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Police raid FC Barcelona and detain four people
Police in Spain raided the headquarters of FC Barcelona on Monday, seizing evidence and detaining four people. The arrests, on the eve of the club's p.
2021-03-01 19:14:32
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Lily Chowdhury, wife of martyred intellectual Munier Chowdhury, dies
Theatre activist Lily Chowdhury, the wife of martyred intellectual Munier Chowdhury has died at the age of 93..
2021-03-01 18:29:33
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Bangladesh bemused by US, UK reaction to writer Mushtaq's prison death
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has criticised the reaction of foreign diplomats over the death of writer Mushtaq Ahmed, who was in jail in a case und.
2021-03-01 17:27:43
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Voter turnout drops in fifth phase of municipal polls
As much as 58.67 percent of voters have turned out in the fifth phase of the mayoral polls to the local government bodies, down from 65.33 percent in .
2021-03-01 16:38:20
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Former French president Sarkozy convicted of corruption, handed prison sentence
A French court found former President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of trying to bribe a judge and influence peddling on Monday and sentenced him to three ye.
2021-03-01 16:31:21
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Suspected Islamists kill nine civilians in central Mali
Suspected Islamist militants riding 4x4 vehicles and armed with machine guns killed nine civilians in attacks on three villages in central Mali late o.
2021-03-01 15:19:15
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Penalised for plagiarism, DU teacher Samia says she has been framed
Dhaka University teacher Samia Rahman says she is the victim of a conspiracy after being penalised by the institution for stealing content in a resear.
2021-03-01 14:48:46
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West looks to tougher sanctions as Myanmar violence intensifies
A crackdown by security forces in Myanmar in which at least 18 anti-coup demonstrators were killed has brought renewed calls for tougher international.
2021-03-01 13:14:22
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India urged to provide refuge to Rohingya adrift at sea
Human Rights Watch and Rohingya Muslim refugees in India urged the government on Monday to provide refuge to 81 Rohingya people whose boat has been dr.
2021-03-01 12:55:04
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Japan PM Suga apologises after spokeswoman resigns over expensive dinners scandal
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga apologised on Monday following the resignation of a key spokeswoman, who along with other senior bureaucrats we.
2021-03-01 12:12:05
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BNP leader Amir Khosru faces grilling over wealth
The Anti-Corruption Commission has quizzed Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, a member of the BNP's Standing Committee, for two hours over allegations of a.
2021-03-01 11:51:03
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Seniors seeking vaccines have a problem: They can't use the internet
Before the pandemic, Carlin, who is 84, loved to go on walks in Novato, California, with her grandchildren and dance at the senior centre. Since March.
2021-03-01 10:39:32
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Bangladesh confirms 585 virus cases, 8 deaths in a day
Bangladesh has recorded 585 new cases of the coronavirus in a daily count, taking the tally of infections to 546,801..
2021-03-01 10:36:34
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ASEAN foreign ministers to meet on Myanmar on Tuesday
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) foreign ministers will hold a special meeting on Tuesday to discuss Myanmar, Singapore's foreign m.
2021-03-01 10:18:47
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Haji Selim's son Erfan acquitted in narcotics case
A Dhaka court has acquitted Erfan Selim, son of Dhaka MP Haji Selim, in a narcotics case after he was cleared of charges in an arms case..
2021-03-01 10:18:47
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Foreign journalists in China see 'rapid decline in media freedom': survey
China used coronavirus prevention measures, intimidation and visa curbs to limit foreign reporting in 2020, ushering in a "rapid decline in media free.
2021-03-01 09:52:53
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Prince Harry tells Oprah he worried history would repeat itself
Prince Harry, who shocked Britain last year when he and his wife Meghan stepped back from royal duties, told US interviewer Oprah Winfrey that he had .
2021-03-01 09:52:53
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African American sacrifice in the killing fields of France
The modest granite monument at the entrance to Séchault, a village in eastern France, commemorates the sacrifice of the US 369th Infantry Regiment, A.
2021-03-01 09:33:46
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HC set to decide on cartoonist Kishore's bail plea on Wednesday
The High Court will decide on a bail appeal from cartoonist Ahmed Kabir Kishore in a case under the Digital Security Act on Wednesday..
2021-03-01 09:09:09
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Fauci urges Americans to get any of the three COVID-19 vaccines available
Dr Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious disease official, said on Sunday he was encouraging Americans to accept any of the three available COVID-19 va.
2021-03-01 08:38:03
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A different March in Bangladesh, with a sparkle of hope
Bangladesh gained independence after nine months of bloodbath in 1971. Now the time has come when the nation arrived at the threshold of the golden ju.
2021-03-01 08:25:09
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US envoy on Afghan peace process to visit Afghanistan, Qatar for talks
Zalmay Khalilzad, the US envoy to the Afghan peace process, will travel to Afghanistan and Qatar to resume discussions with Afghan government official.
2021-03-01 08:22:15
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China appears to warn India: Push too hard and the lights could go out
Early last summer, Chinese and Indian troops clashed in a surprise border battle in the remote Galwan Valley, bashing each other to death with rocks a.
2021-03-01 08:14:03
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Myanmar court files another charge against Suu Kyi; protesters march again
A Myanmar court filed another charge against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday, a lawyer acting for her said, as protesters marched in defiance.
2021-03-01 08:07:05
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Police sue 47 Chhatra Dal leaders, activists over Sunday's clashes
The police have started a case against 47 leaders and activists of Chhatra Dal following the clashes that erupted over the "unnatural" death of writer.
2021-03-01 08:01:05
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Tech demand drives Asia's factory revival, China's slowdown puts dampener
Solid demand for technology goods drove extended growth in Asia's factories in February, but a slowdown in China underscored the challenges facing the.
2021-03-01 07:37:20
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Modi takes home-grown vaccine as India widens immunisation drive
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was inoculated with the first dose of a home-grown coronavirus vaccine on Monday, kicking off an expansion of the .
2021-03-01 06:27:36
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China appears to warn India: push too hard and the lights could go out
Early last summer, Chinese and Indian troops clashed in a surprise border battle in the remote Galwan Valley, bashing each other to death with rocks a.
2021-03-01 06:07:27
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'Nomadland', satire 'Borat 2' win top Golden Globes
Drama "Nomadland" and satire "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" won movie honors at the Golden Globes on Sunday in a mostly virtual bicoastal ceremony that .
2021-03-01 05:36:22
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'The Crown' sweeps Golden Globes for television
British royal drama "The Crown" and comedy "Schitt's Creek" won top television honours at the Golden Globes on Sunday in a mostly virtual bicoastal ce.
2021-03-01 05:08:56
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Myanmar protesters ready for confrontation after bloodiest post-coup unrest
Protesters in Myanmar prepared for more demonstrations against junta rule on Monday, defying a crackdown a day earlier that killed at least 18 people .
2021-03-01 04:26:00
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At least 18 protesters killed in Myanmar in worst violence since coup
Myanmar police fired on protesters around the country on Sunday and at least 18 people were killed in the worst violence since a Feb 1 military coup, .
2021-03-01 03:39:24
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Military crackdown in Myanmar escalates with killing of protesters
After four weeks of protests, the military in Myanmar opened fire on demonstrators in several cities Sunday, killing at least 18 people, the United Na.
2021-02-28 22:26:33
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Bangladesh to deploy police at camps abandoned by army in Chittagong Hill Tracts
The government will deploy police personnel at the camps abandoned by soldiers in Chittagong Hill Tracts..
2021-02-28 22:14:10
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Families wait as Nigerian security forces search for 300 abducted girls
Relatives of more than 300 girls abducted by gunmen from their boarding school in northwest Nigeria endured an agonising wait for news amid rumours th.
2021-02-28 21:11:46
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Bangladesh launched assignment-based online education in pandemic. Did it work?
The government launched a system based on assignments to find out the weaknesses of the secondary-level students when the exams were cancelled due to .
2021-02-28 21:11:46
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Don't bully Riyadh, Saudi columnists tell Biden administration
Saudi Arabia's sovereignty is a red line, Saudi columnists said on Sunday, ramping up rhetoric in defence of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after a .
2021-02-28 20:39:57
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Former West Ham and Newcastle boss Roeder dies aged 65
Former West Ham United and Newcastle United manager Glenn Roeder has died at the age of 65 following a lengthy battle with cancer, the League Managers.
2021-02-28 19:15:04
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Kremlin critic Navalny moved to penal colony outside Moscow to serve jail term
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been transferred to a penal colony outside Moscow to serve his prison sentence, a public commission said on Sunday, .
2021-02-28 19:05:18
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More than 20 million in Britain get first COVID-19 vaccine dose
More than 20 million people across the United Kingdom have now received their first COVID-19 vaccine shot, data showed on Sunday as the country made m.
2021-02-28 18:45:51
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Trump to proclaim himself as the future for Republicans in speech
Former President Donald Trump on Sunday will declare himself the dominant figure in the fractured Republican Party and attack President Joe Biden in h.
2021-02-28 18:36:08
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Sri Lanka appoint Australian Moody as director of cricket
Sri Lanka have appointed their former national coach Tom Moody as director of cricket effective Monday as part of a revamp of cricket operations, the .
2021-02-28 18:36:08
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'How many dead bodies?' asked Myanmar protester killed on bloodiest day
The day before he was killed, internet network engineer Nyi Nyi Aung Htet Naing had posted on Facebook about the increasingly violent military crackdo.
2021-02-28 16:51:07
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High Court wants names of Bangladeshis who park funds in Swiss banks
The High Court has ordered the authorities to make a list detailing how many Bangladeshis have how much money stashed away in the banks of Switzerland.
