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Policemen stand in front of Jagannath University as a fire is started on the road during a clash between Jagannath University unit Chhatra League activists and local traders. — Sony Ramany
A man was killed and 15 were injured as activists of the Jagannath University unit Chhatra League, the student organisation backed by the ruling Awami League, clashed with traders in Old Town of Dhaka on Wednesday. Full story

History beckons Tigers

Bangladesh are one step away from writing a new chapter in their cricketing history when they face Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in Dhaka today. The home side is already feeling... Full story

Govt plans more power cut in urban areas

People’s suffering may intensify as the frequency of power outages, even after midnight to early morning, may increase further as the government has decided to divert power for irrigation between 11:00pm and 7:00am. Full story

Treatment hampered as docs clash at DMCH

Treatment in Dhaka Medical College Hospital was hampered and patients and their attendants were panicked on Wednesday afternoon as two factions of physicians’ group loyal to the ruling Awami League... Full story

Prosecution pleads for indicting Nizami on 15 charges

The prosecution on Wednesday completed its arguments for indicting detained Jamaat amir Matiur Rahman Nizami on 15 war crimes charges, including genocide and crimes against humanity. Full story

CNG filling stations to remain shut from 3PM to 9 PM

The energy ministry on Wednesday decided to keep the CNG filling stations closed for two more hours from 3PM to 9MP – with effect from Thursday for next two months to divert more gas for power generation. Full story

Dithering over maritime boundary puts Bangladesh at disadvantage

M Khurshed Alam
SUCCESSIVE governments have neglected delimitation of maritime boundary, leaving Bangladesh in a disadvantageous position insofar as raising demands for equitable resolution... Full story

Autistic children to be surveyed soon: Saima

Chair of the National Advisory Committee on Autism Saima Wazed Hossain on Wednesday said a national survey to count the number of the autistic was under preparation. Full story

People won’t accept drawing salaries by absentee MPs, says Hasina

The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Wednesday urged the people not to be misled by the BNP’s move to return to the parliament and said they (BNP) didn’t return to the House to speak... Full story

‘Malaysian govt may nod to Padma Bridge project’

The Malaysian Cabinet may give final approval to the proposed Padma Bridge project on Friday when it will be placed before it. ‘I hope the project will be approved by our Cabinet and agreement... Full story

HC asks govt to block facebook pages containing anti-religious remarks

The High Court on Wednesday directed the Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission and the police to take immediate steps to block six facebook pages and some of its linked... Full story

Indian MPs in new porn scandal

The speaker of an Indian state assembly ordered an enquiry Wednesday into allegations that two lawmakers had viewed pornography during a sitting of the chamber. It is the second such... Full story


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