Int\'l School Chess begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Mohammedan International School Chess Championship begins today (Tuesday) at the Mohammedan Club Pavilion at 3 pm.
It\'s open for all school ...

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‘Railway to be made real public transport’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Stressing the need for building the railway as a modern communication system, parliamentary standing committee on railways ministry has urged ...

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Mominur Rahman appointed Envoy to Bahrain 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government on Tuesday appointed Major General K.M. Mominur Rahman as Bangladesh\'s ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, a foreign ...

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B’desh\'s success in rural dev lauded 

By BSS, Dhaka

Director General of Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)  Dr. Cecep Effendi on Tuesday praised ...

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BJMC beat Mohammedan  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) team recorded a 3-2 goals victory over Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited in the second ...

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Raising allocation in budget for women dev stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Meher Afroz Chumki stressed the need for raising allocations in budget for development ...

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Navy Chief returns home 

By BSS, Dhaka

Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral M Farid Habib returned home on Friday night after attending \'14th Defence Services Exhibition ...

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Students invited to join photography competition on ethics 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Bioethics Society (BBS) is inviting students to join the art and photography competition on ethics.
Undergraduate and postgraduate students, aged ...

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Guidelines for internet providers on cards 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has taken initiatives to formulate guidelines for the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to make broadband internet available everywhere ...

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Sheikh Russel KC leaves for Sri Lanka today  

By BSS, Dhaka

Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra  leaves here for Sri Lanka today (Sunday) to take part in the AFC President’s Cup Football ...

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Abahani-MSC big match today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka Abahni Limited take on their arch-rival Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) in the battle of prestige in the second phase ...

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Tripura sports journalist Club arrives in city  

By BSS, Dhaka

A sixteen-member of Tripura Sports Journalist Club arrived on Saturday in the capital to play a friendly cricket match against ...

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Capstone course begins at NDC 

By BSS, Dhaka

A two-week Capstone Course of National Defence College (NDC) started on Sunday for providing cursory knowledge on \"National Security and ...

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President for increasing numbers of trained midwives 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Sunday laid emphasis on increasing the numbers of trained and skilled midwives in the country to ...

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B\'desh receives WHO polio-free certificate 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh has received World Health Organization (WHO) certificate as a polio-free country, an official press release said on Sunday.
The Deputy ...

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Lack of manpower hampers prevention of river accidents 

By BSS, Dhaka

Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan said the authorities concerned are in hardship to prevent river accidents for want of adequate manpower.
On ...

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Mohammedan beat Abahani 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited won the battle of prestige as they beat their arch-rival Abahani Limited by a solitary ...

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Construction of Dhaka-Gazipur 4-lane to begin in June 

By BSS, Dhaka

Communications Minister Obaidul Quader said the construction work of Dhaka-Gazipur four-lane highway would be started in June.
\"The government is committed ...

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Deputy Speaker visits Azad at CMH 

By BSS, Dhaka

Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Md Fazle Rabbi Miah on Monday visited Combined Military Hospital (CMH) to see ailing ...

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River police force soon: Minister 

By BSS, Dhaka

Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan said that work was on to raise a River Police force soon.  The prime minister will ...

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Outgoing Sri Lankan Envoy calls on Speaker 

By BSS, Dhaka

Outgoing Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Dhaka Sarath K. Weragoda on Monday paid a call on Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin ...

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Pak troops killed my father on Qaiser\'s signal: PW 

By BSS, Dhaka

A new witness in the trial of Syed Mohammad Qaiser on Monday said members of the then Pakistan occupation army ...

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Civil society enjoying full freedom of speech: President 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Monday said that country\'s civil society is enjoying full freedom to express their opinion.
\"The civil society ...

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Sheikh Russel take part in first training session 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh\'s Professional league champion Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra had their first training session at the Kalania Football Complex ground in ...

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Kushtia, Panchagarh move zonal final  

By BSS, Dhaka

Kushtia and Panchagarh districts moved to the zonal final of the KFC National Women\'s Football eliminating their respective rivals in ...

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Bangladesh win gold in Int’l Taekwondo Championship  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh won the gold medal, two silver and two bronze medals in the 2nd Mount Everest Int\'l Taekwondo Championship is ...

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Myanmar Navy Chief calls on BD counterpart 

By BSS, Dhaka

Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar Navy Admiral Zeya Kyaw Htin Thura Thet Swe on Monday called on his Bangladesh counterpart Chief of ...

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Motor Vehicle Act to be updated: Minister 

By BSS, Dhaka

Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan said that the country\'s existing Motor Vehicle Act would be made time befitting.
\"The communication sector has ...

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Belgium lauds B\'desh\'s democratic practices 

By BSS, Dhaka

The non-resident ambassador of Belgium to Bangladesh Pierre Vaesen on Tuesday called on Foreign Miniser A H Mahmud Ali at ...

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IBFB members to get preferences for US visa 

By BSS, Dhaka

The members of International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB) will get some preferences for US Visa under the US Embassy ...

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Execution of war crimes trial verdicts demanded 

By BSS, Dhaka

Sector Commanders\' Forum Vice-President Maj Gen (Retd) KM Shafiullah said the freedom fighters would have to be united to ensure ...

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Ensure healthcare service to reduce child mortality 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Prime Minister\'s Political Advisor HT Imam stressed on ensuring healthcare service, good food, nutrition and accommodation to pregnant mother ...

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Wari blank Badda in BCL  

By BSS, Dhaka

Wari Club blanked Badda Jagoroni Sangsad by 3-0 goals in the lone match of Premier Bank Bangladesh Championship Football League ...

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Five players share lead in Sub-Junior Chess  

By BSS, Dhaka

Five players shared lead in the points table of the Azimuddin Bhuiyan 33rd National Sub-Junior (Under-16 Years) Chess Championship with ...

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RAB expresses concern over baseless report 

By BSS, Dhaka

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Headquarters yesterday expressed concern over the baseless reports by a section of media involving the RAB ...

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Talent hunt competition begins 

By BSS, Dhaka

Nationwide creative talent hunt competition 2014 started on Thursday.
On this occasion, a colorful rally was brought out from Curzon Hall ...

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Patients now get healthcare services through online  

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister\'s Political Advisor HT Imam said many patients are now getting healthcare services through online due to progress in ...

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Narail beat Bagerhat in KFC Women\'s Football  

By BSS, Dhaka

Narail district beat Bagerhat district by 2-0 goals in the lone opening super league match of the KFC National Women\'s ...

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Second win for Khulna BKSP in Div III Football  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Prothistan (BKSP) of Khulna recorded their second successive win in the Khulna Third Division Football League as ...

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Sheikh Russel face SL Air Force today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra face Sri Lanka Air Force SC in their second group A match of the 10th edition ...

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Farashganj post victory in BCL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Traditional Old Dhaka \'outfit\' Farashganj Sporting Club recorded a 3-1 goal victory over  Victoria Sporting Club in the lone match ...

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Sheikh Jamal blank MSC 3-0 

By BSS, Dhaka

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club consolidated their place at the top of the points table with a convincing 3-0 goal victory ...

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B’desh standard time inaugurated at BSTI 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh, from now on, will preserve identical time in every part of the country as the Bangladesh Standards and Testing ...

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Slovenian Envoy presents credentials to President 

By BSS, Dhaka

Newly appointed Slovenian Ambassador to Bangladesh Darja Bavdez Kuret presented her credentials to President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Thursday.  ...

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15,000 Bangladeshis have job scope in British curry industry 

By BSS, Dhaka

The 3.6 billion-pound British curry industry, mostly owned and run by Bangladeshi entrepreneurs, has a shortage of some 15,000 skilled ...

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Workers at high risk for toxic chemicals 

By BSS, Dhaka

Work forces of Bangladesh are at high risk due to use of toxic chemicals at almost every workplace, said experts.
\"In ...

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Taijul takes 8-wicket as BCB North Zone dominate first day  

By BSS, Dhaka

An eight-wicket haul by Taijul Islam saw Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) North Zone maintained their domination on the first day ...

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Abahani earn win in BPL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka Abahani Limited recorded a 2-1 goals victory over Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) in the 2nd phase of Nitol ...

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Sheikh Russel dump Sri Lanka AF 5-0 in President\'s Cup 

By BSS, Dhaka

Mithun scored a brace as Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra dumped host Sri Lanka Air Force Sporting Club by 5-0 goals ...

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Azad SC, Fire Service earn victory in Premier Volleyball  

By BSS, Dhaka

Azad Sporting Club and Fire Service won their respective matches of the National Bank Limited Premier Division Volleyball League held ...

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Fahad takes solo lead in Sub-Junior Chess 

By BSS, Dhaka

FM Mohammad Fahad Rahman of Pirojpur maintained his solo lead in the points table of the Azimuddin Bhuiyan Trust 33rd ...

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BKSP dominate first day of Junior Athletics meet 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Prothistan (BKSP) dominated the first day of the Walton
Refrigerator 30th National Junior Athletics Competition that began ...

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Int\'l Rating Chess from May 15 in city 

By BSS, Dhaka

International Open Rating Chess Tournament will start from May 15 (Thursday) at the Chess Federation Hall Room at 3 pm.
It\'s ...

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Death anniv of Wazed Miah observed 

By BSS, Dhaka

The fifth death anniversary of eminent nuclear scientist Dr M Wazed Miah, son-in-law of Bangabandhu and husband of Prime Minister ...

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ASL observes Wazed's death anniversary 

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami Swechchhasebak League(ASL) on Friday organized a discussion, milad and doa mahfil marking the 5th death anniversary of noted scientist, ...

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Couple training project soon 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Ministry of Children and Women Affairs has undertaken a project designed for imparting training to newly-wed couples to change ...

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Judicial commission to combat communalism emphasised 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speakers at a publication ceremony of a documentary book, 'Atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh,' stressed the need for a judicial ...

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Bowlers continue domination as BCB North Zone face batting collapse 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bowlers continued their domination on the pitch on the second day as (BCB) North Zone faced batting debacle in their ...

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BJMC reach final as Sabina slams triple hattrick 

By BSS, Dhaka

Famed striker Sabina Khatun slammed triple hattrick saw Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation went goal glut to move to the final ...

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Brothers dump Baridhara 

By BSS, Dhaka

Kester Akon\'s slammed brilliant hat-trick saw Brothers Union Club to post an emphatic 5-1 goal win over Uttar Baridhara Club ...

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Shafiq lost 5th round in Open Chess 

By BSS, Dhaka

Shafiq Ahmed of Golden Chess Club lost to Puri Rajan of Nepal in the 5th round of Mount Gaurisankar 3rd ...

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Fahad emerges unbeaten champ in Sub Junior Chess 

By BSS, Dhaka

FM Mohammad Fahad Rahman of Pirojpur emerged unbeaten champion in the Azimuddin Bhuiyan Trust 33rd National Sub-Junior (Under-16 Years) Chess ...

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Chinese Air Chief calls on President 

By BSS, Dhaka

Visiting Chinese Air Chief Marshal General Xu Qiliang paid a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Monday ...

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President, PM greet people on Buddha Purnima 

By BSS, Dhaka

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have greeted the countrymen and the Buddhist community, on the occasion ...

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Govt firm to establish rule of law: Nasim 

By BSS, Dhaka

Health and Family Welfare Minister and presidium member of the ruling Awami League Mohammad Nasim has said that the government ...

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Farhad, Nasir keep hope alive for North Zone 

By BSS, Dhaka

A responsible batting display by Farhad Hossain and Nasir Hossain saw Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) North Zone struggling to skip ...

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MRP home delivery for Bangladeshis in UAE 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladeshi expatriates living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are going to get Machine Readable Passport (MRP) in their homes, ...

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16-member Chinese delegation in city 

By BSS, Dhaka

A 16-members high level delegation headed by Yan Junqi, vice-chairperson of the standing committee of the National Peoples Congress of ...

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Khaleda hatching conspiracy to install communal forces in power 

By BSS, Dhaka

Food Minister Advocate Quamrul Islam alleged that BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has again been hatching conspiracy to install communal ...

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Signal No 1 issued for river ports 

By BSS, Dhaka

In association with rain or thundershowers temporary west or northwester\'ly gusty or squally wind with a speed of 45-60 kph ...

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President urges all to maintain communal harmony 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid urged the countrymen irrespective of all religions and opinions to play a proper role in national development ...

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Agri sector set comfort economy with higher growth 

By BSS, Dhaka

Favorable weather conditions, high-yielding verities and prudent policy supports will help the country\'s agriculture sector achieve a higher and sustainable ...

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Female doctor dies falling from roof top 

By BSS, Dhaka

A female physician died falling from the roof of a house at New Baily Road in the city, yesterday afternoon.
The ...

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B\'desh, N Korea sign cultural exchange programme 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh and North Korea on Wednesday signed Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP) to enhance cultural bond between the two countries.
Secretary of ...

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ILO to launch report on profits of forced labour 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is to launch a new report, Profits and Poverty: The Economics of Forced Labour, on ...

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Qaiser\'s counsel concludes quizzing PW-12 

By BSS, Dhaka

The defence in the trial of Syed Mohammad Qaiser, charged with committing crimes against humanity during the War of Liberation, ...

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Khaleda urged not to do politics with N’ganj incident 

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami League Presidium Member Advocate Sahara Khatun urged BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia not to play a political game with ...

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Shafiq finishes 10th in Mount Gaurisankar chess  

By BSS, Dhaka

Shafiq Ahmed of Golden Chess Club finished 10th position in the Mount Gaurisankar 3rd International Open Chess Tournament held on ...

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‘Vested properties to be returned to real owners’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Land Minister Shamsur Rahman Sharif said lands falling under the Vested Property Return Act would be handed over to the ...

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Inter-ministerial meeting held for home series against India 

By BSS, Dhaka

An inter-ministerial meeting was held on Thursday to make the upcoming home series against India a success at the Youth ...

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‘Culprits to get punishment for 7-murder’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Communications Minister Obaidul Quader said the culprits who were involved with the abduction and killing of seven people in Narayanganj ...

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PDB signs $120 m deal for 60-MW wind power plant 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) signed a $120 million agreement on Thursday with a tri- nation joint venture company USDKGEL ...

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UZGP basic training begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka

A five-day Basic Training on \"Law and Administration of 4th Upazila Parishad\" will begin today simultaneously at Dhaka, Comilla and ...

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Real journos can never support terrorism: Inu 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu said a real journalist can never support terrorism, autocracy, and if the media can become ...

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DSE turnover fell to 5-month low 

By BSS, Dhaka

Low activities in stock market during pre- budget trading brought the daily turnover of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) to five-month ...

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Tofail lists Japan, Korea as future markets for B’deshi leather goods 

By BSS, Dhaka

Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed Sunday said South Korea and Japan would be future potential markets for Bangladeshi leather and leather ...

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Implement s’region master plan to ensure food security :Muhith 

By BSS, Dhaka

Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith Sunday stressed on implementation of the master plan for agricultural development in the southern ...

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Govt to continue its farmer-friendly policy in coming budget:Mannan 

By BSS, Dhaka

State minister for finance MA Mannan Sunday said the government will continue its support for farmers in the upcoming budget ...

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Students urged to utilize merit thru\' hard work 

By BSS, Dhaka

Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury advised the students to groom as worthy citizens utilizing their merit through hard ...

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Signal No 1 issued for river ports 

By BSS, Dhaka

In association with rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary west or northwester\'ly gusty or squally wind with a speed of ...

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Prosecution starts placing arguments against Mobarak 

By BSS, Dhaka

The prosecution in the trial of alleged Razakar commander Mobarak Hossain, alias Mobarak Ali, charged with committing crimes against humanity ...

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Noor calls for reaching museum to rural people 

By BSS, Dhaka

Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor called for conducting new researches over museum to create experts in this area. \"Though unfortunate, ...

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Bangladesh finish runners-up in 3rd South Asian Basketball 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh finished runners-up in the 3rd South Asian Basketball Championship losing 80-73 points to host Nepal in the final match ...

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Tangail FA reach semifinal in Pioneer Football  

By BSS, Dhaka

Tangail Football Academy reached semifinal of the Dhaka City Corporation (North and South) Pioneer Football League beating Mansoor Sporting Club ...

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Players\' registration for Women\'s Club Cup begins today  

By BSS, Dhaka

The player\'s registration programme for the 6th Women\'s Club Cup Tournament will be held on May 19 to 20 from ...

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Under-18 football tournament after FIFA WC  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Under-18 football tournament will begin after the FIFA World Cup 2014 and all the clubs decided to take part ...

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Brothers, Muktis split points in BPL  

By BSS, Dhaka

Brothers Union Club and Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra split points when their match ended in a 1-1 goal tame draw ...

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University T20 Challenge Cup begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Walton Refrigerator Twenty20 cricket tournament begins today (Monday) at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Prothistan in Savar with six matches ...

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Urban poverty falls by 13 pc in four years: UNDP 

By BSS, Dhaka

The visiting regional director of UNDP, Haol ang Xu, on a five-day visit, here, on Monday, applauded Bangladesh\'s efforts in ...

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Smokers\' number up by 8 pc in one year 

By BSS, Dhaka

The number of smokers in the country increased by eight percent from 41 percent to 49 percent in last one ...

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Abahani, Sheikh Jamal play goalless in BPL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Abahani Limited and Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club split points when their match ended in a goalless draw in the second ...

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Elderly woman killed in city road accident 

By BSS, Dhaka

An elderly woman was killed in a road accident on Tuesday morning at Dayaganj intersection in the old city.
The victim ...

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ILO to publish World of Work report May 27 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is to launch its annual flagship report \"World of Work 2014: developing with jobs\", on ...

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Govt urged to gear up diplomatic ties with India 

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami League Advisory Council member and former Railway Minister Suranjit Sengupta on Tuesday urged the government to gear up diplomatic ...

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Rahmatganj earn victory in BCL  

By BSS, Dhaka

Rahmatganj Muslim and Friends Society recorded a 3-0-goal victory over Agrani Bank Limited in the lone match of Premier Bank ...

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Akku FA reach semis in Pioneer Football  

By BSS, Dhaka

Akku Football Academy moved to the semifinal of the Walton Pioneer Football League eliminating Narinda Juniors Lions by 3-0 goals ...

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Karate team to leave for Nepal today 

By BSS, Dhaka

A 14-memebr of Bangladesh karate team leave for Nepal today to take part in the Walton 8th NSKA International Karate ...

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Big win for AIUB in Challenge Cup Cricket  

By BSS, Dhaka

AIUB recorded an overwhelming ten- wicket victory over NUST in a match of the Walton Refrigerator University Challenge Cup T20 ...

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Speaker invited to visit Japan 

By BSS, Dhaka

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has invited Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury for joining an international symposium on ...

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ICT-1 came down hard on prosecution in Mobarak\'s trial 

By BSS, Dhaka

The prosecution in the trial of Mobarak Hossain, alias Mobarak Ali, on Wednesday was taken aback as they failed to ...

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Inu for unity among journalists 

By BSS, Dhaka

Pointing at the sharp division among the journalists, Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu called for their unity for the sake ...