2021-02-28 16:47:42
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Extreme DIY for home decor
Jen Rondeau didn't set out to turn her laundry room into a psychedelic disco lounge, but now that it looks like one, she's very pleased with herself..
2021-02-28 15:02:46
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Many projects but sluggish progress in housing ministry
The Department of Public Works initiated a project in September 2018 to construct residential apartments in place of 36 abandoned houses in Chattogram.
2021-02-28 14:45:56
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BNP announces boycott of Union Parishad polls
After contesting in the ongoing municipal polls, the BNP has decided not to nominate candidates in the upcoming union council elections..
2021-02-28 14:13:13
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Bangladesh to set private hospital fees
The government has moved to set standard-based fees for services at private hospitals in order to end public sufferings..
2021-02-28 13:31:55
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What kind of plane am I flying on?
Passengers on board a United Airlines flight from Denver to Honolulu had several moments of terror Feb. 20 when their plane, a Boeing 777-200, experie.
2021-02-28 12:57:44
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Arrival of 'sticky bombs' in Indian Kashmir sets off alarm bells
Security forces battling a decades-long insurgency in Indian-controlled Kashmir are alarmed by the recent arrival in the disputed region of small, mag.
2021-02-28 12:45:33
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In quest for herd immunity, giant vaccination sites proliferate
With the nation's coronavirus vaccine supply expected to swell over the next few months, states and cities are rushing to open mass vaccination sites .
2021-02-28 12:25:25
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A teenager was bullied. His ancestors saved him
In 2008, Dennis Richmond Jr watched "Roots" with his father, and it changed his life. It was a Sunday, the Richmonds' day for leafing through family p.
2021-02-28 12:12:56
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Bangladesh teachers must get vaccinated by Mar 30, says Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said teachers and officials at educational institutions in Bangladesh must be vaccinated against the coronavirus by M.
2021-02-28 11:16:35
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Bangladesh logs 385 virus cases, 8 deaths in a day
Bangladesh has recorded 385 new cases of the coronavirus in a daily count, taking the tally of infections to 546,216..
2021-02-28 10:48:32
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From the hinterland to Hollywood: how Indian farmers galvanised a protest movement
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is struggling to beat back his biggest political challenge in years from a protest movement which began with disgr.
2021-02-28 10:37:14
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Bangladesh court rejects police plea to remand cartoonist Kishore
A Dhaka court has rejected a remand petition for interrogating cartoonist Ahmed Kabir Kishore, who was arrested with writer Mushtaq Ahmed on charges o.
2021-02-28 10:20:09
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Lawyers seek HC order to set up independent commission to review police conduct
A writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking directions to set up an independent commission to probe allegations of misconduct against m.
2021-02-28 09:57:13
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Education must keep pace with the times, says Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for greater emphasis on science and technology and technical education to ensure employment opportunities for .
2021-02-28 08:53:30
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Thailand starts COVID-19 vaccination campaign
Thailand kicked off its COVID-19 inoculation campaign on Sunday, with cabinet ministers, health officials and medical professionals among the first in.
2021-02-28 08:11:43
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US pledges to investigate, as attacks on Asian Americans increase
The US Justice Department said on Friday it would investigate the rising tide of hate crimes in America, as Asian Americans have experienced a growing.
2021-02-28 07:32:18
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Truck-borne gunmen kill 11 in Mexico's western state of Jalisco
Unidentified gunmen riding in a truck opened fire with rifles on Saturday to kill 11 people in Mexico's western state of Jalisco, causing injuries to .
2021-02-28 07:14:58
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Dozens of leading Hong Kong democrats brace for national security charges to be laid
Several dozen Hong Kong democrats are due to report to local police stations across the city on Sunday, with some expecting to be charged with breache.
2021-02-28 07:02:51
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The TikTok feta effect
In the rarefied world of small-batch cheese, the closest a product may get to widespread fame is Tom Colicchio's shoutout for his favourite bloomy rin.
2021-02-28 06:46:58
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Fifth phase of voting underway in 29 municipalities
The fifth phase of voting has begun in 29 municipalities across Bangladesh where nearly 1.4 million voters are looking to elect new representatives to.
2021-02-28 06:35:44
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How to watch the Golden Globes 2021
When the 78th annual Golden Globes are handed out Sunday, they will be the first major awards show of the season, coming nearly two months after we wo.
2021-02-28 06:35:44
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Myanmar police crack down on protests for second day; one dead, several hurt
Myanmar police shot and killed one protester on Sunday and wounded several as they cracked down in a bid to end weeks of demonstrations against a Feb..
2021-02-28 06:01:15
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'I wake up and scream': Secret Taliban prisons terrorise thousands
The Taliban prison is a ruined house, a cave, a filthy basement in an abandoned dwelling, or a village mosque. Beatings or worse are a certainty, and .
2021-02-28 05:26:04
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All English households with school children offered twice weekly COVID tests
All households in England with school or college aged children will be offered two rapid COVID-19 tests per person per week to support the government'.
2021-02-28 04:12:15
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Myanmar's UN ambassador vows to fight after junta fired him
Myanmar's United Nations envoy in New York vowed to fight on Saturday after the junta fired him for urging countries to use "any means necessary" to r.
2021-02-28 04:06:38
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Kashmir villagers hopeful but wary after India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire
Villagers living on both sides of the Line of Control dividing the Himalayan region of Kashmir welcomed an agreement between long-time foes India and .
2021-02-28 03:46:48
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More protests against coup planned in Myanmar after hundreds arrested
Opponents of military rule in Myanmar planned protests on Sunday a day after the security forces launched their biggest crackdown, arresting hundreds .
2021-02-28 03:29:25
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US authorises J&J's COVID-19 vaccine, making it third available
The US government on Saturday authorized Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, enabling millions more Americans to be vaccinated in the co.
2021-02-28 03:22:46
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Myanmar military fires UN envoy who spoke against its coup
Myanmar's month-old military regime fired the country's ambassador to the United Nations on Saturday, a day after he gave an impassioned speech to the.
2021-02-27 21:49:36
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Mbappe nets double as PSG thrash Dijon to put pressure on Lille
Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe bagged a double as they hammered bottom side Dijon 4-0 away to cut Lille's Ligue 1 lead to one point on Saturday..
2021-02-27 21:41:50
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Call on Bangladesh to diversify export basket, be more competitive after UN nod for LDC exit
Bangladesh should prioritise competitiveness and diversification of exportable products as the country has received the UN recommendation for elevatio.
2021-02-27 21:23:17
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Bayern back to winning ways with Cologne demolition
Bundesliga top scorer Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry both struck twice as Bayern Munich crushed Cologne 5-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday to earn.
2021-02-27 20:27:52
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City make it 20 straight wins with victory over West Ham
Manchester City moved 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table after a 2-1 win over West Ham United on Saturday - their 20th straight wi.
2021-02-27 20:10:23
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Barca sink Sevilla to keep title chase alive
Barcelona forwards Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi fired the Catalans to a confidence-boosting 2-0 win at in-form Sevilla on Saturday to keep the pre.
2021-02-27 19:42:56
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Myanmar police launch most extensive crackdown; hundreds arrested
Police in Myanmar launched their most sweeping crackdown in three weeks of nationwide protests against military rule on Saturday, arresting hundreds o.
2021-02-27 19:20:40
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It's the pink ball not the pitch, says India's Ashwin after two-day Test
Batting collapses are a routine affair in pink-ball Tests and the trend will continue until batsmen get used to the novelty, India's spin spearhead Ra.
2021-02-27 18:11:44
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Hasina explains why Bangladesh needs Digital Security Act
Defending the Digital Security Act, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the law is necessary to protect everyone in the digital space. .
2021-02-27 17:38:16
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Russian scientists say Sputnik V performs well against COVID mutations
A Russian trial testing the effectiveness of revaccination with the Sputnik V shot to protect against new mutations of the coronavirus is producing st.
2021-02-27 17:23:24
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Italy tightens COVID-19 curbs in several regions as cases pick up
Italy's government on Saturday ramped up restrictions in five of the country's 20 regions in an effort to head off a rise in COVID-19 cases as scienti.
2021-02-27 16:54:30
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Bangladesh to reopen schools, colleges on Mar 30
The government has decided to reopen the schools and colleges gradually on Mar 30 after a year of shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic..
2021-02-27 16:03:42
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Bangladesh plans to import another 30m COVID vaccine doses
Bangladesh plans to import another 30 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, as the government aims to inoculate more people in its pandemic battle..
2021-02-27 14:29:10
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Archaeologists uncover ancient ceremonial carriage near Pompeii
Archaeologists have unearthed a unique ancient-Roman ceremonial carriage from a villa just outside Pompeii, the city buried in a volcanic eruption in .
2021-02-27 14:21:38
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Kidnappers release Nigerian schoolboys as search for 300 abducted girls continue
Gunmen in Nigeria on Saturday released 27 teenage boys who were kidnapped from their school last week in the northern state of Niger, while security f.
2021-02-27 14:14:49
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Biden White House asks 'Trump who?' ahead of speech to conservatives
President Joe Biden's White House has made it clear it plans to ignore Donald Trump's speech on Sunday to a conservative conference in Florida, where .
2021-02-27 13:53:29
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Prison death protesters face charges of attempted murder after clashes with police
The police have charged seven people with attempted murder in clashes with law enforcers during protests over the prison death of writer Mushtaq Ahmed.
2021-02-27 13:15:12
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Philippines extends coronavirus curbs in capital ahead of vaccine arrivals
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has extended coronavirus curbs in the capital until the end of March, as the country awaits the arrival of vaccin.
2021-02-27 12:29:03
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Britain's transgender stand-ups find comedy in a hostile climate
Jen Ives, an up-and-coming British stand-up comedian, was recently dressed in mountaineering gear ready to lead a journey up a summit called "Peak Tra.
