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Humayun Kabir meets Maldives Foreign Minister

Bangladesh's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir held a meeting with Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam on the sidelines of the 23rd extraordinary session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah.

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Politics

From December, Jamaat will take to the field along with Awami League: Rashed

After 'destabilizing the country through long marches' from September to November, Jamaat-e-Islami may take to the field along with Awami League from December, said Prime Minister's political assistant Rashed Khan.

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Country

Armed clash in Rohingya camp, mother and son shot

In clashes among several armed groups in a Rohingya camp in Ukhia, Cox's Bazar, a mother and her son have been shot. At the time, the sound of more than a hundred rounds of gunfire spread panic throughout the camp.

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World

Malaysia plans to repatriate 5,000 Myanmar nationals

Malaysia has finalized a plan to gradually repatriate 5,000 Myanmar nationals residing in the country on a voluntary basis. In the first phase, 1,476 people will be sent to Myanmar on September 29.

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Cricket

India may visit Bangladesh in January

Uncertainty over India's Bangladesh tour is not easing. The series scheduled for September has been postponed, with the possibility of it being held in January next year.

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Crime

Youth arrested over rape of 6-year-old child in capital

Police have arrested a young man named Sumon (32) on charges of raping a six-year-old child in the Shah Ali police station area of the capital.

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Country

Salt workers in Kutubdia not getting fair wages despite backbreaking labor

In Kutubdia, Cox's Bazar, salt workers are not getting fair wages despite backbreaking labor. Carrying sacks weighing 40-50 kg from morning to evening, their daily income is only 600-700 taka.

1 month ago 707 views

Country

50-60 riverbank families in panic as Madhumati erodes

Residents of the riverbank are spending days in fear due to erosion of the Madhumati River in Longkarchar Nichupara area under Ghoshpur union of Boalmari upazila in Faridpur. Locals say nearly two acres of land has been devoured by the river over the years. Homesteads and remaining croplands are also at risk.

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Country

Five disabled siblings' dream of becoming highly educated

Five siblings from the same family in Bajitpur upazila, Kishoreganj, are continuing their struggle to overcome physical disabilities and build their lives through the light of education. Despite many adversities, the dream of these siblings is to become self-reliant after completing higher education.

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World

Oil prices fall again in global market as prospect of opening Strait of Hormuz emerges

Oil prices have fallen again in international markets as prospects of reopening the Strait of Hormuz emerged. Analysts see possible progress in diplomatic talks as one of the reasons behind the price decline.

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World

Gold price falls in global market ahead of Fed chairman's speech

Gold prices fell in international markets ahead of a key speech by US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh. Investors' attention is now focused on the Fed chairman's speech at the Jackson Hole conference. Market analysts believe his speech may hint at tightening monetary policy.

1 month ago 653 views

World

Death toll from mountain landslides in Nepal rises to 469, hundreds of tourists missing

The death toll from sudden floods and devastating landslides in Nepal has risen to 469. Hundreds of people are still missing. Among the missing are local and foreign tourists and trekkers.

1 month ago 727 views

Dhaka

A new metro rail worth Tk 60,000 crore is coming

As a new addition to the capital's public transport system, the MRT Line-2 project is being undertaken. The construction of this metro rail, covering about 35 kilometres from Gabtali through Old Dhaka to Tarabo in Narayanganj, is estimated to cost Tk 60,837 crore.

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Country

Chandpur gold trader Pintu Das detained with family

Chandpur Sadar Model Thana police have detained Chandpur gold trader Pintu Das along with his wife and two sons from the Patiya area of Chattogram.

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Religion

Give us some time, together we will change the generation: State Minister for Religious Affairs

State Minister for Religious Affairs Mohammad Shamim Kaisar said, “Give us some time, together we will change the generation. As the July Charter was signed, we will implement it to the letter, InshaAllah.”

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National

Kader Gani Chowdhury appointed new MD and chief editor of BSS

Journalist leader Muhammad Kader Gani Chowdhury has been appointed as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).

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Others

Bangladesh will never bow down to anyone: Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman has said that Bangladesh will never bow down to anyone again.

1 month ago 941 views

National

CEC: Local Election Schedule in September, First Phase of Voting in December

The Election Commission (EC) plans to announce the schedule for the local government elections by September, although it may be postponed until October depending on the circumstances, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A.M.M. Nasir Uddin has said.

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Others

Joining Mecca Defense Pact is Bangladesh's own matter: Jamaat Ameer

Leader of the Opposition in Parliament and Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Shafiqur Rahman said, 'Joining the Mecca Pact is Bangladesh's own matter. If Bangladesh takes any decision for the needs and interests of the country and the nation, no one else needs to suffer from breathing difficulties.'

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Others

Home Minister insults in parliament, we didn't come to be his students

In parliament, opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman strongly criticized Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed for speaking insultingly and for his mentality of considering himself a teacher. He said, 'He has shown such audacity as to play the role of a teacher in parliament. We did not come here to be his students.'

1 month ago 795 views

Humayun Kabir meets Maldives Foreign Minister

From December, Jamaat will take to the field along with Awami League: Rashed

Armed clash in Rohingya camp, mother and son shot

Malaysia plans to repatriate 5,000 Myanmar nationals

India may visit Bangladesh in January

Youth arrested over rape of 6-year-old child in capital

Salt workers in Kutubdia not getting fair wages despite backbreaking labor

50-60 riverbank families in panic as Madhumati erodes

Five disabled siblings' dream of becoming highly educated

Oil prices fall again in global market as prospect of opening Strait of Hormuz emerges

Gold price falls in global market ahead of Fed chairman's speech

Death toll from mountain landslides in Nepal rises to 469, hundreds of tourists missing

A new metro rail worth Tk 60,000 crore is coming

Chandpur gold trader Pintu Das detained with family

Give us some time, together we will change the generation: State Minister for Religious Affairs

Kader Gani Chowdhury appointed new MD and chief editor of BSS

Bangladesh will never bow down to anyone: Foreign Minister

CEC: Local Election Schedule in September, First Phase of Voting in December

Joining Mecca Defense Pact is Bangladesh's own matter: Jamaat Ameer

Home Minister insults in parliament, we didn't come to be his students

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