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Karate team off to Nepal  

By BSS, Dhaka

A 14-memebr of Bangladesh karate team left here for Nepal on Wednesday to take part in the Walton 8th
NSKA ...

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Abahani-Sheikh Russel BPL match today  

By BSS, Dhaka

After two-day break the Nitol Tata Bangladesh Premier Football League resumes today with Abahani Limited take on holders Sheikh Russel ...

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Tributes paid to Everest conqueror Sajal  

By BSS, Dhaka

Speakers at a memorial meeting on Wednesday paid rich tributes to Mount Everest conqueror Sajal Khaled at Dhaka Reporters\' Unity ...

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US Embassy to remain closed on May 25 

By BSS, Dhaka

The United States Embassy in Dhaka will remain closed on May 25 (Sunday), on the occasion of Memorial Day, an ...

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Speaker for B\'desh-Nepal jt working group 

By BSS, Dhaka

Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury said a Bangladesh-Nepal joint working group would be formed to protect common interest ...

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Outgoing Sri Lankan envoy calls on President 

By BSS, Dhaka

The outgoing Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Bangladesh WA Sarath Kumara Weragoda  paid his farewell call on President Abdul Hamid ...

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Pak troops killed my husband on Subhan\'s order: PW 

By BSS, Dhaka

Jahanara Begum, widow of martyr Rozob Ali Biswas on Thursday testified in the trial of Jamaat nayeb-e-ameer Mawlana Abdus Subhan, ...

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WHO praises community clinics in Bangladesh 

By BSS, Dhaka

Director General of World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Margaret Chan on Thursday praised Bangladesh\'s remarkable success in medicare services through ...

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Maritime ports asked to hoist signal No 3 

By BSS, Dhaka

The well marked low over west- central bay and adjoining area persists and under its influence deep convection is taking ...

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Khaleda incites terrorism demanding abolition of RAB 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speakers at a human chain said BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is inciting Terrorism demanding abolition of RAB.
\"There is no ...

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Importance for training of teachers underscored 

By BSS, Dhaka

Primary and Mass Education Minister Mostafizur Rahman said the government is giving importance to training of teachers to develop efficient ...

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\'More women officers to be employed in higher posts in admin\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Public Administration Ismat Ara Sadek said the government is determined to employ more women officers in higher ...

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Bangladesh finish runners-up with five more gold  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh won five more gold medals and finished runners-up in the 8th NSKA International Martial Art Karate Championship that concluded ...

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Nazrul`s birth anniv today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Elaborate programmes have been taken up to observe the 115th birth anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam today. This ...

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Speaker arrives in New Delhi 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speaker of Jatiya Sangsad Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury arrived in New Delhi on Sunday noon for joining the oath taking ...

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Maritime ports asked to hoist signal No 3 

By BSS, Dhaka

The well marked low over west-central Bay and adjoining area persists and under its influence deep convection is continuing over ...

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NGOs demand equitable allocation for WASH budget 

By BSS, Dhaka

Two non-government organizations (NGOs) demanded equitable allocation for WASH budget over geo-hydrological disparity.
The International NGOs WaterAid and Human Development Research ...

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Ethnic minorities enjoying all state facilities: Minister 

By BSS, Dhaka

Land Minister Shamsur Rahman Sherif said although members of ethnic minority groups are neglected elsewhere in the world, they are ...

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1.5m children out of school in pre-primary education 

By BSS, Dhaka

Nearly 1.5 million children aged five are out of school students in pre-primary education, the number will be 3.8 million, ...

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Zia, Saiful draw in 1st round of KIIT Chess Festival 

By BSS, Dhaka

GM Ziaur Rahman made a draw with Raghunandan Kaumandun Srihari of India in the 1st round game of the Elite ...

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Divisional Commissioner Gold Cup Football begins May 30  

By BSS, Dhaka

The 5th Dhaka Divisional Commissioner Gold Cup Football Tournament will begin on May 30 with host Munshiganj district taking on ...

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Mukto Bihanga dump Combined SC 

By BSS, Dhaka

Mukto Bihanga dumped Combined Sporting Club by 6-1 goals in the lone match of Green Delta Insurance First Division Hockey ...

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Dhaka Junior Lions reach final in Pioneer Football  

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka Junior Lions Club reached final of the Dhaka City Corporation (north & south) Pioneer Football League eliminating Kallal Sangha ...

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BD A team’s WI campaign begins today  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh A team will start their West Indies campaign taking on High Performance Center of the West Indies in the ...

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Victory for Victoria in BCL  

By BSS, Dhaka

Victoria Sporting Club blanked Badda Jagoroni Sangsad by 3-0 goals in the Premier Bank Bangladesh Championship Football League held on ...

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1,299 AIDS patients in country, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

A total of 1,299 AIDS patients were identified from 1989 to November 30 last year.  Minister for Health and Family ...

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Outgoing Venezuelan envoy calls on Menon 

By BSS, Dhaka

The outgoing Venezuelan Ambassador to Bangladesh with residence in New Delhi Milena Santana-Ramirez on Tuesday called on Civil Aviation and ...

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Morality in scientific research underscored 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu called for wakening sense of morality in the scientific practice and research.
\"The new generation researchers ...

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Bangladesh A face batting collapse on day 2  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh A team faced bating collapse in their first innings as they were allout for 219 in 71.5 overs in ...

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Stocks end week flat on budget day 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended week flat on Thursday, the day when the Finance Minister AMA Muhith unveiled the national ...

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Chronology of national budgets 

By BSS, Dhaka

Finance Minister AMA Muhith will announce the annul budget for the fiscal year 2014-15 (FY15) tomorrow (Thursday) at Jatiya Sangsad ...

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President makes surprise visit to JS journo lounge 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Thursday made a surprise visit to journalist lounge in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban after watching the ...

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‘Govt to digitize land records’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith on Thursday said the government would implement scientific land management and digitize the land ...

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Wari blank Badda in BCL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Wari Club blanked Badda Jagoroni Sangsad by 3-0 goals in the Premier Bank Bangladesh Championship Football League held on Thursday ...

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Dhaka to host AFC U-16 Women\'s Championship in October 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) nominated Dhaka as hosting venue of AFC U-16 Women\'s Championship Central & South Asia Zone ...

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BCB announces 15-memebr squad for home series against India  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced a 15-member national squad for the three-match SAHARA Cup ODI series against ...

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Bangladesh A struggling to skip series defeat 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh A team struggling to avoid series defeat as they scored their second innings 32 for 3 in 10 overs ...

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Tk 795 crore budget proposed for youths and sports for 2014-15 year 

By BSS, Dhaka

After lavish spending by hosting Asia Cup, World Cup T20 and Sri Lankan series the government has allocated Taka 795 ...

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Jessore navy emerge champions in army swimming meet  

By BSS, Dhaka

Fifty five infantry division of Jessore navy team emerged champions in the Army Swimming competition that concluded on Thursday at ...

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Junior athletics camp begins tomorrow 

By BSS, Dhaka

The long-term national junior athletics camp begins tomorrow (Saturday)  at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here.
A total of 24 athletes - ...

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Two matches of 1st Div Volleyball decided in opener  

By BSS, Dhaka

Uttara Sporting Club and East and Boys Club won their respective opening matches of the Walton Air Conditioner First Division ...

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ITEE draws attention in Digital World 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Information Technology Engineers Examination (ITEE) drew attention of the local IT professionals as the BD-ITEC center arranged different kinds ...

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record sale of TV sets as FIFA World Cup approaches 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh is witnessing a record sale of television sets in the last couple of months as just few days left ...

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Farashganj post win in BCL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Old Dhaka \'outfit\' Farashganj Sporting Club recorded a 2-0 goal victory over Victoria Sporting Club in the Premier Bank Bangladesh ...

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DC Gold Cup results  

By BSS, Dhaka

Shariatpur, Sherpur and Kishorganj districts won their respective matches of the Dhaka Divisional Commissioner (DC) Gold Cup Football held on ...

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Kayes\'s ton helps Bangladesh A to earn draw in four-dayer 

By BSS, Dhaka

Nurul Hasan and Robiul Islam of Bangladesh A\'s last wicket pair survived 23 tense minutes till end of day\'s play ...

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Club Cup Ruby begins tomorrow  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Capital Confectionery Club Cup Ruby will be held on June 8-10 at the Physical Education College ground and Paltan ...

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1st Division volleyball results  

By BSS, Dhaka

East End Boys and Nabo Jagoroni Sangha won their respective matches of the Walton Air Conditioner First Division Volleyball League ...

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World Accreditation Day on Monday 

By BSS, Dhaka

The World Accreditation Day will be observed in the country like elsewhere in the world on Monday.
This year, the theme ...

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VOA hosts farewell to envoy Akramul Qader 

By BSS, Dhaka

Director of Voice of America (VOA), Near East and Central Asia Division Ismail M. Dahiyat and Chief of Bangla Service ...

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Speaker, Dy Speaker, Chief Whip condole death of Mahbubul Alam 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speaker of National Parliament Dr Shirin Sharmin Choudhury, Deputy Speaker M Fazle Rabbi Mian and Chief Whip ASM Firoz on ...

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President mourns death of Mahbubul Alam 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Friday expressed deep shock at death of Mahbubul Alam, former editor of the daily newspaper \'The ...

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Media workers urged to work for country\'s welfare  

By BSS, Dhaka

Abul Kalam Azad, Managing Director and Chief Editor of the national news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), said media workers ...

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MSC, Sheikh Russel BPL match today  

By BSS, Dhaka

Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited take on holders Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra in their second phase of Nitol Tata Bangladesh Premier ...

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2nd round of NCC to begin on June 11 

By BSS, Dhaka

The second round of 34th National Cricket League will begin on June 11 and the matches will be played at ...

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Club Cup Ruby begins today  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Capital Confectionery Club Cup Ruby begins today at the Physical Education College ground and Paltan ground in the city ...

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Beach Bodybuilding begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Walton Smart TV 1st Beach Bodybuilding begins today at the Laboni Point of Cox\'s Bazar sea beach. It will ...

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Project to eliminate child labour 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh spent Taka 71 crore 39 lakh and 70 thousand on a project to eliminate child labour. It refrained 55 ...

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\'6-point was charter of Bangalees\' emancipation\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

Terming the six-point demand as the charter of Bangalees\' emancipation and the \'Magna Carta\', Awami League Advisory Council member Dr ...

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Politicians hail new budget as pro-people 

By BSS, Dhaka

Leaders of different political parties said the proposed budget for fiscal 2014-15 is time befitting and pro-people.
The new budget has ...

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Govt gives priority to quality edn: Minister 

By BSS, Dhaka

Planning Minister A H M Mustafa Kamal said the government is giving highest priority to qualitative and technical education to ...

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‘Nearly 1,000 tourist spots to be identified’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC) is working for identifying nearly 1,000 tourist spots across the country to enrich local tourism basket ...

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World Accreditation Day today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The World Accreditation Day will be observed in the country like elsewhere in the world today.This year, the theme of ...

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Allocation for Liberation War Affairs Ministry rises 

By BSS, Dhaka

The allocation for the Liberation War Affairs Ministry in the proposed budget has been increased to Taka 1742.74 crore, which ...

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President for upholding financial discipline 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid laid emphasis on upholding financial discipline in spending public money for ensuring welfare of people.
The President made ...

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Report on ‘journalists welfare trust bill’ placed in JS 

By BSS, Dhaka

The parliamentary standing committee report on \"Bangladesh journalists welfare trust bill, 2014\' was placed in the Jatiya Sangsad on Sunday ...

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Call to provide free health facilities to deprived mothers 

By BSS, Dhaka

Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim requested the established hospitals in the capital city and outside to provide free ...

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National Junior Chess from June 15 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Union Insurance 34th National Junior (Under-20) Chess Championship will begin on June 15 at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room ...

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Hockey\'s play-off match today  

By BSS, Dhaka

Railway Sporting Club takes on Bachelors Sporting Club in the play-off match to decide the championship of the Green Delta ...

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Three matches of Club Cup Rugby held in city  

By BSS, Dhaka

Three matches of the Capital Confectionery Club Cup Rugby decided on the opening day (Sunday) at the Physical Education College ...

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1st Division Volleyball results  

By BSS, Dhaka

Swabalombi Society and East End Boys won their respective matches of the Walton Ai Conditioner First Division Volleyball League held ...

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Beach bodybuilding begins in Cox\'s Bazar  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Walton Smart TV 1st Beach Bodybuilding began on Sunday at the Laboni Point of Cox\'s Bazar sea beach.
The ...

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Awareness among women against prejudice stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Infommfion Minister Hasanul Haq Intl said the women and cluffiren in society would have . be made aware against militancy, ...

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Rajuk plans flat project 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has decided to resolve the city' s housing crisis through taking Bat proj¬ects instead of pia onesconsidering its ...

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Govt implements huge project to gear up agriculture, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

Agrieultum Minister Beguile Melia Chowanny said the gov-ernment in the current fiscal year cord-r4 has implemented go projects and e36 ...

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President invited to join WWI C\'wealth Commemorative event 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid was invited to attend First World War Commonwealth Com-memorative event- Com-memorating the centenary of the ist World ...

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NCTF praises Muhith for children budget 

By BSS, Dhaka

National Children Taskforce (NCTF) has thanked Fi-nance Minister A M A Muhith for the announce¬ment of placing separate budget for ...

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`Illegal occupants to be evicted from riverbanks' 

By BSS, Dhaka

The ugh meeting of the task force on river pollution, illegal occupants and navigability was held on Sunday Wile Shipping ...

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Country advances much in improving edn : Nahid 

By BSS, Dhaka

Education Minister Num] Islam Nahidssidde-spite various obstacle, the county has ad-vanced much in imptroing the standard of ed-ucation halm camby.He ...

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\'Rural people getting health services thru\' telemedicine\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim said that telemedicine is one of the grand successes of the government by ...

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More programmes on climate change mitigation stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Stressing the need for undertaking more programmes on climate change mitigation and disaster management, planning minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said ...

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Speaker for increasing number of female police  

By BSS, Dhaka

Speaker of the Parliament Dr Shirin Sharmin Choudhury enphasised on the importance of increasing the number of female police for ...

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CU BCL unit dissolved, CUET convening body formed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) central committee on Tuesday dissolved its Chittagong University unit BCL committee.
Bangladesh Chhatra League dissolved its Chittagong ...

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President, PM greet Muslims on holy Shab-e-Barat 

By BSS, Dhaka

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday greeted all Muslims at home and elsewhere in the ...

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Govt to distribute Tk 83.50 lakh among insolvent journos, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Thursday told the House that the government woulddistribute Taka 83.50 lakh, rest of the ...

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Quality edn to build competent people stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Leading educationists on Thursday said students should be built as competent workforce through providing quality education to cope with international ...

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Investment in edn leads to uplift in other sectors 

By BSS, Dhaka

Chancellor of Dhaka niversity Dr A A M S Arefin Siddique said the national budget was a government\'s political document.
He ...

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45 rivers register rises, 25 falls 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 45 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rises and 25 stations ...

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B\'desh delegation meets IFAD President 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh delegation to the 31st FAO Committee on Fisheries (COFI) Conference led by Fisheries and Livestock Minister H E M ...

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Tribute paid to \'71 \'Biranganas\' at London Summit 

By BSS, Dhaka

Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali said the government of under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has set example ...

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Signal No 3 for maritime ports 

By BSS, Dhaka

A deep convection is taking place over the North Bay and adjoining West Bengal and Bangladesh coast, said a warning ...

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Shab-e-Baraat observed 

By BSS, Dhaka

The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, was observed across the country Friday night with due religious fervour and devotion.
The ...

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President mourns death of Sardar Fazlul Karim 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Sunday expressed his deep shock at the death of eminent scholar Sardar Fazlul Karim.
In a message ...

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UGC chairman off to UK 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prof Dr A K Azad Chowdhury, Chairman of the University Grants\' Commission (UGC), on Sunday left here for United Kingdom ...

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DU VC condoles death of Jahir 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr AAMS Arefin Siddique on Sunday condoled the death of country\'s noted photojournalist Jahirul Haque.
In a ...

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Call to take action against illegal gas connections 

By BSS, Dhaka

Parliamentary standing committee on the ministry for power, energy and mineral resources on Sunday recommended taking stern legal action against ...

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Inu calls for one pc people to donate blood 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Minister Hasanul Huq Inu said that if one in every 100 person gives blood there would be no scarcity ...

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Victim\'s family members testify against Qaiser 

By BSS, Dhaka

Two relatives of martyrs on Sunday testified against Syed Md Qaiser at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2, accusing the former ...

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Govt to set up more PTIs in 12 dists, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has already set up 55 Primary Training Institutes (PTIs) in 52 districts and would set up more 12 ...

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PM urges people to plant more fruit trees 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday called upon the people to plant more fruit trees.
In a message, on the eve ...

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Indoor Sports arena of BKSP inaugurated 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Youth and Sports Biren Sikder today inaugurated the Indoor Sports Arena of Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishthan (BKSP) ...

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Sheikh Russel dump Baridhara 

By BSS, Dhaka

Sheikh Russel Krira Chakkra dumped Uttar Baridhara by 7-1 goals in the 3rd phase of Nitol Tata Bangladesh Premier Football ...

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Muktijoddha beat Mohammedan 

By BSS, Dhaka

Muktijoddha Sangshad Krira Chakkra beat Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited by 3-2 goals in the 3rd phase of Nitol Tata Bangladesh ...

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Legislators review progress of Hajj policy 

By BSS, Dhaka

At the third meeting of the Standing Committee for Religious Affairs of 10th parliament, Hajj policy came up for threadbare ...

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Speaker, Dy Speaker mourn Jahir\'s death 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad mourned the death of noted photojournalist Alhaj Jahirul Haque.  In separate ...

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Trained youths get Tk 387.98 cr, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Youth and Sports Biren Sikder said the government has distributed Taka 387 crore 98 lakh 75,000 as ...

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President for increasing South-South cooperation 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Commemorative Summit of Group 77 ended on Sunday adopting a 242-point declaration that addresses more than 100 issues of ...

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Construction worker electrocuted in city 

By BSS, Dhaka

A construction worker was electrocuted at Chawkbazar in old part of the city on Tuesday morning, police and hospital sources ...

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Certificate award ceremony on digital signature held  

By BSS, Dhaka

Certificate award ceremony on digital signature training was held at Air Headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment on Monday.
A total of 17 ...

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Subhan\'s counsel concludes quizzing PW- 13 

By BSS, Dhaka

Advocate Mizanul Islam, counsel for Jamaat leader Mawlana Abdus Subhan, on Tuesday concluded cross-examining 13th prosecution witness (PW) at the ...

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Call to donate blood to save lives 

By BSS, Dhaka

Experts at a seminar on safe blood transfusion at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) called upon the able ...

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President, PM for further expansion of technical edn 

By BSS, Dhaka

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday called for further expansion of technical and vocational education ...

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Govt plans to set up burn unit in all medical college hospitals 

By BSS, Dhaka

Health Minister Mohammad Nasim said the probe committee\'s recommendations for taking action against intern doctors alleged as trouble makers in ...