2021-02-27 11:46:09
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UN recommendation for Bangladesh's LDC exit is a 'historic' moment: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has hailed the emergence of Bangladesh from a least developed country to a developing one as a 'historic achievement' at .
2021-02-27 11:19:22
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Bangladesh under "no obligation" to accept stranded Rohingya refugees-minister
Bangladesh is under "no obligation" to shelter 81 Rohingya Muslim refugees adrift for almost two weeks on the Andaman Sea and being assisted by neighb.
2021-02-27 11:19:22
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Bangladesh records 407 virus cases, death toll hits 8,400
Bangladesh has logged 407 new cases of the coronavirus in a daily count, taking the tally of infections to 545,831..
2021-02-27 11:02:34
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Lady Gaga's dogs are returned safely
Lady Gaga's two French bulldogs were recovered unharmed Friday in Los Angeles, the police said, two days after thieves stole the dogs and shot a man w.
2021-02-27 10:44:07
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'Like a warm hug from an angel'
Subhi Taha wanted to give a special thanks last week to what he called the "one and only reason" he didn't suffer frostbite during the destructive and.
2021-02-27 09:43:13
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US announces visa ban on individuals who harm journalists, activists
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced the State Department's "Khashoggi Ban," a visa restriction policy on individuals who, acting on beh.
2021-02-27 09:11:55
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Biden scores legislative win as House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan
President Joe Biden scored his first legislative win as the House of Representatives passed his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package early Saturda.
2021-02-27 09:08:40
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Bangladesh set to inoculate teachers on priority basis ahead of school reopening
The government has taken the initiative to inoculate teachers and officials of educational institutions on a priority basis as it targets reopening cl.
2021-02-27 09:00:49
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Yemen's children starve as UN seeks billions to avoid vast 'man-made' famine
Ahmadiya Juaidi's eyes are wide as she drinks a nutrition shake from a large orange mug, her thin fingers grasping the handle. Her hair is pulled back.
2021-02-27 08:04:38
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Australia moves closer to pre-pandemic life, COVID-19 reined in for now
Life across Australia inched toward pre-pandemic normal on Saturday, with New South Wales and South Australia states allowing some dancing and Victori.
2021-02-27 07:41:28
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Ethiopia's war leads to ethnic cleansing in Tigray region, US report says
Ethiopian officials and allied militia fighters are leading a systematic campaign of ethnic cleansing in Tigray, the war-torn region in northern Ethio.
2021-02-27 06:42:40
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Bangladesh receives UN recommendation to exit from LDC list
The United Nations Committee for Development Policy has recommended elevating Bangladesh from a Least Developed Country to developing one..
2021-02-27 06:42:40
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Murder in the consulate: Pressure grows on Saudi crown prince
Saudi Arabia's crown prince, accused in a US intelligence report of approving an operation to capture or kill a prominent journalist, crushed dissent .
2021-02-27 06:01:29
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Brazil prosecutors seek to stop purchase of Indian vaccine
Brazilian prosecutors are seeking the immediate suspension of purchases of India's COVID-19 vaccine COVAXIN, according to a document seen by Reuters o.
2021-02-27 06:01:29
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Myanmar police move to stamp out protests after envoy appeals to UN to stop coup
Myanmar police moved decisively on Saturday in a bid to prevent opponents of military rule gathering after Myanmar's UN envoy urged the United Nations.
2021-02-27 05:47:38
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Amazon moves from film industry's margins to the mainstream
Sacha Baron Cohen may have been going a little mad. It was August 2020, the pandemic was raging and his secret production had shut down. He was determ.
2021-02-27 05:23:46
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Minister defends Digital Security Act amid call for repeal after writer's death in jail
Amid a growing call for revoking the Digital Security Act, Information Minister Hasan Mahmud has said the law was passed to ensure the "digital securi.
2021-02-26 23:06:15
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Rallying cry for repeal of Digital Security Act after death of writer in jail custody
The public clamour for repeal of the Digital Security Act is growing when speakers at a rally protesting against the death of writer Mushtaq Ahmed in .
2021-02-26 22:53:14
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Gazipur district administration opens probe into writer Mushtaq's deathÂ
Gazipur district authorities have formed a committee to investigate the death of writer Mushtaq Ahmed in Kashimpur High Security Prison..
2021-02-26 21:08:37
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US to impose sanctions, visa bans on Saudis for journalist Khashoggi's killing, officials say
The Biden administration will announce sanctions and visa bans on Friday targeting Saudi Arabian citizens over the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Kh.
2021-02-26 19:59:02
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Police club, teargas protesters in Dhaka over writer Mushtaq's death in jail
The police have clashed with protesters who marched towards Shahbagh in Dhaka over the death of writer Mushtaq Ahmed in jail after his arrest in a cas.
2021-02-26 19:38:16
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Saudi crown prince approved Khashoggi murder: US report
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved of an operation to capture or kill dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi who was murdered in 2018, acco.
2021-02-26 19:38:16
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US, UK, 11 other OECD countries 'concerned' over Bangladesh writer Mushtaq's death
Ambassadors and high commissioners of 13 OECD countries, including the US and the UK, have expressed "grave concern" over the death in custody of writ.
2021-02-26 19:10:54
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Myanmar envoy appeals to UN to stop coup as police break up protests
An envoy for Myanmar's ousted government called on the United Nations to use "any means necessary" to stop a military coup on Friday, as police cracke.
2021-02-26 18:10:26
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Protesters hold funeral prayers for writer Mushtaq in absentia
Protesters have rallied and held funeral prayers in absentia in Dhaka's Shahbagh for writer Mushtaq Ahmed, who died in jail nearly 10 months after his.
2021-02-26 17:13:13
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Russians escape North Korea on a hand-pushed railcar
North Korea sealed its borders more than a year ago because of the pandemic, grounding flights and shutting its frontier with neighbouring China and R.
2021-02-26 17:06:59
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Case started over 'unnatural' death of writer Mushtaq in jail
The prison authorities have started a case over the "unnatural" death of writer Mushtaq Ahmed in jail nearly 10 months after his arrest on charges pre.
2021-02-26 15:57:13
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Home minister says Mushtaq's death will be investigated, if needed
A committee will be constituted 'if necessary' to investigate the death of writer Mushtaq Ahmed jail after his arrest in a case under the Digital Secu.
2021-02-26 14:19:53
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Kidnappers abduct hundreds of schoolgirls in northwest Nigeria as security deteriorates
Unidentified gunmen kidnapped a number of schoolgirls, estimated to be more than 300, from the town of Jangebe in northwest Nigeria early on Friday, t.
2021-02-26 13:07:33
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Runaway schoolgirl who joined IS cannot return to Britain, top court says
A British-born woman who went to Syria as a schoolgirl to join Islamic State should not be allowed to return to Britain to challenge the government ta.
2021-02-26 12:40:34
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COVID-19 disparities for some minority groups have improved: UK govt report
Some ethnic minority groups in Britain were relatively less badly affected in the second wave of COVID-19 cases than they were in the first, a governm.
2021-02-26 12:40:34
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How Moschino's movie got made
In an echoing soundstage off an uneven access road on the east side of Los Angeles in early February, men and women in personal protective equipment a.
2021-02-26 11:39:34
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PM Hasina set to speak on Bangladesh's graduation from LDC status
Bangladesh is set to receive the final recommendation on its graduation from the least developed country status, as the nation marks the golden jubile.
2021-02-26 11:20:43
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Bangladesh logs 470 new virus cases, deaths rise by 11
Bangladesh has recorded 470 new cases of the coronavirus in a daily count, taking the tally of infections to 545,424..
2021-02-26 10:52:52
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Protests erupt at Shahbagh over writer Mushtaq's death in jail
Leftist student organisations have blocked the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka in protest against the death of writer Mushtaq Ahmed in jail following h.
2021-02-26 09:35:31
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Asian markets roiled by global bond whiplash
Asian stocks fell by the most in nine months on Friday as a rout in global bond markets sent yields flying and spooked investors amid fears the heavy .
2021-02-26 08:22:30
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How a TV critic turned to podcasts during a pandemic
In a year otherwise defined by loss, one area of our lives has remained untouched, abundant even. Movie theaters closed, and blockbusters were delayed.
2021-02-26 08:18:39
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Four dead after bus rams autorickshaw in Bogura
Four people have been killed after a bus ploughed into an autorickshaw in Bogura's Shahjahanpur Upazila..
2021-02-26 07:59:46
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For travel, a sustainable comeback ?
With travel stalled for the past 10 months, its sustainable comeback has been a popular topic. Now with COVID-19 vaccines in distribution, and the pro.
2021-02-26 07:47:00
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Indian coast guard rescues 81 Rohingya on drifting boat, 8 dead, one missing
India's coast guard found 81 survivors and eight dead on a boat crammed with Rohingya refugees adrift in the Andaman Sea, an Indian foreign ministry o.
2021-02-26 07:08:42
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McConnell to support Trump if party picks him as its 2024 nominee
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who excoriated former President Donald Trump over the deadly Jan 6 Capitol riot less than two weeks ago, said .
2021-02-26 06:52:26
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US airstrikes in Syria target Iran-backed militias that rocketed US troops in Iraq
The United States on Thursday carried out an airstrike in eastern Syria against structures belonging to what the Pentagon said were Iran-backed militi.
2021-02-26 06:52:26
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The coronavirus is plotting a comeback. Here's our chance to stop it for good
Across the United States, and the world, the coronavirus seems to be loosening its stranglehold. The deadly curve of cases, hospitalizations and death.
