When Sayem Sobhan Anvir, Managing Director of Bashundhara Group, was implicated in the rape and murder case of college student Mosarrat Jahan Munia in April 2021, it quickly became a hot topic on Bangladeshi social media. One meme that circulated widely suggested, “If anything happens to Anvir, people will lose…
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Florida residents are rushing to finish emergency preparations – or just leave – as Hurricane Milton races toward landfall on the heavily-populated Tampa Bay. Milton is currently a category five storm, packing ferocious winds of up to 165mph (270km/h). It is expected to hit with full force on Wednesday night,…
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A garment business tycoon, an owner of a local conglomerate, a celebrated local steel giant, a well-known bank and a woman entrepreneur were felicitated at the 22nd Bangladesh Business Awards (BBA) for their outstanding efforts and landmark achievements in their respective business fields. Finance and Commerce Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed handed…
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Former United States President and current Republican nominee Donald Trump has kept in regular touch with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to new, unverified claims made by a celebrated journalist. Bob Woodward, 81, alleges Trump made at least seven phone calls to the Russian leader since he left the Oval Office in January 2021.…
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The northern Indian state of Haryana and Indian-administered Kashmir sprang surprises on Tuesday as votes were counted in assembly elections there. Most exit polls had predicted a hung assembly in Kashmir but an alliance of the main opposition Congress and the National Conference Party (NCP) are on course for a…
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