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Two new PWs testify against Qaiser 

By BSS, Dhaka

Two new prosecution witnesses (PWs) in the trial of Syed Md Qaiser on Wednesday submitted their depositions, one accusing the ...

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Modern edn system for knowledge-based society stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Planning Minister A H M Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday at a post budget discussion emphasized on the introduction of modern ...

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\'Govt to procure 2.41 lakh electric poles\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Thursday approved the procurement of 241,710 electric poles for expanding consumer connection ...

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Subhan\'s counsel concludes quizzing PW-14 

By BSS, Dhaka

The defence for the trial of Jamaat leader Mawlana Abdus Subhan on Thursday concluded the cross-examination of 14th prosecution witness ...

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Public Library to be set up in every dist, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

Minister for Cultural Affairs Asaduzzaman Noor said the government has taken An initiative to set up public library in every ...

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Nepalese envoy calls on Noor 

By BSS, Dhaka

Nepalese Ambassador in Dhaka Hari Kumar Shrestha called on Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor on Wednesday at his office here.  ...

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‘Over 10,000 landless families rehabilitated’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

A total of 10,650 landless families have been rehabilitated in 61 districts during the last five and a half years ...

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BOA to observe Olympic Day Run tomorrow 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) will observe the Olympic Day-2014 in the capital and six other divisional headquarters tomorrow (Saturday) as ...

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Teachers urged to build children as worthy citizens 

By BSS, Dhaka

Political Advisor to the Prime Minister HT Imam urged teachers to dedicate themselves to groom children as worthy citizen through ...

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Workshop on Asia regional assoc of public accounts committee held 

By BSS, Dhaka

A two-day view-exchange workshop of the Asia Regional Association of Public Accounts Committee, comprising public accounts committees of ten Asian ...

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AL cyber team to counter propaganda 

By BSS, Dhaka

The cyber team of the ruling Awami League has been strengthened to highlight the development activities of the government and ...

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Strict enforcement of law to ensure safe food stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Experts called for strict enforcement of existing laws and enhancing awareness among the people to ensure adulteration- free and poison-free ...

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$350m ADB loan for skill development 

By BSS, Dhaka

Asian Development Bank (ADB), a Manila- based lending agency, will provide Bangladesh with 350 million US dollars to help public ...

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Call to update official websites with latest information 

By BSS, Dhaka

Senior journalists at a view exchange meeting called for updating official websites with latest information to make public services reliable ...

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Elderly man dies as train hit in city 

By BSS, Dhaka

An elderly man died as a passenger train rammed into him while walking through the rail line in capital\'s Khilkhet ...

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Technical, vocational edn for dev emphasised  

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Science and Technology Architect Yeafesh Osman on Sunday at a seminar emphasized on technical and vocational education ...

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Pak troops killed people on Subhan\'s signal: PW 

By BSS, Dhaka

A new witness in the trial of Mawlana Abdus Subhan on Sunday submitted his deposition, accusing the incumbent nayeb-e-ameer of ...

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President, PM greet civil servants on Public Service Day 

By BSS, Dhaka

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday greeted the officials andemployees of the republic on the ...

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Quality edn for sustainable development emphasised 

By BSS, Dhaka

Foreign Minister Abul Hasan Mahmud Ali called for quality education for sustainable development and turning the country into a middle ...

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Bhutanese envoy calls on Menon  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bhutan has shown interest to develop air communication and tourism with Bangladesh.  Bhutanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Pema Choden on Sunday ...

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Maritime ports asked to hoist signal No 3 

By BSS, Dhaka

Due to strong monsoon over North Bay, deep convection is continuing over North Bay and adjoining coastal area of Bangladesh.
Under ...

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JS body for allocating cash for stroke, heart patients 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Welfare Ministry on Sunday suggested authorities concerned to consider receiving applications round-the-year instead of ...

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Draft of non-formal education act okayed 

By BSS, Dhaka

The cabinet on Monday okayed the draft of the Non-formal Education Act, 2014 for ensuring primary education for all.
The approval ...

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Sk Russel split points with Brothers 

By BSS, Dhaka

Holders Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra split points with 10-man Brothers Union Club when their match ended in a 2-2 goal ...

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BGB deployed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Law enforcers took position at different city points to ensure security, centering the verdict against Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Matiur Rahman ...

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Doctors urged to use modern technologies 

By BSS, Dhaka

Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim on Tuesday called upon the doctors to use modern technologies at their workplace ...

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Sheikh Jamal post win in BPL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Sonny slammed a brilliant hat- trick saw Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club to record a convincing 5-3 goals victory over Soccer ...

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Ctg Abahani edge past Baridhara  

By BSS, Dhaka

Host Chittagong Abahani edged past Uttar Baridhara Club by a solitary goal in the Nitol Tata Bangladesh Premier Football League ...

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711 kg gold seized till May: Muhith 

By BSS, Dhaka

Finance Minister A M A Muhith yesterday informed parliament that a total of 711 kgs smuggled gold were seized at ...

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Pak troops killed Mazid on Subhan\'s order: PW 

By BSS, Dhaka

A new prosecution witness (PW) on Wednesday submitted his deposition against Mawlana Abdus Subhan,
accusing the incumbent nayeb-e-ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami of ...

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Maritime ports advised to lower signal 

By BSS, Dhaka

Squally weather is unlikely over North Bay, a Met Office weather bulletin said on Wednesday.The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox\'s ...

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34 rivers register rises, 43 falls 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 34 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rises and 43 stations ...

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Quality edn to compete in global arena emphasised 

By BSS, Dhaka

UGC chairman prof Dr A K Azad Chowdhury said quality education and graduates are must to compete in global arena.
He ...

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JS body discusses nat\'l budget, urbanization 

By BSS, Dhaka

The second meeting of the parliamentary standing committee of the 10th parliament on local government, rural development and cooperative ministry ...

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More access of poor people to natural resources stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speakers at a view exchange meeting have stressed the need for expanding access of poor people to natural resources aiming ...

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2 projects for modernization of DFP: Inu 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu said the government has undertaken two projects for modernizing the Department of Films and Publicity ...

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PID introduces new web address 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Press Information Department (PID) under the ministry of information has introduced its new web address instead of its old ...

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335 madrasas under MPO facility, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has brought 335 madrasas under Monthly Pay Order (MPO) facility aimed at improving quality of the madrasa education.
Education ...

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Stern action to be taken against non-govt schools for extra charge 

By BSS, Dhaka

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid told the House that the government would take stern action against authorities of the privately ...

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Mustafa Kamal made new ICC president  

By BSS, Dhaka

AHM Mustafa Kamal, FCA, MP has been made the new president of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Kamal, the former ...

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98,762 to perform Hajj this year  

By BSS, Dhaka

Hajj flights will begin on August 27 to ferry a total of 98,762 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia this year.
Biman ...

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Govt to provide 1.5 cr litres more water to CWSA daily, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Syed Ashraful Islam told the House that the government has taken a project to supply 1.5 ...

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Intel Mobility Roadshow celebrated 

By BSS, Dhaka

Intel, a world leader in computing innovation, on Saturday celebrated the Intel Mobility Roadshow by showcasing its mobile solutions across ...

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JP to support govt for democracy: Rowshan 

By BSS, Dhaka

Leader of the opposition in parliament Begum Rowshan Ershed on Saturday reiterated Jatiya party\'s unequivocal support to the present government ...

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Land commission for indigenous people demanded 

By BSS, Dhaka

Civil society leaders demanded formation of a land commission for indigenous people living in the plane land.
They made the demand ...

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Biren hails new ICC president Kamal  

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Youth and Sports Biren Sikder, MP, hailed Planning Minister AHM Mustafa
Kamal, who has been elected as ...

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Call to encourage global youth leadership for dev 

By BSS, Dhaka

The three-day sixth Bangladesh Model United Nation (BANMUN), 2014 conference concluded here recently with promises of sustainable development through encouraging ...

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\'Implementation of edn policy key to success in exams\'  

By BSS, Dhaka

Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu said the country witnessed a massive success in the education sector as the government had ...

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Sheikh Jamal earn hard-fought win in BPL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club recorded a hard-fought 4-3 goals victory over Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra in the lone match of ...

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Noor condoles death of Subir Chowdhury 

By BSS, Dhaka

Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor on Monday expressed deep shock at the death of cultural personality Subir Chowdhury.
In a condolence ...

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Formal charge against \'Razakar Daroga\' Hachen on Aug 5 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Monday set August 5 for submitting formal charge against Syed Hachen Ali alias Hasan ...

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MoU between DU and Gifu Varsity, Japan signed 

By BSS, Dhaka

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Dhaka University (DU) and Gifu University (GU) of Japan was signed on Sunday at ...

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PM mourns death of Poet Abul Hossain 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday expressed deep shock at the death of eminent Poet Abul Hossain.In a condolence message, ...

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UGC approves Tk 2015.46 cr budget for public varsities  

By BSS, Dhaka

The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Monday in its 137th commission meeting with UGC Chairman Prof Dr A K Azad ...

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Abahani-MSC match end 1-1 draw in BPL  

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka Abahani Limited and Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited split points when their match
ended in a 1-1 goal draw in ...

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JS body for keeping BTMC functioning 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Textiles and Jute Ministry suggested the ministry to take all necessary measures to keep Bangladesh ...

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US mission to remain closed tomorrow 

By BSS, Dhaka

The American Embassy, including the Consular Section and the American Center with the Archer K
Blood American Center Library and the ...

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JS committee for workers\' salary, bonus before Eid 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the labour and employment ministry on Tuesday has asked the ministry to take necessary steps ...

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Three separate CHT Zila Parisad bills placed in JS 

By BSS, Dhaka

Three separate bills 2014 (amendment) for three districts of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Zila parisad placed in the House on ...

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Attain middle-income country status by 2021: President 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Md Abdul Hamid on Tuesday urged all quarters, including the private and welfare organizations, to work along with the ...

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\'Govt plans free ambulance service for pregnant mothers\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim, MP, said here on Wednesday they have decided to provide pregnant mothers with ...

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IO in Qaiser\'s trial submits deposition 

By BSS, Dhaka

The investigation officer (IO) in the trial of Syed Md Qaiser, charged with committing crimes against humanity during the War ...

0 Comments

Maritime ports asked to hoist signal No 3 

By BSS, Dhaka

The monsoon low over North Bay and adjoining Bangladesh-West Bengal coast now lies over Gangetic west Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh ...

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43 rivers register rises, 36 falls 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 43 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rises and 36 stations ...

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Call to support govt efforts to check formalin misuse 

By BSS, Dhaka

Food Minister Advocate Quamrul Islam called upon all to create awareness from their respective positions about the formalin menace and ...

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50,000 manpower to be recruited for police force: PM  

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government has taken a decision in principle to ...

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'Tough action against plying unfit vessels' 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government will go for tough actions against the movement of unfit river vessels ahead of theholy Eid-ul-Fitr to avert ...

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6 JS standing committees reconstituted 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday unanimously reconstituted 11 parliamentary standing committees on different ministries.The committees were reconstituted with some of ...

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Prosecution seeks high punishment for defence's 'fraud practice' 

By BSS, Dhaka

The prosecution in the trial of Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam has pleaded for imposing high punishment and cost upon ...

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Japanese IT firms keen to recruit ITEE graduates 

By BSS, Dhaka

Japan's leading IT companies are showing interest to recruit the Bangladeshi graduates who have passed internationally recognized Information Technology Engineers ...

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33 rivers register rises, 45 falls 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 33 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rises and 45 stations ...

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6 JS standing committees reconstituted 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday unanimously reconstituted 11 parliamentary standing committees on different ministries.
The committees were reconstituted with some of ...

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\'Tough action against plying unfit vessels\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government will go for tough actions against the movement of unfit river vessels ahead of the
holy Eid-ul-Fitr to avert ...

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Japanese IT firms keen to recruit ITEE graduates 

By BSS, Dhaka

Japan\'s leading IT companies are showing interest to recruit the Bangladeshi graduates who have passed internationally recognized Information Technology Engineers ...

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Prosecution seeks high punishment for defence\'s \'fraud practice\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

The prosecution in the trial of Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam has pleaded for imposing high punishment and cost upon ...

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Muktijoddha post win in BPL  

By BSS, Dhaka

Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra recorded a 3-1 goals victory over holders Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra in the Nitol-Tata Bangladesh Premier ...

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91 bottles of phensidyl seized, 2 held 

By BSS, Dhaka

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) as part its of country-wide drive against drug peddling recovered 91 bottles of phensidyl and arrested ...

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BSTI to give mobile calibration services for mills, factories 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI), the state-run watchdog to monitor goods andmanufactured items, from now on will give mobile ...

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Quader orders to stop road digging ahead of Eid 

By BSS, Dhaka

Communications Minister Obaidul Quader instructed the concerned authorities to stop digging of the roads to ease the traffic congestion and ...

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Defeated forces hatching conspiracy against country 

By BSS, Dhaka

Food Minister Advocate Quamrul Islam said the defeated forces of 1971 are hatching conspiracy against the country and its democracy.  ...

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Ebtedayee madrasa teachers demand salary in pay scale 

By BSS, Dhaka

Ebtedayee madrasa teachers demanded salary in accordance with the national pay scale describing them as worthy for eliminating militancy and ...

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President asks PGR members to discharge duties sincerely 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid asked the members of the President Guard Regiment (PGR) to carry out their responsibility maintaining the chain ...

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45 rivers register rises, 34 falls 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 45 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rises and 34 stations ...

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Establishing good governance in cooperative sector stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speakers at a seminar stressed the need for establishing good governance in cooperative sector to promote its positive image in ...

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River ports asked to hoist signal No 1 

By BSS, Dhaka

In association with rain or thundershowers temporary south or south easterly gusty or squally wind with a speed of 45-60 ...

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President for creating awareness about cancer 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Sunday stressed the need for taking steps to create awareness about cancer as the number of ...

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Abahani beat BJMC in BPL  

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka Abahani Limited recorded a 2-1 goal victory over Team Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) in the Nitol-Tata Bangladesh Premier ...

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Fahad takes solo lead after 6th round  

By BSS, Dhaka

National sub-junior FM Mohammad Fahad Rahman now took solo lead in the points table of the Union Insurance 34th National ...

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River ports advised to hoist signal No 1 

By BSS, Dhaka

In association with rain or thundershowers temporary south or south easterly gusty or squally
wind with a speed of 45-60 kph ...

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41 rivers register rises, 39 falls 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 41 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rises and 39 stations ...

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ICT-1 fixes 4 DWs for ATM Azhar 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Monday fixed 4 defence witnesses (DWs) for Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islam from the ...

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BDBL earns Tk 81cr profit 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Development Bank Limited (BDBL) has registered Taka 81.19 crore profits in the first six months (January-June) of the current ...

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Cooperative training for women begins in city 

By BSS, Dhaka

A five-day training on \'Management Capacity Building of Women for Co-operative Development\' started Sunday to strengthen the capability of women ...

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Bothers record win in BPL  

By BSS, Dhaka

Brothers Union Club registered an overwhelming 4-1 goals victory over Uttar Baridhara Club in the Nitol-Tata Bangladesh Premier Football League ...

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Govt to provide support for developing mobile app for public services 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government will provide support to Bangladeshi mobile application (app) developers to develop applications for various public services of different ...

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Slide in stocks extends to 6th session 

By BSS, Dhaka

The continuous fall in share prices extended to the 6th trading session on Tuesday with benchmark DSEX index of the ...

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Selim Osman takes oath as MP 

By BSS, Dhaka

Selim Osman, newly elected parliament member with Jatiya Party ticket, on Tuesday took oath at a formal oath-taking-ceremony at the ...

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President assents to three bills 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid has given his assent to three bills passed in the second session (Budget Session) of the tenth ...

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Sufiur made BD envoy to Myanmar 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has decided to appoint Md. Sufiur Rahman, currently serving as High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, as the new ...

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Stop road digging in Dhaka before, after Eid: Quader 

By BSS, Dhaka

Communications Minister Obaidul Quader directed Dhaka WASA to stop digging roads to ease traffic jam in the city.
He further ...

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Call to build resistance against conspiracies to topple govt 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dilip Barua, general secretary of Samyabadi Dal of Bangladesh (M-L) urged country\'s progressive forces to build united resistance against the ...

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Zia shares second slot after 5th round  

By BSS, Dhaka

GM Ziaur Rahman beat Suarez Garcia Carlos of Spain and shared the second slot along with other 17 players in ...

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Sheikh Jamal beat BJMC in BPL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Wedson scored a brilliant hat- trick saw Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club to record an overwhelming 4-1 goals victory team Bangladesh ...

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BOA expects good results in Commonwealth Games 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) expects to have good results in the 20th Commonwealth Games, which is scheduled to take place ...

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Ex-Jt Secretary Ranodhir Barua dead 

By BSS, Dhaka

Former Joint Secretary of the Planning Commission Sri Ranodhir Barua expired at a hospital in the capital recently. He was ...

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River ports advised to hoist signal No 1 

By BSS, Dhaka

In association with rain or thundershowers temporary south or south easterly gusty or squally wind with a speed of 45-60 ...

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26 rivers register rises, 52 falls 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 26 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rises and 52 stations ...

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Wahidur new envoy to Egypt 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has decided to appoint Md. Wahidur Rahman as the new Ambassador of Bangladesh to the Arab Republic of ...

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PM urges women to contribute to nation\'s uplift 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina  on Thursday called upon the womenfolk to contribute equally to the country\'s rapid development side by ...

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PM visits Baby Maudud at United Hospital 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday visited ailing journalist and former lawmaker Baby Maudud
at the United Hospital in the city.
The ...

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Conspiracy continues to destroy AL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Former and incumbent leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) said here BNP-Jamaat and militants clique have been hatching conspiracy to ...

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Manpower crisis hampers health services at Nat\'l Instt of ENT 

By BSS, Dhaka

The National Institute of Ear, Nose and Throat, a specialized hospital and training center on Ear, Nose and Throat (Otorhinolaryngology) ...

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30 rivers register rise, 46 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 30 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 46 stations ...

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BSJ hails PM for maritime victory 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangabandhu Sangskritik Jote (BSJ) held a rally and brought out procession hailing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for achieving recent victory ...

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Laksam-Chinki Astana track doubling to be completed by Dec 

By BSS, Dhaka

The construction work of 61 kilometre railway track doubling between Laksham and Chinki  Astana on Dhaka-Chittagong section would be completed ...

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IO's sickness defers trial of Qaiser 

By BSS, Dhaka

Sickness of investigation officer (IO) Monowara Begum on Sunday has made the International Crimes Tribunal ICT)-2 to defer the hearing ...

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34 rivers register rise, 45 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 34 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 45 stations ...

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Ershad protests Israeli aggression against Gaza 

By BSS, Dhaka

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Sunday strongly protested the Israeli atrocities on civilians in Gaza and called for an ...

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Maya vows to resist anti-liberation forces' movement after Eid 

By BSS, Dhaka

Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya said no anti-liberation forces would be allowed in the country ...

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Woman killed in city road crash 

By BSS, Dhaka


An unidentified woman aged about 30 years died as an unknown vehicle ran over her in capital\'s Bijoy Sarani area ...

