Lightning kills 13 in 5 districts DHAKA – At least 13 people were killed in lightning strikes in Habiganj, Nilphamari, Rajshahi, Jamalpur and Manikganj districts today, reports BSS.

France, Germany, UK to meet Iran on nuclear deal PARIS – The foreign ministers of France, Britain and Germany will meet Iranian representatives next week, Paris said Wednesday after President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of a landmark nuclear deal with Tehran, reports BSS.

NEC likely to approve Tk1,80,870cr ADP for FY19 DHAKA – The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday may approve an overall Taka 1,80,869.17 crore Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the next fiscal year including the organizations’ own fund with the transport sector receiving the highest allocations, reports BSS.

India’s iconic Taj Mahal infected by insects NEW DELHI – India’s iconic Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is being infected by insects, reports BSS.

Saudi ready to raise oil supply after US pullout from Iran deal RIYADH – Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, has said it will take all necessary measures to prevent supply shortages following the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, reports BSS.

UN chief says G5 Sahel force deploying too slowly UNITED NATIONS, United States – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged West African countries to speed up deployment of a regional force fighting jihadists in the Sahel region, warning that insurgents were seeking to strengthen their foothold, reports BSS.

Gaibandha to celebrate World Telecommunication Day GAIBANDHA: The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day-18 would be celebrated in the district as elsewhere in the country and the globe on May 17 in a befitting manner, reports BSS.

Gaibandha to celebrate World Telecommunication Day GAIBANDHA: The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day-18 would be celebrated in the district as elsewhere in the country and the globe on May 17 in a befitting manner, reports BSS.

Vote for AL to keep up dev trend in Khulna: BFUJ President Titas Chakraborthey, Khulna Correspondent: President of Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) Monjurul Ahsan Bulbul here on Monday urged the city dwellers to vote for boat to continue the development spree of the present government to build a modern Khulna city.

CU residential halls in grip of quality crisis CU Correspondent: Chattogram University, the largest university of Bangladesh, is confronted by some serious problems about maintaining the residential hall’s properly.

Campaign at peak over KCC polls KHULNA – A festive atmosphere is prevailing throughout the metropolis centering the election of Khulna City Corporation to be held on May 15, reports BSS.

EC to decide on Gazipur polls after getting HC certified copy DHAKA – The Election Commission will decide over filing of appeal against High Court order staying the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election after getting certified copy in this regard, reports BSS.

President pays homage to Bangabandhu at Tungipara TUNGIPARA, Gopalganj – President M Abdul Hamid today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his Mazar here, reports BSS.

Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for fourth term MOSCOW – Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russia’s president for a fourth term at a ceremony in the Kremlin on Monday, extending his almost two-decade rule by another six years, reports BSS.

First signs go up for US embassy in Jerusalem JERUSALEM – Workmen on Monday put up street signs to the US embassy due to open in Jerusalem on May 14, a move hailed as historic by Israel but loathed by Palestinians, reports BSS.

Zidane hopeful Ronaldo will be fit for Champions League final

Zidane hopeful Ronaldo will be fit for Champions League final

BARCELONA – Zinedine Zidane is optimistic Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit for the Champions League final against Liverpool despite Real Madrid’s star player going off injured against Barcelona on Sunday, reports BSS.

Ronaldo appeared to sustain a knock to his ankle as he bundled home a 14th- minute equaliser for Real at the Camp Nou. The striker played on until half- time but was substituted…

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India puts 13 states on high storm alert for next 48 hours NEW DELHI – India has put as many as 13 of its states and two central government-territories on high storm alert for the next 48 hours, reports BSS.