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‘BUET negligence’ led to Abrar death

The police have found negligence of the BUET (Bangladesh University of Science and Technology) hall administration that led to the death of meritorious student Abrar Fahad, in which 25 murderers were charge-sheeted yesterday. “We believe that the murder of Abrar took place as part of a habit of ruthless acts in the name of ragging on the BUET campus. Had the hall administration and the university administration monitored such events, this would not have happened,” Monirul Islam, additional commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), said at a press briefing at the DMP media centre. Islam made the comments after the Detective Branch (DB) of the police submitted the charge-sheet before a Dhaka court against 25 former Bangladesh…

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Drive until crimes eradicated: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday told Parliament that the anti-corruption drive would be on till…

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Suu Kyi named in Argentine lawsuit

Former democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi is among several top Myanmar officials named yesterday in a case filed in Argentina for crimes against Rohingya Muslims, the first time the Nobel Laureate has been legally targeted over the crisis. Rohingya and Latin American human rights groups submitted the lawsuit…

Case filed over B’baria train crash

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Metro

BNP leaders won’t be spared from anti-graft drives, says info minister

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud yesterday said the government has all information about the leaders of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) those are involved in corruptions and misdeed and concerned agencies are working on these issues. “Actions will be taken against all corrupt persons including…

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Editorial

Rehabilitate properly people hit by Bulbul

Now is the time for rehabilitation of the people affected by Bulbul and mitigate sufferings of people who have lost their belongings. Soon after the cyclone Bulbul hit the coastal districts of the country on Sunday morning, the following day we had initial reports of loss of a few lives and not very…

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Op-ed

Concerted action needed to confront diabetes

On November 14 this year, people around the world will unite to mark the World Diabetes Day, the global awareness campaign of the diabetes community led by International Diabetes Federation (IDF). Diabetes is one of the major health and development challenges of the 21st century. No country, rich or…

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Business

Jute exports show revival

Jute and jute goods rebounded in July-October 2019 compared to the same period last year, thanks to jute goods diversification, changes in government policy, availability of quality raw materials, and better crop management, say industry insiders. Global concerns about climate…

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Worldwide

World needs ‘laser-like focus’ to bring down emissions: IEA

The world must do much more to slash emissions if it is to defuse the climate change time bomb and deliver sustainable energy for a growing population, the International Energy Agency said yesterday. The IEA said in its World Energy Outlook 2019 report that if current policies continue, demand will…

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Dhakalive

Curtain rises on ‘Dhaka Int’l Folk Fest 2019’ today

After waiting a year with passion and patience, the most expected day for the music enthusiasts of the country has finally arrived once again. Now, it’s time to get ready for the great show! The curtain will rise on ‘Dhaka Int’l Folk Fest 2019’ today at the Bangladesh Army Stadium…

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Sports

Bangladesh face no extra pressure

Bangladesh skipper Mominul Haque said Bangladesh would play the first Test, starting today at Holkar Stadium in Indore, with uncluttered mind, as no one expects them to win the match against the mighty India. According to Mominul, who appointed as the captain for this series, following Shakib Al Hasan’s…

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Nationwide

Traditional games fade into oblivion

It was only a couple of decades ago that rural people used to participate in traditional games like hadudu, kabadi, lathikhela (stick playing), shaapkhela (snake charming). Over time, however, interest in these games has dwindled and they are now being replaced by modern western games. Some elderly…

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Bangladesh-India 1st Test begins today

Bangladesh hope against hope to push India vehemently, which many team had of late found incredibly tougher on Indian soil, as they take on the hosts in the first Test of the two-match series at Holkar Stadium in Indore of Madhya Pradesh, India today. With the Test, which starts at 10am BST, Bangladesh…

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