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Motorcyclist killed in Keraniganj road accident 

By BSS, Dhaka

A motorcycle rider was killed and another injured in a road accident at Kadamtali-Nur Islam Chattar under Keraniganj thana on ...

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44 rivers register rise, 33 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 44 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 33 stations ...

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Outgoing EU head calls on President 

By BSS, Dhaka

Outgoing Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh William Hanna made his farewell call on President Abdul Hamid at ...

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BNP urged to change its political outlook 

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami League Advisory Council member and former Railway Minister Suranjit Sengupta urged the BNP to change its political outlook shunning ...

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Baby food weakening child to grow healthy 

By BSS, Dhaka

Health experts underscored the need for banning marketing of all artificial baby foods including tinned milk in the country to ...

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Sheikh Jamal clinch BPL title 

By BSS, Dhaka

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club confirmed title of Nitol Tata Bangladesh Premier Football League with two matches in hands when they ...

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Metropolis Chess Tournament begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Metropolis Chess Tournament will begin from today at the hall-room of Bangladesh Chess Federation.
It\'s an open event for all ...

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Khaleda urged to reorganize party, not to create anarchy 

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami League presidium member and Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim urged BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to reorganise ...

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Election of Dhaka Sangbadik Paribar Samity held 

By BSS, Dhaka

The election of Dhaka Sangbadik Paribar Bahumukhi Samobaya Samity, a welfare organization of Dhaka Union of Journaists (DUJ), was held ...

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IOM mission chief calls on FM 

By BSS, Dhaka

The chief of mission in Bangladesh for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Sarat Chandra Dash on Wednesday called on ...

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Maritime ports asked to hoist signal No 3 

By BSS, Dhaka

Due to strong monsoon, steep pressure gradient persists over the North Bay and under its influence, squally weather may continue ...

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Spread scout movement in all educational institutions: President 

By BSS, Dhaka

Stressing the need for expanding scouting movement in all educational institutions, President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday said scouting is a ...

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Maritime ports asked to hoist signal No 3 

By BSS, Dhaka

Due to strong monsoon, steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay.  Under its influence, squally weather may continue over North ...

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JS body for easing log jam of pending cases 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry at a meeting here on Thursday recommended a set ...

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Brisk sale of home appliances ahead of Eid festival 

By BSS, Dhaka

The country is witnessing a brisk sale of electronic goods especially home appliances including refrigerator and television in city markets ...

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Suranjit’s call to bring back discipline in banking sector 

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami League Advisory Council member and the Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Suranjit ...

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Call to be united to fight against communal forces 

By BSS, Dhaka

Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu called upon all irrespective of religions to unite altogether to fight against the communal forces ...

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Govt chalks out elaborate programmes for Eid-ul-Fitr 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government chalked out an elaborate programmes to celebrate the holy Eid-ul-Fitr with due respect and in a smooth manner.
The ...

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28 rivers register rise, 43 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 28 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 43 stations ...

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Stern action to be taken against negligence of road repair 

By BSS, Dhaka

Communications Minister Obaidul Qauder said disciplinary action would be taken against the engineers concerned with the repair works of the ...

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Biren Sikder off to Scotland  

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Youth and Sports Biren Sikder, MP, Saturday left for Scotland to join the sports ministers\' meeting for ...

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Govt won\'t spare anarchists: Minister 

By BSS, Dhaka

Food Minister Advocate Quamrul Islam said the government will not create any obstruction to any movement after the holy Eid-ul-Fitr ...

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River ports advised to hoist signal No 1 

By BSS, Dhaka

In association with rain or thundershowers temporary south or south easterly gusty or squally wind with a speed of 45-60 ...

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21 rivers register rise, 54 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 21 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 54 stations ...

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Immediate steps to protect coastal people demanded 

By BSS, Dhaka

Some NGOs here on Saturday demanded immediate steps to save the lives in the coastal districts from erosion and tidal ...

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Sheikh Jamal dump Uttar Baridhara in BPL  

By BSS, Dhaka

Shakhawat Hossain\'s brilliant hat-trick saw holders Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club dumped Uttar Baridhara Club by 6-0 goals in the Nitol-Tata ...

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River ports advised to hoist signal No 1 

By BSS, Dhaka

In association with rain or thundershowers temporary south or south easterly gusty or squally wind with a speed of 45-60 ...

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Kerry greets Mahmood on Eid-ul-Fitr 

By BSS, Dhaka

US Secretary of State John F Kerry has greeted Bangladesh Foreign Minister A H Mahmood Ali on the occasion of ...

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Charge framing order in Zabbar\'s trial Aug 14 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Sunday set August 14 for passing order whether to frame charges against engineer Abdul ...

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JS Committee on housing forms two subcommittees 

By BSS, Dhaka

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Housing and Public Works on Sunday formed two sub committees to review the Plot ...

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A delegation of Leading Varsity calls on President 

By BSS, Dhaka

A delegation of Leading University, Sylhet made a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Sunday.
Led by chairman ...

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FM condoles deaths in KL plane crash 

By BSS, Dhaka

Foreign Minister Abul Hasan Mahmood Ali expressed profound shock and sorrows at the loss of lives in a Malaysian passenger ...

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Call to stop Israeli attack in Gaza 

By BSS, Dhaka

President of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) and information minister Hasanul Huq Inu called upon the newly nominated US envoy to ...

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Prosecution starts placing arguments against Qaiser 

By BSS, Dhaka

The prosecution in the trial of Syed Md Qaiser on Wednesday started placing arguments against the former Jatiya Party MP, ...

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‘Irregularities in launches won’t be tolerated’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan said no irregularities in launches or ferryghats during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr would be tolerated.
\"Mobile court will ...

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Mohammedan finish 4th in BPL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Mohammedan Sporting Club finished 4th position in the points table of the Nitol-Tata Bangladesh Premier Football League beating Soccer Club ...

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JS body for master plan to modernize Mongla Port 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Shipping Ministry recommended undertaking a master plan for the development and modernization of Mongla Seaport.
 The ...

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‘Using offensive words in politics unethical’  

By BSS, Dhaka

Publicity and Publication Affairs secretary of the ruling Awami League and former Environment Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said acting secretary ...

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Baki clinches silver medal in 20th CG  

By BSS, Dhaka

Shooter Abdullah Hel Baki won the silver medal for Bangladesh in the 10-metre air rifle event in the 20th Commonwealth ...

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River ports asked to hoist signal No 1 

By BSS, Dhaka

In association with rain or thundershowers temporary south or south easterly gusty or squally wind with a speed of 45-60 ...

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20th founding anniv of BSL today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The 20th founding anniversary of Bangladesh Swechchasebak League (BSL) will be observed amid different programmes in Dhaka and other parts ...

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36 rivers marked rise, 43 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 36 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 43 stations ...

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No suffering for home-bound passengers for Eid: Minister 

By BSS, Dhaka

Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan expressed the hope that there will be no sufferings for home-bound passengers on river routes as ...

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\'100 m people infected with Hepatitis B virus\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

Viral hepatitis kills approximately half a million people every year in the 11 countries of WHO\'s South-East Asia Region.An estimated ...

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BB issues new note of Tk 17,000cr ahead of Eid 

By BSS, Dhaka

The central Bank has issued a new note of Taka 17,000 crore in the market ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr.
Out of ...

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Sheikh Russel in group B in AFC President\'s Cup 

By BSS, Dhaka

Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra have been placed against seven-time Mongolian league champions Erchim FC and Korean debutants Rimyongsu FC in ...

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Hannan made B'desh HC to UK 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has appointed M Abdul Hannan, currently serving as Bangladesh Ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the UN ...

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US embassy to remain closed July 29-30  

By BSS, Dhaka

The American Embassy, including the Consular Section and the American Center with the Archer K. Blood American Center Library and ...

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PM greets Khaleda on Eid-ul-Fitr 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday greeted BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia by sending a card on the occasion of ...

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Take effective steps to make Buriganga pollution-free: PM 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the authorities concerned to take effective measures for reclamation of the Buriganga river and ...

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PM seeks people\'s cooperation to build developed BD by 2041 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her firm optimism to build Bangladesh as a developed and prosperous country by 2041 ...

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PM attends office after Eid 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had her first office on Thursady after the three-day Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. PM\'s Press Secretary AKM Shameem ...

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BD to be middle-income nation by 2021: Shariar  

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shariar Alam has said that Bangladesh is well on its way to graduate from the ...

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Residential camp for U-23 booters to begin Sunday 

By BSS, Dhaka

The residential camp for the under 23 booters ahead of the Asian Games will begin on Sunday (August 3) at ...

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Chess teams in World Chess Olympiad  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh men\'s and women\'s chess teams take part in the 41st World Chess Olympiad and 85th FIDE Congress that begins ...

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Zimbabwe cricket team to arrive on Oct 17  

By BSS, Dhaka

Zimbabwe cricket team will arrive on October 17 to play three-match Test series and five-match ODI series against their Bangladesh ...

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‘Tuba group workers to get dues in 7 days’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Tuba Group workers, who went on hunger strike, will get their outstanding salaries and bonuses, by next seven days, a ...

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BCL president to join leadership symposium in Cambodia 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) president HM Badiuzzaman and former secretary of BCL\'s Dhaka University unit Sajjad Sakib Badsha are going ...

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Special arrangement made in public hospitals during Eid 

By BSS, Dhaka

There was special arrangement in the public hospitals during the holy Eid-ul-Fitr. Patients did not face troubles in getting healthcare ...

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Congo to support BD candidature to UN Human Rights Council 

By BSS, Dhaka

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has assured Bangladesh to support its candidature in the Human Rights Council of the United ...

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Tough steps against anarchy in name of movement: Kamal 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Home Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said the administration would not sit idle, if BNP tries to cause damage ...

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BNP has no issue for movement: Quader 

By BSS, Dhaka

Communications Minister Obaidul Quader said there is no sign that the BNP has any organizational or political preparations to wage ...

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Two drown in city 

By BSS, Dhaka

Two children were drowned in a pond at Nagarsia Berait in city\'s Budda area on Saturday noon, police and hospital ...

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LK Siddiqui\'s Namaz-e-Janaza today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Namaz-e-Janaza of BNP leader and former Deputy Speaker Engineer LK Siddiqui will be held in front of BNP central office ...

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Call to remain alert against BNP\'s conspiracy 

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami League (AL) Advisory Council Member Suranjit Sengupta directed the AL activists to remain alert against the BNP\'s movement, saying ...

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Elder bother kills younger in city 

By BSS, Dhaka

Elder brother allegedly stabbed to death his younger brother in a house of capital\'s Uttarkhan area yesterday noon, police said.
Officer-in-Charge ...

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Six new public medical colleges to start function next year  

By BSS, Dhaka

Six new government medical colleges will start academic activities from the next academic year, said an official release yesterday. Classes ...

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Bangabandhu decided not to stay at Ganobhaban to remain in touch with people 

By BSS, Dhaka

Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had decided to stay at his personal residence at Dhanmandi (Road) 32 ...

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U-23 practice match ends in a draw 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Under-23 red team and Under-23 green team played out to a 1-1 goal draw in the practice match held ...

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Tigers back to business 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Tigers backed to their business after a ten-day Eid vacation as they started their full-fledged training camp on Sunday ...

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Good start for Bangladesh in World Chess Olympiad  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh teams in open and women\'s section won their 1st round matches in the 41st World Chess Olympiad now being ...

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Ex-MP Anwara passes away 

By BSS, Dhaka

Former lawmaker Begum Anwara Zaman died of a heart attack at a city hospital here yesterday.
She was 70.
Begum Zaman left ...

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Woman killed in city road accident  

By BSS, Dhaka

A woman aged about 30 died as a motorised vehicle ran over her on Dhaka-Mymensingh Highways in front of Radisson ...

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Sk Kamal was first to be martyred on Aug 15 

By BSS, Dhaka

Although Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the main target of the August killings, Sheikh Kamal was the first to be ...

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31 rivers register rises, 43 falls  

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 31 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rises and 43 stations ...

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BD peacekeepers out of Ebola virus 

By BSS, Dhaka

All UN Peacekeepers including Bangladeshi peacekeepers are out of Ebola Virus infection since its outbreak in West Africa.
UN has ...

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Khaleda\'s politics of jealousy not suitable now: Suranjit 

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami League Advisory Council member and former Railway Minister Suranjit Sengupta yesterday said BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia\'s politics of ...

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Indian hockey team arrives today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Indian hockey team  arrives  today morning in the city to play three-match hockey Test series against their Bangladesh counterpart.
The matches ...

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Open chess team share lead after 2nd round  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh open team sharing lead along with other 35 teams earned maximum 4 match points and 6 game points after ...

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Training camp of eve cricket team starts from tomorrow 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh women\'s cricket team will start their training camp from tomorrow  (Wednesday) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium ahead of ...

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U-23 booters training camp begins  

By BSS, Dhaka

The national Under-23 football team started their camp today for September\'s Asian Games at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishthan (BKSP). ...

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BHBFC seeks Tk 600cr fund for its loan programme 

By BSS, Dhaka

The capital starved Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) has sought a Tk 600 crore fund from the Finance Ministry ...

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Rizvi for greater ties between Bangladesh-Iran economic sectors 

By BSS, Dhaka

International Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr. Gowher Rizvi has said Bangladesh and Iran enjoy excellent bilateral relations on ...

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Govt to launch \'Chakri Nebo Na, Chakri Debo programme\' at upazilas 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government is mulling to create entrepreneurs in Information Technology (IT) in all the 480 upazilas aimed at creating scope ...

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Bank, insurance perform well despite DSE closes flat 

By BSS, Dhaka

Banking and insurance issues performed well despite the share trading at Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) finished mixed on Tuesday.
The benchmark ...

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ECNEC okays 4 projects with an outlay of Tk 720cr 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved four development projects with an outlay of Taka 720.70 ...

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Open chess team share 2nd slot after 3rd round  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh open chess team shared the 2nd position along with other 19 teams and earned 5 match points and 8 ...

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BCB condoles death of M Akmal Hussain  

By BSS, Dhaka

The president and directors of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) express their deep shocked at the death of the board\'s ...

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U-23 booters in rigorous practice in camp  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Under-23 booters are having their rigorous practice for September\'s Asian Games at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishthan (BKSP) under ...

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U-16 football to begin Oct 14  

By BSS, Dhaka

The qualifying round of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) under-16 women\'s\' football championship-2015 qualifiers will begin on October 14 at ...

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Training camp of eve cricket team begins today  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh women's cricket team starts their training camp today at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium ahead of the upcoming 17th ...

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Bangladesh chess team loss 4th round in Chess Olympiad 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh open chess lost to former olympiad champion Ukraine by 1-3 points in the 4th round games of 41st World ...

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Prosecution concludes arguments against Qaiser 

By BSS, Dhaka

The prosecution at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 on Wednesday concluded placing their arguments on factual ground against former state-minister ...

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PM mourns death of B\'baria AL leader Kutub Hossain 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep shock at the death of Kutub Hossain, a member of the national committee ...

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President shocked at loss of lives in Mawa launch capsize 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday expressed deep shock at the loss of lives in Monday\'s launch capsize near Mawa ferry ...

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World leaders urged to fight for global peace 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speakers at a discussion meeting on Hiroshima Day on Wednesday called upon all to fight for global peace.
Bangladesh Shanti Parishad ...

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DUTA programme to protest Israeli attack in Gaza today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka University Teachers Association (DUTA) will form a human chain at the altar of the Aparajeo Bangla on Dhaka University ...

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Salary of non-govt teachers disbursed 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government part of salary for the month of July to the teachers and employees of non-government School, College and ...

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\'BD most vulnerable to climate change impact\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh is the most vulnerable country to the adverse impact of climate change, as the temperature is set to increase ...

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Chess teams lose again in Chess Olympiad 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh open chess lost to 20 seeded team\'s Peru by 1-3 points on 5th round games in the Open Section ...

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Hockey team\'s 2nd match today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh hockey team take touring Indian hockey team in their crucial second match of the three-match Hockey Test series scheduled ...

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Maritime ports asked to hoist signal No 3 

By BSS, Dhaka

A monsoon low has formed over Northwest Bay and adjoining Bangladesh-Indian West Bengal coast.
Under its influence steep pressure gradient lies ...

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Rich countries blamed for environment pollution 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Arefin Siddique said rich countries are mainly responsible for environment pollution but underdeveloped states ...

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PM condoles death of Bilkis Moyezuddin 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep shock at the death of Bilkis Moyezuddin, wife of Shaheed Moyezuddin, a ...

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36 rivers marked rise, 39 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 36 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 39 stations ...

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Doctors urged for fre 

By BSS, Dhaka

Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim on Saturday urged the doctors across the country to give free treatment on ...

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President condoles death of Bilkis Moyezuddin 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Saturday expressed deep shock at the death of Bilkis Moyezuddin, wife of Shaheed Moyezuddin.
In a condolence ...

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‘Community police helpful for prevention of crimes’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Community policing is a philosophy that helps traditional police force to address the causes of crime, fear of crime and ...

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Bangladesh open team lose 6th round  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh open chess team lost to Singapore by 1.5-2.5 points in the open section of the 6th round games of ...

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Outgoing Swedish envoy calls on President 

By BSS, Dhaka

Outgoing Swedish ambassador to Bangladesh Anneli Lindhal Kenny made a farewell call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhabn on Sunday.
President ...

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Ali meets NZ counterpart in Myanmar 

By BSS, Dhaka

Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on Sunday discussed with his New Zealand counterpart Murray McCully the prospects of enhanced ...

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Maritime ports asked to hoist signal No 3  

By BSS, Dhaka

A monsoon low lies over west Bengal and adjoining area. Under its influence, steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay. ...

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Stop construction near \'Kuthibari\' at Sahajadpur: HC 

By BSS, Dhaka

The High Court on Sunday issued an order asking all concerned to stop construction of a multi-storied building beside Kuthibari, ...

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Mushfiq expects good series in West Indies 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim said they are expecting a good and competitive series in the upcoming West Indies series and ...

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Mixed day for chess teams in 7th round  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh open chess team returned to the winning streak as they beat San Marino by 4-0 points in the open ...

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Bangladesh team to depart for Youth Olympics on Aug 15  

By BSS, Dhaka

Young Bangladesh team comprising of 23 members will depart from the capital in the early hours (2:05 am) of Friday ...

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PM mourns Tehran air crash deaths 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep shock at the loss of lives and property in a plane crash in ...

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BNP asked to discard politics of communalism, terrorism 

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami League Advisory Council member and former Railway Minister Suranjit Sengupta, MP, requested BNP to discard the politics of communalism, ...

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Inter-ministerial meeting held for World Hockey League  

By BSS, Dhaka

An inter-ministerial meeting was held on Monday at the conference room of Youth and Sports Ministry for successfully hosting World ...

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Bangladesh, Philippines share points in 8th round  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh open chess team split points with Philippines by 2-2 points in the 8th open section of 41st World Chess ...

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First semifinal of women\'s cricket league today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The first semifinal between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Gulshan Youth Club of the Metropolis Women\'s Cricket League will be held ...

