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Low pressure in bay to trigger heavy rainfall from Friday
06:44 PM, 16 Dec 2024 MondayHeavy rainfall is expected across various parts of Bangladesh, including coastal areas and the capital, starting Friday due to the formation of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. Meteorologists predict this rain may continue for three days, with the heaviest downpour likely on Saturday. Afterward, temperatures across the country are expected to drop.
Tabligh Jamaat factional feud peaks with litigation
05:55 PM, 16 Dec 2024 MondayThe internal dispute Tabligh Jamaat between supporters of Maulana Saad Kandhalvi and Maulana Zubayer has escalated further ahead of the upcoming Bishwa Ijtema, leading to back-to-back legal actions.
Anti-Discrimination Student Movement rejects President's invitation
04:39 PM, 16 Dec 2024 MondayThe Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, the platform that spearheaded the July-August Uprising, has declined an invitation from President Md Shahabuddin to attend the Victory Day reception at Bangabhaban.
New political party in a month or two: Nasiruddin Patwari
04:19 PM, 16 Dec 2024 MondayA new political party representing students and the public, who spearheaded the July-August uprising, is set to be announced within the next one or two months, according to Nasiruddin Patwari, Convener of the Jatiya Nagarik Committee.
India was merely an ally of victory, nothing more: Asif Nazrul
04:05 PM, 16 Dec 2024 MondayLaw Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has voiced strong objections to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on the 1971 Liberation War.
BNP demands specific roadmap for elections
02:51 PM, 16 Dec 2024 MondayIn response to Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus’s statement, BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed said on Monday that while the Chief Adviser has provided an idea regarding the elections, the BNP demands a specific roadmap rather than just general suggestions.
Fakhrul falls ill after paying tribute at National Memorial
02:07 PM, 16 Dec 2024 MondayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir fell ill after paying tribute at the National Memorial in Savar, Dhaka, on Monday morning.
‘National Consensus Building Commission’ to be formed soon: CA
01:14 PM, 16 Dec 2024 MondayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said the government will form a ‘National Consensus Building Commission’ soon with the chiefs of six reform commissions.
5 killed as covered van crashes into auto-rickshaw
12:49 PM, 16 Dec 2024 MondayFive people, including three women, were killed when a covered van crashed into a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Kishoreganj on Monday morning. The accident occurred on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway in the Jagannathpur area around 9:45 am.
Bangladesh grabs 7-run win in West Indies T20 opener
11:23 AM, 16 Dec 2024 MondayHasan Mahmud delivered a superb final over as Bangladesh snatched a seven-run win over the West Indies in the first T20 International of a three-match series at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Sunday.
CA urges media to present country’s true picture to world
11:14 AM, 16 Dec 2024 MondayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday called upon the media and the people of the country to present the true picture of the country to the world, saying truth should be their weapon against propaganda.
Election likely between late 2025 and early 2026: Yunus
10:47 AM, 16 Dec 2024 MondayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said the next general election could be held between the end of 2025 and the first half of 2026, after completing the necessary reforms.
Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain no more
10:19 AM, 16 Dec 2024 MondayTabla Maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, an official statement from his family confirmed on Monday.
Eden College BCL President Tamanna Jasmin arrested
09:25 AM, 16 Dec 2024 MondayMembers of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested Tamanna Jasmin Riva, president of the Eden Women’s College unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), a banned student organization.
President, CA pay tribute to Liberation War martyrs
08:54 AM, 16 Dec 2024 MondayPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus paid tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Memorial in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka, on Monday morning to mark the 54th Victory Day.
Yunus to address nation on Victory Day
08:28 AM, 16 Dec 2024 MondayChief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus will address the nation at 10:00 am on Monday on the occasion of Victory Day. Bangladesh Television and BTV World will broadcast the address, according to the Chief Adviser’s press wing.
AIIB to lend $158.89m for power infrastructure project
09:48 PM, 15 Dec 2024 SundayThe interim government has entered into an agreement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for a $158.89 million loan to develop a power transmission infrastructure project through Power Grid Bangladesh PLC.
Earth is beautiful, mistakes in space mean death: Astronaut Acaba
09:34 PM, 15 Dec 2024 SundayHumankind has always been fascinated by space. Gazing at the stars from Earth, many dream of floating in the vast expanse of the universe. Yet, NASA’s chief astronaut, Joseph M Acaba, has a profoundly different perspective: “Space is not the most beautiful place; Earth is the most beautiful. This world is infinitely more captivating than space.”
Why Aamir secretly quit films and what brought him back
08:24 PM, 15 Dec 2024 SundayBollywood superstar Aamir Khan, known for iconic films like Lagaan and 3 Idiots, shocked his family during the Covid pandemic by announcing he was stepping away from the film industry. In a candid interview with BBC News, Khan revealed he secretly quit acting to spend more time with his loved ones, a decision that flew under the radar due to the pandemic-induced slowdown in movie production.
Tarique questions advisers' evasiveness on election timeline
07:52 PM, 15 Dec 2024 SundayBNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has questioned the interim government's reluctance to announce an election roadmap, alleging that advisers become visibly annoyed when asked about it. He emphasised that transparency in government actions is essential to gain public trust and cooperation.