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Former AL MP Tahjib Siddique arrested
12:03 PM, 08 Nov 2024 FridayFormer Awami League lawmaker from Jhenaidah-2 constituency Tahjib Alam Siddique has been arrested in Savar on the outskirts of capital Dhaka on Thursday night. Lt Col Munim Ferdous, director of Rapid Action Battalion’s legal and media wing, confirmed his arrest to Jago News...
Amad inspires Man Utd to first Europa League win of season
11:41 AM, 08 Nov 2024 FridayAmad Diallo’s second-half double gave Manchester United the win they needed over Greek champions PAOK to kick-start their Europa League campaign and give incoming boss Ruben Amorim a shot at sealing a coveted top-eight finish...
Gold price cut by Tk 3,453 per bhori
09:50 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association, BAJUS, has lowered the price of 22 carat gold by Tk 3,453 to Tk 1,38,798 per bhori...
India considers Hasina as ‘former prime minister’
09:39 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayIndia's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, referred to Awami League President Sheikh Hasina as the “former prime minister of Bangladesh” during a briefing on Thursday.
Lutfey Siddiqi holds bilateral talks with int’l bodies in Geneva
09:25 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayChief Adviser’s Special Envoy Lutfey Siddiqi held a series of bilateral meetings in Geneva, Switzerland, this week...
Grameen Bank's ‘Sir’ problem
09:04 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayA Grameen Bank manager in Manikganj was caught on video scolding a customer for not addressing him as "Sir," sparking a debate on social media about respect, professionalism, and customer service. The incident occurred at Grameen Bank's branch in Jhitka of Harirampur, on Wednesday, November 6, and has since gone viral on Facebook.
Human Rights Commission chief, 5 members resign
08:45 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayNational Human Rights Commission’s Chairman Dr Kamal Uddin Ahmed and five members have stepped down...
Mujib Year spending under review as documentation of wastage
08:25 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayPublic funds spent during Mujib Barsha are now under scrutiny, as the Chief Adviser’s Office plans to document and assess expenditures amid growing concerns over waste.
A haunting addition to July Uprising Museum
08:00 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayIn a poignant tribute, the rickshaw that carried the body of Shaheed Golam Nafiz, a young student who lost his life in the anti-discrimination movement, will soon be preserved as a memorial.
3 die as covered van hits motorbike in Pabna
07:29 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayThree people were killed and two others injured as a covered van hit a motorcycle in Pabna’s Ishwardi on Thursday afternoon...
Touhid sees no major policy shift towards Dhaka under Trump admin
07:17 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayForeign adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Thursday expressed confidence that there would not be a significant shift in the United States policy towards Bangladesh under Donald Trump's administration compared to the current Biden’s government.
BB to lift LC margin, credit limits on Ramadan commodity imports
07:05 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayIn preparation for Ramadan, Bangladesh Bank will temporarily lift the LC (Letter of Credit) margin and credit limit for large importers bringing in essential daily commodities, Governor Ahsan H Mansur announced on Thursday.
2 million at risk of starvation in Rakhine
07:04 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayTwo million people in Myanmar’s Rakhine state could face starvation within months because fierce conflict and trade blockades have led to a “total economic collapse” and the imminent risk of famine, a senior UN official has warned...
Land allotment to Bannya’s Surer Dhara scrapped
06:29 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayThe interim government has cancelled a piece of khas land allotted to Rabindra Sangeet singer Rezwana Choudhury Bannya where she established a music school named Surer Dhara...
Tusuka Group fires 239 workers over Gazipur strike
05:30 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayApparel manufacturer Tusuka Group has fired 239 workers of its six factories in Gazipur for their alleged involvement in a strike...
Govt moves to repeal Cyber Security Act
05:14 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayIn a significant policy shift, the interim government, in principle, decided to repeal the Cyber Security Act following widespread criticism. The decision was made during a meeting of the Advisory Council held at the Chief Adviser’s office on Thursday (November 7), chaired by Dr. Muhammad Yunus.
Households struggle as daily costs outpace earnings
04:52 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayAcross the country, families are feeling the sting of soaring inflation. The cost of daily goods has surged, leaving household expenses unmatched by stagnant incomes. In October, food inflation rose sharply to 12.75%, while wages increased by only 8.07%, creating a widening gap between what people earn and what they spend.
BGB detains 1,326 Indian, Myanmar nationals in Oct
04:34 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained 1,326 Indian and Myanmar nationals along the country's borders during the month of October.
HC judgement on rule over 2 provisions of quick rentals Nov 14
04:21 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayThe High Court on Thursday set November 14 to pronounce its judgment on a rule that questioned the legality of two provisions - one giving quick rental power plants immunity from legal bindings and another regarding purchase or investment decisions...
Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media
03:50 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayAustralia's prime minister on Thursday vowed to ban children under 16 from social media, saying the pervasive influence of platforms like Facebook and TikTok was "doing real harm to our kids"...