2021-02-26 06:21:38
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Eight die as two buses collide on Dhaka Sylhet highway
At least eight people have died after two busses collided on the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway in Dakshin Surma Upazila..
2021-02-26 05:14:23
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Myanmar police raid protest district as World Bank halts some payments
Myanmar police launched a crackdown overnight in a Yangon district after breaking up a protest to oppose a military appointed local official, as the W.
2021-02-26 05:14:23
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US moves to speed up releases of unaccompanied migrant children
The US government is taking new steps to speed up releases of unaccompanied children to parents or other sponsors as the Biden administration grapples.
2021-02-26 04:31:10
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US president, Saudi king have phone call ahead of expected Khashoggi report release
US President Joe Biden on Thursday told Saudi King Salman he would work for bilateral ties "as strong and transparent as possible," the White House sa.
2021-02-26 02:49:38
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Canada's top military officer steps aside amid investigation
Canada's top military officer temporarily stepped aside as chief of the defence staff after military police opened an investigation into unspecified a.
2021-02-25 23:04:51
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PLSFL defaulters must repay, says High Court
The people who defaulted on repayment of loans taken from the People's Leasing and Financial Services Ltd or PLSFL must pay back, the High Court has s.
2021-02-25 22:20:14
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Bangladesh inoculates 2.85m as over four million register for COVID vaccine
More than four million people have registered for the coronavirus vaccine in Bangladesh and the government has given the first doses to over 2.85 mill.
2021-02-25 20:35:22
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Father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson drowns in Brazil
The father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker drowned in a lake near his holiday home in southern Brazil on Wednesday, local police said..
2021-02-25 20:15:05
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Dutch parliament: China's treatment of Uighurs is genocide
The Netherlands' parliament on Thursday passed a non-binding motion saying that the treatment of the Uighur Muslim minority in China amounts to genoci.
2021-02-25 19:32:32
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Under fire in EU, AstraZeneca CEO says COVID-19 vaccine output to increase in second quarter
AstraZeneca's Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said on Thursday he is "confident" the company will be able to increase production of its COVID-19 vaccine.
2021-02-25 18:48:46
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Bahrain first to approve Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use: regulator
Bahrain has approved Johnson & Johnson's one-dose COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, the first country to do so, the National Health Regulatory Autho.
2021-02-25 18:02:41
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China approves two more domestic COVID-19 vaccines for public use
China's medical products regulator said on Thursday that it had approved two more COVID-19 vaccines for public use, raising the number of domestically.
2021-02-25 17:42:20
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Court orders confiscation of PK Halder's 10-storey building in Uttara
The High Court has ordered the confiscation of a 10-storey building in Dhaka's Uttara owned by Proshanta Kumar Halder, a fugitive businessman accuse.
2021-02-25 17:33:08
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'I just want to see the killers of my son,' says father of slain Bangladesh journalist
The father of slain Noakhali journalist Burhan Uddin Mujakker has demanded that the authorities identify the killers of his son and publish the names..
2021-02-25 17:03:56
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Czech Republic confirms first case of COVID-19 South African variant
The Czech Republic has confirmed its first case of the COVID-19 variant first detected in South Africa, the Health Ministry said on Thursday..
2021-02-25 16:48:50
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Guptill returns to form as New Zealand edge Australia in Dunedin
Martin Guptill fell short of a third Twenty20 international century but his strong return to form helped New Zealand to a four-run win over Australia .
2021-02-25 16:33:56
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Court defers order on plea for defamation suit against bdnews24.com
A court has deferred an order on a plea to start a defamation suit against bdnews24.com after the news publisher faced "unethical" pressure through do.
2021-02-25 16:20:54
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India win day-night Test in two days, England's WTC hopes dashed
India's Axar Patel claimed an 11-wicket match haul as they beat England by 10 wickets inside two days in the day-night third Test on Thursday, dashing.
2021-02-25 16:10:31
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Students protest after Chittagong University suspends ongoing exams
Disgruntled Chittagong University students have launched protests after the Ministry of Education suspended examinations for three months, including t.
2021-02-25 15:11:44
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India unveils tougher rules for social media such as Facebook, Twitter
India announced new rules on Thursday to regulate big social media firms, such as Facebook and Twitter, the latest effort by Prime Minister Narendra M.
2021-02-25 15:11:44
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Pressure on bdnews24.com to remove report is unethical: Gazipur Press Club
Gazipur Press Club has condemned as "unethical" the pressure on bdnews24.com to remove old reports..
2021-02-25 14:48:51
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Golf without Tiger Woods? His fellow players can barely imagine
As a golf prodigy growing up in Northern Ireland, Rory McIlroy not only yearned to compete against his idol Tiger Woods but also hoped to become his g.
2021-02-25 14:05:45
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Golf without Tiger Woods? His fellow players can barely imagine.
As a golf prodigy growing up in Northern Ireland, Rory McIlroy not only yearned to compete against his idol Tiger Woods but also hoped to become his g.
2021-02-25 13:31:02
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Bangladesh Railway to embark on recruitment drive, says minister
Bangladesh Railway will appoint around 12,000 new workers to alleviate its shortage of manpower, according to Railway Minister Nurul Islam..
2021-02-25 12:48:53
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Lawyers concerned as Peelkhana carnage case nowhere near final resolution
Three years have passed since the High Court gave its ruling on the Peelkhana carnage of 2009, but the case is no closer to a final resolution as lawy.
2021-02-25 12:14:57
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Titumir College's journalist network calls for steps against pressure on bdnews24.com
The journalist association of Titumir College has urged the government to take "proper steps" against those who put "unethical" pressure through dozen.
2021-02-25 11:33:56
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India and Pakistan agree to stop cross-border firing in Kashmir
India and Pakistan's militaries said on Thursday that they had agreed to stop firing along their disputed border in Kashmir, where such gunfire has be.
2021-02-25 11:18:14
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Bangladesh logs 410 new virus cases, another 5 die
Bangladesh has recorded 410 new cases of the coronavirus in a daily count, taking the tally of infections to 544,954..
2021-02-25 11:02:01
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Coup chaos in Myanmar leaves employers fretting over paying staff
The day the military seized power in Myanmar three weeks ago, Phyu delved into her company's emergency funds and gave her staff a one-month advance on.
2021-02-25 10:55:30
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India's health workers balk at taking homegrown COVID-19 vaccine
India is struggling to convince its health and front-line workers to take a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine controversially approved without late-stage eff.
2021-02-25 10:50:05
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Armenian PM warns of coup attempt after army demands his resignation
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned of an attempted military coup against him on Thursday after the army demanded he and his government res.
2021-02-25 10:43:26
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New normal? 'Green Pass' opens music concert to vaccinated Israelis
It was an event that could set a precedent in a world longing for a return to normal - a music concert attended by scores of Israelis vaccinated again.
2021-02-25 10:39:58
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Australian parliament passes media reforms after last-ditch changes
Australia's parliament passed a law on Thursday to make Alphabet Inc's Google and Facebook Inc pay media companies for content on their platforms in r.
2021-02-25 10:14:23
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Bangladesh paying 'special attention' to waterways to bolster trade, says Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the government is working to improve the waterways of Bangladesh to ensure that the transportation of goods on b.
2021-02-25 10:13:09
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Relief secretary contracts virus 12 days after vaccination
Disaster Management and Relief Secretary Md Mohsin has contracted the coronavirus 12 days after being vaccinated for the illness..
2021-02-25 09:52:54
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Should straight actors play gay roles? A star TV writer says no
"It's a Sin," about 20-somethings confronting the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, broke new ground for its creator, Russell T Davies, because he had never w.
2021-02-25 09:52:54
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SE Asia's biggest travel app plans regional fintech expansion before 2021 listing
Traveloka, Southeast Asia's largest online travel startup, plans to launch financial services in Thailand and Vietnam as it eyes a US listing through .
2021-02-25 09:02:48
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A new coronavirus variant is spreading in New York, researchers report
A new form of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly in New York City, and it carries a worrisome mutation that may weaken the effectiveness of vaccines.
2021-02-25 08:25:08
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Fading Sri Lankan hopes for justice rest on UN Rights Council
The families of the missing hold small roadside sit-ins or canvass the scarred villages of Sri Lanka's ravaged north, hugging photos of the tens of th.
2021-02-25 08:14:50
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Opponents, supporters of Myanmar coup scuffle as more protests planned
Supporters and opponents of Myanmar's military clashed on the streets of Yangon on Thursday as authorities blocked students from leaving their campus .
2021-02-25 07:48:34
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Pakistan faces an unexpected dilemma: too much electricity
After suffering decades of electricity shortages that left families and businesses in the dark, Pakistan finds itself with a new problem: more electri.
2021-02-25 07:27:25
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National 9-Ball Championship-2021 begins Friday
The National 9-Ball Championship-2021 will begin in Dhaka on Feb 26 at The House of Billiard & Sports. .
2021-02-25 07:13:37
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Facebook bans Myanmar military from its platforms with immediate effect
Facebook on Thursday said it had banned the Myanmar military from using its Facebook and Instagram platforms with immediate effect, as weeks of mass d.
2021-02-25 07:13:37
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To build loyalty to China, Hong Kong rewrites history
The orders seemed innocuous, even obvious: Primary school students in Hong Kong should read picture books about Chinese traditions and learn about fam.
2021-02-25 06:54:11
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Bangladesh observes 12th anniversary of Peelkhana carnage
Bangladesh is observing the 12th anniversary of the Peelkhana massacre which killed 74 people, including 57 army officials. .
2021-02-25 06:16:51
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India plans new social media controls after Twitter face-off
Chafing from a dispute with Twitter, India plans to oblige social media companies to erase contentious content fast and assist investigations, accordi.
