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Hillary Clinton alleges Epstein files cover-up by Trump administration

Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has accused the administration of President Donald Trump of deliberately delaying the release of files linked to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, alleging a “cover-up” in their handling.Speaking to the BBC in Berlin on the sidelines of the...

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US boosts naval and air presence near Iran

The United States has significantly increased its naval and air deployments in the Middle East, with satellite images confirming the presence of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran, as Washington continues to apply pressure over Tehran’s military programme and its recent crackdo...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

Eminent citizens for effective measures to stop post-poll violence

A number of 37 eminent citizens of Bangladesh have urged the authorities concerned for immediate effective measures to stop poll-poll violence.The made the call through a joint statement issued on Monday.Expressing deep concern over such incidents in various districts across the country, they urged ...

National,Politics

AL activists defy ban, reopen party office in Barguna

The local office of the Bangladesh Awami League was reopened in Betagi Upazila of Barguna on Monday, around 18 months after its activities were declared banned.The office, located at Betagi Bazar, was unlocked around noon by leaders of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League, witnesses said.The reopeni...

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Tension erupts in a polling station in Rangpur-6 after recovery of six ballot papers

UNB, Rangpur:: Tension flared on Monday morning after six tampered ballot papers and two seals were recovered from a polling station in Pirganj Upazila of the Rangpur-6 constituency.The incident occurred at Hasarpara Government Primary School polling station in Madankhali Union.Locals said some...

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6 fishermen kidnapped in Sundarbans

UNB, Khulna: Six fishermen were allegedly kidnapped by forest robbers from Shelar Char in the eastern side of Sundarbans early Saturday.The abducted fishermen were identified as Khairul, 35, Faruk, 28, Samsul Islam, 25, Safrul, 32, Maruf, 28, and Milon, 30. All of them hailed from Koyra, Rampal...

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Gaibandha AL leader dies in hospital while in jail custody

UNB, Manikganj:: A local leader of the Bangladesh Awami League died at Rangpur Medical College and Hospital on Sunday while in jail custody.The deceased, Shamikul Islam Lipon, was president of the Gaibandha district unit of the Awami League.Lipon, who had been in custody for an extended period ...

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Europe says Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin

Five European nations have concluded that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a rare toxin derived from poison dart frogs, escalating accusations against the Kremlin over his death.Foreign ministries of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands said labor...

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2 killed while ‘making bombs’ in Chapainawabganj

UNB, Chapainawabganj:: Two people were killed and three others injured in an explosion while they were allegedly making bombs at Fatapara in Sadar upazila of Chapainawabganj district early Saturday.The identities of the deceased could not be known yet.The explosion occurred around 5am at the house o...

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Trump says regime change in Iran “Would be the best Thing”

President Donald Trump said Friday that a change in leadership in Iran “would be the best thing that could happen,” as his administration considers possible military action against Tehran.Trump made the remarks after visiting U.S. troops at Fort Bragg and confirming that he is deploying ...

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Independent rebel candidate's supporter killed in post-election violence in Munshiganj

UNB, Munshiganj::  A man was killed and 12 others injured in post-election violence in Char Abdullah village in  Munshiganj Sadar  on Friday.The deceased Jashim Uddin, 30, was a supporter of independent candidate Mohammad Mohiuddin, who contested the election with the football symbol ...

Country, Districts,Women & Children,Crime, Law and Order Situation

Nine-year-old boy beaten to death over betel nut theft in Mymensingh

UNB, Mymensingh:: A nine-year-old boy was beaten to death over allegations of stealing betel nuts in Haluaghat in Mymensingh on Friday afternoon.The victim, Imon Mia, was the son of Dulal Mia of Bausha village in Swadeshi Union.According to police and local sources, Imon had allegedly stol...

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AL office torched in Chandpur

UNB, Chandpur:: Miscreants torched an office of Awami League in Chandpur district town on Friday night.Foyez Ahmed, Officer-in-Charge of Chandpur Model Police Station, said that miscreants set fire to the district unit AL office opposite to  official residence of Chandpur District Judge ar...

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Pahela Falgun brings colour, music as spring begins

Today marks Pahela Falgun, the first day of spring and the eleventh month of the Bangla calendar, a time that symbolises renewal, vibrancy and cultural pride for Bangladeshis.Spring, often described as the king of seasons, arrives with a message of fullness and new life.For many years, Bangladeshis ...

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BNP leader reopens closed Awami League office in Panchagarh

UNB, Panchagarh:: A BNP leader on Friday has opened a closed party office of the Bangladesh Awami League in Panchagarh, triggering controversy within his own party.The office was opened in the morning at Chaklahat Union in Panchagarh Sadar upazila by Abu Daud Pradhan, president of the...

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Fire breaks out at jhut godown in Gazipur

A fire broke out at a jhut godown in the Ambagh area under Konabari police station in Gazipur on Friday night.The fire started around 7:30 pm, said Md. Mamun, assistant director of Gazipur Fire Service.Five firefighting units have been deployed to the scene to control the blaze, he added.The cause o...

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Counterattacks, vandalism erupt over voting in an upazila of Patuakhali

UNB, Patuakhali:: Counterattacks and widespread vandalism occurred over voting in Kalaiya Port of Baufal Upazila of Patuakhali on Friday.The incidents took place from Friday morning to noon, eyewitnesses said.Jubo Dal activists, including Sujan, Alamin, and Langa Mizan, followers of Upazila Jub...

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Former state minister, MP among 20 losing deposits in Naogaon

UNB, Naogaon::: At least 20 candidates, including a former state minister and a former MP, are set to lose their election deposits in the 13th national election across six constituencies of Naogaon.A total of 32 candidates contested the six seats. An analysis of results announced by the returni...

Country, Districts

Man hacked dead ‘by wife’ in Khulna

UNB, Khulna:: A man was hacked to death allegedly by his wife at Joypur village in Rupsha upazila of Khulna early Friday.The deceased was Mohor Ali, 45, hailed from Bajuya area in Dacope upazila. He used to work at a sweetmeat shop.Mir Razzak, Officer-in-Charge of Rupsa Police Station said the ...

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Fakhrul calls Jamaat extremist party, hails voters

UNB, Thakurgaon:: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday labeled Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami as an ‘extremist party’ and held Awami League responsible for its rise.“Whatever growth Jamaat has seen today is because of Awami League. Their oppressive rule, den...