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35 killed in rain-related incidents in Gujarat
11:37 AM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayRain-related incidents claimed 25 more lives in Indian state of Gujarat, taking the death toll to 35 in three days since Monday, while around 17,800 people were evacuated from flood-affected areas as heavy showers lashed parts of the state for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday.
Brazil judge threatens to suspend X within 24 hours
10:55 AM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayA Brazilian Supreme Court judge threatened Wednesday to suspend X, formerly Twitter, if CEO Elon Musk doesn't name a new legal representative for the social media site's operations in the country.
Russia bans 92 US citizens from entry including journos
10:24 AM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayRussia said Wednesday it had banned another 92 US citizens from entering its territory, listing officials and journalists from the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Washington Post.
UAE president greets Yunus, discusses bilateral issues
09:44 AM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayPresident of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday congratulated Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus on his assumption of the leadership of the Interim Government of Bangladesh.
Salman, Anisul put on 5-day remand in murder case
09:21 AM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayA Dhaka court has placed former Prime Minister’s adviser Salman F Rahman and former Law Minister Anisul Huq on a five-day remand each in a case filed for killing Sumon Shikder in the capital’s Uttar Badda during the quota reform protest.
Ex-Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi arrested
08:13 AM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayFormer Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has been arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion. He was arrested in the Gulshan area of the capital during a drive on Wednesday night. Lt Col Muneem Ferdous, Director of the RAB’s Legal and Media Wing, confirmed the arrest.
Yunus-led govt targets embezzled, smuggled funds recovery
06:13 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe interim government, led by Dr Muhammad Yunus, has begun calculating the vast sums of money embezzled by dishonest businessmen and influential individuals during the regime of Sheikh Hasina, who recently resigned following intense student protests.
BGMEA stresses timely wage payment to thwart unrest
05:49 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayApparel factory owners and representatives from law enforcement and regulatory agencies at a views exchange on Tuesday emphasised timely payment of wages and allowances to foster harmonious industrial relations, and prompt resolution of disputes.
Bangladesh clinches SAFF U-20 title, defeats Nepal 4-1
05:09 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayBangladesh made history by securing their first-ever SAFF U-20 Championship title with a resounding 4-1 victory over host Nepal at the Anfa Complex in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
Home adviser seeks UK support for police reform
05:03 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe Home Adviser of the Interim Government, Lieutenant General (retd) M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, has requested the United Kingdom's assistance in reforming Bangladesh's police force.
BB governor urges public not to buy S Alam Group assets
03:35 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayBangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur urged the public on Wednesday not to buy any assets of the Chattogram-based S Alam Group, accusing the industrial conglomerate of bank fraud through various irregularities.
Campaigns targeting BNP mirrors 1/11 era: Fakhrul
03:23 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has claimed that a well-planned conspiracy is underway against the party, likening the current situation to the events leading up to the 1/11 political crisis.
Mokhlesur new senior secy to Public Administration Ministry
02:53 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe government has appointed Md Mokhlesur Rahman as the senior secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration for two years.
Govt lifts ban on Jamaat, Shibir
02:16 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe interim government has withdrawn the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir. The Public Security Division of the Home Ministry issued a gazette notification in this regard on Wednesday.
Modi's Bangladesh claim sparks doubt after US silence
01:50 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that Bangladesh was among the topics discussed during his phone conversation with US President Joe Biden last Monday (August 26), in addition to Ukraine.
Another case filed against ex-CJ Khairul Haque
01:44 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayFormer Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque has been sued over his alleged corrupt, malicious and illegal judgments in court.
Lifting Jamaat ban: Decision final, gazette notification soon
01:34 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe interim government has decided to lift the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir, according to senior officials from the Home Ministry and Jamaat’s attorney, Mohammad Shishir Manir.
18 km traffic jam strands commuters on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway
01:04 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayAn 18-kilometer-long traffic jam has clogged the Chattogram-bound lane of the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway, stretching from the Signboard area in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, to the Langalband area in Bandar.
3 ex-CJs among 7 SC ex-judges face contempt of court charge
12:47 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayA Supreme Court lawyer has filed a case against three former Chief Justices and four former appellate division justices for contempt of court. Yunus Ali Akand filed the case with the concerned branch of the High Court on Wednesday.
WWIII won’t remain confined in Europe, Russia warns US
12:41 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayRussia has issued a stern warning to the West, accusing it of "playing with fire" by considering allowing Ukraine to launch deeper strikes into Russian territory using Western-supplied missiles. On Tuesday, Russia cautioned the United States that World War III would not be confined to Europe if such actions were taken.