2021-02-25 06:16:51
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Myanmar students, doctors plan more protests against military rule
Students and doctors in Myanmar plan to hold fresh protests on Thursday against military rule, as Washington expressed concern about Malaysia's deport.
2021-02-25 03:33:28
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In boost for COVID-19 battle, Pfizer vaccine found 94% effective in real world
The first big real-world study of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to be independently reviewed shows the shot is highly effective at preventing COVID-19, .
2021-02-25 03:19:34
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Biden revokes Trump ban on many green card applicants
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday revoked a proclamation from his predecessor that blocked many green card applicants from entering the United State.
2021-02-25 03:19:34
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Bangladesh arrests self-styled 'friend of forest' for extortion during Mujib Year
Police have arrested a man on charges of extortion from businesses for tree plantation during Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's birth centenary..
2021-02-24 23:08:20
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Messi double helps Barca see off Elche
Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona overcame an uninspiring first half to beat Elche 3-0 at home in La Liga on Wednesday and keep leaders Atletico .
2021-02-24 22:43:16
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After pressure to remove old reports, bdnews24.com faces plea for defamation suit
A court has been moved to start a defamation suit against bdnews24.com after the news publisher faced "unethical" pressure through dozens of legal not.
2021-02-24 22:27:04
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IATA plans digital travel pass to steer airlines towards recovery
Global airline industry body IATA warned that the outlook for airlines has been weakened recently by tightening coronavirus restrictions but said it w.
2021-02-24 21:24:10
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Stop 'Bandarban transfer' TV advert, says parliamentary committee
A parliamentary committee has told the government to stop propagating the idea that public servants are transferred to the Chittagong Hill Tracts for .
2021-02-24 20:29:11
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India warns of worsening COVID-19 situation, vaccinations to expand
India announced an expansion of its COVID-19 vaccination programme on Wednesday but warned that breaches of coronavirus protocols could worsen an infe.
2021-02-24 20:03:57
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Bangladesh forex reserves cross $44bn milestone
Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have crossed another milestone on the money sent by migrant workers amid the coronavirus pandemic..
2021-02-24 18:56:57
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Patel puts India on top in pink-ball Test against England
Axar Patel claimed a career-best 6-38 as he and spin colleague Ravichandran Ashwin skittled out England for 112 on the opening day to put India in cha.
2021-02-24 18:23:11
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'COVID zero' is unattainable; acceptable risk is the goal
Ten years ago, a deadly infectious disease killed more than 36,000 Americans. The next year, it killed another 12,000. Over each of the following eigh.
2021-02-24 17:46:55
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US should appoint special envoy on Rohingya: Bangladesh FM to Blinken
AK Abdul Momen has suggested that the US appoint a special envoy on Rohingya to press Myanmar to create a conducive environment for the repatriation o.
2021-02-24 17:11:13
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FAA orders inspection of Pratt & Whitney engines on Boeing 777s
The Federal Aviation Administration said late Tuesday that Pratt & Whitney engines on Boeing 777 planes must be inspected before the jets can fly agai.
2021-02-24 17:08:00
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BFUJ demands punishment for people who pressured bdnews24.com
Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists or BFUJ has demanded punitive action against the people who pressured bdnews24.com to take down old reports..
2021-02-24 16:30:32
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Lawrence Ferlinghetti, poet who nurtured the beats, dies at 101
Lawrence Ferlinghetti, a poet, publisher and political iconoclast who inspired and nurtured generations of San Francisco artists and writers from City.
2021-02-24 16:13:16
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Facebook to invest $1 billion in news industry after Australia row
Facebook Inc on Wednesday pledged to invest at least $1 billion in the news industry over the next three years, days after a high-profile stand-off wi.
2021-02-24 15:45:15
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First COVID-19 vaccine doses dispatched by COVAX arrive in Ghana
The World Health Organization's global vaccine-sharing scheme COVAX delivered its first COVID-19 shots on Wednesday, as the race to get doses to the w.
2021-02-24 15:14:36
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Sheikh Rehana receives COVID-19 vaccine dose
Sheikh Rehana, the youngest daughter of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the only sister to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has received her first .
2021-02-24 14:32:10
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PBI to investigate case against Nasir, wife Tamima by her first husband Rakib
A Dhaka court has ordered the Police Bureau of Investigation or PBI to probe a case filed against the newlywed couple -- cricketer Nasir Hossain and T.
2021-02-24 13:35:53
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Chinese court orders man to pay ex-wife $7,700 for five years of housework
A Chinese court has ordered a man to pay his former wife 50,000 yuan ($7,700) as compensation for housework she did during their five-year marriage, s.
2021-02-24 13:14:01
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Exams to go ahead at 7 DU-affiliated colleges as authorities retract suspension
The authorities have rowed back on the decision to suspend the ongoing examination of the seven Dhaka University-affiliated colleges in the face of st.
2021-02-24 12:39:44
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US aims to return to UN rights body, shield Israel
US President Joseph Biden's new administration said on Wednesday it would continue its international re-engagement by seeking election to the UN Human.
2021-02-24 12:06:47
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Cricketer Nasir, wife Tamima charged in case filed by her first husband Rakib
Md Rakib Hasan, the first husband of Bangladeshi cricketer Nasir Hossain's wife Tamima Sultana, has filed a case against the newly-married couple..
2021-02-24 11:56:11
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Biden rushes to address global computer chip shortage via latest executive order
President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Wednesday aimed at addressing a global semiconductor chip shortage that has forced US automakers a.
2021-02-24 11:54:00
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Myanmar foreign minister meets Indonesian counterpart in Bangkok
Thailand's foreign ministry spokesman confirmed on Wednesday a meeting between Myanmar's military-appointed foreign minister Wunna Maung Lwin and his .
2021-02-24 11:12:55
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UP member shot dead in Rangamati
A Union Parishad member has been gunned down in broad daylight by a group of unknown assailants in Rangamati's Baghaichhari Upazila..
2021-02-24 11:12:55
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Show us the plan: Investors push companies to come clean on climate
In the past, shareholder votes on the environment were rare and easily brushed aside. Things could look different in the annual meeting season startin.
2021-02-24 10:57:22
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Bangladesh reports 428 virus cases, 5 deaths in a day
Bangladesh has recorded 428 new cases of the coronavirus in a daily count, taking the tally of infections to 544,544..
2021-02-24 10:30:08
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Arizona man is accused of faking own kidnapping to evade work
Authorities in Arizona accused a man of going to extreme lengths to get out of work this month, saying he faked his own kidnapping, bound his own wris.
2021-02-24 09:34:48
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'Patriots' only: Beijing plans overhaul of Hong Kong's elections
China's Communist Party already wields outsized influence over Hong Kong's political landscape. Its allies have long controlled a committee that handp.
2021-02-24 09:13:58
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What to know about Tiger Woods' car crash
Tiger Woods was rushed to a hospital with serious leg injuries on Tuesday morning in Los Angeles County after he was involved in a single-car crash in.
2021-02-24 08:59:17
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Can you believe this is happening in America?
In the last six months I've heard one phrase more often than I had in my previous 66 years: "Can you believe this is happening in America?".
2021-02-24 08:25:32
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College students protest at Nilkhet intersection over postponement of exams
Students of seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University have once again poured onto the Nilkhet intersection to protest against the postponement o.
2021-02-24 08:18:40
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Myanmar minister flies to Thailand for crisis talks
Myanmar's military-appointed foreign minister travelled to Thailand on Wednesday, a Thai government source said, as Myanmar's neighbours intensified e.
2021-02-24 07:43:42
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The Golden Globes' biggest winner may be the group that hands them out
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has been widely viewed as colourful, generally harmless, perhaps venal and not necessarily journalistically pr.
2021-02-24 07:00:02
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On the post-pandemic horizon, could that be ... a boom?
The US economy remains mired in a pandemic winter of shuttered storefronts, high unemployment and sluggish job growth. But on Wall Street and in Washi.
2021-02-24 06:51:30
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Australian lawmakers expected to pass amendments to Facebook, Google law
Australian lawmakers are expected to approve amendments to landmark legislation to force Facebook and Alphabet's Google to pay media companies for new.
2021-02-24 06:41:36
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Having won Syria's war, Assad is mired in economic woes
In a private meeting with pro-government journalists, President Bashar Assad was asked about Syria's economic meltdown: the currency collapse that has.
2021-02-24 06:10:31
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Singapore trials Smartphone app offering mini check-ups
Each morning before work at a Singapore construction site, Gunasekar Udayakumar, 41, gets his vital signs checked, without going to a clinic, or even .
2021-02-24 05:29:26
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India says virus variants not behind upsurge in cases
India said on Tuesday mutated versions of coronavirus were not responsible for an upsurge in cases in two states, a potential relief for a country whe.
2021-02-24 05:23:18
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Singapore trials Smartphone app offering mini check-ups
Each morning before work at a Singapore construction site, Gunasekar Udayakumar, 41, gets his vital signs checked, without going to a clinic, or even .
2021-02-24 05:12:37
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Former central banker Ibrahim Khaled dies at 80
Former deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank Khandker Ibrahim Khaled has died in hospital care at the age of 80..
2021-02-24 04:59:35
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Myanmar faces more protests as Indonesia pursues diplomatic efforts
Myanmar was set for more street protests on Wednesday against military rule as Indonesia sought to build momentum behind a diplomatic push involving o.
2021-02-24 04:16:12
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Senators revive bill to combat Chinese censorship of US companies
A bipartisan group of US senators will revive legislation as soon as Wednesday to counter Chinese censorship in the United States, a new effort by Con.
2021-02-24 03:09:19
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AstraZeneca to miss second-quarter EU vaccine supply target by half - EU official
AstraZeneca expects to deliver less than half the COVID-19 vaccines it was contracted to supply the European Union in the second quarter, an EU offici.