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Bangladesh\'s success in education sector lauded 

By BSS, Dhaka

Outgoing Swedish ambassador in Bangladesh highly appreciated Bangladesh\'s success in the education sector saying because of this success her country ...

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National Rugby to begin Sept 11  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Walton Motor Cycle National Rugby Competition will be held on September 11-17 at the Paltan ground in the city. ...

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Chess teams return winning streak in 9th round  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh open chess team beat Sri Lanka by 3-1 points in 9th round games of the open section of 41st ...

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Sathira stars as MSC reach final in women’s cricket  

By BSS, Dhaka

An all round performance by Sathira Jakir saw Mohammedan Sporting Club stormed into the final of the Women\'s Cricket League ...

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Tigers leave for West Indies today 

By BSS, Dhaka

A-15 member of Bangladesh national cricket team leave for West Indies today to play three ODIs and only a T20 ...

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\'Law enforcers will not sit idle if anarchy is created\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami League Advisory Council member and Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu  said the law enforcing agencies will not sit idle ...

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2nd semifinal of Women\'s Cricket League today  

By BSS, Dhaka

Abahani Limited take on Khelaghar Samaj Kalyan Sangha in the second semifinal of Metropolis Women\'s Cricket League schedule to be ...

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BOA takes bold step to select Asian Games squad 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) took a bold step by trimming the squad for Asian Games as they cut the figure ...

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Second semifinal match abandoned due to rain  

By BSS, Dhaka

Heavy rain force to abandon the second semifinal match on Thursday without a ball of the Metropolis Women\'s Cricket League ...

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Richard joins fielding consultant for Bangladesh team  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has assigned Richard Halsall as national team fielding consultant for the away series against the ...

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Higher Wusu training course concludes  

By BSS, Dhaka

The higher Wusu training course concluded on Thursday at the Bangladesh Krira Shikka Prothisthan in Savar.
Chinese instructor Jhu Eyon ...

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US mission to remain closed on Aug 17 

By BSS, Dhaka

The American Embassy in Dhaka, including the Consular Section and the American Center with the Archer K Blood American Center ...

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Nahid for changing conventional edn system 

By BSS, Dhaka

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said the new generation would have to be made efficient and quailed in modern education ...

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Call to turn grief into strength 

By BSS, Dhaka

Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu urged people to turn grief into strength with the spirit of the Liberation War to ...

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Govt to distribute 32.50 cr textbooks free of cost next year 

By BSS, Dhaka

Government will distribute about 32.50 crore textbooks at free of cost among four crore students of primary and secondary levels ...

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Women\'s cricket team in practice 

By BSS, Dhaka

The women\'s cricket team on Saturday had their practice at Mirpur indoor stadium ahead of the 17th Asian Games scheduled ...

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Heavy rainfall likely to occur 

By BSS, Dhaka

Due to active monsoon over Bangladesh heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at places over Dhaka, Khulna, ...

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National Rugby from September 11  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Walton Motorcycle National Rugby Competition will be held on September 11-17 at the Paltan ground in the city.
Interested district ...

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BHF announces final squad for Asian Games  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) on Saturday named a 16-member national team squad for 17th Asian Games scheduled to be ...

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U-16 booters report for camp today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The preliminary selected under-16 booters for the month-long residential camp will report today (Monday) to team coach Golam Robbani Choton ...

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Super Cup football likely in November  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) decided to start the Super Cup at the end of the season, likely in November ...

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Book on community policing launched 

By BSS, Dhaka

The publication of a book titled \"Police and Community with Concept of Community Policing\" written by Additional Inspector General of ...

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Inu condoles death of Obaidul Gani Chandan 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the demise of Obaidul Gani Chandan, a ...

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Janmastami celebrated at JnU 

By BSS, Dhaka

Jagannath University (JnU) Central Puja Committee on Sunday celebrated the Janmastami marking the birth day of Lord Sree Krishna amid ...

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Govt takes job oriented projects for poor people 

By BSS, Dhaka

Planning Minister AHM Mostafa Kamal said the government has taken some employment oriented projects for distressed population aimed at making ...

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President calls for strengthening communal harmony 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Sunday urged people of all religions to further strengthen the existing fraternity and friendly bonding with ...

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Tarique C’wealth Chess treasurer 

By BSS, Dhaka

Gazi Shayiful Tarique , general secretary of Bangladesh Chess Federation, elected as treasurer for four years of Commonwealth Chess Association, ...

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BD consulate in NY observes Nat\'l Mourning Day 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh consulate in New York held a discussion meeting and doa mahfil in observance of 39th Martyrdom Anniversary of Father ...

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Prosecution starts placing arguments against Azhar 

By BSS, Dhaka

The prosecution at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Monday started placing arguments against Jamaat assistant secretary general ATM Azharul ...

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Abdul Matin Khasru made IESCO Senior Adviser 

By BSS, Dhaka

Advocate Abdul Matin Khasru, MP, Legal Affairs Secretary of the ruling Awami League, was appointed as a Senior Advisor and ...

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JS public accounts committee reviews audit objections of Rajuk, Railways Ministry, LGRD 

By BSS, Dhaka

The parliamentary standing committee on public accounts in its 6th meeting on Monday reviewed the audit objections of Rajuk, Railways ...

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Tigers batsmen show form in practice match 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh started their West Indies tour on a winning note as they handed a 95-run victory over Grenada in the ...

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National B Chess begins August 25 

By BSS, Dhaka

The 40th National B Chess Championship will begin on August 25 at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room at 3 pm.
Rated players ...

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Digital Bangladesh now a reality: Nahid 

By BSS, Dhaka

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said digital Bangladesh is not rhetoric, rather it is a reality now. \"Most of the ...

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\'Azhar facilitated killings of 10 at Dakhiganj crematory\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

The prosecution in the trial of ATM Azharul Islam on Tuesday said the incumbent assistant secretary general of Jamaat had ...

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Taijul gets selector\'s nod 

By BSS, Dhaka

The 22-year-old Taijul Islam finally caught national selector\'s eyes as he was one of the four players picked to join ...

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National B Chess to begin August 25  

By BSS, Dhaka

The 40th National B Chess Championship will begin on August 25 at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room at 3 pm ...

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President pays tribute to Aug 21 victims 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid has paid rich tribute to the memory of those killed in a barbaric grenade attack on an ...

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Community radio ensures people\'s right to information 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information secretary Martuza Ahmed said community radio has ensured right of the common people to get information.
\"This radio has added ...

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Nepal U-23 team due in city on Aug 25  

By BSS, Dhaka

A 24-member Nepal Under-23 national football team will arrive in the city on Monday (August 25) to play two practice ...

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Discussion meeting and Doa Mahfil on Bangabandhu held  

By BSS, Dhaka

The discussion meeting and Doa Mehfil on the occasion of 39th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabnandhu Sheikh ...

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Speaker calls on C\'wealth Secy Gen 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury called on Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma at the Commonwealth Secretariat ...

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Public opinion to amend law to check exam related crimes sought 

By BSS, Dhaka

The education ministry has taken an initiative to amend the existing law to prevent crimes involving public examination conducting, leakage ...

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31.73 pc pass in teachers\' regn exam 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Non-government Teachers\' Registration and Certificate Authority on Thursday published the 10th teachers\' registration examinations results with 31.73 percent pass ...

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44 rivers marked rise, 31 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 44 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 31 stations ...

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Govt to turn pry level textbooks into multimedia books 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has taken initiatives to turn the textbooks of primary school into multimedia books aimed at making those readable ...

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Bangladesh U-23 team drawn in group B  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh U-23 football team pitted on group B along with Uzbekistan, Hong Kong and Afghanistan in the 17th South Asian ...

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Youth Women\'s Handball results on second day  

By BSS, Dhaka

Four more matches of Walton Air Conditioner National (U-19) Youth Women\'s Handball were decided on the second day (Thursday) at ...

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National B Chess to begin on Monday  

By BSS, Dhaka

The 40th National B Chess Championship will begin on Monday (August 25) at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room at 3 ...

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Wrestling coaches course level 2 begins today  

By BSS, Dhaka

Olympic Solidarity Wrestling Coaches Course level 2 begins today at the Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) Dutch Bangla Bank Auditorium here. ...

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Bangladesh A team’s practice camp begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The practice camp of Bangladesh A team ahead of their home series against Zimbabwean counterpart begins today at the Sher-e-Bangla ...

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U-23 team notch win in practice match  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Under-23 team recorded a hard-fought 5-4 goals victory over Bangladesh Army Football Team in the practice match held on ...

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Mosharraf leaves for Jordan 

By BSS, Dhaka

Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossen left here on Saturday for a four-day official visit to Jordan.
The ...

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‘Last 4-party govt can\'t evade Aug 21 grenade attack responsibility’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Law Minister Anisul Haq said the last four-party alliance government cannot evade the responsibility of August 21 grenade attack in ...

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Govt setting standards for better governance: Inu 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Minister Hasanul Huq Inu said \"Part of the challenge of modernization is standard setting. The government led by Sheikh ...

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Bangladesh A start practice camp  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh A team on Sunday started their practice camp at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur ahead of the ...

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Mushfiq blames his batsmen for humiliating defeat  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Skipper Mushfiqur Rahim blamed his batsmen for their humiliating 177-run defeat to West Indies in the second ODI held ...

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SS Steel title sponsor of Int\'l friendly series  

By BSS, Dhaka

SS Steel become the tournament title sponsor of Bangladesh-Nepal international friendly series that will be held on August 26 and ...

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49 rivers marked rise, 31 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 49 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 31 stations ...

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30 m people affected with kidney diseases in Bangladesh 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speakers at a seminar here said more than thirty million people in Bangladesh have now been suffering from different type ...

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Nahid for time-befitting steps to promote Jamdani 

By BSS, Dhaka

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid on Sunday stressed the need for taking time-befitting initiatives to protect and promote \"Jamdani\" to ...

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Azhar involved in genocide in Rangpur: Prosecution 

By BSS, Dhaka

The prosecution in the trial of ATM Azharul Islam on Sunday said the incumbent assistant secretary general of Jamaat-e-Islami was ...

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Bangladesh take on Nepal today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Under-23 team take on visiting Nepal Under-23 team in the first match of the SS Steel International Friendly Series ...

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Three cricketers to join Test squad in WI 

By BSS, Dhaka

Three cricketers will join the Bangladesh squad for the test series against the West Indies.
They are Robiul Islam, Shafiul ...

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Inter-ministerial meeting for Roll Ball championship held  

By BSS, Dhaka

The 2nd Sheikh Russel South Asian Roll Ball Championship (boys and girls) will be held on September 11-13 at the ...

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Govt urged to formulate new telecom policy  

By BSS, Dhaka

Experts at a workshop urged the government to revise the country\'s decade-old telecom policy to accommodate the technological development to ...

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President returns home from London 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid returned home on Monday morning after his week-long visit to London.
A regular flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines ...

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52 rivers marked rise, 28 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 52 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 28 stations ...

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\'Authority to impeach judges to be brought back to parliament\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

Suranjit Sengupta, MP, Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry, on Monday said the ...

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Strict regulations sought for ensuring toxic-free food, goods 

By BSS, Dhaka

Like the use of formalin and some harmful chemicals in fish, fruits and many other food stuff; application of toxic ...

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DSE transactions hit 6-month high 

By BSS, Dhaka

Share transactions at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) hit 6-month high on Tuesday with the major price index reaching to ...

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AGWEB honors women entrepreneurs 

By BSS, Dhaka

Association of Grassroots Women Entrepreneurs Bangladesh (AGWEB) Tuesday honored women entrepreneurs through organizing an award giving ceremony entitled \'Grassroots Women ...

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4 teachers, 14 students receive Dean\'s Award of DU Science Faculty 

By BSS, Dhaka

A total of 14 students of various Departments under the Faculty of Science of Dhaka University (DU) have received \'Dean\'s ...

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15th Textech BD to begin from Sept 3 

By BSS, Dhaka

The 15th Textech Bangladesh-2014, an international exposition, will be held September 3-6 at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre here.
The exposition ...

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BD to host 11th Govt Discussion Forum on e-ID 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh will host late next year the 11th Government Discussion Forum on Electronic Identity (e-ID), the Asia\'s largest meeting of ...

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Prosecution seeks death sentence to Azhar 

By BSS, Dhaka

The prosecution at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Tuesday concluded placing their arguments in the trial of ATM Azharul ...

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Developing quality assurance mechanism in varsities stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid put emphasis on developing quality assurance mechanism for the universities of the country.\"Expansion of higher ...

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BD U-23 team beat Nepal in friendly series  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh U-23 team started their preparation for Asian Games with a happy note when they edged past visiting Nepal by ...

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National age group swimming to begin Sept 1  

By BSS, Dhaka

The 30th National Age Group Swimming and Diving competition will be held on September 1-3 at the Syed Nazrul Islam ...

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PM condoles death of city AL leader Raju 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep shock at the death of senior Awami League leader of Dhaka City Unit ...

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Indian Defense College team meets President 

By BSS, Dhaka

A delegation of Indian National Defense College made a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Wednesday.The delegation ...

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Tureen regrets for uttering ‘objectionable’ word 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prosecutor Dr Tureen Afroz on Wednesday regretted for uttering a word on Tuesday against which the defence as well as ...

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Political changeover to take place in democratic process: Matia 

By BSS, Dhaka

Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury said political changeovers would take place in the country reflecting people\'s opinions in the normal democratic ...

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Tourism complex, exclusive tourist zone in cox\'s Bazar 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has approved construction of an international standard Tourism Complex and Exclusive Tourist Zone projects in Cox\'s Bazar keeping ...

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Robi acquires 1.7m new customers with 6.9pc revenue growth 

By BSS, Dhaka

Cellular Phone Operator Robi bagged 1.7 million new subscribers in the first half of the current year with 6.9 per ...

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DSE index nears 4600-point mark on large-cap rally 

By BSS, Dhaka

The benchmark price index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) neared 4600- point mark on Wednesday, reaching its peak in four ...

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$125m ADB loan for making pourasabhas as ‘model towns’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide the government with $125 million in loan to help develop the pourasabhas (municipalities) ...

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Amu warns of action for delay in project implementation 

By BSS, Dhaka

Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu Wednesday stressed the need for quick completion of priority based projects maintaining due quality and ...

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Japan to cooperate for development of country\'s sports  

By BSS, Dhaka

Japan assured Bangladesh to extend their all out cooperation for the development of youth activities and sports infrastructure of the ...

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Open 3 on 3 Basketball meet begins tomorrow  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Citycell Open 3on3 Basketball Championship (boys & girls) begins tomorrow (Friday) at the wooden floor Basketball Gymnasium in the ...

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Handball trainer training course begins next month  

By BSS, Dhaka

The handball trainer training course, organised by Bangladesh Handball Federation, will begin in the second week of September in the ...

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PM for creating domestic market to strengthen economy 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Thursday called for creating domestic market of Bangladeshi goods and raising the buying capacity of the ...

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Open 3on3 Basketball begins today  

By BSS, Dhaka

Citycell Open 3on3 Basketball Championship (boys & girls) begins today at the Basketball Gymnasium, Dhanmondi in the city.
Bangladesh Basketball ...

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11 players share lead after 3rd round  

By BSS, Dhaka

A total of 11 players shared lead in the points table of the 40th National B Chess Championship with maximum ...

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Intermediate, Junior Women\'s Boxing inaugurated 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Walton Refrigerator National 13th Intermediate and 1st Junior Women\'s Boxing competition began on Thursday  at Mohammad Ali Boxing Stadium ...

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Booters looking another victory over Nepal 

By BSS, Dhaka

Motivated Bangladesh Under-23 football team take on visiting Nepal Under-23 football team in the second and final match of the ...

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BTCL converts 7000 numbers to 8-digit in Mogbazar exchange 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) has converted 7000 telephone numbers under Mogbazar Exchange to 8-digit number aimed at providing modern ...

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Taher, Noni to be grilled at ICT safe home 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Thursday accepted a plea of the prosecution, allowing the investigation agency to interrogate Obaidul ...

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Nursing student found dead at hostel 

By BSS, Dhaka

Police recovered the body of a female student who was found dead at the kitchen of the nursing hostel of ...

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Speaker condoles death of former MP Saleha Mosharraf 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury expressed deep shock at the death of former Awami League lawmaker ...

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Call to form independent broadcast commission 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Arefin Siddique called for forming an independent broadcast commission to formulate and implement an acceptable ...

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President urges all to build prosperous Bangladesh  

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Saturday urged all quarters irrespective of party affiliations and opinions to build a happy and prosperous ...

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Wrestling coaches course level 2 concludes  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Olympic solidarity wrestling coaches course level 2, sponsored by International Olympic Committee and organized by BOA, concluded on Saturday ...

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Navy, Dhaka All Star win Basketball titles  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Navy and Dhaka All Star won titles of the Citycell Open 3-on-3 Basketball Championship beating their respective rivals in ...

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Minhaz Uddin takes solo lead in B Chess  

By BSS, Dhaka

IM Minhaz uddin Ahmed of Bangladesh Navy now took solo lead in the points table of 40th National B Chess ...

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Intermediate, junior women’s boxing finals today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The finals of the Walton Refrigerator National 13th Intermediate and 1st Junior Women\'s Boxing competition will be held today at ...

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Bhutanese envoy calls on Speaker 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bhutanese Ambassador Pema Choden paid a courtesy call on Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury at her office on Sunday.
During the ...

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Maritime ports asked to hoist signal No 3 

By BSS, Dhaka

Deep convection is taking place over North Bay and adjoining Bangladesh coast.  Under its influence, squally weather may affect North ...

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Body formed to ensure safety of launch passengers 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Shipping Ministry and Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA)  decided to stop overloading of passenger launches and recheck fitness ...

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More research & dev initiatives on Disaster Science stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal called for taking more research and development initiatives on Disaster Science and Management in Bangladesh.
\"Bangladesh ...

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Mushfiq, Nasir rescue Bangladesh in 3-day match  

By BSS, Dhaka

Skipper Mushfiqur Rahim and Nasir Hossain hit responsible half centuries and shared an unbeaten 144-run partnership for the seventh wicket ...

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Enayet elected president of Association of Chess Players  

By BSS, Dhaka

Mohammed Enayet Hossain was elected as president of the Association of Chess Players defeating WIM Rani Hamid in the election ...

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Minhaz, Devraz take joint lead in B Chess  

By BSS, Dhaka

IM Minhazuddin Ahmed of Bangladesh Navy and FM Debaraj Chaterjee of Titas Club took joint lead in the points table ...

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JS session begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The 3rd session of the 10th parliament will begin at 5 pm today at the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Bhaban.President M ...

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Janaza of Golam Mostafa held at JS south plaza 

By BSS, Dhaka

The namaz-e-janaza of former lawmaker and valiant Freedom Fighter Golam Mostafa was held at the south plaza of the Jatiya ...

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32nd meeting of health ministers of SE Asia to begin Sept 9 

By BSS, Dhaka

Health Ministers from 11 countries of the World Health Organization\'s (WHO) South-East Asia Region will meet in Dhaka from 9 ...

