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
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
January 7 polls: 1,151 BGB platoons deployed countrywide
A total of 1,151 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed across the country, including the capital Dhaka, to help maintain law and order so that the upcoming general election can be held in a free, fair and peaceful manner
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Potato price shoots up
The price of potatoes has begun an upward climb in the market
92 thousand crores or more siphoned out in 15 years?
Based on the compilation of media reports on bank scams between 2008 and 2023, CPD said as much as 92 thousand crores of taka have been siphoned out of the banking sector in the last fifteen years
Fishes aplenty at Friday haat
A haat pops up every Friday along the Kaliakoir-Tangail road in Gazipur where buyers find almost all varieties of fish available in the country
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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
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In conversation with Historian Perween Hasan
Although history was not her initial pursuit during her youth, she later wholeheartedly immersed herself in the field
Durga Puja: 65ft Kumbhakarna with 501 idols in Khulna
There is a 65-foot long sleeping idol of Kumbhakarna, along with 501 idols based on stories from the four ages of Hindu mythology. An array of activities are going on centring this year's Durga Puja at Shikdar Bari in Hakimpur village in Khulna
In the words of Professor Niaz Zaman
The contributions of Professor Niaz Zaman to the English translation of modern Bengali literature are truly extraordinary. Born into a non-Bengali family, she has dedicated herself to bringing the captivating world of Bengali literature to the global audience through relentless translation efforts. She also stands as a witness to significant historical events like the Partition and the Liberation War
Gospel: The AI system that Israel is using to massacre Gaza
Israel's military is using artificial intelligence on a larger scale in their ongoing war with Hamas
Celebrity politicians: A diverse history
Political parties who have committed to participating in the upcoming 12th parliamentary election are preparing in full swing. The Awami League and Jatiya Party have announced their list of nominees, and interestingly, it includes a handful of celebrities
Frequent earthquakes: The big one might be coming
About 100 earthquakes have hit Bangladesh this year, most of them minor tremors of magnitude 3.0 to 4.5
World's richest 1pc emit as much carbon as poorest 66pc
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Cox's Bazar Express sets off on first journey
The Cox's Bazar Express started its maiden journey from Cox's Bazar Railway Station with 1,020 passengers
AL candidate Mustafiz, supporters 'attack' journos
Allegations have been brought against Awami League candidate for Chattogram-16 constituency Mostafizur Rahman of attacking journalists
Violation of polls code: AL's Dhaka-19 candidate show-caused
Enamur Rahman, state minister for disaster and relief and the Awami League nominated candidate for Dhaka-19, was today served a show-cause notice by the Election Inquiry Committee for violating the electoral code of conduct.
BNP leader Shajahan to contest polls with AL ticket
BNP Vice Chairman Shahjahan Omar today said he has resigned from the party and gotten nomination from the ruling Awami League to contest the January 7 general election from Jhalakathi-1