2021-02-24 03:09:19
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Japan-funded mega-projects will 'change the face' of Bangladesh: Ambassador Naoki
Ito Naoki, the Japanese ambassador to Bangladesh, has said the five mega-projects funded by JICA, including Dhaka Metrorail and Matarbari Deep Sea Por.
2021-02-23 22:59:11
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No room for doubt if Bangladesh, India are to prosper together: Doraiswami
Vikram Doraiswami, the Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh, has underlined the importance of people-to-people relationships, saying they need to le.
2021-02-23 22:45:16
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Tiger Woods is injured in car crash in Los Angeles County
Tiger Woods was injured in a serious car crash, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Tuesday, adding in a statement that paramedics pulled.
2021-02-23 22:21:05
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Macy's swings to a loss as sales plummet 29pc in 2020
Macy's, the department store company that also owns Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury, said Tuesday that its net sales in 2020 tumbled 29 percent to $17..
2021-02-23 22:10:12
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Bangladesh Bank officials took benefits from PK Halder: High Court
The Bangladesh Bank's role in recovering defaulted loans taken from People's Leasing and Financial Services Ltd or PLFSL, a firm undergoing liquidatio.
2021-02-23 21:43:33
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Where a vaccination campaign faces scepticism, war and corruption
Afghanistan, whose citizens have largely brushed aside the coronavirus pandemic as exaggerated or an outright hoax, is now preparing to distribute its.
2021-02-23 21:06:07
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Where a vaccination campaign faces scepticism, war and corruption
Afghanistan, whose citizens have largely brushed aside the coronavirus pandemic as exaggerated or an outright hoax, is now preparing to distribute its.
2021-02-23 20:37:22
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Future vaccines depend on test subjects in short supply: monkeys
Mark Lewis was desperate to find monkeys. Millions of human lives, all over the world, were at stake..
2021-02-23 20:16:13
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Police use water cannons to disperse pro-quota protesters in Dhaka's Shahbagh
The police have dispersed a group of protesters who blocked Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka for around seven hours demanding reinstatement of 30 percen.
2021-02-23 19:06:16
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London to get new ferry while bridge at risk of collapse is closed
A ferry will be set up to carry pedestrians and cyclists across the River Thames at Hammersmith, in west London, reducing the disruption caused by the.
2021-02-23 18:26:09
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Bangladesh court sends back unauthorised case against Al Jazeera
A court in Dhaka has refused to take cognisance of a case against Doha-based broadcaster Al Jazeera because the petitioner did not take permission fro.
2021-02-23 17:57:46
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Trump may soon have to answer rape allegations under oath
During a December visit to New York City, writer E Jean Carroll says she went shopping with a fashion consultant to find the "best outfit" for one of .
2021-02-23 17:46:50
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A digital firewall in Myanmar, built with guns and wire cutters
The Myanmar soldiers descended before dawn Feb. 1, bearing rifles and wire cutters. At gunpoint, they ordered technicians at telecom operators to swit.
2021-02-23 17:40:24
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Indian judge sees no reason to detain climate activist charged with sedition
A New Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to 22-year-old climate activist, saying there was "scanty and sketchy evidence" of sedition in her efforts t.
2021-02-23 17:18:45
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Workers' rights under threat as online work surges five-fold: UN
Digital platforms have soared five-fold over the past decade, offering opportunities to some but also eroding workers' rights, the International Labou.
2021-02-23 16:43:35
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Mick Jagger narrates tribute film for Royal Albert Hall's 150th year
Britain's Royal Albert Hall launched its 150th anniversary celebrations on Tuesday, releasing a short video narrated by rocker Mick Jagger and paying .
2021-02-23 16:43:35
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Article writer Syed Abul Maksud dies aged 75
Columnist, article writer, author and researcher Syed Abul Maksud has died in hospital care in Dhaka at the age of 75..
2021-02-23 15:44:28
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Dhaka University scraps previous plan to reopen halls, hold exams
Dhaka University has abandoned a plan to reopen the halls on Mar 13 to its honours and master's students and also suspended the examinations..
2021-02-23 15:34:57
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HSBC plans to nearly halve office space over long term
HSBC plans to nearly halve its office space globally over the long term as part of a cost-cutting drive set out on Tuesday, in a further sign the pand.
2021-02-23 14:39:45
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Abu Saleh Mostafa Kamal made MD, CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines
The government has appointed Abu Saleh Mostafa Kamal, an additional secretary at the Cabinet Division, as managing director and CEO of Biman Banglades.
2021-02-23 14:22:12
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NBR seeks SK Sur's bank account details over PK Halder scam
The National Board of Revenue has sought details of bank accounts of Shitangshu Kumar Sur Chowdhury, a former deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank, and .
2021-02-23 14:02:29
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English first as Myanmar protesters appeal to the world
"We want democracy" is spelled out in huge white letters on a street in Myanmar's biggest city, Yangon..
2021-02-23 12:54:24
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Myanmar junta chief urges economic action as Western pressure grows
The leader of Myanmar's junta has called for energetic efforts to revive an ailing economy, state media reported on Tuesday, as Western countries cons.
2021-02-23 12:16:42
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The pandemic is receding in the worst hotspots. Will it last?
A month ago, the pandemic looked bleak. More than 750,000 coronavirus cases were tallied worldwide in a single day. Infections surged across the entir.
2021-02-23 12:16:42
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Freedom fighters' children block Shahbagh, demand return of 30% job quota
Children of freedom fighters have blocked the Shahbagh intersection demanding the reinstatement of a 30 percent quota in government jobs..
2021-02-23 11:29:15
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Bangladesh logs 399 new virus cases, another 18 die
Bangladesh has detected 399 new cases of the coronavirus in a 24-hour period, taking the tally of infections to 544,116..
2021-02-23 10:49:32
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'X-Files', 'Lost' in Mickey's clubhouse as Disney+ Star lands in Europe, Canada
Disney+ will bring "Lost", "Family Guy" and other titles from across studios to viewers in Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore under .
2021-02-23 09:59:22
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Yamani, the Saudi oil minister who brought the West to its knees
Saudi Arabia's Sheikh Zaki Yamani, the embodiment of the ascent of Arab petroleum power and the face of the 1973 oil embargo that brought the West to .
2021-02-23 09:30:05
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Hello, brains! A life spent helping others understand ADHD online
Jessica McCabe, creator of the YouTube channel "How to ADHD," is not a doctor or medical professional. At 38, she's had a variety of professions inclu.
2021-02-23 08:51:39
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6,500 migrant workers have died in Qatar as it gears up for football World Cup
More than 6,500 migrant workers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have died in Qatar since it won the right to host the World Cup .
2021-02-23 08:47:34
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Afghan civilian casualties soared after peace talks' start
Civilian casualties rose sharply in Afghanistan after peace negotiations between the government and the Taliban began in September, even as overall de.
2021-02-23 08:15:34
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Western countries step up pressure on Myanmar junta as protesters defy warnings
The European Union said it is considering sanctions on Myanmar while the United States penalised two more generals for links to the military coup, as .
2021-02-23 08:14:25
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Malaysia court allows temporary stay of deportation of 1,200 Myanmar nationals
A Malaysian court has allowed a temporary stay of deportation of 1,200 Myanmar detainees who were scheduled to be sent back on Tuesday, according to a.
2021-02-23 07:53:53
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Facebook to restore Australian news pages after tweaks to media laws
Facebook will restore Australian news pages after Canberra offered amendments to a proposed law designed to force tech giants to pay for media content.
2021-02-23 07:41:58
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Trump's tax returns are 'one piece of the puzzle.' Prosecutors are getting more
When New York prosecutors finally get to examine the federal tax returns of former President Donald Trump, they will discover a veritable how-to guide.
2021-02-23 07:12:15
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Pakistan police pop their rollerblades on to catch Karachi's criminals
Police in Pakistan's largest city, Karachi, are deploying an armed rollerblading unit to curb theft and harassment on its teeming streets..
2021-02-23 06:54:17
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Malaysia prepares to deport Myanmar asylum seekers and detainees despite outcry
Malaysia began bussing asylum seekers and other detainees from Myanmar to a port where ships were waiting to take them back to their strife-torn homel.
2021-02-23 06:34:44
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RAB arrests convicted fugitive in 2004 grenade attack on Awami League rally
The Rapid Action Battalion has arrested a fugitive sentenced to life in prison in connection with the gruesome 2004 grenade attack on an Awami League .
2021-02-23 06:26:39
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Do India's cows have special powers? Government curriculum is ridiculed
Indian students were hitting the books hard in preparation for a big test on cows, reading that India's cows have more emotions than foreign ones, and.
2021-02-23 05:47:00
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Biden marks COVID milestone in emotional White House ceremony
President Joe Biden urged the nation Monday night to "resist becoming numb to the sorrow" that the novel coronavirus had inflicted, marking the stagge.
2021-02-23 05:47:00
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Five die as bus, truck collide in Sirajganj
At least five people have died in a road accident in Kamarkhand Upazila in Sirajganj. The crash also left 15 passengers of the bus injured on Tuesday..
2021-02-23 04:53:19
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Indian vaccine makers say can quickly adapt to tackle variants
Indian pharmaceutical companies Bharat Biotech and Biological E Ltd said on Monday they could quickly rework their COVID-19 vaccine products to fight .
2021-02-23 04:15:18
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Italy's envoy to Congo killed in attack on UN convoy
Italy's ambassador to Democratic Republic of Congo was killed on Monday along with his bodyguard and a World Food Programme driver when their convoy w.