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Azhar\'s counsel continues his arguments 

By BSS, Dhaka

Advocate Shishir Mohammad Munir, counsel for Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islam, charged with committing crimes against humanity during the War ...

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4500 died in river accidents in 38 yrs, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

Nearly 4,500 people were killed in 558 small and big accidents on river routes across the country since the establishment ...

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Elias to leave for WI today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The national selection panel has named left-arm spinner Mohammad Elias as replacement for off-break bowler Shohag Gazi in the Bangladesh ...

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Three-day match heading for a draw 

By BSS, Dhaka

After a brilliant centuries by Mushfiqur Rahaim and Nasir Hossain, Shane Melvon Jeffers also hit a brilliant ton on the ...

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Four players share lead after 7th round 

By BSS, Dhaka

Four players shared lead in the points table of the 40th National B Chess Championship with 6 points after 7th ...

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BKSP dominate Age Group Swimming on 1st day 

By BSS, Dhaka

Five new national records were set on the first day when the last report came this evening and Bangladesh Krira ...

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Govt urged to ensure security of journalists 

By BSS, Dhaka

The executive council of Jatiya Sangbadik Sangstha (JSS) on Tuesday staged a human chain in front of the National Press ...

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Army Chief calls on President 

By BSS, Dhaka

Chief of Army Staff General Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan called on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Tuesday.
During the meeting, the ...

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People urged not to pollute environment 

By BSS, Dhaka

Forest and Environment Minister Anwar Hossain Manju on Tuesday urged the people to make commitment of not polluting the country\'s ...

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People urged not to pollute environment 

By BSS, Dhaka

Forest and Environment Minister Anwar Hossain Manju on Tuesday urged the people to make commitment of not polluting the country\'s ...

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Writ seeking ban on opening law faculty in pvt varsities filed 

By BSS, Dhaka

A lawyer on Wednesday filed a writ with the High Court seeking ban on opening law faculty in private universities ...

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PM for keeping operative all rivers thru\' dredging 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday put emphasis on keeping operative all the rivers of the country, especially six rivers ...

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U-23 team\'s practice match today  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Under-23 team play practice match against Bangladesh Police Athletics Club schedule to be held today at the Rajarbagh Police ...

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Inter-School Basketball to begin Sunday 

By BSS, Dhaka

Citycell Inter School Basketball tournament will begin on Sunday at the Dhanmondi Wooden Floor Basketball Gymnasium in the city\'s Dhanmondi ...

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Minhazuddin takes solo lead after 9th round  

By BSS, Dhaka

IM Minhazuddin Ahmed of Bangladesh Navy took solo lead in the points table of the 40th National B Chess Championship ...

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U-16 eve team post win in practice match  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Under-16 Women\'s Football team beat Narayanganj District Women\'s Football team by 5-0 goals in the second football practice match ...

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AL to distribute relief among flood victims from today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The ruling Awami League has decided to distribute relief materials among the flood-hit people in different districts of the country ...

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8 rivers marked rise, 71 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 8 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 71 station ...

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63 pc population under power facility, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said that 63 per cent population of the country under ...

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Minhazuddin still maintains solo lead after 10th round  

By BSS, Dhaka

IM Minhazuddin Ahmed of Bangladesh Navy still maintained solo lead in the points table of the 40th National B Chess ...

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U-23 team post win in practice match 

By BSS, Dhaka

Jewel Rana scored a brace as Bangladesh Under-23 team blanked Bangladesh Police Athletics Club by 3-0 goals in the practice ...

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School Handball results  

By BSS, Dhaka

Five more girls\' division matches of the Polar Ice Cream 22nd School Handball Tournament (boys\' and girls\') decided on Thursday ...

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Bangladesh achieves few MDGs indicators without required ODA 

By BSS, Dhaka

Despite challenges, Bangladesh has been able to attain desired goals in few indicators of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), including ...

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Retrofitting of vulnerable buildings stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speakers on the second day of an international seminar here, Saturday, observed that a long term programme should be taken ...

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Japanese investors assured of enhanced facilities 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Atiur Rahman assured Japanese investors of enhanced facilities for investing in Bangladesh.
The governor, addressing the ...

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8 rivers marked rise, 66 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 8 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 66 stations ...

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Folk singer Pandit Ramkanai Das passes away 

By BSS, Dhaka

Pandit Ramkanai Das, an Ekushey Padak recipient and folk and classical music maestro, died at a city hospital on Friday ...

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President mourns death of Ramkanai Das 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid has expressed deep shock at the death of renowned folksong collector and musician Pandit Ramkanai Das.
In a ...

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Call to bring every diabetic patient under healthcare service 

By BSS, Dhaka

Planning Minister AHM Mostafa Kamal called for bringing every diabetic patient under healthcare service through preparing a statistics across the ...

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BOA to segregate performance in Asian Games 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) will closely observe performance of the participating athletes of concern federations in the 17th Asian Games ...

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Red carpet reception accorded 

By BSS, Dhaka

A red carpet was rolled out as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe along with his wife Akie Abe arrived here ...

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National Summer Athletics begins  

By BSS, Dhaka

Walton Smart TV 12th National Summer Athletics competition (boys\' and girls\') began on Sunday at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.
State ...

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Bangladesh U-23 booters aim to achieve something good in Asian Games 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh national U-23 football skipper Mamunul Islam Mamun said they are aiming to achieve something good in the 17th Asian ...

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Under-23 booters off to South Korea 

By BSS, Dhaka

A 20-member squad of Bangladesh Under-23 football team, led by midfielder Mamunul Islam Mamun, left here for South Korea this ...

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11 rivers marked rise, 66 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 11 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 66 stations ...

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Number of insolvent disabled beneficiary rises to 4 lakh, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

Social Welfare Minister Syed Mohsin Ali told the parliament that the number of insolvent disabled beneficiary under social safety net ...

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WHO regional committee meet begins tomorrow 

By BSS, Dhaka

Health Ministers from 11 countries of World Health Organisation\'s South-East Asia Region (WHO-SEAR) will meet here for a four-day meeting ...

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Abahani, Mohammedan at same group in U-18 Football 

By BSS, Dhaka

The two arch-rivals Abahani Limited and Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited pitted at the same group of Airtel Under-18 Football Tournament ...

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Two-day practice match ends in a draw 

By BSS, Dhaka

The two-day practice match between Bangladesh A team and under-19 team ended in a draw at the Shere-e-Bangla National Stadum ...

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15 rivers marked rise, 66 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 15 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 66 stations ...

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Sri Lankan Edn Minister calls on Nahid 

By BSS, Dhaka

A four-member delegation led by Sri Lankan Education Minister Bandula Gunawardhana called on Education Minister Narul Islam Nahid at the ...

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Quality of health service a major challenge for Bangladesh: WHO 

By BSS, Dhaka

WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh on Monday said Bangladesh is exposed to its most crucial ...

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Azhar\'s counsel continues placing arguments 

By BSS, Dhaka

Advocate Abdus Subhan Tarafder, counsel for Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islam, on Monday continued placing arguments for his high profile ...

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UNESCO Chief calls on Cultural Minister 

By BSS, Dhaka

Visiting Director General of UNESCO Irina Bokova on Monday paid a courtesy call on Cultural Affairs Minister Asadizzaman Noor at ...

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Safe water coverage 88 pc of rural population, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Syed Ashraful Islam on Monday told the parliament that the safe water coverage ...

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1st Div T20 Cricket begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Surjo Tarun Club take on Talent Hunt Cricket Academy while Cricket Coaching School face Bangladesh Krira Shikka Prothistan in the ...

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Zimbabwe A team arrives today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Zimbabwe A team arrives in the city today (Wednesday) morning to play two four-day and three one-day matches against their ...

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10 rivers marked rise, 70 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 10 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 70 stations ...

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Sharif condoles death of Firoza Begum 

By BSS, Dhaka

Land Minister Shamsur Rahman Sharif on Wednesday expressed deep shock at the death of legendary Nazrul Sangeet maestro Firoza Begum.
In ...

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President for use of new technology in agriculture 

By BSS, Dhaka

President M Abdul Hamid on Wednesday urged all concerned to innovate new agriculture technologies suitable for Bangladesh and reach those ...

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Legal arguments for Azhar on September 14  

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Wednesday set September 14 for submitting the legal arguments for Jamaat leader ATM Azharul ...

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Sheikh Russel South Asian Rollball begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Sheikh Russel 2nd South Asian Rollball Championship (men\'s & women\'s) begins today at the two separate venues - Basketball Gymnasium ...

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Workshop for construction workers held 

By BSS, Dhaka

Employees of Lafarge Surma Cement Limited (LSC) head office conducted Health and Safety workshops for the construction workers of various ...

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18 rivers marked rise, 64 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 18 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 64 stations ...

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Separate department for disabled likely 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government is set to turn the existing Disabled Development Foundation into a \'Department for Development of the Disabled Persons\' ...

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JS body for ensuring security of BD workers in Iraq, Libya 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry for Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment recommended the ministry to enhance activities to ...

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Govt to construct 486 FF complexes, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Hoque told the parliament that the government would construct 486 Freedom Fighters (FFs) complexes ...

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Six players share lead after 3rd round  

By BSS, Dhaka

Six players shared lead in the points table of the 1st Golden Chess Club International Rating Chess Tournament (Below 2200) ...

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Dr Farashuddin gets Ahsanullah Gold Medal 

By BSS, Dhaka

Eminent academic and former Governor of Bangladesh Bank Dr. M. Farashuddin was awarded Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah Gold Medal 2014, on ...

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\'Conspirators of Aug 21 carnage hatching conspiracy\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami League presidium member and former minister Advocate Sahara Khatun, MP, alleged that the conspirators of the August 21 carnage ...

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Construction worker dies falling from NCC bldg in city 

By BSS, Dhaka

A construction worker was killed on Saturday after falling from a multi-storied building at Motijheel in the city.
The deceased was ...

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BD, Indian premiers expect to meet on UNGA sidelines 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to hold her first meeting with her new Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on ...

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19 rivers marked rise, 62 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 19 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 62 station ...

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Edn system being restructured to build efficient workforce: Nahid 

By BSS, Dhaka

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said the government is restructuring the existing education system to make skilled workforce with ICT ...

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2000 illegal makeshift shops on rail line evicted 

By BSS, Dhaka

Railway authorities have evicted over 2000 temporary shops illegally set up on rail line from Khilgaon to Malibagh and vowed ...

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Saif, Nasim take joint lead in Rating Chess  

By BSS, Dhaka

Abdullah Al-Saif and M Nasim Hossain Bhuiyan took joint lead in the points table of the 1st Golden Chess Club ...

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Zimbabwe A totter as Saqlain dominates on wicket  

By BSS, Dhaka

Saqlain Sajib grabbed nine wickets saw visiting Zimbabwe faced batting debacle as they were dismissed their first innings at 206 ...

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28 rivers marked rise, 49 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 28 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 49 stations ...

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Govt to procure dredgers, machineries, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan on Monday told the parliament that the government would procure 23 dredgers, 4 amphibian dredgers, survey ...

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Govt to enact law for govt employees, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Public Administration Ismat Ara Sadeq told the parliament that the government has taken initiative to formulate a ...

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‘17,000 children die of drowning every year in Bangladesh’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Country\'s mortality rate due to drowning is on the rise among children.
The death of one among four children occurs due ...

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Quick execution of ICT verdicts against war criminals demanded 

By BSS, Dhaka

Eminent citizens of the country emphasized on quick execution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) verdicts against wartime criminals.
Noted educationists, ...

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4 ministers join reception at Kachua 

By BSS, Dhaka

Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya and ...

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New organisation, \'March 7\' 71 Bangabandhu BD\' floated 

By BSS, Dhaka

A new organisation in the name and style of \"March 7\' 71 Bangabandhu Bangladesh\", has been floated at a meeting ...

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Sheikh Russel beat Erchim FC in President\'s Cup 

By BSS, Dhaka

Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra made a auspicious start in the final round of AFC President\'s Cup beating Erchim FC of ...

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PM pins on sports activities at educational institutions 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday urged for hosting sports activities at all educational institutions on a larger scale for ...

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BD -ZIM 2nd four-day match rescheduled  

By BSS, Dhaka

The second four-day match between Bangladesh A and Zimbabwe A team which was originally scheduled to begin today (Sunday) at ...

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Visa section of Malaysian HC to remain closed from Oct 5-7 

By BSS, Dhaka

The visa section of the High Commission of Malaysia would remain closed from October 5 to October 7 on the ...

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Hasina calls on President 

By BSS, Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday made a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban.
During the meeting, the Prime ...

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People reject Jamaat\'s hartal: Maya 

By BSS, Dhaka

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya on Sunday said countrywide hartal called by the Jamaat-e-Islami to protect ...

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Nazrul joins as new Education Secretary 

By BSS, Dhaka

Nazrul Islam Khan joined as new Secretary of the Education Ministry on Sunday, said a PID handout.
\"The new secretary is ...

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UAE envoy calls on Speaker 

By BSS, Dhaka

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador in Dhaka, Dr Saeed Bin Hajar Al-Shehi,  called on Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury ...

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No scope to hold talks on national election: Maya 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka City Awami League general secretary and Relief and Disaster Management Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya (Bir Bikram) said there ...

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River ports asked to hoist signal No 1 

By BSS, Dhaka

In association with rain or thunder showers temporary South or Southeasterly squalls speed 60-80 kph is likely to occur over ...

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Martyr’s widow testifies against Jabbar 

By BSS, Dhaka

Nurjahan Begum, widow of martyred Freedom Fighter (FF) Abdur Razzak Biswas, on Monday testified in the trial of engineer Abdul ...

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Dhaka United, Friend Social play goalless draw 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka United Sporting Club and Friend Social Welfare Organization split points when their match ended in a goalless draw of ...

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Martyr\'s brother testifies against Jabbar 

By BSS, Dhaka

Mozammel Haque Sharif, brother of martyr Freedom Fighter (FF) Motaleb Sharif, on Tuesday testified in the trial of engineer Abdul ...

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Maritime ports asked to hoist signal No 3 

By BSS, Dhaka

The well marked low still lies over West Bengal and adjoining western part of Bangladesh and under its influence steep ...

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Extensive use of Bangla language in ICT stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speakers at a seminar on Tuesday underscored the need for expansion and extensive use of Bangla language in Information and ...

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Bonanza for Betar artistes suggested  

By BSS, Dhaka

The fourth meeting of the parliamentary standing committee on the information ministry decided to form a three-member parliamentary sub-committee for ...

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‘Mass awareness can play key role to curb dowry’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Shahnaj, a seven months pregnant housekeeper, works 7-8 hours a day. Due to her physical condition, towards the end of ...

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Minhazuddin takes solo lead after 3rd round  

By BSS, Dhaka

IM Minhazuddin Ahmed of Bangladesh Navy took solo lead after the 3rd round of the Berger Paints National A Chess ...

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UGC Chairman leaves for KSA to perform Hajj 

By BSS, Dhaka

Chairman of University Grants Commission (UGC) Professor Dr A K Azad Chowdhury along with his wife Prof Dr Gulshan Ara ...

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PW describes Jabbar\'s heinous \'71 crimes 

By BSS, Dhaka

A new prosecution witness (PW) in the trial of engineer Abdul Jabbar on Wednesday testified at the International Crimes Tribunal ...

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\'Conspiracy to distort history of Liberation War still on\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

Minister for Liberation War Affairs AKM Mozammel Huq said the defeated forces of 1971 and the BNP-Jamaat combine have been ...

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Skilled human resource for uplift underscored 

By BSS, Dhaka

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said skilled human resource is essential to develop the overall socio-economic condition of the country. ...

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Hindus forcefully converted to Islam on Jabbar\'s order: PW 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bimal Chandra Bepari, the 10th prosecution witness (PW) in the trial of engineer Abdul Jabbar, on Thursday testified at the ...

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Call to take stern action against BNP-Jamaat\'s destructive acts 

By BSS, Dhaka

Publicity and Publication Affairs secretary of the ruling Awami League Dr Hasan Mahmud said the government should take stern action ...

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Bangladesh A whitewash Zimbabwe A in four-day series 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh A team made a clean sweep in the four-day series beating visiting Zimbabwe A team by 118 runs in ...

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Zia takes solo lead after 5th round 

By BSS, Dhaka

GM Ziaur Rahman of Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited took solo lead in the points table of the Berger Paints ...

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35 rivers marked rise, 44 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 35 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 44 stations ...

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United efforts in tackling terrorism threat stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speakers at a seminar here laid emphasis on coordinated efforts in tackling the threats of modern day terrorism.
They came up ...

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Mass awareness to ensure good governance stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu said awareness of the people would ensure good governance and enhance efficiency of the administration.
\"The ...

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Bangladesh A team\'s 1st one-day today 

By BSS, Dhaka

High flying Bangladesh A team take on visiting Zimbabwe A team in the first one-day of three-match one-day series scheduled ...

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UNDP to help enhance project management skills 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sunday signed an agreement to implement a $3 million project titled ...

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Stocks remain bullish 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) remained bullish on Sunday with 45 points increase in the benchmark DSEX price index that ended ...

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Atiur for reshaping financial system to support sustainable development 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr. Atiur Rahman recommended reshaping financial system to support sustainable development, especially in the countries where ...

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Nahid condoles death of Ayesha Foyez 

By BSS, Dhaka

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid expressed deep shock at the death of Ayesha Foyez, mother of noted novelist late Humayun ...

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Doa Mahfil held at Ganobhaban marking PM\'s birthday 

By BSS, Dhaka

A Doa Mahfil was held  at Ganobhaban, official residence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, after Asr prayers on Sunday on ...

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\'Student council to be formed at secondary level\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government is planning to form student council at secondary level to develop leadership quality of students aiming to make ...

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27 rivers marked rise, 52 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 27 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 52 stations ...

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Electronic visa proposed to increase foreign tourists 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB) has proposed to home ministry for issuing electronic visa (e-visa) to foreigners for giving a boost ...

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20 rivers marked rise, 59 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 20 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 59 stations ...

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President for grooming children as worthy citizens 

By BSS, Dhaka

Describing the children as the future of the country, President Abdul Hamid on Monday urged all concerned to help the ...

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Bashabo Tarun, Dhaka United play goalless draw  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bashabo Tarun Sangha split points with Dhaka United Sports Club when their match ended in a goalless draw in the ...

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Indictment hearing against 3 Razakars of Bagerhat starts 

By BSS, Dhaka

The charge framing hearing in the trial of three alleged Razakar kingpins from Bagerhat, Abdul Latif Talukder, Sheikh Sirajul Haque ...

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President, PM call for upholding rights of elderly people 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Day of Older Persons- 2014 will be observed across the country as elsewhere around the globe today with ...

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BAF Hockey Competition concludes  

By BSS, Dhaka

Inter-Base Hockey Competition-2014 concluded at Bangladesh Air Force Base Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman play ground in Jessore on Monday.
In ...

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Mohashtami today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Saptami Puja of the Goddess Durga ended yesterday with the placing of Naba Patrika of the Goddess at different ...

