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SC fines 10 pvt medical colleges

The Supreme Court fines 10 private medical colleges Tk 1 crore each for admitting 153 candidates who failed to fulfill the relevant requirements in admission tests.

8y ago

Home ministry urged for drive against illicit SIM cards

Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology forwards a letter to the home ministry for a drive against noncertified SIM cards.

8y ago

SC upholds tariff hike on int’l incoming calls

The Supreme Court upholds a decision to hike the tariff on international incoming calls from 1.5 cents to 2 cents (Tk 1.60) per minute.

8y ago

Jubo League leader stabbed dead in Natore

A local Jubo League leader is found dead with throat slit in Natore Sadar upazilla early today.

8y ago

‘Dirty trick,’ BNP leader Nazrul says on Shafik’s arrest

BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan today slams the law enforcers for arresting veteran journalist Shafik Rehman in a “dirty trick”.

8y ago

‘Curb on Pahela Baishakh celebration surrendering to bigotry’

Workers Party, key ally of AL led 14-party alliance, reacts against restriction on celebrations of Pahela Baishakh after 5:00pm, demands withdrawal of restriction.

8y ago

Woman of Courage / US to honour Sara Hossain, 13 others tomorrow

The United States is going to honour 14 women across the world, including barrister Sara Hossain, for their exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment.

8y ago

Govt to curb issuing official passports

The government decides to curb the issuance of official passports for its employees across the country in view of allegations of human trafficking in disguise of government officials.

8y ago

India greets Bangladesh on Independence Day

India extends greetings to Bangladesh on Independence Day expressing confidence that bilateral relations with Bangladesh will reach new heights, reports our New Delhi correspondent.

8y ago

DESHA: THE LEADER

Director: Saikat Nasir Story: Saikat Nasir Cast: Mahiya Mahi, Shipan Mit, Tariq Anam Khan Strength: Concept, Tariq's acting

9y ago

'Jurassic World,' 'Tomorrowland': 7 trailers aired during the Super Bowl

Seven must-see trailers for some of the year's most anticipated films await viewers on YouTube.

9y ago

Talk of the town Pori Moni

It doesn't take a fortune teller to predict that Pori Moni is heading towards massive stardom. None of her films have been released yet and she is already the talk of the town.

9y ago

TISHA A STORY OF LOVE

Nusrat Imrose Tisha, better known simply as Tisha, is a model and actor who has won the hearts of millions through her wonderful performances. Her personal life also comes to limelight, being married to the renowned director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. Star Showbiz recently met her in person. From recent projects, love life to an abandoned music career, we dug deep, to find out who Tisha really is.

9y ago

Boro farmers face setback for acute seedling crisis


Few farmers are seen at Bhelabari Haat, a weekly market, in Aditmari upazila of Lalmonirhat as boro seedlings sell at high prices there in the peak cultivation season of the paddy. The photo was taken a few days ago.Photo: STAR

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11y ago

Bumper yield of turmeric brings sorrow for growers


Bumper yield of turmeric in Lalmonirhat district this year has made its growers unhappy as huge supply caused the price of the spice to make a nosedive. Photo shows farmers harvest turmeric from a field at Mogholhat village in Sadar upazila. Photo: STAR

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11y ago

Wife killed allegedly for dowry

A housewife was killed allegedly by her husband for dowry at Zhawram village in Sadar upazila yesterday.
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11y ago

170 ultra-poor families yet to get loan allocated for shelter


Ultra poor people stage a demonstration on the premises of Lalmonirhat Sadar Upazila Parishad office yesterday, demanding early disbursement of interest-free loan allocated for their rehabilitation by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). Photo: STAR

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11y ago