2021-02-23 04:15:18
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Bells toll for lives lost as US reaches 500,000 COVID deaths
The United States on Monday crossed the staggering milestone of 500,000 COVID-19 deaths just over a year since the coronavirus pandemic claimed its fi.
2021-02-23 03:49:32
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China calls for a reset, but US says Beijing trying to 'avert blame'
Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi said on Monday the United States and China could work together on various issues if they repaired their damaged bilate.
2021-02-23 03:49:32
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BCB to reframe central player contracts after Shakib's IPL leave
The Bangladesh Cricket Board is planning to restructure its central contract to ensure that players cannot opt out of their international commitments .
2021-02-22 21:16:34
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Thorpe says England must adapt to changing conditions and pink ball
England's batsmen must react and adapt to the challenges posed by the pink ball when they face hosts India in the third Test at Ahmedabad starting on .
2021-02-22 20:39:41
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She beat cancer at 10. Now she's set to be the youngest American in space
Hayley Arceneaux, 29, had hoped this would be the year that she would complete her aim of visiting all seven continents before she turned 30..
2021-02-22 20:05:15
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She beat cancer at 10. Now she's set to be the youngest American in space
Hayley Arceneaux, 29, had hoped this would be the year that she would complete her aim of visiting all seven continents before she turned 30..
2021-02-22 19:56:49
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41st BCS exams will go ahead as planned, not be delayed: ministry
The 41st Bangladesh Civil Service examinations will go ahead as planned, even though Education Minister Dipu Moni said it would be postponed, the educ.
2021-02-22 19:13:19
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Britain summons Myanmar ambassador to condemn protest response
Britain's summoned the Myanmar ambassador to London for the second time this month on Monday to condemn the Myanmar Security Forces response to protes.
2021-02-22 18:57:11
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UK PM sets out cautious approach to easing England's COVID lockdown
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out a phased plan on Monday to end England's COVID-19 lockdown, offering a "cautious" approach to try to prev.
2021-02-22 17:33:56
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'Real-world' UK data shows 70% decline in COVID infections after first Pfizer shot
England's coronavirus vaccine campaign is significantly reducing cases of COVID-19, with a drop of around 70% in infections among healthcare workers w.
2021-02-22 17:15:29
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Prof Tanweer Hasan joins IUB as new vice-chancellor
Dr Tanweer Hasan, a Rolf A Weil professor of finance at Roosevelt University in the US, has joined Independent University, Bangladesh or IUB as its ne.
2021-02-22 17:15:29
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Students demand Dhaka University reopen residential halls within Mar 1
The students of Dhaka University have demanded that the authorities reopen halls of residence within Mar 1, despite the government's decision to resum.
2021-02-22 16:55:29
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Preserve Bengali culture, traditions to continue Bangabandhu's work: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stressed the need to preserve Bengali culture and traditions to ensure that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's contr.
2021-02-22 16:55:29
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US Supreme Court allows release of Trump tax returns
The US Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for a New York City prosecutor to obtain former President Donald Trump's tax returns and other financial .
2021-02-22 16:26:35
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Italy's envoy to Congo killed in attack on UN convoy
Italy's ambassador to Democratic Republic of Congo, his bodyguard and a driver from the World Food Programme were killed on Monday when their convoy w.
2021-02-22 15:53:22
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'We were wiped out.' Merchants in historic Philadelphia market grapple with pandemic
Athens Voulgaridis and his family have run their Greek gyro stand in Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market since 1984, outlasting three recessions an.
2021-02-22 15:10:47
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10 years after Christchurch quake, a hush where 8,000 homes once stood
First the houses and cars vanished. Fences, driveways and the other remaining markers of suburban life followed. Now, only stretches of green remain â.
2021-02-22 15:05:09
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BCS exams will be deferred, says Education Minister Dipu Moni
The government will announce new dates for Bangladesh Civil Service examinations in line with the decision of reopening of the university dormitories .
2021-02-22 14:36:09
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GSK and Sanofi start with new COVID-19 vaccine study after setback
GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi on Monday said they had started a new clinical trial of their protein-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate, reviving their effo.
2021-02-22 14:22:00
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COVID vaccine reducing risk of hospitalisations, Scottish study suggests
Scotland's vaccination drive appears to be markedly reducing the risk of hospitalisation for COVID-19, suggesting that both the Pfizer-BioNtech and Ox.
2021-02-22 13:48:05
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Singapore to recruit another 10,000 Bangladeshi workers: FM Momen
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said that 10,000 more Bangladeshi workers will be recruited to various sectors in Singapore..
2021-02-22 13:43:51
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Can Andrew Cuomo's 'bullying' style still work in politics?
During Gov Andrew Cuomo's first term, two former administration officials were married in a New York City wedding heavily attended by state government.
2021-02-22 13:31:31
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Bangladesh parliament revokes membership of Shahid after Kuwait conviction
Laxmipur lawmaker Kazi Shahid Islam alias Papul has lost his seat in parliament in light of his conviction for money laundering and human trafficking .
2021-02-22 13:31:31
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Facebook takes down pages of Myanmar state TV
Facebook took down the pages of Myanmar's state-run television on Monday, a day after the channel had warned anti-coup protesters against taking actio.
2021-02-22 12:33:32
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Resurgence of COVID-19 in India's Maharastra forces fresh containment measures
Alarmed by signs that a second wave of the coronavirus epidemic is building, India's richest state of Maharashtra ordered fresh restrictions on people.
2021-02-22 12:15:59
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Bangladesh to decide on reopening schools as pandemic ebbs
The government ponders over ways to reopen the educational institutions soon as the coronavirus pandemic ebbs..
2021-02-22 11:56:07
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UK fundraiser Captain Tom's funeral will take place on Saturday
The funeral of Captain Sir Tom Moore, the world war two veteran who raised millions of pounds for Britain's health service during the COVID-19 pandemi.
2021-02-22 11:52:11
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Lucky Luke, the comic book cowboy, discovers race, belatedly
A few years ago, Julien Berjeaut was a cartoonist coming off a hit series when he received the rarest of offers in the French-speaking world: taking o.
2021-02-22 11:45:21
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India to clear 45 investments from China, likely to include Great Wall, SAIC
India is set to clear 45 investment proposals from China, which are likely to include those from Great Wall Motor and SAIC Motor Corp, government and .
2021-02-22 11:11:36
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UN refugee agency calls for rescue of Rohingya stranded in Andaman Sea
The United Nations refugee agency on Monday called for the immediate rescue of a group of Rohingya refugees who were adrift in their boat in the Andam.
2021-02-22 10:53:47
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Bangladesh records 366 virus cases, 7 deaths in a day
Bangladesh has detected 366 new cases of the coronavirus in a 24-hour period, taking the tally of infections to 543,717..
2021-02-22 10:30:59
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University dormitories to reopen on May 17, classes to resume on May 24
Classes of all universities will resume on May 24 and dormitories will reopen on May 17 after a year of shutdown, says Education Minister Dipu Moni..
2021-02-22 10:11:36
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Students move into DU's Shahidullah Hall as they demand reopening
Some students of Dhaka University have broken into Dr Muhammad Shahidullah Hall which was shut by the coronavirus pandemic..
2021-02-22 09:35:00
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17kg gold seized at Shah Amanat airport in Chattogram
Customs officials have recovered 17.4 kilograms of gold from an aircraft at Chattogram's Shah Amanat International Airport..
2021-02-22 08:50:59
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Australia begins mass COVID-19 vaccination programme
Australia on Monday began its mass COVID-19 vaccine programme with frontline healthcare staff and senior citizens getting the first doses as the count.
2021-02-22 08:39:21
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Virus variants deliver fresh blow to Europe's open borders
As new variants of the coronavirus spread rapidly, major countries are moving to reintroduce border controls, a practice that has become Europe's new .
2021-02-22 07:57:50
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US's Blinken vows 'firm action' against Myanmar military
The United States will keep up "firm action" against Myanmar authorities violently cracking down on opponents of a military coup, Secretary of State A.
2021-02-22 07:29:25
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US nears 500,000 COVID-19 deaths as Biden plans commemoration
The United States faces a dark milestone this week despite a recent decline in COVID-19 cases as it prepares to mark a staggering half-million deaths,.
2021-02-22 07:18:37
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Boeing calls for global grounding of 777s
Boeing said Sunday that all 128 of its 777 jetliners powered by a particular Pratt & Whitney engine model should be grounded worldwide until the Feder.
2021-02-22 07:09:47
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Tough sanctions, then a mysterious last-minute turnabout
In early December, an Israeli billionaire named Dan Gertler made an unusual request to the Treasury Department..
2021-02-22 06:57:12
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How Texas' drive for energy independence set it up for disaster
Across the plains of West Texas, the pump jacks that resemble giant bobbing hammers define not just the landscape but the state itself: Texas has been.
2021-02-22 06:25:55
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India, China complete troop pullout from lake area
Indian and Chinese troops have completed a pullout from a lake area on their disputed border in the western Himalayas, setting the scene for disengage.
2021-02-22 05:51:38
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How investigative journalism flourished in hostile Russia
The Russian language has introduced a few words that in recent years have been widely used and misused in English: disinformation, kompromat, Novichok.
2021-02-22 05:19:28
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Indian pharmaceutical giant warns countries of vaccine delays
The CEO of the Indian pharmaceutical giant that dozens of countries are counting on to supply them with COVID-19 vaccines said Sunday that their deliv.
2021-02-22 05:04:35
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China calls for reset in Sino-US relations with Biden administration
Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi called on the administration of US President Joe Biden to work with Beijing to reopen dialogue between the two countri.
2021-02-22 04:25:00
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Myanmar protesters call for general strike against coup
Opponents of Myanmar's military coup called a general strike and more street protests on Monday as authorities threatened that confrontation could cos.