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Worker dies falling from building 

By BSS, Dhaka

A construction worker died yesterday morning after falling from an under-construction multi-storied building at Bhashantak area in the city.
The ...

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Child Marriage Prevention Act being hardened  

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Meher Afroz Chumki yesterday said the Child Marriage Prevention Act is being made ...

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2nd Div Chess to begin October 14 

By BSS, Dhaka

The 2nd Division Chess League will begin on October 14 at the Bangladesh Chess Federation (BCF) hall room in the ...

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DU\'s committee reorganized at Syndicate meeting  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Dhaka University\'s committee to address complaints of sexual harassment has been reorganized on Tuesday ( Sept 30) at a ...

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BFUJ demands release of journo Rabiullah Robi 

By BSS, Dhaka

Leaders of Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalist (BFUJ) yesterday demanded an immediate release Rabiullah Robi, news editor of the Dainik ...

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BGMEA to prepare roadmap to fetch $50b by 2021 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) is organising a mega event in December this year aiming at preparing a ...

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National eve football team get Japanese coach  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh national eve football team get Japanese Norio Tsukitate as the new head coach for the team ahead of 3rd ...

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1st Division T20 final today  

By BSS, Dhaka

Rapid Foundation take on Indira Road Krira Chakra in the title decider final of First Division T20 Cricket Tournament scheduled ...

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Govt takes all out preparation to face outbreak of Ebola 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has taken all out preparation to face the deadly Ebola virus in the country.
About the preparation, Director of ...

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23 rivers marked rise, 56 fall 

By BSS, Dhaka

Water levels in 23 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and 56 stations ...

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President for concerted efforts to cut disaster risk 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Sunday stressed the need for active participation of all levels of people alongside government and non-government ...

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ICT-1 defers Charge framing hearing against 3 \'Razakars\' again 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Sunday again deferred the charge framing hearing against three alleged Razakar kingpins from Bagerhat, ...

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Tk 24 cr for agriculture rehabilitation programme 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has launched agriculture rehabilitation and incentive programmes with a cost of nearly Taka 24 crore to compensate crop ...

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BD a role model for disaster management: Minister 

By BSS, Dhaka

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Mofozzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya said Bangladesh is being considered as a role model in disaster ...

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President, PM for practicing int\'l standards to boost export 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) is going to observe World Standards Day-2014 today along with other national standards organizations ...

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Syed Mamun wins double crown in JPC TT  

By BSS, Dhaka

Syed Mamun of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) put up a brilliant display to claim both the singles and double title ...

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Youngmen\'s Club post 6-2 win over Bangladesh Boys 

By BSS, Dhaka


Fakirerpul Youngmen\'s Club recorded an overwhelming 6-2 goals victory over Bangladesh Boys Club in the lone match of the Bengal ...

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BD elected vice-president of Paris confce on ozone layer 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh has been elected vice-president at the \'26th Meeting of the Parties of Montreal Protocol\' and the \'10th Meeting of ...

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ALCWC meet today 

By BSS, Dhaka

A meeting of Awami League Central Working Committee (ALCWC) has been convened at the official Ganobhaban residence of the Prime ...

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Robi Career Carnival held at IBA 

By BSS, Dhaka

Cellular phone operator Robi organised a day long career carnival on Wednesday at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Dhaka ...

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Kalabagan awarded match after Partex refusal  

By BSS, Dhaka

Partex Sporting Club walked out of their relegation league match of Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League against Kalabagan Krira Chakra ...

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Adamji Cantonment clinch College Rugby title  

By BSS, Dhaka

Adamji Cantonment college clinched title of the Quick City College Rugby competition beating Saint Joseph College by 31-10 points in ...

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Victory Day Boxing meet begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The MARCEL Television Victory Day Boxing competition begins today at the Mohammad Ali Boxing Stadium in the city.
Agrani Bank Ltd ...

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V-day wrestling to be held today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Victory Day Wrestling Competition will be held today at the Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali Handball Stadium in the ...

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Wetlifting Coaching Coaches Course concludes  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Olympic Solidarity Wetlifting Coaching Coaches Course level-1 concluded on Tuesday at the Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) Auditorium.
Bangladesh Wetlifting Federation ...

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Noor condoles death of Ekhlasuddin 

By BSS, Dhaka

Cultural Minister Asaduzzaman Noor on Wednesday expressed deep shock at the death of Ekushey Padak winning child litterateur Ekhlasuddin Ahmed.
In ...

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Emergency preparedness to save lives in mega disasters emphasised 

By BSS, Dhaka

The World Health Organization says countries in the South East Asia have got better equipped in last one decade to ...

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Senior and junior taekwondo competition begins tomorrow 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Trust Bank 13th National Senior and Junior Taekwondo competition will begin on Friday (Dec. 26) at the National Sports ...

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Bushan I Park club arrive today 

By BSS, Dhaka

A-23 member of South Korean based Bushan I Park
football team arrive today (Thursday) evening to play a International Friendly ...

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Zia loses 6th round in Alain Classical Chess  

By BSS, Dhaka

GM Ziaur Rahman of Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited lost to 2661 rated Ukraine GM Areshchenko Alexander and secured 3.5 ...

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NRPC asked to co-operate other ministries 

By BSS, Dhaka

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Shipping Affairs Ministry asked the National River Protection Commission (NRPC) to perform the duty co-operating the ...

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Call to resist trouble-mongers 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka City Awami League General Secretary and Minister for Relief and Disaster Management Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya called for resisting ...

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President for strengthening communal harmony 

By BSS, Dhaka

Describing Bangladesh as a country of communal harmony, President Abdul Hamid on Thursday urged all to play an effective role ...

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Zia loses again in Alain Chess 

By BSS, Dhaka

GM Ziaur Rahman of Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited again suffered defeat as he lost his 7th round games to ...

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Senior and Junior Taekwondo begins today  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Trust Bank 13th National Senior and Junior Taekwondo Competition begins today at the National Sports Council (NSC) Gymnasium with ...

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‘Diploma docs to be made 2nd class’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim on Saturday said the government would upgrade diploma medical doctor service into second ...

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Students collect warm clothes for cold-hit people 

By BSS, Dhaka


A group of students of Scholastica and other English medium educational institutions under the banner of Footsteps Foundation on Saturday ...

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Boishakhi plays crucial role in progressing democracy: Speaker 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury at the tenth founding anniversary of private television channel \'Boishakhi\' said ...

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National Butthan meet begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Rangers 6th National Butthan Marshal Art competition begins today at 4 pm at the Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium. ...

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National Men\'s Handball begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka


The EXIM Bank 24th National Men\'s Handball Championship begins today at the Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali Handball Stadium.
State ...

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Rahman fails to shine in Kolkata chess 

By BSS, Dhaka


FM Mohammad Rahman failed to lived up to the expectation as he finished at a miserable 66th position on Sunday ...

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Saimon earns 4.5 points in Nepal chess 

By BSS, Dhaka

Saimon Siddiqur Rahman collected 4.5 points after the completion of the 6th round games of the 4th Dhubotara Cup Open ...

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President for cooperation to Supreme Court judges 

By BSS, Dhaka

A 15-member delegation from Bangladesh Supreme Court judges led by Chief Justice Md. Muzammel Hossain paid a courtesy call on ...

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U-19 cricketers training camp to begin Thursday  

By BSS, Dhaka

The training camp of provisional squad of Bangladesh Under-19 team for the tour of Sri Lanka will begin on Thursday ...

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Div-I Women Cricket League begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Dhaka First Division Women\'s Cricket League 2014-15 will start today with two matches are slated on the inaugural day.
Indira ...

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Tamim undergoes treatment in Melbourne 

By BSS, Dhaka

Country\'s explosive opening batsman Tamim Iqbal underwent an arthroscopic evaluation and surgery for a left maniacal pathology at the Avenue ...

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Weightlifting team leaves for Qatar  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Weightlifting team left here for Qatar Monday to participate in the 16th Youth Women\'s and 22nd Junior Women\'s Asian ...

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BFF names preliminary squad for training camp 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Monday announced a 26-memebr of Bangladesh national team preliminary squad for the residential training ...

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Visually-impaired students to get daisy multimedia books today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Visually-impaired students at primary level will be given \"Daisy multimedia books\" for the first time as part of countrywide textbooks ...

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Saimon finishes 45th in Dhubotara Cup Chess  

By BSS, Dhaka

Saimon Siddiqur Rahman finished 45th position in the 4th Dhubotara Cup Open International Chess Tournament that concluded recently in Damka, ...

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Programmes taken to promote anti-tobacco and drug campaign 

By BSS, Dhaka

Department of Public Library and CATT, an anti-tobacco and drug alliance, jointly took programmes at a meeting here on Wednesday ...

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JS body seeks probe report on missing fertilizer 

By BSS, Dhaka

The parliamentary standing committee on Agriculture Ministry on Thursday sought within a month a detailed report on the missing 3,000 ...

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Three 4th round super league matches today 

By BSS, Dhaka


Three 4th round super league matches of the Walton Refrigerator Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League will be held today at ...

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Booters report for camp  

By BSS, Dhaka

Twenty-three out of preliminary selected 26 booters on Thursday reported to coach Saiful Bari Titu for the residential training camp ...

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Dec-\'14 salary for non-govt teachers, employees released 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government part of \'December-2014 salary for the teachers and employees of the non-government school, college and Madrashas has been ...

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‘BNP to be dealt with iron hand if tries to create anarchy’  

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami League Presidium Member and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader sounded a note of warning for BNP against ...

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BNP could do nothing on Jan 5: Muhith 

By BSS, Dhaka

Finance Minister A M A Muhith yesterday said BNP like in the previous time could not do anything on January ...

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SSMC\'s first year MBBS, BDS classes begin Jan 10 

By BSS, Dhaka

Classes of the newly admitted students of MBBS and BDS courses under 2014-15 academic session of Sir Salimullah Medical College ...

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Land Minister mourns death of ex-Chief Justice 

By BSS, Dhaka

Land Minister Shamsur Rahman Sharif on Monday expressed deep shock at the death of former chief justice Mustafa Kamal.  In ...

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BD Unnayan Gobeshona Protishthan Act-2015 gets cabinet nod 

By BSS, Dhaka

The cabinet on Monday approved the draft of Bangladesh Unnayan Gobeshona Protishtan Act-2015 to expedite the activities of the organization ...

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Nandan Mancha to be inaugurated on Jan 12 

By BSS, Dhaka

Nandan Mancha, country\'s first floating stage with a sitting capacity of at least 1500 people in a pond will be ...

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People reject BNP\'s blockade: Hanif 

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami League Joint General Secretary Mahbub-Ul-Alam Hanif, MP, on Tuesday said people of the country have outrightly rejected the blockade ...

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Speaker greets BB Governor 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Tuesday congratulated Governor of Bangladesh Bank (BB) Dr Atiur Rahman on being awarded as ...

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Hefajaat\'s rally was a big challenge, says Benazir 

By BSS, Dhaka

Outgoing Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Benazir Ahemd termed his tenure as full of challenges, saying, \"Hefajaat-e-Islami\'s rally in the ...

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3 envoys present credentials to President 

By BSS, Dhaka

Ambassador designate of Lithuania to Bangladesh (Non-resident) and High Commissioners designate of Rwanda and New Zealand to Bangladesh (Non-resident) separately ...

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ICT-1 defers indictment hearing against two Razakars 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Wednesday deferred the date for holding charge framing hearing against Obaidul Haque, alias Taher ...

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Govt to send CSE, IT graduates to India for training 

By BSS, Dhaka

In a bid to create IT skilled manpower, the government will send 100 Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and IT ...

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1st Corporate Football Fiesta begins tomorrow  

By BSS, Dhaka

The Mir First Ever Corporate Football Fiesta, powered by International Turkish Hope School, begins on Friday (Jan.9) at the artificial ...

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PM mourns death of AL leader Jafar  

By BSS, Dhaka


Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Jafar Ahmed Chowdhury, a veteran Awami League ...

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President, PM greet all on Bishwa Ijtema 

By BSS, Dhaka

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday greeted the countrymen and the Muslims all over the ...

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1st Corporate Football Fiesta begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Mir First Ever Corporate Football Fiesta, powered by International Turkish Hope School, begins today at the artificial turf inside ...

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‘Students to be trained to develop entrepreneurs’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government will provide technical training to the final year students of polytechnic institutes in collaboration with South Korean multinational ...

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Big win for Mirpur Cricket Club 

By BSS, Dhaka

Mirpur Cricket Club recorded an overwhelming nine wickets victory over Kathalbagan Green Crescent Club in a match of the Dhaka ...

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Urs Sharif of Zaker Manzil on Feb 14-17 

By BSS, Dhaka

A four daylong annual Holy Urs Sharif of Khwaza Baba Faridpuri will be held at Biswa Zaker Manzil at Atrashi ...

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Tarique must be brought back to book for distorting history: Iqbal Sobhan 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Prime Minister\'s Media Advisor Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury yesterday said BNP senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman should be brought to ...

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\'Bioethics practices must to remove corruption\'  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bioethics should be practiced in every sphere of life to develop ethical values of people to stop injustice, to remove ...

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Tributes paid to Bangabandhu 

By BSS, Dhaka

Hundreds of people from all walks of life, particularly leaders and workers of the ruling Awami League and its associate ...

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Attack on Feni magistrates condemned 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Public Administration Begum Ismat Ara Sadique yesterday condemned the attack on Feni District Executive Magistrates Abdul Kadir ...

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Donation for cold-hit people 

By BSS, Dhaka

Footsteps Foundation launched the event \'A Heartwarming Winter\' to help out these underprivileged people adapt to the bitter cold by ...

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Aga Khan Gold Cup golf prize ceremony held 

By BSS, Dhaka

Lieutenant General Anwar Hussain, quartermaster general of Bangladesh Army, gave away the prize to the winners of the Aga Khan ...

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Int\'l Rating Chess from Jan 14 

By BSS, Dhaka

International Rating Chess Tournament organised by Leonine Chess Club with supported by Bangladesh Chess Federation will start from January 14 ...

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School hockey teams get sports gear  

By BSS, Dhaka

A total of 21 metropolis schools received sports gear ahead of the zonal phase matches of the First Security Islami ...

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GM Zia earns 3 points in Delhi chess 

By BSS, Dhaka

GM Ziaur Rahman of Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited earned 3 points after 4th round games of the 13th Parsvnath ...

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2nd Div Cricket League results  

By BSS, Dhaka

Gopibagh Friends Association posted an overwhelming six-wicket victory against Dhanmondi Cricket Academy in a match of the Dhaka Second Division ...

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Int\'l Rating Chess begins tomorrow  

By BSS, Dhaka

International Rating Chess Tournament begins tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room at 3 pm.
Organised by Leonine Chess Club ...

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Finance Minister to unveil logo of Bangabandhu Gold Cup  

By BSS, Dhaka

Finance Minister AMA Muhith has given his consent unveil the logo of upcoming Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football Tournament through ...

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Three more rugby matches held  

By BSS, Dhaka

Three more matches of the (CZKS) 1st Division Rugby League were decided on the second day (Tuesday) at the District ...

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BAF players accord reception 

By BSS, Dhaka

A reception ceremony for the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) players participated in various competitions last year held on Monday at ...

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Sports Minister hails Shakib, Salma  

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Youth and Sports Sri Biren Sikder MP hailed ace Shakib Al Hasan, who has topped in ranking ...

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Kalia Pourasabha in final of Narail Gold Cup Football  

By BSS, Dhaka

Kalia Pourasabha Football Ekadash moved final of the Narail District Deputy Commissioner Gold Cup Football Tournament eliminating Mulia Football Ekadash ...

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Second Div Cricket League results  

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka Royal Cricketers recorded a five-wicket victory over Rupali Bank Krira Parishad in a match of the Dhaka Second Division ...

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Italian envoy presents credentials to President 

By BSS, Dhaka

Ambassador-designate of Italy to Bangladesh Mario Palma presented his credentials to President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban yesterday.
Welcoming the ambassador at ...

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ICT-2 seeks explanation from 49 \'prominent citizens\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 yesterday asked 49 \'eminent citizens\' those expressed concern through a statement published on daily Prothom ...

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BNP turns out to be box of Satans: Maya 

By BSS, Dhaka

Dhaka City Awami League general secretary and Relief and Disaster Management Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya (Bir Bikram) yesterday said ...

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Digitized admin for smooth services stressed 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak yesterday said the government has attached priority to digitize administration to make ...

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Nazmul Huda floats new alliance 

By BSS, Dhaka

Former BNP minister Barrister Nazmul Huda yesterday floated an alliance called \'Bangladesh National Alliance (BNA)\' comprising 25 political parties.
Barrister Huda ...

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BD obtains orbital slot for satellite launching 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) yesterday inked a landmark deal with Russian INTERSPUTNIK to obtain an orbital slot to launch ...

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BJSC submits annual report to President 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission (BJSC) yesterday submitted its annual report-2014 to President Abdul Hamid.
A delegation of BJSC led by its ...

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Inu mourns death of Govinda 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Minister Hasanul Huq Inu on Saturday expressed deep shock at the death of legendary lyricist Govinda Halder whose patriotic ...

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\'Sightsavers\' helps to regain eyesight of 5 lakh poor people 

By BSS, Dhaka

Some five lakh poor people would get a chance to regain their eyesight as the Sightsavers, National Eye Care Centre ...

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Bangladesh suffer 1-5 defeat to Japan in WHL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh national hockey team suffered a 1-5 goals defeat to strong Japan in their first pool B match of World ...

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Federation Cup to begin Feb 15 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Federation Cup Football will begin on February 15 with the participation of twelve clubs - eleven clubs from Bangladesh ...

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Kalia Pourasabha clinch DC Gold Cup title 

By BSS, Dhaka

Kalia Pourasabha Ekadash clinched the title of the Narail DC Gold Cup Football tournament beating Narail Sadar Upazilla Football Ekadash ...

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Hockey star Jumman Lusai no more 

By BSS, Dhaka

The most celebrated national hockey star Jumman Lusai who has been kept under life-support at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University ...

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BOA condoles death of Jumman Lusai  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) today expressed deep shock at the death of legendary hockey player Jumman Lusai.
In a message of ...

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Five players share lead in Rating Chess 

By BSS, Dhaka

Five players shared lead in the points table with maximum 4 points after the 4th round games of the Prime ...

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Physics Department emerge champions in DU cricket  

By BSS, Dhaka

Physics Department emerged champions in the Dhaka University Inter-Division Cricket T20 Competition beating Mathematics Division by four wickets in the ...

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Shakib\'s Melbourne Renegades must win today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The cricket fans are eagerly waiting another stunning performance from all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan when his team Melbourne Renegades take ...

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NCL to begin on Jan 25 

By BSS, Dhaka

Defending champions Dhaka Division will take on Barisal Division in the first round of the opening day matches of the ...

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Bangladesh face Poland in HWL today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh national hockey team take on Poland in their last pool B match of Hockey World League round 2 scheduled ...

