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US vetoes Gaza ceasefire resolution at UNSC
02:49 PM, 21 Nov 2024 ThursdayThe US has blocked a Gaza ceasefire draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) - the fourth time it has used its veto power during the conflict to shield its ally, Israel.
We want to establish the idea of equality: Yunus
02:39 PM, 21 Nov 2024 ThursdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said the interim government wants to establish the idea that we are all equal. None is above anyone and none is below anyone in national life.
New IGP takes charge
01:59 PM, 21 Nov 2024 ThursdayBaharul Alam has officially assumed the role of Inspector General of Bangladesh Police (IGP). He succeeded outgoing IGP Md Mainul Islam on Thursday.
Army disperses rickshaw drivers blocking roads, railways tracks
01:35 PM, 21 Nov 2024 ThursdayThe army dispersed rickshaw drivers blocking roads and railway tracks in Mohakhali, Dhaka, on Thursday, who were protesting the ban on battery-powered rickshaws. The blockade caused severe traffic congestion and disrupted train services as drivers sat on the railway tracks.
Shahjahan Omar arrested after attack on his car
12:59 PM, 21 Nov 2024 ThursdayAn attack and vandalism took place on the car of Barrister Shahjahan Omar on Thursday morning in Rajapur, Jhalkathi, around 8:45 am on Thursday. Following the incident, Shahjahan was arrested when he attempted to file a case.
India warns of ‘further damage’ to Canada ties
11:46 AM, 21 Nov 2024 ThursdayIndia warned Canada of "further damage" to already strained ties after Toronto's Globe and Mail newspaper alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew about a purported campaign targeting Sikh activists.
Severe traffic congestion in Dhaka as rickshaw drivers block roads
11:09 AM, 21 Nov 2024 ThursdayRickshaw drivers have staged road blockades in several areas of Dhaka, including Mohakhali, Mohammadpur, Mirpur, Gabtoli, and Demra, to protest the ban on battery-powered rickshaws in the city, causing severe traffic congestion and public inconvenience.
President, CA pay homage to armed forces martyrs
10:05 AM, 21 Nov 2024 ThursdayPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus paid glowing tributes to the martyrs of the Bangladesh Armed Forces on the occasion of Armed Forces Day 2024.
Cadman appointed special prosecutor adviser to ICT chief prosecutor
09:40 AM, 21 Nov 2024 ThursdayToby Cadman, a prominent human rights lawyer and joint head of the London-based law firm Guernica 37, has been appointed as a special prosecutorial adviser to the International Crimes Tribunal's Chief Prosecutor, Mohammad Tajul Islam.
Adani charged in US over massive bribery scheme
09:07 AM, 21 Nov 2024 ThursdayBillionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani has been charged with paying hundreds of millions of dollars of bribes and hiding the payments from investors, US prosecutors said on Wednesday.
Yunus urges top US Republican leaders to visit Bangladesh
08:28 AM, 21 Nov 2024 ThursdayChief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has urged the top leaders of the Republican Party in the United States to visit Bangladesh and witness the interim government’s efforts to restore democracy in the country.
Rizwana seeks adequate, quality climate financing under NCQG
10:00 PM, 20 Nov 2024 WednesdayEnvironment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Wednesday underscored the need for adequate and quality climate financing under the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)...
Salahuddin to look after Bangladesh’s batting in WI
09:46 PM, 20 Nov 2024 WednesdayBangladesh’s newly appointed senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin will look after the team’s batting department in West Indies tour...
Ukraine criticises Western allies for embassy closures
09:22 PM, 20 Nov 2024 WednesdayUkraine on Wednesday called on its Western allies not to fuel tension inside the country, after a string of embassies in Kyiv announced they would close, citing the threat of a "massive air attack" on the capital...
5 dengue patients die, 1,034 hospitalised in 24 hrs
08:49 PM, 20 Nov 2024 WednesdayFive more dengue patients died and 1,034 were hospitalised in the country in the last 24 hours...
Fakhrul demands quick polls
08:19 PM, 20 Nov 2024 WednesdayBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today demanded quick polls after clearing the garbage created by the past Awami League regime...
Baharul new IGP, Sajjat DMP commissioner
07:06 PM, 20 Nov 2024 WednesdayThe government has removed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam and Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Mainul Hasan from their posts, replacing them with Baharul Alam and Sheikh Sajjad Ali respectively. The Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs disclosed this information...
EC wants full power to ensure law enforcement
06:17 PM, 20 Nov 2024 WednesdayThe Election Commission, EC, has said it wants full power to ensure the proper enforcement of law during election so that no one can obstruct the EC officials from performing their duties...
Khaleda to attend AFD celebrations after 15 years
05:53 PM, 20 Nov 2024 WednesdayBNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia will attend the Armed Forces Day ceremony at Senakunja.
Cabinet cancels Mujib Year budget, Tk 1,261cr spent in 6 years
05:33 PM, 20 Nov 2024 WednesdayThe government has cancelled the budget allocation for celebrating Mujib Year for the fiscal year 2024-2025. This decision was made during a meeting of the Advisory Council held at the Cabinet Division on Wednesday, November 20. The Chief Adviser’s press wing shared this information following the meeting.