2021-02-22 03:58:35
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UK's Johnson to plot path out of lockdown on Monday
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will plot a path out of COVID-19 lockdown on Monday in an effort to gradually reopen the battered $3 trillion eco.
2021-02-22 03:40:00
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Texas freeze led to release of tons of air pollutants as refineries shut
The largest US oil refiners released tons of air pollutants into the skies over Texas this week, according to figures provided to the state, as one en.
2021-02-22 03:35:40
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Gatherings banned in Basurhat as AL factions call rallies after deadly clashes
The local administration has imposed a ban on gatherings at Basurhat municipality in Noakhali's Companyganj Upazila as two Awami League factions calle.
2021-02-21 21:57:25
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Students returning to halls but Jahangirnagar University undecided about reopening
Hundreds of students have returned to the eight halls of residence for male pupils of Jahangirnagar University after they broke into them during prote.
2021-02-21 20:44:34
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Sterling on target as Man City churn out another win
The Manchester City winning machine ploughed on relentlessly towards the title with a 1-0 Premier League defeat of Arsenal courtesy of Raheem Sterling.
2021-02-21 20:32:53
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US not 'out of the woods' as nation nears 500,000 COVID-19 deaths
The United States faces a dark milestone despite a recent decline in COVID-19 cases as it prepares to mark a staggering half million deaths this week,.
2021-02-21 19:10:30
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Two arrested with bombs in Gobindaganj Shaheed Minar area
The police have arrested two young men with three crude bombs and a knife in the Central Shaheed Minar area of Gaibandha's Gobindaganj Upazila on the .
2021-02-21 18:00:35
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Late Cadiz penalty disrupts Barca winning streak in La Liga
Lionel Messi marked his record 506th appearance for Barcelona in La Liga by scoring a penalty but the Catalans could only draw 1-1 with Cadiz on Satur.
2021-02-21 16:28:11
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Meet Elizabeth Ann, the first cloned black-footed ferret
Last year, Ben Novak drove across the country to spend New Year's Eve with a black-footed ferret. Elizabeth Ann had just turned 21 days old — surely.
2021-02-21 16:13:40
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Hasina: stop languages becoming extinct around world to retain diversity
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has emphasised the work to prevent languages from becoming extinct in the world in order to retain diversity..
2021-02-21 16:13:40
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Nigerian air force passenger plane crash kills 7 people
A small Nigerian air force passenger plane crashed just outside Abuja airport due to engine failure on Sunday, killing all seven people on board, the .
2021-02-21 15:37:31
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Protesting Indian farmers vow to amass more supporters outside capital Delhi
More than 100,000 farmers and farm workers gathered in India's northern Punjab state on Sunday in a show of strength against new farm laws, where unio.
2021-02-21 15:34:03
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United flight sheds debris over Colorado after engine failure
A United Airlines flight with 241 people on board experienced engine failure over a suburb of Boulder, Colorado, on Saturday afternoon, shedding debri.
2021-02-21 15:23:14
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Why isn't Bangla an official language of UN? Because of a lack of funds, says Momen
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has Sadi a lack of funds has stalled the process of getting Bangla recognised as an official language of the United Na.
2021-02-21 14:13:34
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Three people, an organisation receive first International Mother Language Award
Three people and an organisation have received the first International Mother Language Award for their contribution to preservation and promotion of m.
2021-02-21 12:58:20
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Djokovic thrashes Medvedev for record-extending ninth Australian Open title
In the climax of a tournament overshadowed by COVID-19 pandemic uncertainty, Novak Djokovic remained an unbreakable force as he thrashed Daniil Medved.
2021-02-21 12:29:29
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China censors the internet. So why doesn't Russia?
Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of the Kremlin-controlled RT television network, recently called on the government to block access to Western soci.
2021-02-21 11:45:28
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Join Clubhouse! Umm, what is Clubhouse?
Last summer, the social media app Clubhouse had just a few thousand users, mostly Silicon Valley tech workers and venture capitalists who wanted to co.
2021-02-21 11:30:50
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Bangladesh records 327 new virus cases, another 7 die
Bangladesh has detected 327 new cases of the coronavirus in a 24-hour period, taking the tally of infections to 543,351..
2021-02-21 10:50:15
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Rengmitca: an ethnic language on the verge of extinction
Various ethnic groups have lived in the mountains for generations with each boasting their own cultural traditions and languages. However, with time, .
2021-02-21 10:45:20
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Germany, once a model, is swamped like everyone else by pandemic's second wave
It was barely noon, but Steffen Bockhahn's phone had not stopped ringing with people wanting to know if they qualified for a vaccination, and if not n.
2021-02-21 10:24:33
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A ripple effect of loss: US COVID deaths approach 500,000
 A nation numbed by misery and loss is confronting a number that still has the power to shock: 500,000..
2021-02-21 10:12:28
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SC to issue all verdict in Bangla 'soon', says Chief Justice Hossain
The Supreme Court will start issuing all its orders and verdicts in Bangla soon, Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has said..
2021-02-21 09:35:53
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India's Serum Institute says prioritising domestic vaccine needs, asks for patience
Serum Institute of India (SII), the world's biggest vaccine maker by volume, on Sunday asked for patience from foreign governments awaiting their supp.
2021-02-21 08:56:02
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Thinking of an electric car? Take your choice
The announcement by General Motors last month that it would work to phase out fossil-fuel vehicles by 2035 added a note of urgency to the shift to ele.
2021-02-21 08:14:52
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Interest surges in top colleges others struggle
Prestigious universities like Cornell never have a hard time attracting students. But this year, the admissions office in Ithaca, New York, is swimmin.
2021-02-21 07:47:53
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Myanmar protesters gather again after worst day of violence
Thousands of opponents of Myanmar's Feb 1 military gathered again on Sunday in towns from north to south, undeterred by the bloodiest episode of their.
2021-02-21 07:17:01
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With sorrow and pride, Bangladesh remembers Language Movement heroes amid pandemic
Bangladeshis are paying tribute to the heroes of the 1952 Language Movement who made the supreme sacrifice to establish the rights of Bangla as the mo.
2021-02-21 06:55:50
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Rockets hit Iraqi base hosting US contractors, one Iraqi injured, security officials say
Several rockets hit the Iraqi military air base of Balad north of Baghdad on Saturday, injuring one Iraqi contractor, Iraqi security officials said on.
2021-02-21 05:55:23
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US defence secretary calls for immediate reduction in violence in Afghanistan
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday said there must be an immediate reduction of violence in Afghanistan, but did not offer any hints about wh.
2021-02-21 05:29:13
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Myanmar police arrest actor after two killed in protests
Myanmar police arrested a famous actor wanted for supporting opposition to a Feb 1 coup, his wife said on Sunday, hours after two people were killed w.
2021-02-21 05:27:25
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Six dead after bus, truck collide in Bogura
At least six people have been killed and 15 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in Bogura's Sherpur..
2021-02-21 05:13:58
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VHS fans take the opportunity to rewind
The last VCR, according to Dave Rodriguez, 33, a digital-repository librarian at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, was produced in 201.
2021-02-21 05:13:58
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Tomb of Joshua, revered prophet, beckons believers in Baghdad
Down the road from the railway yard where plastic trash piles up against rusting freight cars, the angels arrive every evening to stand watch over the.
2021-02-21 05:13:58
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Israel secretly agrees to fund vaccines for Syria as part of prisoner swap
When a young Israeli woman was released from detention in Syria this past week, after having been arrested for crossing illegally into Syria, the offi.
2021-02-21 04:57:11
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Why a predictable cold snap crippled the Texas power grid
As Texans cranked up their heaters early Monday to combat plunging temperatures, a record surge of electricity demand set off a disastrous chain react.
2021-02-21 03:28:57
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'I am worth it': Why thousands of doctors in America can't get a job
Dr Kristy Cromblin knew that as the descendant of Alabama sharecroppers and the first person in her family to go to college, making it to medical scho.
2021-02-21 03:28:57
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Trump seeks return to spotlight with address to conservative meeting
Former US President Donald Trump will seek to return to the political spotlight in an address to a major meeting of conservatives, a source familiar w.
2021-02-21 03:24:33
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Britain to offer all adults a COVID-19 vaccine by end of July
All adults in Britain will be offered a first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of July, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday ahead of a .
2021-02-21 03:24:33
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Bitcoin and ethereum prices 'seem high,' says Musk
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday the price of bitcoin and ethereum seemed high, at a time when the cryptocurrencies have hit record highs, w.
2021-02-20 22:08:43
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Everton end long wait for derby win over Liverpool
Everton enjoyed their first Premier League win at Liverpool since 1999 with a 2-0 victory at Anfield condemning Juergen Klopp's fading champions to a .
2021-02-20 21:13:18
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Biden tells allies 'America is back,' but Macron and Merkel push back
President Joe Biden used his first public encounter with America's European allies to describe a new struggle between the West and the forces of autoc.
2021-02-20 20:56:14
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Bangladesh journalist killed in clashes between ruling party factions
A journalist has died after being shot during clashes between the loyalists of Abdul Quader Mirza, mayor of Basurhat municipality in Noakhali's Compan.
2021-02-20 20:52:53
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Bangladesh remembers Language Movement martyrs amid pandemic
The people of Bangladesh have begun paying tribute to the heroes of the 1952 Language Movement who made the supreme sacrifice to establish the rights .
2021-02-20 19:23:06
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As coffee cultivation catches on with farmers, Bangladesh plans to go commercial big time
Buoyed by a surge in interest in coffee farming that had a modest beginning in the Chattogram Hill Tracts back in the 1990s, Bangladesh plans large-sc.
2021-02-20 18:25:38
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