Political storm erupts after 5 killed during voting
GB Today Election Commission adjourns voting at booth number 126 in Sitalkuchi constituency Calcutta: Five people were killed, including four…
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Bangladesh democratic situation declining
The democratic situation in Bangladesh is declining as the country’s position in the liberal democracy index and electoral…
7-day countrywide lockdown begins
BSS, Dhaka: Streets in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka have apparently taken a deserted look as the country started a…
Narayanganj launch capsize death toll jumps to 28
UNB, Dhaka: Two more bodies were retrieved from the sunken launch in the Sitalakkhya River, pushing the death…
BD: Shop owners, workers stage demo protesting closure of markets
UNB, Dhaka: Shop owners and employees of New Market and adjacent shopping malls staged demonstrations for the second…
BD Govt issues health guidelines for offering prayers at mosques
BSS, Dhaka: In line with the government’s seven-day stricter measures (lockdown) to contain the spread of the global…
UK to announce new international travel rules
BSS/AFP, London: Britain will on Monday set out plans to restart international travel, using a “traffic-light” system as…
South Asian victims of domestic abuse reminded “help is available during and beyond the coronavirus pandemic”
The government wants to remind those in the South Asian community that help and support is still available…
Toynbee Hall is inviting stories from 1971 of British Bengali people
In honour of the 50th anniversary 1971 Bangladesh War of Independence, Toynbee Hall has developed a year-long programme…
Minorities in Myanmar borderlands face fresh fear since coup
BSS/AFP, JAKARTA, Indonesia: Before each rainy season Lu Lu Aung and other farmers living in a camp for…
Mustafizur reaches India to play IPL
BSS, Dhaka: Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman reached India along with his wife to play the Indian Premier…
Tangia Zaman Methila wins Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020
UNB, Dhaka: Beauty pageant Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020 crowned Tangia Zaman Methila as the winner on Saturday. Overcoming…
Ekushey Book Fair to remain open from 12 to 5pm amid lockdown
UNB, Dhaka: The ongoing Amar Ekushey Book Fair will remain open from 12 to 5 pm every day…
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter dropped on Mars’ surface ahead of flight
BSS/AFP, Washington: NASA’s Ingenuity mini-helicopter has been dropped on the surface of Mars in preparation for its first…
BTRI to play role in research activities on tourism sector
Bangladesh Tourism Research Institute (BTRI) will play an important role in research activities on tourism sector which is…
Our forests, our development
Forest restoration is the key strategy for stopping global warming. Stopping deforestation is really important because about 10%…
Dhaka’s air quality still ‘unhealthy’ despite rain
UNB, Dhaka: Dhaka ranked third worst world cities in the Air Quality Index on Monday morning even though…
Book Review: Invisible Ink
।। Rashi Bhargava।। Book: Invisible Ink: A Novel Author: Patrick Modiano, Publisher: Yale Price: Rs 2,950 The Nobel…
Anchipaka Reviews COVID-19 Vaccination Process in SA
Stresses on the need to follow SOPs and Enforcement of Test-Track-Treat Protocol Denis Giles, Port Blair: Keeping in…
Indian Army joins multinational military exercise Shantir Ogroshena 2021 in Bangladesh
NE NOW NEWS: Indian Army joined the multinational military exercise Shantir Ogroshena 2021 (Front Runner of Peace) in…