Pahela Baishakh reunites Indians, Bangladeshis on borders
A daylong reunion of thousands of people from Bangladesh and India, especially of those who cannot afford to travel to the other country to see their relatives, took place at different borders of Panchagarh and Thakurgaon on Sunday, marking Pahela Baishakh, reports UNB.Though every year, thousands of people from the...
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Dhaka calls for safe, early repatriation of Rohingyas
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali called for the safe return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar to have an early solution to the humanitarian crisis, reports UNB."Their safe return is important not only on the humanitarian ground, but also there are some serious security issues," he said.Syed Muazzem...
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Road, train crashes leave nine dead
Nine people were killed in separate road and train accidents in Naogaon, Manikganj and Kushtia districts on Sunday, report agencies.In Naogaon, six people were killed in two road accidents in Porsha and Potnitala upazilas. Four of the deceased were identified as Abdul Salam, 52, Ashraful Islam, 45, Hira Bibi, 60,...
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Special prayers mark Shab-e-Meraj
The holy Shab-e-Meraj was observed on Saturday night across the country with due respect and religious fervor, report agencies.Special prayers, discussions and milad mahfils were held in mosques and at other places across the country throughout the night.The Muslim devotees offered special prayers all the night in mosques and homes...
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Titas snaps 29 illegal gas lines last month
Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited, a concern of Petrobangla, cut off a total of 29 illegal gas connections-seven industrial, 21 commercial and one captive-in a drive in March this year.During the drive, the company also disconnected a total of 26,533 illegal gas stoves along with 69.20 kilometers illegal...
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Coal-laden vessel sinks in Pashur near Sundarbans
BAGERHAT, Apr 15 (UNB): A cargo carrying 775 metric tonnes of coal capsized in the Pashur River in Mongla upazila near Sundarbans on Saturday night.Commander Oli Ullah, harbour master of Mongla Port, said Jashore-bound 'MV-Bilash' capsized in the river around 10pm after loading coal from mother vessel MV-Observatory at the...
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NSU celebrates Pahela Baishakh
North South University (NSU) celebrated Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year, says a press release.The celebrations began with a colorful rally around the campus, where students carried handmade multi-colored festoons, sculptures and art projects to welcome the day. A formal inauguration was held after the really where...
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WEATHER-16-04-2018
Rain/thundershowers/ lightning flashes accompanied by temporary gusty /squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and the regions of Cumilla and Noakhali with hails at isolated places weather may remain mainly dry elsewhere over the country in next 24 hours...
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Chhayanaut artistes rendering songs at Ramna Botmul
Chhayanaut artistes rendering songs at Ramna Botmul in the city on Saturday, marking Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year — Focus Bangla
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