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30 buildings collapse in quake in Japan's Ishikawa
A total of 155 earthquakes struck Japan on Monday. So far 48 people have been reported dead
US not seeking wider conflict in Middle East
The White House said Sunday it is not seeking a wider conflict in the Middle East after US forces sank three boats of Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea
Punished for a crime I didn't commit: Prof Yunus
Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus, in his first reaction to the court verdict against him, said he was handed over a sentence for a crime he hadn't committed
If 60-80pc votes not cast, sanctions will be imposed: Shahjahan Omar
Shahjahan Omar, Awami League candidate for Jhalakathi-1 and former vice president of BNP central committee, said if 60-80 percent of voters do not turn out in the upcoming parliamentary elections, many countries will impose sanctions on Bangladesh.
Rizvi will be brought to justice soon: DB chief
The Additional Commissioner of the Detective Branch of police Harun Or Rashid today said they were looking for BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi
How Israel's war on Gaza entered the national elections
Ahead of the 12th national parliamentary elections, rumours are circulating on social media. Today, we will explore the motives behind these rumours in our Fake News Debunk podcast
At least 50 killed in bomb attack on Khan Younis refugee camp in Gaza
Israel offers new hostage and prisoner exchange in Gaza. On the other hand, at least 50 people were killed in the Israeli bomb attack on the refugee camp in Gaza Khan Younis area
A neighbouring country helping AL to hold a 'dummy election': Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today alleged that a neighbouring country is directly interfering in the affairs of Bangladesh and aiding the ruling Awami League to hold a “dummy election” on January 7.
Bogura-4: Independent candidate makes false claim, apologises
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1,532 political leaders and activists sentenced in last five months
Thirty-six individuals were sentenced yesterday in two different cases involving police assault, obstructing government affairs, and vandalising cars
18 candidates have liquid assets worth over Tk 100cr: TIB
They include Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi with Tk 1345.77 crore, prime minister's Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman with Tk 315.76 crore
8 Israeli soldiers killed, 6 injured in Gaza in a day
Eight Israeli troops were murdered in Gaza in a single day. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed this
BNP intends to join polls when its victory is secured: Shahjahan Omar
Shahjahan Omar Bir Uttam made headlines when he joined Awami League from BNP in November. He has again stirred the pot by criticising his former party for not participating in the upcoming polls
EC Anisur vows tough actions against biased election officials
Election Commissioner Anisur Rahman has vowed to take immediate actions including dismissals and departmental actions against 'biased' election officials. He, while talking with reporters in Brahmanbaria, said the EC is taking every step necessary to hold a free and fair election
Security tightened at metro stations
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has tightened security at metro rail stations in the wake of recent incidents of political violence and torching of trains and buses
US-led joint force formed to counter Houthis in Red Sea
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has said that several countries will form a joint international force led by the United States to counter Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. He made the announcement during a visit to Bahrain, Reuters reported
'Operation Nut Crack' liberated eastern region including Sylhet
Today's Star Special will focus on the events of this great war
