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Field-level land admin in disarray
The absence of assistant commissioners (land) in almost a half of the upazilas is ‘seriously affecting services to the public and pushing field-level land administrations into disarray.’ Full story
Blake says RAB involved in disappearance, extrajudicial killings
The United States has said there were credible reports that the Rapid Action Battalion, a paramilitary law enforcement group made up of policemen and army soldiers, is involved with some... Full story
Humayun’s body arrives Sunday
The mortal remains of popular writer Humayun Ahmed, who died in a New York hospital about 11:30pm Thursday BST, are expected to be flown back home on Sunday, the family said. Full story
Brilliant Bangladesh seal series
Vice-captain Mahmudullah held his nerve to bowl a brilliant last over to help Bangladesh eke out a one-run win, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Twenty20 International series over... Full story
Flood situation in north may deteriorate further
The overall flood situation in the northern districts remained unchanged on Friday but it may deteriorate in next 24 hours as major rivers in the area were on a rising trend. New Age correspondents from different flood... Full story
METRO
No restraints on CNG auto fare hikes on the horizon
The CNG-run auto-rickshaw owners and drivers started fresh agitation this July, asking the government for yet another round of fare hike. The demand, however, has come in a context in which the... Full story
BUSINESS
Commodity prices see fresh rise
Commodity prices witnessed fresh rise on the retail markets in the city over the week ending Friday. The essentials which are consumed in larger quantities in the month of Ramadan beginning today saw bigger increase in their prices over the week. Full story
INTERNATIONAL
30,000 Syrians flee into Lebanon in 48 hours: UN
Up to 30,000 Syrians have fled into Lebanon over the past 48 hours, the UN refugee agency said on Friday as violence swelled to new levels. ‘Thousands of Syrians crossed into Lebanon yesterday. Reports vary between 8,500 and 30,000 people having... Full story
SPORTS
O’Brien to play BPL again despite FICA advice
Forget Tim May, Ireland cricketer Niall O’Brien said he was ready to play in the next edition of the Bangladesh Premier League despite a call from over-reactive players association chief for skipping the Twenty20 tournament. Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations chief May... Full story
EDITORIAL
End of an era
LOVE him or hate him but you cannot ignore him — such was the... Full story
OP-ED
Is there any scope to deliver judgement other than in open court?
IN THE language of the constitution, court means any court of law, including the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is a constitutional court and has two separate divisions, namely the Appellate Division and the High Court Division. On the other hand... Full story
TIMEOUT
The end of an era
The death of the most influential writer, dramatist and director Humayun Ahmed is the end of a glorious era. The most popular writer in Bangladesh after independence, Humayun Ahmed gave a new dimension... Full story
LETTERS
What is waiting for BUET?
Over the past few days, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology has witnessed volatile situation, with most of the teachers, students, employees and former students demanding the removal of the... Full story
