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Red-hot Atalanta ready for Madrid after snatching Serie A top spot
03:00 PM, 09 Dec 2024 MondayAtalanta roll into Tuesday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid believing they can make more history as the new Serie A leaders aim for a top-eight finish and to push the 15-time kings of Europe closer to a shock elimination.
IMF adviser Mark Malloch-Brown calls on Chief Adviser
02:51 PM, 09 Dec 2024 MondayLord Mark Malloch-Brown, an adviser of the IMF and World Bank and a former head of UNDP, called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on Monday.
Biswa Ijtema: Tightened visa policies for Syria, Lebanon
02:03 PM, 09 Dec 2024 MondayThe government has decided to adopt stricter visa policies for visitors from several countries, including Syria and Lebanon, ahead of the upcoming Biswa Ijtema. Guests from countries of Syria, Yemen, Nigeria, Iraq, Somalia, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Sudan, Libya, Chad, Mali, Tunisia, Palestine, and Israel would face close scrutiny.
South Korea bans President from foreign travel
01:47 PM, 09 Dec 2024 MondaySouth Korea's justice ministry said Monday it had slapped a travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as police probe him for insurrection over his ill-fated declaration of martial law.
3 BNP affiliates announce Dhaka-Agartala long march
01:13 PM, 09 Dec 2024 MondayThe three affiliated organizations of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) – Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal, and Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebak Dal – have announced a long march from Dhaka to Agartala, protesting the attack on the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, the desecration of the national flag, alleged Indian media propaganda against Bangladesh, and unsolicited interference in the country’s internal matters.
Dengue: Brazil leads in cases, Bangladesh tops in mortality
12:59 PM, 09 Dec 2024 MondayDengue outbreaks have surged globally in 2024, with over 14 million infections and 10,000 deaths reported across 53 countries. Brazil has recorded the highest numbers, but it’s Bangladesh that stands out for its alarming mortality rate—a stark indicator of the crisis unfolding in the country’s healthcare system.
Dhaka-Delhi FOC begins in Dhaka
12:48 PM, 09 Dec 2024 MondayThe Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) between Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin and Indian External Affairs Secretary Vikram Misri began on Monday at 11:00am at the State Guest House Padma.
ACC, judiciary turned into slaves of Hasina: Asif Nazrul
12:19 PM, 09 Dec 2024 MondayProfessor Dr Asif Nazrul, the law and parliamentary affairs adviser to the interim government, said on Monday that during the previous government's tenure, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the judiciary were turned into slaves of Sheikh Hasina.
Indian Foreign Secretary arrives in Dhaka
11:46 AM, 09 Dec 2024 MondayIndian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Dhaka on Monday morning on an Indian Air Force aircraft amid ongoing strained relations between the neighbours.
Bashar, family in Moscow, granted asylum
11:37 AM, 09 Dec 2024 MondaySyria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad and his family are in Moscow, a Kremlin source told Russian news agencies, hours after he fled the country as Islamist-led rebels entered Damascus.
Bulgaria affirms to issue visa in Dhaka thru VFS
09:57 PM, 08 Dec 2024 SundayBulgarian Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Nikolay Yankov on Sunday affirmed the start of Visa Facilitating Services (VFS) for visa issuance in Dhaka...
Netanyahu orders IDF to seize Syria buffer zone
09:31 PM, 08 Dec 2024 SundayIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he had ordered the Israeli military to "seize" a demilitarised buffer zone on the border with Syria after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Damascus...
Ghana’s ex-president Mahama re-elected
09:15 PM, 08 Dec 2024 SundayGhana’s former president John Dramani Mahama has won a historic comeback election victory after voters appeared to punish the ruling New Patriotic party over its management of an economic crisis...
Vikram Mishri to meet Yunus, ties likely improve
08:25 PM, 08 Dec 2024 SundayIndian External Affairs Secretary Vikram Mishri will visit Bangladesh on Monday, December 9, amid expectations of easing ongoing tensions and strengthening bilateral ties.
Wahiduddin’s statement on election personal view
08:17 PM, 08 Dec 2024 SundayApurba Jahangir, deputy press secretary to the Chief Adviser, on Sunday said Planning and Education Adviser Professor Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud’s statement on the next general election and political government is his personal opinion...
BGB on high alert amid border tensions: Home adviser
07:44 PM, 08 Dec 2024 SundayHome Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said that the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been directed to remain on high alert in response to border tensions. He assured that all necessary preparations are in place to ensure security.
Private univs to be allowed to offer PhD programmes
07:30 PM, 08 Dec 2024 SundayThe government is set to make decisions on key educational reforms, including allowing private universities to offer MPhil and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes.
Dengue claims 7 lives in 24 hrs
06:58 PM, 08 Dec 2024 SundaySeven more dengue patients died and 596 were hospitalised in the country in the last 24 hours. With this, a total of 96,228 dengue cases and 529 deaths from the mosquito-borne disease were reported from January 1 to December 8 this year, a Directorate General of Health Services press release said on Sunday, December 8...
Tarique insists recovering looted assets
06:35 PM, 08 Dec 2024 SundayBNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called on the interim government to take decisive action against corruption and recover embezzled funds. He also urged the fallen Awami League to return misappropriated public money promptly.
Bangladesh beat India to win U-19 Asia Cup straight 2nd time
06:20 PM, 08 Dec 2024 SundayBangladesh thrashed India by 59 runs in the final match of the Under-19 Asia Cup at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the UAE on Sunday, December 8, to win the title for the straight second time...