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DHAKA : The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today set May 25 for submitting probe report in a genocide and crimes against humanity case lodged over the killing of six youths during the July-August mass uprising and subsequently torching their...

RAJSHAHI : Fish farmers in Rajshahi, particularly across the Barind tract, are experiencing higher profits and better resilience to climate change due to innovative and eco-friendly fish farming technologies. Adoption of climate-resilient methods has transformed fish farming in areas like...

DHAKA : A visiting delegation of the Communist Party of China (CPC) today held a meeting with BNP at a Gulshan hotel in this evening. A seven-member delegation led by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir joined the meeting. The...

TEHRAN : Fires were still blazing on Sunday after a massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port the day before, killing at least 25 people and leaving hundreds more injured, according to local media. The blast occurred Saturday at...

DHAKA : The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC)today started its hearing on a petition seeking a review of the apex court judgment on Warrant of Precedence. A six-member Appellate Division bench headed by Justice Md. Ashfaqul Islam started...

DHAKA : Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare Adviser Sharmeen S Murshid has said that Begum Rokeya was not only a pioneer of Bangalee Muslim women's awakening, but also a brave soldier. "The courage and sacrifices of your generation...

ROME : US President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia and Ukraine were "very close" to a ceasefire deal, and urged the two sides to meet and finalize it. "A good day in talks and meetings with Russia and Ukraine....

DHAKA : Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed today said Bangladesh and Turkey share common objectives in terms of ensuring justice, protecting human rights, and upholding the rule of law. “Although Bangladesh and Turkey have distinct historical and cultural backgrounds...

DHAKA : Labour Reform Commission has recommended making online submission of wage payment information mandatory by the factory owners to the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) every month. The commission has made the recommendation in its report...

DHAKA : Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) Vice-Chancellor Professor Mohammad Mashud and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Sheikh Shariful Alam have been removed from their posts following prolonged student protests. The Ministry of Education issued two separate circulars on Friday night...