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Two covered vans torched in Gazipur
11:07 AM, 23 Nov 2023 ThursdayMiscreants set fire on two covered vans on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway at Dakkhin Salna area in Gazipur around 6am on Thursday on the second day of 48-hour countrywide blockade called by BNP and its allies.
No Gaza hostage release pause in fighting before Friday, Israel says
10:12 AM, 23 Nov 2023 ThursdayThe release of hostages under a temporary truce between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants will not happen before Friday, Israel's national security adviser said, thwarting hopes of relatives that some would be freed on Thursday.
ABB, BAFEDA lower dollar price by Tk 0.50
09:16 AM, 23 Nov 2023 ThursdayBangladesh Foreign Exchange Dealers Association (BAFEDA) and Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB) have reduced the buying and selling rates of dollar by Tk 0.50.
FS to brief 90 accredited envoys to Bangladesh in Delhi
08:27 AM, 23 Nov 2023 ThursdayForeign Secretary Masud Bin Momen will brief 90 heads of mission stationed in New Delhi but accredited to Bangladesh regarding the current Bangladesh's political situation and the government's commitment and measures taken to hold free and fair elections.
Say no to wars to save the world: PM
08:19 AM, 23 Nov 2023 ThursdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday evening said the world should firmly say "No" to all wars and conflicts to protect mankind and humanity. "In today's globalized world, surely it would be easy to firmly say "NO" to all wars and conflicts to save human lives and humanity," she said.
11 including Jubo Dal leader Zahangir get 7 yrs in jail
10:10 PM, 22 Nov 2023 WednesdayA court in Dhaka has sentenced 11 BNP men, including Dhaka North City Jubo Dal's former general secretary SM Zahangir Hossain, to seven years in jail in a sabotage case filed in 2013...
Eight dengue patients die; 1161 hospitalized in 24 hrs
09:36 PM, 22 Nov 2023 WednesdayEight dengue patients died and 1,161 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours...
Netherlands to support initiative to address negative gender stereotypes
09:02 PM, 22 Nov 2023 WednesdayThe Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh handed over the grant decision for the project ‘Shomotay Tarunno: Youth for Equality’ to Plan International Bangladesh and Jaago Foundation on Tuesday (November 21)...
Election won't be one-sided even if BNP doesn't join: Quader
08:34 PM, 22 Nov 2023 WednesdayAwami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said the upcoming 12th national election will not be a one-sided one even if BNP does not join it. "It is not right that the elections will be a one-sided one if BNP does not participate in it...
41st BCS: Circular for non-cadre posts published
08:20 PM, 22 Nov 2023 WednesdayThe government will appoint 4,053 candidates who did not get any cadre after passing the 41st Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations to different non-cadre posts...
BRICS condemns Israel war on Gaza in signal to the West
07:00 PM, 22 Nov 2023 WednesdayLeaders of major emerging economies called for an end to Israel’s war on Gaza on Tuesday, and for a cessation of hostilities on both sides to ease the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip...
Shah Rukh Khan tops IMDb's list of most popular Indian stars for 2023
06:19 PM, 22 Nov 2023 WednesdayActors Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt are IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Stars of 2023, making for a classic mix of Bollywood vintage and the new guard at the very top of the list that has been prepared on the basis of worldwide page views...
Verdict against Mirza Abbas in graft case on Nov 30
05:38 PM, 22 Nov 2023 WednesdayA court in Dhaka on Wednesday set November 30 for pronouncing judgment in a case filed against BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas for amassing illegal wealth and concealing the information...
Govt to procure 90,000 MTs fertilizer, 1.10cr liter soybean oil
05:01 PM, 22 Nov 2023 WednesdayThe government today approved separate proposals for procuring some 90,000 metric tons of fertilizer and 1.10 crore liters of soybean oil to meet the growing demand of the country for such items...
Fakhrul denied bail over attack on CJ's residence
04:10 PM, 22 Nov 2023 WednesdayA court in Dhaka has rejected the bail petition of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in a case over the attack on the residence of the chief justice. Acting Judge Faisal Atiq Bin Quader of Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court passed the order on Wednesday after a hearing...
Croatia secure final automatic Euro 2024 spot
03:37 PM, 22 Nov 2023 WednesdayCroatia became the final team to automatically secure their place at Euro 2024 with victory over Armenia...
OpenAI restores Altman as CEO after his tumultuous ouster
02:39 PM, 22 Nov 2023 WednesdayOpenAI on Tuesday said it reached an agreement for Sam Altman to return as CEO days after his ouster, capping frenzied discussions about the future of the startup at the center of the artificial intelligence boom.
EC invites 34 countries to observe polls
01:44 PM, 22 Nov 2023 WednesdayThe Election Commission has invited 34 countries and 4 organizations to observe the upcoming parliamentary polls. The EC will bear expenses of their stay in Bangladesh. EC Additional Secretary Ashok Kumar Debnath on Wednesday said they invited 34 countries and 4 organisations to observe the elections.
New political alliance “Juktafront” formed
12:51 PM, 22 Nov 2023 WednesdayA new political alliance named “Juktafront” comprising three parties was formed on Wednesday. Major General (retd) Syed Muhammad Ibrahim, Chairman of the Bangladesh Kalyan Party and President of the new alliance, made the announcement at a press conference at National Press Club.
HRW accuses Beijing of closing and destroying mosques
11:48 AM, 22 Nov 2023 WednesdayChina is closing, destroying and repurposing mosques, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has alleged in a new report. The crackdown is part of a "systematic effort" to curb the practice of Islam in China, HRW said.