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Razib, Minhaz take joint lead in Rating Chess  

By BSS, Dhaka

GM Enamul Hossain Razib and IM M Minhazuddin of Bangladesh Navy Chess team took joint lead in the points table ...

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Shakib\'s Renegades lose to Adelaide Strikers  

By BSS, Dhaka

Famed all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan\'s Melbourne Renegades sufferer a 22-run defeat to Adelaide Strikers in their must-win match of Big ...

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Second Division Cricket League results  

By BSS, Dhaka

Prantik Krira Chakra recorded a six-wicket victory over Kathalbagan Green Crescent Club in a match of the Dhaka Second Division ...

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U-19 team suffer 7-wicket defeat in 1st youth ODI 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh Under-19 team made a poor start in the five-match youth ODI series when they suffered a seven-wicket defeat against ...

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JS body meeting on Liberation War Ministry held 

By BSS, Dhaka

The 6th meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Liberation War Ministry was held on Monday at the Jatiya Sangsad ...

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Sightsavers to conduct cataract operations free of cost 

By BSS, Dhaka

Some five lakh poor people would get a chance to regain their eyesight as Sightsavers, National Eye Care Centre, BRAC ...

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Direct transmission centres of BTV to be set up in divisions 

By BSS, Dhaka

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu said direct transmission centres of Bangladesh Television (BTV) will be set up in all the ...

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Second Div Cricket League results  

By BSS, Dhaka

Biman Bangladesh Air Lines recorded a six-wicket win over Dhanmondi Cricket Academy in a first phase matches of the Dhaka ...

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Hearing of Forkan\'s trial adjourned till today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of the trial of Forkan Mallik, an alleged Razakar commander ...

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Two books on \'Budget\' unveiled at DU 

By BSS, Dhaka

Cover unveiling ceremony of two books styled \"Nagarik Budget 2014-15\" and \"Budget Review 2009-2013\" was held at the Dhaka University ...

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96.49 pc cabinet decisions implemented during last tenure, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

Minister in-charge of Cabinet Division in Parliament and Agriculture Minister Begum Matia Chowdhury told the Jatiya Sangsad that the government ...

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Fair Play Cup Cricket begins today  

By BSS, Dhaka

The 8th ULAB Fair Play Cup Inter-Private University Cricket tournament begins today (Thursday) at Ramchandrapur, Mohammadpur in the city.
A ...

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Under-19 team\'s must-win youth ODI today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh under-19 cricket team take on their Sri Lankan counterpart in the third youth ODI of the five-match ODI series ...

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BSMMU plans to give free health services to FFs 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) has planned to give free health services to freedom fighters, their wives, children and ...

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\'No alternative to root out terrorists\'  

By BSS, Dhaka

Joint General Secretary of Dhaka City Awami League (AL) and Food Minister Advocate Quamrul Islam on Saturday said terrorists and ...

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Present government is sports friendly: Muhith 

By BSS, Dhaka

Finance Minister AMA Muhith and chairman of organizing committee of Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football said the present government is ...

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Kruif takes charge of national team 

By BSS, Dhaka

The long wait for Lodewijk de Kruif took the charge of national football team, four days before the start of ...

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Akram, Latif killed FF Fazlur: PW 

By BSS, Dhaka

A new prosecution witness (PW) yesterday submitted his deposition in the trial of Bagerhat Razakar trio Khan Akram Hossain, Abdul ...

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67 sports personalities to receive BSJA award today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The glittering annual prize giving ceremony of Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA) will be held today (Monday) evening at Ivy ...

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Sharif\'s 6-wicket haul puts Dhaka on top  

By BSS, Dhaka

A six-wicket haul by skipper Sharif and later a solid opening stand saw Dhaka Division took full control of the ...

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Two matches decided in ULAB cricket 

By BSS, Dhaka

European University of Bangladesh (EUB) and Eastern University won their respective matches defeating their respective sides on Sunday in the ...

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Inter-ministerial meeting on Bangabandhu Gold Cup held 

By BSS, Dhaka

All efforts would be made to make Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football Tournament a success. It was decided in an ...

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Janaza of Dr Selim held on JS premises 

By BSS, Dhaka

A Namaz-e-Janaza of Dr Mohammad Selim,  former parliament member and ex-Presidium member of Bangladesh Awami League, was held at South ...

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Bangabandhu soccer to telecast live in six countries 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football will beamed live across all six participating countries through Fox Sports and Channel 9, giving ...

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Sports Minister hands over BSJA awards  

By BSS, Dhaka

Honourable State Minister for Youth and Sports Shree Biren Sikder, MP, handed over the prestigious award of Bangladesh Sports Journalists ...

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Al-Amin champion at DU Shahidullah Hall sports 

By BSS, Dhaka

Md Al-Amin, a third-year-student of the Department of Statistics, Bio-Statistics and Informatics emerged as champion in the annual sports competition ...

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Rajshahi struggling to skip defeat in NCL 

By BSS, Dhaka

Rajshahi Division is struggling to skip defeat as they faced batting debacle in their second innings to chase a massive ...

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U-19 team\'s 1st Youth Test begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka

After a magnificent 3-2 series victory visiting Bangladesh U-19 team now embark on a new mission as they face their ...

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‘50,000 more to be recruited in police force’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Home Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said yesterday the government has taken an initiative to recruit 50,000 more personnel ...

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Govt plans to establish 13,861 community clinics, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has a target of setting up a total of 13,861 community clinics across the country for reaching healthcare ...

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Matia calls for protecting farm lands 

By BSS, Dhaka

Agriculture Minister Begum Matia Chowdhury called upon all to protect farm lands to attain food security.
She made the call on ...

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Khulna Division post massive win in NCL  

By BSS, Dhaka

A seven-wicket haul by Abdur Razzak saw Khulna Division to record a massive 178-run and an innings over Sylhet Division ...

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Maruf stars of Dhaka Metropolis victory in NCL  

By BSS, Dhaka

A five-wicket haul by Saikat Ali enabled Dhaka Metropolis to post a massive 285-run win over Rajshahi Division in the ...

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President, PM wish success of Ekushey Book Fair 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in separate messages on Saturday wished success of \'Amar Ekushey Book Fair ...

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Rly to reward informer of sabotage: Mujibul 

By BSS, Dhaka

Railways Minister M Mujibul Haq yesterday said the Bangladesh Railway will reward the informer for giving information with proof leading ...

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Obituary 

By BSS, Dhaka

Fazilatun Nesa, wife of Mohiuddin Ahmed, president of Munshiganj district unit of Awami League and former chief security officer of ...

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Blockade, hartal ruin potentiality: Muhith 

By BSS, Dhaka

Finance Minister A M A Muhith yesterday said the ongoing blockade and hartal is destroying the \"country\'s potentiality\".
\"Not only budget, ...

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President for science, ICT based edn 

By BSS, Dhaka

Stressing the need for ensuring science and information technology based education for turning the younger generation into a skilled human ...

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One held with 1kg gold at HSIA 

By BSS, Dhaka

Customs officials yesterday afternoon arrested a Kuwait returned passenger along with nine gold bars weighing one kilogram worth about Taka ...

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5th biggest data centre at Hi-Tech Park 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has undertaken a project to install the fifth biggest national data centre in the world at Hi-Tech Park ...

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Water supply increased to 88%, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has increased safe water supply to 88 per cent across the country aimed at ensuring safe water to ...

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Shakib regains ICC best all-rounder in all three formats 

By BSS, Dhaka

Once again Shakib made Bangladesh proud as he regained the top slot in one-day cricket with left-handed opener has now ...

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Khulna dominate 390 for all as Kayes hit ton on day 2  

By BSS, Dhaka

National color Imrul Kayes hit a brilliant ton saw Khulna Division gave a strong reply of Barisal Division first innings ...

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Rajshahi heading for big total  

By BSS, Dhaka

Top order batsman Zunaid Siddique smashed a brilliant ton saw Rajshahi Division heading for a big total in their first ...

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Bangladesh in semifinal 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh shrugged off their previous defeat to bounce back in the competition as they ensured their semifinal berth in style ...

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\'BNP cannot come to power thru\' hostility\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami League Publicity and Publication Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said BNP-Jamaat will never be able to go to ...

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Tigers lose warm-up match to Australia XI 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh national cricket team suffered a five-wicket defeat to Australia XI in the warm-up match ahead of the World Cup ...

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Bangladesh U-19 score 168/5 on day 1  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh under-19 team faced batting jolt as they were tottering at 168 for 5 in 73 overs at stumps against ...

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Chittagong division again face batting debacle  

By BSS, Dhaka

Chittagong Division again faced batting collapse in their second innings as they scored 195 for 5 in 72 overs at ...

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Khaleda urged to shun violence 

By BSS, Dhaka

Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan on Wednesday called upon BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to return to democratic politics shunning the ...

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Govt moves to protect cyber networks 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government is planning to appoint an international firm to train its officials to ensure security of its online info ...

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JS committee for implementing proposals on Dhaka Zoo 

By BSS, Dhaka

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock on Wednesday recommended quick implementation of the proposals made in probe ...

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Govt to establish technical schools in all upazilas 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government would establish technical schools in all upazilas across the country aimed at transforming the human resources into modern ...

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Good start for physically challenged cricket team 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh physically challenged  cricket team made a good start in the Asia Cup Cricket with a 18-run victory over host ...

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President for maintaining democratic values for dev 

By BSS, Dhaka

President Abdul Hamid on Thursday stressed the need for taking collective efforts to uphold democracy, saying that social discipline and ...

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Malaysia reach final beating Singapore 

By BSS, Dhaka

Malaysia reached the final of the Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football tournament beating Singapore by a lone goal in the ...

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Our target is now to play in the final : Mamunul  

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh skipper Mamunul Islam Mamun said they are hoping to display their best match tomorrow against Thailand in the second ...

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Bangladesh face Thailand in 2nd semifinal today 

By BSS, Dhaka

Motivated Bangladesh embark in a new mission as they tournament favorite Thailand in the second semifinal of the Bangabandhu Gold ...

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MA Bari school in final round of School Hockey  

By BSS, Dhaka

MA Bari Secondary High School moved to the final round of First Security Islami Bank National Hockey competition beating Magura ...

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‘Death for killing men with petrol bomb’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Against the current spate of violence, the government yesterday issued a handout highlighting the punishment, including death penalty, for killing ...

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Campaign for Dhaka Bar Assoc polls on full swing 

By BSS, Dhaka

The campaign for two-day polls to elect the leaders in the Dhaka Bar Association, the largest Bar of the country, ...

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Awareness to prevent cancer related deaths emphasised 

By BSS, Dhaka

Speakers at a discussion on Saturday emphasized awareness to control cancer related deaths in the country."Awareness can prevent at least ...

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Booters want to win Bangabandhu Gold Cup to honour martyrs 

By BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh skipper Mamunul Islam Mamun said they want to win the final match of Bangabandhu International Gold Cup Football Tournament ...

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BOA officials visit swimming training camp 

By BSS, Dhaka

The officials of Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) visited the swimming training camp at the Bangladesh Army Swimming Pool in Banani ...

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Maldives to strength military ties with BD 

By BSS, Dhaka

Visiting Maldives National Defence Force Chief Major General Ahmed Shiyam yesterday hoped for continuing bilateral cooperation for further strengthening relations ...

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Digital world-2015 kicks off today 

By BSS, Dhaka

A four-day mega ICT event \'Digital World-2015\' is set to kick off today at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre(BICC) to showcase ...

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National School Hockey results  

By BSS, Dhaka

Police Line Dinajpur beat Tush Vandar RMP Government High School by 2-0 goals in a match of the First Security ...

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Chittagong face batting debacle on day 1  

By BSS, Dhaka

A five-wicket haul by Mosharraf Hossain saw Chittagong Division faced batting collapse as they dismissed their first innings at 155 ...

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Rangpur Div 261/6 on day 1 in NCL  

By BSS, Dhaka

A responsible knock by opener Tarik Ahmed saw Rangpur Division scored 261 for 6 in 90 overs at stumps against ...

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Rajshahi Div pile up 316/2  

By BSS, Dhaka

Myshukur Rahman and Zunaid Siddique scored a magnificent century enabled Rajshahi Division to pile up a massive total of 316 ...

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Tigers face Pakistan in warm-up match today 

By BSS, Dhaka

After losing two unofficial warm-up matches against Australia XI, Bangladesh aiming to return in winning streak as they face strong ...

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Masters final part pvt regn under NU begins today 

By BSS, Dhaka


The registration for masters final part (private) under National University will begin from today and continue till March 10.

Lawyers hold human chain against hartal  

By BSS, Dhaka

Sammilito Ainjibi Samannya Parishad, the pro Awami League lawyers association, on Monday held human chain, meeting and procession at the ...

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Nasim off to Singapore 

By BSS, Dhaka

Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim left here for Singapore on Monday morning to join a ministerial level international ...

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Nahid urges private varsities to provide better education 

By BSS, Dhaka

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid on Monday urged private universities to do more for improving academic atmosphere as well as ...

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Dhaka remain on course after Rony’s double ton in NCL  

By BSS, Dhaka

Opener Rony Talukder\'s brilliant double ton saw Dhaka Division heading for a massive total against Chittagong Division after the end ...

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Australia is proud to welcome Bangladesh cricket team 

By BSS, Dhaka

Australian High Commissioner in Dhaka Greg Wilcock has said Australia is proud to welcome the Bangladesh cricket team and its ...

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Govt to buy rescue equipment with an outlay of Tk 158.91 cr 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has decided to procure equipment for conducting quick rescue operation immediately after disaster hit with an outlay of ...

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Siraj chopped three Hindus to death: PW 

By BSS, Dhaka

Kalipada Mandal, 70, from village Dakra under Rampal police station in Bagerhat, on Tuesday testified in the trial of Bagerhat ...

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Govt to construct 1,046 more community clinics 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government would construct 1,046 more community clinics to provide healthcare services to the common people across the country.
State Minister ...

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‘Govt deploys 47 ferries in country’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government has deployed 47 ferries to carry out smooth transportation of buses, trucks and other motor vehicles across the ...

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Tair, Somak take joint lead after 6th round in GM Chess  

By BSS, Dhaka

GM Vahidov Tair of Uzbekistan and Somak Palit of India took joint lead in the points table with 4 points ...

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National School Hockey results  

By BSS, Dhaka


BAF Shaheen College dumped Narail Govt. High School by 8-0 goals in a match of the First Security Islami Bank ...

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\'3,674 HIV positive patients in country\' 

By BSS, Dhaka

State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Zahid Malek told the Jatiya Sangsad that 3,674 people were diagnosed as HIV ...

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\'Students to lay siege on Khaleda\'s office soon\'  

By BSS, Dhaka

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashed Khan Menon said students along with their guardians and teachers will lay siege on ...

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Artistes urged to come forward against terrorism 

By BSS, Dhaka

Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith said radio is a powerful broadcast media and its acceptability is yet to diminish.
He ...

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Ireland record easy win over Bangladesh in WC warm up match  

By BSS, Dhaka

It was rude awakening for Tigers as Ireland who suffered a trashing at the hand of Scotland only two days ...

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3rd SSC exam at 9 am today 

By BSS, Dhaka

The 3rd examination of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent will be held today at 9am.The 4th examination will be ...

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Cultural evening held to raise funds for burnt victims  

By BSS, Dhaka

A cultural evening with dazzling performance by noted singers, artistes as well as doctors was held in the city\'s Diploma ...

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Handball referees training course conclude  

By BSS, Dhaka

The handball referees training course concluded on Saturday at the handball stadium in the city. Orient Food managing director Mahabubuzzaman ...

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14-party alliance\'s mass processions Feb 20 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Awami League-led 14-party alliance will bring out mass precessions in the capital and all districts and upazilas at 4 ...

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Vehicles Act 2014 discussed 

By BSS, Dhaka

The sixth meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee for Ministry of Public Administration was held yesterday at the Jatiya Sangsad ...

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Indian held with 2.76 kg gold at HSIA 

By BSS, Dhaka

Customs officials at the Shahjalal International Airport here yesterday detained an Indian citizen and seized 2.76 KG gold from his ...

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‘BD lags behind nutrition standard’ 

By BSS, Dhaka

Experts yesterday urged the food industry to team up with the government in ensuring better nutrients as indicators suggested the ...

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BSMMU opens burn unit 

By BSS, Dhaka

A new burn unit was inaugurated at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Sunday morning to ensure better treatment for ...

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4th round of NCL begins today  

By BSS, Dhaka

The 4th round of four-day 16th National Cricket League (NCL) will begin  today (Monday) at the four separate venues in ...

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Sheikh Moni Memorial Int\'l Rating Chess begins  

By BSS, Dhaka

The game of the Shaheed Sheikh Moni Memorial International Rating Chess tournament organised by Golden Sporting Club under the guidance ...

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Govt implements plans to reduce traffic jam in capital, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

The government is implementing different short, mid and long term programmes to reduce traffic congestion in the capital.  Minister for ...

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Khaleda urged to show respect to apex court order 

By BSS, Dhaka

Awami League Advisory Council member Suranjit Sengupta on Monday requested BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to take recourse to democratic ...

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JS body for building dormitories for garment workers 

By BSS, Dhaka

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on
Ministry for Labour and Employment recommended building dormitories for garment workers in Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi and ...

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27 players share lead after 2nd round of Rating Chess 

By BSS, Dhaka

A total of 27 players are sharing lead in the points table with maximum two points after the 2nd round ...

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Govt to build digital university, JS told 

By BSS, Dhaka

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid informed the House that the government would build a digital university within its current tenure ...

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Hasan shot and killed my father, uncles: PW 

By BSS, Dhaka

A new prosecution witness (PW) in the trial of Syed Md Hasan Ali, submitted her deposition, accusing the fugitive accused ...

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President for extending coop to creative talents 

By BSS, Dhaka

Highlighting the cultural heritage of Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid on Thursday stressed the need for extending cooperation to the creative ...

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Two players share lead after 7th round  

By BSS, Dhaka

GM Ziaur Rahman and FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman Emon of Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited now took joint lead in ...

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Stadiums to be built at Upazila level: Russel 

By BSS, Dhaka

Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russel said the present government ...

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President greets people on Int\'l Mother Language Day 

By BSS, Dhaka

President  Abdul Hamid on Friday greeted people of all languages across the world on the occasion of Shahid Day and ...

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Sheikh Jamal crush BJMC 

By BSS, Dhaka

Holders Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Limited cruised into the quarterfinals of the Federation Cup with an overwhelming 7-0 goals victory ...

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Changing mindset to protect women’s rights underscored 

By BSS, Dhaka

Academics, researchers and gender activists at a workshop on Monday called for changing mindset of the people towards women for ...

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BBS calls for stopping petrol bomb attack 

By BSS, Dhaka

Leaders of Bangladesh Bioethics Society (BBS) on Saturday called upon people at all levels to raise their voices against petrol ...

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SCF demands speedy trial of Avijit\'s killers 

By BSS, Dhaka

Terming killing of progressive and free minded writer Avijit Roy as brutal and cowardice act, the Sector Commanders\' Forum (SCF) ...

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Students raise the flag of freedom 

By BSS, Dhaka