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Flood survivors worried about the risk of epidemic

Floods in Nakkhu River last week inflicted huge loss of life and property in the district. Many residents living nearby the coastal areas are now living elsewhere and working to rehabilitate themselves.

However, they are more worried that an epidemi…

Tigers to take on India in T20 series with new approach

Putting their Test series disappointment behind, Bangladesh vowed to unleash a new approach to keep under immense pressure as they take on the hosts in the three-match T20 International series opening game tomorrow at Gwalior.

The match starts at 7….

Hasina’s ex-principal secretary Abul Kalam Azad arrested

Abul Kalam Azad, former principal secretary to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was arrested on Saturday.

A DB team held him from the capital’s Dhanmondi area this evening, said DC (media) of DMP, Talebur Rahman.

Sadhan Chandra put on 7-day rem…

Incessant rains throw life out of gear in Dhaka

Incessant rains triggered waterlogging and traffic gridlocks in different parts of the capital on Saturday, disrupting normal life of its residents.

The rains, triggered by active monsoon, started at around 1 pm on Friday and continued through Satur…

Durga Puja to celebrate in 257 mandaps in capital

Sharadiya Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the country’s Hindu community, will be celebrated in 257 mandaps in the capital this year.

According to Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad (BPUP), the five-day Sharadiya Durgotsab will begin Wedn…

Durga Puja shopping gains momentum in capital

Shopping centres, malls and stores in the capital city are witnessing a huge rush of customers ahead of Sharadiya Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the country’s Hindu community.

The businessmen were a bit doubtful about sales ahead of p…