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DMP to go tough on road-blocking protests
02:07 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayThe Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) issued a warning on Thursday, stating that they will take strict action against anyone causing public nuisance by blocking roads in the name of demonstrations following the highest court’s ruling on the quota issue.
2 killed in Cox’s Bazar after heavy rainfall causes landslide
01:41 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayTwo people were killed in separate landslides triggered by incessant rainfall in Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday morning. The incidents took place at wards no. 6 and 7 of the municipality area in the district.
Bangladesh, China agree to elevate ties to ‘comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership’
01:33 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayBangladesh and China have agreed to elevate the relations to a "comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership" from "strategic partnership", read a joint statement.
Close ally Clooney says Biden must end reelection campaign
01:21 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayActor George Clooney, one of the Democratic Party's leading fundraisers, on Wednesday made an impassioned plea for US President Joe Biden to end his faltering reelection campaign.
Contractual appointment spree in public admin, 'trusted ones' retain
12:51 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayAt least 50 officers have been appointed on a contractual basis in the six months since the 12th general election, more than double the previous year. Those considered to be 'trusted' by the government are leading the tally. While contractual recruitment in administration is part of the established process, public administration experts claim that such appointments weaken the administration.
18th teachers’ registration written exams on time: NTRCA
12:27 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayThe 18th teachers’ registration written examinations will be held on time. No decision was taken to defer the examinations.
Dhaka, Beijing agree on more trade in local currency, aid Rohingya repatriation
12:14 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayBangladesh and China have agreed to enhance cooperation in financial regulation and encouraged increased use of local currency settlement in bilateral trade.
BBC commentator’s wife, 2 daughters murdered, suspect held
11:37 AM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayBBC racing commentator John Hunt’s wife and their two daughters were killed in a brutal crossbow attack at their home at Bushey in Hertfordshire of England.
Israel military tells ‘everyone in Gaza City’ to leave
10:21 AM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayThe Israeli military has told all residents of Gaza City to evacuate south to the central Gaza Strip, amid intensified operations in the north.
Colombia defeat Uruguay 1-0 to reach Copa America final
09:13 AM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayTen-man Colombia defeated Uruguay 1-0 to reach the final of the Copa America for the first time in 23 years after an ill-tempered semi-final on Wednesday.
PM returns home after 3-day visit to China
08:44 AM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached home after wrapping up her three-day bilateral visit to the Chinese capital Beijing on Wednesday. The Premier went to Beijing on Monday afternoon at the invitation of her Chinese counterpart Li Qiang.
Watkins sends England past Netherlands and into Euro 2024 final
08:25 AM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayOllie Watkins struck a stunning injury-time winner as England beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday to set up a Euro 2024 final showdown with Spain in Berlin.
First Democratic senator challenges Biden candidacy
09:38 PM, 10 Jul 2024 WednesdayThe first Democratic senator has questioned President Joe Biden's election chances, after seven congressman urged the 81-year-old to step aside...
Quota protesters to continue 'Bangla Blockade' on Thursday
09:08 PM, 10 Jul 2024 WednesdayStudents opposing the quota system in the government jobs will continue their nationwide 'Bangla Blockade' movement on Thursday. Asif Mahmud, one of the coordinators of the 'Anti-Discrimination Student Movement', announcement this around 7:30 pm on Wednesday after lifting blockade of the Shahbagh intersection in the capital Dhaka...
Macron slams Israeli minister’s backing of Marine Le Pen
07:59 PM, 10 Jul 2024 WednesdayFrench President Emmanuel Macron has denounced “unacceptable” comments made by an Israel minister who publicly promoted far-right candidate Marine Le Pen before France’s parliamentary elections...
US lauds Bangladeshi students' journey to US univs
07:15 PM, 10 Jul 2024 WednesdayThe US Embassy Dhaka’s EducationUSA team organized a Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) session at the EMK Center for 120 Bangladeshi students who will begin their studies at US colleges and universities in the upcoming Fall 2024 semester...
No gas in parts of Dhaka for 10 hours on Thursday
06:35 PM, 10 Jul 2024 WednesdayThe gas supply will remain suspended in parts of the capital Dhaka for 10 hours on Thursday due to urgent replacement works of gas pipelines...
Blockade forces EU ambassador Whiteley to leave car midway
06:11 PM, 10 Jul 2024 WednesdayFacing road blockades by students, the outgoing ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh, Charles Whiteley, had to abandon his car on the Dhaka Elevated Expressway on Wednesday and find alternative ways to reach the parliament building for his scheduled farewell meeting with Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury.
China announces $1b economic aid for Bangladesh: Hasan
05:35 PM, 10 Jul 2024 WednesdayChinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday made an announcement to provide one billion US dollars (US$1 billion) to Bangladesh as economic assistance, saying that they give utmost importance to the relationship with Bangladesh...
Xi assures continued support for Bangladesh’s development
05:24 PM, 10 Jul 2024 WednesdayChinese President Xi Jingping on Wednesday assured Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of continued support for Bangladesh’s journey towards development.